Revolutionizing Dehumidification and Heating: The Mojave ArctiDry HP

Coward Environmental Systems, Inc. is proud to distribute Mojave Energy Systems’ latest innovation, the ArctiDry HP. This groundbreaking product is reshaping air conditioning, dehumidification, and the push for decarbonization and electrification, according to Kyle Troskot, Director of Representative Sales at Mojave Energy Systems. Expanding the ArctiDry Line with Heat Pump…

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Enertech R-454B WS 030-060 Units

Enertech has announced that R-454B WS 030-060 units are now in production. These units, in the "J" revision, all fall below the M1 charge limit, or 62.6 oz. of refrigerant. Being under the M1 charge threshold means no refrigerant detection systems (RDS) or additional mitigation methods are required. For a comprehensive overview…

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Explaining the Phasedown of HFC Refrigerants

With climate change front and center on the global stage, reducing the use of harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has become a critical environmental goal. Bob Miller, President of Coward Environmental Systems, Inc., provides insights into the background, regulatory actions, and phasedown plans that are reshaping the refrigerant industry in the U.S.…

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ASHRAE Winter Conference Highlights

In January, team members from Coward Environmental Systems, Inc. (CESI) attended the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago's famed McCormick Center. ASHRAE is a diverse organization with over 50,000 members from over 132 nations, dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity…

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Preparing for the R410 Refrigerant Phase-Out  

Air handling and air quality technologies have rapidly evolved to provide more effective, efficient, and green solutions. While most of the industry has been focused on anticipating "what's next," government agencies have been helping change along by implementing bans on  R410A refrigerants after 2025. The History of the AIM Act…

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Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in the Commercial Air Quality Industry

By Bob Miller, President of Coward Environmental Systems In recent years, our industry has grappled with significant supply chain challenges, with delays becoming an all-too-familiar refrain. While the global logistics landscape faced disruptions during the pandemic, it prompted a collective effort to fortify infrastructure, stabilize systems, and eliminate bottlenecks. Although strides…

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Why are More Engineers Requesting Central Utility Plants and Modular Penthouses/Mechanical Rooms?

Construction is more challenging than ever. Tight budgets, labor shortages, and demanding standards make it difficult to complete projects on budget and on time. When construction becomes complex, requiring a range of trades and specialties, the challenges are amplified.That's why offsite construction has become such an attractive option for engineers…

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5 Trends That Affect IAQ Engineers and Contractors

There’s no doubt about it.  The last few years have ushered in a lot of change, and few industries have been affected more than IAQ.  As a result, the world quickly changed for engineers, contractors, and facility managers concerned with indoor air quality.  Sometimes, it’s hard to keep up.  That’s…

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Iowa State University Builds First Gold LEED Certified Chemistry Lab
 

In 2011, ISU’s Hach Hall became the first chemistry building in the country to achieve LEED Gold certification from the Green Building Council. Chemistry laboratory AHUs have high humidity loads, and because of the need to continually exhaust any fumes, they operate at 100% outside air driving up energy costs.The MeeFog™ system…

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Customization Sets Flex Air Apart

An interview with Rusty Herbst from Flex AirFlex Air, a division of Miller Industries, LLC excels at highly customized, large air handling units and modular MEP systems.  They regularly produce AHUs exceeding 100,000 CFM with integrated mechanical and electrical systems. Flex Air has the experience and expertise to construct large…

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