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ServiceTask has launched!
We're excited to announce the launch of ServiceTask, simple web-based software for the HVAC Industry.
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Jackson Systems, LLC Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Launches Exciting New Growth Phase.
Jackson Systems, LLC, an Indiana-based, award-winning HVAC manufacturer, is celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2012.
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New Mitsubishi Electric meView App Helps Homeowners Visualize System.
The new meView™ app provides homeowners
and professionals with a customized virtual view of how a Mitsubishi Electric split-ductless product would look in the home.
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CADavenue Unveils Sheet Metal Design Software for Version 4.
CADavenue recently announce a new version available for Plate 'n' Sheet, a sheet metal design application which allows Steel Fabricators and HVAC designers to create ducting transformations more easily.
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HVAC/R Master Distributor Metropac Celebrates 75 years with a weekly $75.00 Giveaway.
Metropac is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2012. This is a great milestone for Metropac and they would
like to include their customers in this year- long celebration by conducting a weekly drawing 0f a $75.00 SuperCertificate throughout the year.
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Honeywell Announces Thermostat Recall.
Honeywell
announced the voluntary recall
of certain electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats
(model numbers T4700, CT1950 and CT1957) sold from 2000
to 2007 under the Honeywell and Cadet brand names.
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A.O. Smith Launches New Line of Commercial Boilers.
New line of XP Boilers
and XP Automatic Circulating Water Heaters for
large-volume commercial applications. Read
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HeatingHelp.com Launches "Buy, Sell, Barter".
HeatingHelp.com
recently launched a free service on its website where
members can buy, sell, and/or barter items. Read
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YORK Model YVAA Chiller Now Available With Capacity Up To 350 Tons.
Air-cooled, variable-speed, screw chiller features efficiency, sustainability and reduced sound.
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Iowa State U. Energy Study Proves Fabric HVAC Duct Efficiency over Metal Systems.
Mechanical
Engineering Department's CFD analysis in 10-month-long
study reveals fabric duct is 24.5% more efficient than
metal.
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HARDI Foundation Announces Formation of Center for Energy Efficiency Optimization.
The CEEO will be a charitable organization dedicated to researching wholesale distribution’s role, contribution, impact, and opportunities to advance the adoption of energy-saving technologies and practices in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, including renewable energy technologies.
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Carrier Corp. Petitions EPA to Close R-22 Loophole.
The petition called for the reclassification of the
condensing unit from a component to a sub system to
close the loophole. Read
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Service Excellence Training Keeps Things “Real” while Driving Home Service Contractor Revenue.
Contractor training company improves bottom lines at companies throughout the country by focusing on sales training, lead generation, and customer retention.
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Panasonic Incorporates Sanyo HVAC Unit Into North American Operations
First Sanyo Entity To Become Part of Panasonic in U.S.
Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced that the Kennesaw, GA-based HVAC Products Group of Sanyo North America Corp.'s Commercial Solutions Division will officially be integrated into Panasonic's North American operations on October 1.
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Four additional educational sessions highlight
RSES annual conference line up. Four additional educational sessions highlight the conference program during the 74th RSES Annual Conference and HVACR Technology Expo that will be held in conjunction with the 22nd RSES Annual Mid-Southeast Regional Association Educational Conference on Nov. 2-5, 2011.
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SOLAR THERMAL 11 Heating up Milwaukee this December with Keynote Speaker Mark
Thornbloom. SOLAR THERMAL '11 is a two-day conference and networking event for industry professionals including: installers, manufacturers, distributors, engineers, designers, policy makers, code officials, and trainers.
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Unico, Inc Launches Fall Heating Promotion
Unico, Inc, announced today that it has begun offering a cash back incentive to HVAC contractors who install The Unico System to heat residential homes this fall.
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Alternative to ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure Proposed.
Public comment is being sought on the proposed allowance of an additional default value to the ventilation rate procedure in ASHRAE’s indoor air quality standard.
