UK Green Building Council Recognizes Hydromx May 18, 2022 By Jason Karau The UK Green Building Council is on a mission to “radically improve the sustainability of the built environment” across the United Kingdom. As a part of this mission, they call on members to submit sustainability challenges and invite the entire building industry to source solutions. In January and February of 2022, they posed a challenge called “Retrofitting Resilience” with the question, “How can existing buildings be made more resilient to climate change, with as little disruption to their occupants as possible, by 2030?” The UKGBC acknowledges that retrofitting existing buildings will play a huge role in limiting carbon emissions. They also stress the need to make buildings ready to handle the effects of climate change that will inevitably occur, regardless of what actions society takes in the near term. Buildings in the future will have to deal with heat stress and more significant temperature variability, along with the increased cost and scarcity of heating fuel, making energy-saving solutions of paramount importance. Among the proposed solutions, the UKGBC judging panel highlighted a handful of technologies that best respond to this challenge, and Hydromx was among them. The UKGBC noted the product’s effectiveness “in a wide range of applications globally, including hospital space heating, commercial space heating and cooling, hospital cooling, heat recovery and space heating in social housing. Hydromx is a retrofit solution for existing systems with no modifications required.”
NYC Accelerator Events: Learn about decarbonizing and local law compliance April 29, 2022 By Jason Karau Hydromx is an official service provider for the NYC Accelerator program. This program from the mayor’s office of climate and sustainability has a goal to make NYC carbon-neutral by 2050. A large part of their efforts is to educate New Yorkers about all their options for increasing energy efficiency, meeting decarbonization targets, and avoiding emissions fines that will be enforced in the coming years. If you are a building owner or property manager, you will need a plan to comply with these local laws. Consider registering for one of these webinars: Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Project Planning and Implementation (May 3 – June 1) This interactive class from the CUNY Building Performance Lab teaches you how to minimize or eliminate carbon emission fines associated with Local Law 97, which caps carbon emissions from buildings over 25,000 square feet starting in 2024. This class helps you determine your current carbon emissions, how to create a plan to reduce them, and how to bring together the financing to get it done. Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97 (Starting May 3) There is going to be lots of talk in building circles about Local Law 97 in the coming years. This webinar series discusses the regulatory context and strategies for retrofits, architectural renovations, engineering strategies and financial assistance. Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Crash Course on NYC Local Laws (May 6, June 8) This free, three-hour seminar will present a detailed overview of greenhouse gas-related local laws that impact most of NYC’s larger buildings. There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy to meet these requirements, so the more you learn about the various codes, the quicker you can get on the road to energy savings and compliance for your building. Click here to read through the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program Handbook Handbook PDF
NYC Accelerator Accepted Hydromx as a Service Provider to Fight CO² Emission in New York City March 24, 2022 By Jason Karau In 2012, New York City launched the NYC Accelerator program. The mayor’s office of climate and sustainability is working with building owners across its five boroughs to lower carbon emissions. Their goal is to make New York City carbon-neutral by 2050, and buildings account for 68% of the city’s carbon emissions. The experts at NYC Accelerator have outlined several strategies to retrofit older buildings (and equip new construction) with green technologies. They offer building owners a free energy summary report to identify opportunities for energy conservation. Hydromx, the revolutionary heat-transfer nanofluid, has been shown to increase the efficiency of closed-loop heating and cooling systems by up to 40%. It has a proven track record of decreasing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for many kinds of buildings, from offices and schools to healthcare facilities and data centers. Hydromx guarantees a maximum return on investment of three years — and several case studies point to even faster recuperation of costs. Hydromx has aligned its goals as a company with those set forth by COP26, the recent UN Climate Change Conference, and offers clients the least-intrusive way to upgrade existing heating and cooling systems to meet those goals. Contact a Hydromx distributor about reaching energy and climate goals in New York City and beyond. Click here to read through the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program Handbook Handbook PDF
Hydromx Leads the Way for the New York City Carbon Neutral Effort by 2050 October 15, 2021 By eschmid New York City to go Carbon Neutral by 2050 With an empire state of mind, Hydromx supports New York City’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050. An article in The Wall Street Journal notes, the Empire State Building had a goal of reducing emissions by 40 percent over ten years. In fact, through many improvements, the building has achieved this goal far ahead of schedule. Hydromx is now in the landmark’s arsenal of energy-saving changes. Consequently, the Empire State Building specifies Hydromx for all of their heating and cooling loops as the only Heat Transfer Fluid. Innovative Technologies Leading the Way in New York City New York City recently decided to support building code changes to include technologies from four private companies. This change is due to the city’s rollout of the landmark law, limiting greenhouse gases from buildings. In an announcement, the city stated it would consider offering technical support and “prioritized assistance” to help the technologies gain traction in the market. Andrew Rudansky, a spokesman with the New York City Department of Buildings, reported this to Bloomberg Law. Furthermore, under Local Law 97, buildings larger than 25,000 square feet will have to reduce their carbon emissions by varying amounts or face fines, starting in 2024. Stuart Saft, a real estate attorney with Holland & Knight LLP, said the law’s targets are technologically unreachable. Companies with an Empire State of Mind Hydromx, Inc., which has developed a nanofluid for efficient heat transfer in cooling and heating systems. Additionally, Radiator Labs, Inc., a New York City-based maker of a smart radiator cover networked to central boiler control systems. WexEnergy LLC offers custom window insulation panels. Lastly, Zinc8 Energy Solutions provides batteries using zinc and air as fuel. Due to Local Law 97, some New York property owners fear this law will impose high costs they can’t afford. Especially, with the coronavirus driving commercial and residential tenants out of the city. “Climate change is an existential threat to a coastal city like ours, and innovative technologies will help us meet this challenge head-on,” said New York Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca.
