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Iconic Channel Tunnel’s Energy Use Plummets 33% with New Cooler System from Trane

June 1, 2018March 12, 2020 by Jennifer Nastu

The Channel Tunnel, which connects the UK to France, has seen an energy savings of 33% after its first season of operating a new cooling system, according to the tunnel’s operator Eurotunnel. The operator saved 4.8 GWh and nearly $600,000 in 2017, courtesy of the new cooling system. The system ... Read more »

Trane and Ice-Based Energy Storage Company CALMAC Join Forces

November 20, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

Commercial thermal energy storage just got a boost. Ingersoll Rand’s HVAC and building management systems brand Trane acquired CALMAC Corporation, a privately-held manufacturing company based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, that specializes in ice-based energy storage technologies. CALMAC’s IceBank ice storage tanks work with Trane’s commercial HVAC systems to alleviate ... Read more »

Navigant: Top HVAC Players are Trane and Carrier

January 17, 2017 by Carl Weinschenk

Last week, Navigant Research released a leaderboard on HVAC vendors. The top ten vendors: Trane, Carrier, Daikin Industries, Johnson Controls, Mitsubishi Electric, LG Electronics, Fujitsu, Lennox International, Rheem Manufacturing and Samsung Electronics. The firm said that the ratings were based on 12 criteria, including vision, go-to-market strategy, partners, producing portfolios, ... Read more »

Trane Introduces Water-Cooled Chiller

November 21, 2016 by Carl Weinschenk

Trane has introduced the Series R RTWD water-cooled chiller, which is aimed at commercial and industrial buildings in North America and the Middle East. The series R RTWD, according to TRANE, is the newest entry in the EcoWise portfolio. It offers ease of installation and energy efficient operations, the company ... Read more »

Trane Upgrading 125 Buildings in Birmingham, AL

October 7, 2016August 2, 2019 by Carl Weinschenk

Trane is partnering with Birmingham, AL, to improve energy savings in 125 city structures. The $61.3 million project is aimed at cutting energy and operational costs 30 percent annually and to save more than $100 million during the next twenty years. The press release says that water upgrades will be ... Read more »

Stay Cool This Summer While Avoiding These Common Summer Pitfalls

July 22, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Many facility managers and building owners approach the summer season with a mix of dread and resignation, as they brace for the inevitable financial hit from higher cooling costs.

Restaurant Supply Company Bakes Energy Efficiency into New Facility

May 20, 2016 by Carl Weinschenk

Jameel Burkett, the President and CEO of Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies, had a lot on his plate – no pun intended – when the company decided to move from its existing structure in Toledo to a new location in Perrysville, OH. The deal for the new building, which is about ... Read more »

Trane to Upgrade Historic Buildings in NY Metro

April 26, 2016 by Carl Weinschenk

Trane, which is a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for work at ten facilities in New York City and the surrounding area. The value of the contract potentially could reach $114 million, according to Government Contracting News Wire. The ... Read more »

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Air-Cooled Chiller Uses Climate-Friendly Refrigerant

August 18, 2015 by Linda Hardesty

At an international refrigeration conference, Trane presented an air-cooled demonstration chiller with next generation, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant DR-55. This demonstration chiller is a Trane AquaTrine using DR-55, which is designed for apartments, office buildings, small restaurants, retail stores and hotels. It uses a high-efficiency hermetic scroll compressor and ... Read more »

Trane Expands Series of Cold Generator Scroll Chillers

July 31, 2015 by Linda Hardesty

Trane expanded its series of Cold Generator scroll water chillers to serve a wide variety of facilities. The portfolio features traditional and compact models that include advance controls with Building Management System compatibility interfaces. Each chiller is scaled for delivery through a standard doorway for ease of installation in new, retrofit ... Read more »

Trane Expands Lineup of Outdoor Air Handler Units

July 28, 2015 by Linda Hardesty

Trane expanded its lineup of Performance Climate Changer outdoor air handler units to deliver increased energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality for a wide variety of applications. Performance Climate Changer outdoor air handlers use Trane Cool Dry Quiet desiccant dehumidification wheels to manage building humidity better than traditional coil-only ... Read more »

Historic Athletic Club to Undergo $2.4M Energy Efficiency Retrofit

July 21, 2015August 2, 2019 by Karen Henry

The historic Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) will be undergoing a $2.4 million energy efficiency retrofit as part of the city’s Set the PACE St. Louis clean-energy financing program. The project is projected to provide $200,000 per year in energy savings. Property improvements for the 100-year-old clubhouse will include lighting and ... Read more »

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