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Extended winter hours at HVAC/R Master Distributor
Metropac.
Extended hours of operation will be from 7:30am e.s.t - 6:00 pm e.s.t. Monday thru Friday until the end of March 2012. All in stock orders placed by 5:45 pm will ship the same day.
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Air Handling
Products Shipped Coast to Coast. Enviro Air Products,
Inc. specializes in the distribution of air handling products to
the HVAC trade.
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HVAC Industry Newsletter: Summer 2011.
New products, top hvac stories, job openings and more.
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Vent Cap Systems Has Developed a New Reusable Register Seal Solution for Energy Auditors and HVAC Service Providers.
Simple 'hook & pull' system is adhesive-free and
attaches quickly, quietly, and without waste or added
liability. Read
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HVAC Salesmen Take Applications on the Road.
Smartphone and tablet technology helps increase productivity and sales opportunities.
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HVAC/R Measurement Device Manufacturer Bacharach Acquires Ireland-Based
Murco. Bacharach
Inc., a leading USA manufacturer serving the HVAC/R
industry has
acquired Murco Limited, a privately- held manufacturer
of fixed gas detection solutions. Read
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Venstar Adds New Distributors to Market its Thermostat HVAC Control Systems.
A supplier of energy management and thermostat systems, Venstar, has signed an agreement with Polar Technology of San Juan, to be its distributor for its residential and commercial thermostat HVAC control systems at Puerto Rico.
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RectorSeal
Acquires the Assets of a HVAC product line company,
Airtec Products Corporation. The uniquely designed products of Airtec will complement the RectorSeal line of HVAC products.
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ASHRAE Assists College Students with Tuition through Scholarships.
To help support future generations of engineers, ASHRAE is awarding over $74,000 in scholarship money for the 2011-2012 school year.
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Five more educational sessions are added to the RSES 2011 Annual Conference schedule.
The 2011 conference will focus on education as well as many industry-related topics and the theme will be, “Making History with RSES in Norfolk, Virginia.” The RSES Tidewater Chapter will host the event.
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Lochinvar University Course Approved for NATE Training.
Lochinvar’s KNIGHT Service School, which instructs technicians
on the installation, operation and service of KNIGHT Wall Mount
and Floor Standing Heating Boilers, is now included among the
NATE-recognized continuing education programs. Read
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Jackson
Systems Introduces WEB Comfort™
The WEB Comfort™ system provides an easy-to-use,
web-based dashboard for programming, monitoring and control.
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SDHV Manual D Duct Design – The New Wave of HVAC System Design.
In the world of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), the latest development to fall into this category is the development of small duct, high velocity (SDHV) systems.
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SunPower Builders, Riley Sales Create Solar Sales Company For Contractors.
SunPower Builders has teamed with Riley Sales, an HVAC
multi-store distributor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, to create Riley and Sun.
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Rheem
Debuts New Value Line of Commercial Package Gas, Electric and
Package Air Conditioning Units. Designed
to meet the increasingly competitive package unit market, the
line features solid performance and reliability, as well as
features that lead to smooth installations and
serviceability—all for a fair price. Read
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A. O. Smith Offers More Solar Options in Residential Water Heating.
More and more, homeowners are looking for "greener" options in all aspects of their lives, including residential water heating.
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2011 China International Air-condition, Ventilation & Air-improving Fair.
AVAI China Expo 2011 will be held from August 11-13th,2011,which will be covering Air-condition Equipment and Ventilation Equipment and Air-condition& Ventilation Design and Engineering, Air-condition and Refrigeration Series, Air Processing and
Distribution. Read
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Tasseron Sensors and Controls Inc. enters into the Building Automation and HVAC market
with their new Qwik Series™ product line of temperature sensors.
Tasseron Sensors has been providing temperature sensors to the OEM market for over 20 years.
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Arzel Zoning Offers Comfort College Plus:
Zoning Education with Genteq ECM Motor Training.