Hydromx® Inc. Named an Inaugural Data Center Startup Challenge Finalist by Data Center World October 15, 2021 By eschmid Hydromx ® Inc. is a two-time award winner at the Data Center World Startup Challenge! Maspeth, New York, August 19, 2021 – Hydromx Inc, an efficient heat transfer nanofluid, was announced as a two-time award winner at the recent Data Center Startup Challenge. The company was awarded “Best Chance for Market Success” and “Most Influential Founding Team”. Both awards position Hydromx as a company to watch as they lead the space for heat transfer nanofluids responsible for helping to reduce carbon emissions. Weeks ago, Hydromx Inc was named a finalist in the contest for being the first commercially viable and academically recognized complete efficient heat transfer nanofluid in the World for hydronic closed-loop cooling and heating systems. Hydromx® is a trade secret protected & certified innovative nano-technology product that enables 20-35% energy savings of the associated HVAC bills with a guaranteed maximum of 3-year ROI. Hydromx leverages the nanoparticles to increase the speed and the effectiveness of the overall heat transfer process. As a result, the required target temperature is satisfied in a shorter time, thereby requiring significantly less energy versus the conventional heat transfer mediums. Tara Gibb, Senior Director, Data Center World said, “The companies selected to participate have been developing and selling a technology solution that directly impacts the data center or data center professionals. They represent the ongoing innovation in the data center marketplace. We wish them the best of luck when they compete on-site at Data Center World next month.” About Hydromx® Inc – Providing Buildings with an Efficient Heat Transfer Nanofluid Hydromx is the manufacturer of a nanotechnology trade secret product that improves energy efficiency in a range of applications by up to 35%. Hydromx is the only heat transfer fluid with a return on investment that is often under 2 years. Hydromx is applicable to both commercial and domestic markets.
Hydromx Wins the 2020 Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge October 14, 2021 By Jason Karau Leave a Comment On September 22nd, 2020, The New York City Department of Buildings held the first NYC Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge during Climate Week 2020. Hydromx® was one of four winners featured during the digital conference and is favored in the 2020 NYC Building Code. Climate Week 2020 Climate Week NYC has taken place annually since its inception in 2009. In response to the global pandemic, the 2020 Climate Week NYC went digital. The week-long festivities foster conversation by leaders in business and government across the world on climate change. Additionally, it features innovations in various industries to slow the progression of climate change. Over 350 individual events, seminars, and discussions took place worldwide, making the most recent Climate Week the largest yet. Ten areas of focus were highlighted during the celebration: Transport and Infrastructure Clean Energy Transition Finance, Jobs, and Investment Industry and Built Environment Food and Land Use US and International Policy Nature and Science Youth, Public Mobilization, and Justice Climate Impacts and Adaptation Sustainable Travel and Tourism “Climate change is an existential threat to a coastal city like ours, and innovative technologies will help us meet this challenge head-on,” said Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca. “As part of our first-ever digital conference, I am thrilled to congratulate the winners of our sustainability innovation challenge. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings is critical to fighting climate change and protecting New Yorkers, and we are proud of our continued partnership with the industry to confront this critical issue.” The Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge Submissions opened on Earth Day 2020, and the winners were announced on September 22nd. The NYC Green New Deal Law drove the competition. The law set forth the ambitious deadline of cutting carbon emissions levels from 2005 by 40% before 2030 and 80% before 2050. The NYC Department of Building’s Innovation Committee and a selected panel of experts in private sector design, technology, and construction were the judges for this competition. Judges considered submissions on their impact, feasibility, and innovation in buildings over 25,000 sq ft. Many submissions were considered but, only four winners were awarded. Consideration for addition to the 2020 NYC building code was the prize for The Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge’s four winners, as well as the honor of being showcased