Arzel
Zoning Technology announced it has partnered with Genteq
Motors for Comfort College Plus, a zoning education and
ECM motor training session. Read
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Johnson Controls awards Metropac “Outstanding Sales Growth Achievement Award”.
Nationwide
HVAC/R master distributor, Metropac Industries was
recently presented with the “Outstanding Sales Growth
Achievement Award” by Johnson Controls. Read
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Win the $10,000 Total Immersion Essay Contest.
Contractorselling.com, the largest online contractor membership site on the Internet, announced details of a $10,000 essay contest.
The contest is free. Any contractor in the United States is eligible and it is open to technicians, salespeople, office personnel and owners.
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Don't Fear the ACCA Certified Manual J Load Calculation Process.
- Manual J is Your Friend!
Manual J Residential Load Calculation, written by Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA,) is the recommended method to accurately calculate the required size of a HVAC system for a residential house.
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Intac International Announces WINTAC 2011 Software Release.
However you choose to schedule your service,
dispatch your jobs, bill your customers, pay your employees, or
analyze your business data, Wintac 2011 will likely accommodate
it.
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QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard Named Top Energy Conservation Product of 2010.
The Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED) is an educational tool used to display real-time building performance data. By integrating the EEED with the building’s control system, real-time resource is shown in an easy to understand format, letting facility managers quickly review consumption patterns.
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HDPE plastic cooling tower incorporates green features.
Delta Cooling Towers has developed a plastic cooling tower that features a seamless, molded
high density polyethylene (HDPE) shell.
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Changing Technologies You Need To Know.
The HVACR industry is rapidly changing from the electro mechanical age into the digital age of sealed systems.
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Texas HVAC Manufacturer Custom Air Products & Services Introduces 30 Ton CAPS Package Commercial and/or Rental Unit.
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EPA Testing
Gets Easier. There are now dozens different exams administered through ESCO On-line including exams for: United Association, Sears, Goodman, HVAC Excellence, AC&R Safety Coalition, Green Mechanical Council, Journeyman exams and many others.
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RSES launches
contractor development education.
The program features a combination of customized classes that
will help contractors grow their business and improve
profitability.
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New nonfiction book reveals 101 comical stories in HVAC field.
101 Ways to Suck as an HVAC Technician by R.J. Schuster points out laughs and lessons learned from mistakes and mishaps on the job.
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Getting to Know
ISCEON M099.
DuPont™ has developed ISCEON™ MO99™ refrigerant which is
"one gas" that can be used in both Air conditioning
and Refrigeration DX systems to replace R-22.
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Amprobe
Electrical Test and Measurement Products Now Available at
Lowe’s. Set Includes 11 Tools Pros Rely on for
Commercial and Residential Jobs. Read
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EPA Regulatory
Changes. EPA
regulations have dramatically changed the way we prepare
technicians for the HVACR industry, the way refrigerants are
sold, and the way they are handled.
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Metropac expands product offering with the addition of Factory Authorized
HVAC Replacement Parts. Product lines including Goodman, Lochinvar, Reznor, Teledyne Laars and York. Rheem and others will be available soon.
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New Catalog from Jackson Systems Now Available.
The latest catalog showcases the innovative product line by Jackson Systems; complete with product features, individual specification sheets and wiring diagrams.
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Oilheat Industry Groups Endorse Proposed Federal Efficiency Rebate Program.
To Protect Small Contractors An alliance of
oilheat industry groups has announced general support
for the bipartisan Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010.
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Five educational sessions are added to the educational program during the RSES 73rd Annual Conference.
Five educational sessions are added to the educational program during the RSES 73rd Annual Conference at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on Nov. 9-13, 2010.
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HVAC jobs and air conditioning jobs available now on HVACWebConnection.com.
Browse through our current jobs available with HVAC
Contractors, HVAC Service Companies, Building Owners,
Property Management Companies, HVAC Manufacturers, HVAC
Wholesale Suppliers, Mechanical Engineering Firms or
HVAC Manufacturers Representatives. Read
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New Plumbing Category added to the AHR EXPO Innovation Awards.
Reflecting its growing presence at the
industry's leading HVACR event, Plumbing has been added as a new category to the 2011
AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Read
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Johnson
Controls Products and Equipment Available on Autodesk® Seek.
Files now
available for Water Source Heat Pumps, single packaged units,
York air-cooled chillers, VAV boxes and fan-coil units. Read
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QA Graphics Expands 3D Design Capabilities for Equipment Manufacturers.
QA Graphics, an industry leader in the design of graphic outsourcing solutions for the building industry, has expanded their creative team to provide additional 3D design support for building equipment
manufacturers. Read
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2010 China
Air-conditioning, Ventilation, Heating & Refrigeration Fair.
In 2010 China Air-conditioning, Ventilation, Heating &
Refrigeration Fair will be held from August 26-28th
2010. Read
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RSES
Offers Wage-Level Guide for HVAC/R Technicians.
This
80-page manual provides heating, ventilation, air
conditioning and refrigeration technicians insight on
how they can increase their value and maximize their
wages. Read
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ASHRAE
Introduces Its First iPhone App for Calculating
ventilation rates. Calculating
ventilation rates just became a little easier with a new
iPhone application designed specifically for an
interactive calculation spreadsheet related to
ASHRAE’s ventilation standard. Read
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High-Performance Building Week
June 13-19, 2010 - Congressional leaders that represent the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition meet with industry leaders for High-Performance Building Week.
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McQuay International Acquires HydroKool
McQuay International today announces the acquisition of HydroKool, LLC, a custom HVAC solutions manufacturer, headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz.
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LG Electronics Debuts Energy Efficient HVAC Solutions to Architects at AIA 2010.
LG Electronics is showcasing advancements in energy-saving technologies, design flexibility and temperature controls
at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2010 Convention.
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Company
Offers Immediate Savings and Increased Comfort With
Selective Zone Balancing.
"Home owners and builders are looking to cost effectively increase comfort and HVAC control, decrease energy related costs, and utilize products that positively affect the environment.
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The T-32-P™ Thermostat: a Contractor’s Friend
Welcome to the newest version of the Comfort System™ T-32-P™ universal thermostat –
designed with the HVAC contractor in mind. It is faster to configure than any touch screen
thermostat on the market and easier to install, too.
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Daikin
and McQuay Opens State-of-the-Art Solutions Plaza in New
York City Area.
The 32,000 square foot facility was designed as a
center for HVAC customers and specifying engineers with
a state-of-the-art, interactive showroom, sales and
training facility designed to far surpass any within the
industry. Read
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Optimum
Energy’s OptimumMVM™ Service Advances Commercial
HVAC Management; Enables Persistent Energy Reductions.
Web-based
measurement, verification and management service
provides real-time operating information and analysis
tools for fast detection, diagnosis and repair of HVAC
system faults. Read
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Public On-line Auction: Lockformer Plasma Table, Cincinnati shear, Mechanical Press Brake, forklifts and more!
This is a
sale of assets surplus to Systems By Lebron's ongoing
operations. Auction Ends May 25, 2010
beginning at 10 am CST.
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Control Products, Inc., combines wireless water detection technology with remote monitoring capabilities.
Control Products, Inc., is responding to the demands of the residential and commercial marketplaces to combine wireless water detection technology with remote monitoring capabilities.
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ServiceCEO
Enhances Inventory Management Features in Field Service
Management Software.
The upgraded software features more intuitive and
enhanced controls for inventory planning and management
helping HVAC/plumbing, pool and spa, electrical and
other service businesses improve productivity. Read
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RSES Announces Fall Seminar Schedule.
The seminars will cover the topics of residential system design, electrical troubleshooting, heat pumps, building automation systems, and high pressure centrifugal fits and clearance.
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HVAC Excellence Expands Executive Team.