at Climate Week 2020. This is a considerable benefit, as an estimated 2% or 50,000 buildings in the city will be required to slash emissions in the coming years. Hydromx’s Winning Solution Hydromx is a cutting-edge heat transfer nanofluid that uses Nano-Thermo™ technology. The nanofluid is ideal in closed-loop heating and cooling applications. Its ability to improve efficiency, save energy costs, reduce maintenance expenses, and prolong equipment life translates to a minimized carbon footprint. Hydromx significantly increases the heat-transfer rate, therefore improving the efficiency of the system’s energy transfer. Moreover, the nanofluid prevents calcification, algae, and corrosion in systems. On average, Hydromx increases efficiency 20% to 35%. Hydromx goes above and beyond the Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge parameters. Nanotechnology Provides 4 Types of Protection Hydromx’s nanotechnology offers superior protection against corrosion, scaling, freezing, as well as bacteria. These four factors can cause major headaches in other systems but are no problem for Hydromx. Corrosion Protection One of the most common problems in hydronic systems is corrosion. This problem can eviscerate ball & check valves, zone valves, tanks, etc. Typical water-based mixtures add corrosion prevention agents, which decreases the thermal connectivity. However, Hydromx prevents corrosion without decreasing the thermal connectivity and is verified by BuildCert and the ASTM-D 1386 Standard. Scaling Protection Scaling presents a challenge by blocking up the entire system, leading to valve and pump failures. Hard water makes systems especially vulnerable to scaling. Hydromx provides total protection against scaling while maintaining the optimal efficiency of your system. Freezing & Burst Protection Most systems have a glycol solution to avoid freezing. Though glycol is effective in most temperatures, it severely reduces the thermal connectivity of fluid within a system. On the contrary, Hydromx continues to preserve safe temperatures and uphold thermal connectivity. Bacteria Protection Bacteria, such as Pseudomonas and Legionella, are a danger for traditional fluid mixtures in hydronic systems. Not only do they present a problem for maintenance technicians, but bacteria can also diminish efficiency. Moreover, Hydromx’s unique formula eradicates bacteria without reducing the system’s efficiency. Green Heat Transfer Fluid It is imperative to lessen our current CO2 emissions to protect life on Earth. CO2 emissions are the largest cause of climate change to date. Second is the globally increasing energy demand. Hydromx’s nanofluid decreases CO2 emissions by 26.6%, compared to water. Additionally, it maintains LCA and EPD (EPD10329) certifications through approval organizations and independent testing. Hydromx contributes to the newest LEED standards (v.4) in three categories as a sustainable and green solution: 20% to 35% savings on HVAC bills and doesn’t impose disruption to building occupants Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Optimizing Energy Performance The heat transfer fluid contributes an estimated 10 LEED points when used within new constrictions. According to the UN’s 2011 data regarding the environment, the average annual CO2 emissions have reached 28.8 Trillion tons world-wide. IEA’s (International Energy Agency) data suggests a savings of more than 50 Billion USD in annual energy expenses if 5% of the world uses Hydromx. Moreover, this increase in Hydromx use could eliminate 86.5 tons of CO2 in the atmosphere, or the CO2 absorption of 231 million trees. That small percent would have a considerable difference in the future of our environment. Hydromx’s Green Applications Hydromx has proven itself in many applications to date. New York City’s iconic landmark, the Empire State Building, has added Hydromx into its radiators and produces positive results by way of energy savings. The Residential Care Home in the UK saw a savings of 21% for energy expenses and a return on investment in less than two years, with the addition of Hydromx into the facility’s system. Hydromx is an excellent choice for many applications. It not only saves money but also leaves a smaller carbon footprint than traditional formulas. An Excellent Choice for Green Initiatives Hydromx’s state-of-the-art formula is an excellent option for any green initiative building project. The Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge was a prime opportunity to showcase the nanofluid’s efficiency. Hydromx is carefully formulated for the highest efficiency on the market and the ability to prolong your equipment’s life. To learn more about adding Hydromx to your system, click here, or contact us at info@hydromx.com.