HVAC Excellence is proud to announce the addition of Tom Meyer to their executive team as the Director of Corporate and Professional Development.
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Brian Lane Appointed President of Comfort Systems USA.
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") services, today announced that it has appointed Brian Lane as its President and Chief Operating Officer.
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HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop
a Great Success.
The 2010 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop
focused on “Advancing Green Mechanical Concepts,”
and featured numerous HVACR and plumbing-specific
technical sessions. Read
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Diversitech Introduces It’s New ClearVueTM Condensate Pump Featuring iQ TechnologyTM
ClearVue™ features iQ Technology™ which makes
ClearVue™ the smartest condensate pump on the market.
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Rheem Offers Full Suite of Innovative Whole-Home Products to Increase Contractor Business and Meet Consumer Needs.
Creating
a comfortable home environment involves more than
installing a properly-sized water heating or HVAC
system. Read
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New Green Tech Saves 30% on Industrial and Commercial Air Conditioning Costs.
Single Season Payback Possible. New technology promises to dramatically lower industrial and commercial cooling costs while quickly paying for itself.
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Jonas Mobile - Now Available for Laptops and Tablet PCs
Jonas Software offers service contractors across North America their Jonas Mobile solution - a tool that dramatically increases dispatcher and technician productivity.
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Jackson Systems, LLC Promotes Mike Holscher and Kurt Wessling.
Jackson Systems, LLC, an award-winning HVAC
manufacturer and wholesaler, announces the promotion of
Mike Holscher and Kurt Wessling. Read
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R-410A
Opens Up Liability to Industry
The HVACR industry has been using HCFC’s since the
1940’s. Due to environmental and competitive pressure,
HCFCs including R-22 are being phased-out. In response,
many of the manufacturers began selling equipment that
uses HCFC-410A. Read
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Ascente
and TRAVERSE: the Right Combination for Renowned
Plumbing & HVAC Company
Company owner and Registered Master Plumber Bruce
Solomon consulted with Compusource Corporation, a
leading developer of business software solutions for the
HVAC, plumbing and electrical industries.
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HVAC Excellence Unveils New Website
The new website is easier to navigate, simplifies
the task of learning about: student outcome assessments,
technician certifications, educator credentialing,
programmatic accreditation, and professional
development. Read
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Lighting
the Path to Energy Efficiency: Changes Proposed for
Standard 90.1 From
green roofs to glazing products, measures to increase
energy stringencies are being proposed for major
sections of Standard 90.1. Read
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RSES Announces Upcoming Seminar Schedule
RSES has released the titles of six RSES Training Authority Seminars that are scheduled to take place covering the heating and cooling topics of efficiency, air flow, packaged systems, servicing and troubleshooting over the next three months. Read
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Ready Solar Commits to Use Enphase Microinverters Exclusively for Pre-Assembled Solar in a
BoxTM
Partnership Creates New Opportunities for Electrical Contractors to Enter Solar Industry.
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New Rheem Crossover Products Merge Air and Water Technologies.
Innovation comes in many forms and one of the hottest trends is in creating unique products by merging seemingly disparate
technologies, such as air conditioning and water heating.
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Eugene
Silberstein Certified Master HVACR Educator
Professor Eugene Silberstein of Suffolk County Community
College in Brentwood, New York has had the title of
Certified Master HVACR Educator “CMHE” conferred
upon him. Read
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Bradford
White ICON System™ Accessory Packages
Leak Protection, Better Performance, and up to 36%
Energy Savings
Bradford White Water Heaters recently introduced their
new Bradford White ICON System™ Accessory
Packages. Read
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Comfort
Systems USA Announces Acquisitions
The Company also announced that it has recently added
smaller operations to existing Comfort Systems USA
operations in Kentucky, Montana and upstate New
York. Read
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Federal Energy Auditor Training Program Underway.
The Federal Government utilizing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) authorized the creation of a new energy auditor training
program. Read
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