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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
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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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RSES launches new Web site.
Des Plaines, Ill. RSES is pleased to announce the launch of its new Web site, www.rses.org. The enhanced Web site displays a fresh look while providing new user-friendly tools and features. Read
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RST and Thermal Sales Merge to Create RST Thermal
Richard Trethewey and Dave Walsh have announced the merger of two rep firms to create a new entity dedicated to offering world class heating and cooling products in
New England.
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Trane
Adds Online HVAC and LEED Resource for Architects.
Architects working on a new building design want
resources available with the latest information to help
increase energy efficiency, acoustics and indoor air
quality, without compromising design.
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New Forum for Professional HVAC Contractors.
The Building Network, the #1 community based network reaching professional contractors, has added an HVAC forum to their suite of community networks.
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National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers
(NAOSHM)Joins Sponsors of 2010 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop.
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Making a Case for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings: New Industry Publication
Improving energy use all comes down to green – the green of energy efficiency and resource sustainability as well as the green of money.
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U.S. Energy Group Announces the USE Multi-Well.
A New Boiler Device for Housing Multiple Sensors.
Fresh Meadows, NY – U.S. Energy Group is proud to announce the USE Multi-Well, a new, patent-pending, boiler device which houses multiple sensors using just one copper well.
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HVAC Dispatch Manager Pro dispatching software is designed to improve the timeliness and effectiveness for HVAC service contractors.
Dispatch Manager Pro dispatching software system provides hvac service contractors with a means to offer maintenance contracts and the ability to follow up with your existing customer base to create additional sales easily.
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Ready Solar Announces Availability of Ground Mounted Solar in a Box™ Systems
Ready Solar announced today the availability of a ground mount accessory for its fully pre-assembled Solar in a Box™ photovoltaic systems.
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Success of LG Electronics HVAC Facility Illustrates Need for Continued Investment in Training
Just 10 months ago, LG Electronics opened the doors to its first-ever U.S.-based training facility for HVAC products in Alpharetta, Ga.
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Rotobrush announces release of RotoConnectTM , powered by cubelessTM
Rotobrush® International LLC, a leader in providing business and entrepreneurs opportunities in indoor air quality and energy efficiency services, announces the launch of
RotoConnectTM. Read
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Jackson Systems ranked in the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies.
Jackson Systems, LLC earned the rank of 4,007 on the 2009 Inc. 5000, which celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in America. “We are pleased to receive this recognition for the second year in a row,” says Tom Jackson, CEO.
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NATE_to_honor_RSES_members as Top Techs During HVAC Comfortech 2009.
Three members of RSES will be recognized as North American Technician Excellence “Top Techs” during HVAC Comfortech on Sept. 23-26, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn.
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If You Can’t Stand the Heat…Manage the Humidity: ASHRAE Heads to Florida for 2010 Winter Conference.
Building Sustainability from the Inside Out. Whenever the temperatures outside are too hot or humid to handle, ASHRAE ensures that indoor environments are comfortable and, most important, sustainable.
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Bradford
White Introduces 14 New Solar Water Heaters.
Bradford White Water Heaters recently introduced 14 new
indirect solar water heating units, increasing the
company's offerings in the solar category to a total of
32 models. Read
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RSES shares R-22 phaseout info with public.
RSES has released to the public eight technical bulletins and feature articles on the R-22 phaseout, originally available only to RSES members. The goal is to educate as many people as possible, especially HVACR professionals.
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New Catalog from Jackson Systems Now Available.
The new catalog showcases the innovative product line by Jackson Systems; complete with product features, individual specification sheets and wiring diagrams.
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Engineer helps Homeowners save hundreds as economy tightens.
The AC Spritzer works on the principle that the precooler creates a cloud of mist around the condensing unit which quickly evaporates and cools the air entering the condenser coil by 12 to 20 degrees.
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New product eases tube routing; available for distribution.
Ideal for in-floor radiant heating and domestic water supply where a stable, self-supporting base is needed.
This new product dramatically reduces installation time
and problems associated with conventional methods. Read
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ASHRAE Assists College Students with Tuition through Scholarships.
In order to reduce the financial strain on engineering students across the country, ASHRAE will award over $80,000 in scholarship money for the 2009-2010 school year.
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Leading HVACR Distributor Johnstone Supply Distributes ecobee Smart Thermostat at Its 340 U.S. Stores.
ecobee, maker of the ecobee Smart Thermostat, announced today that it has finalized a distribution agreement with Johnstone Supply, Inc., the leading cooperative wholesale distributor in the HVACR industry.
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New REHAU ECOAIR Ground-Air Heat Exchange System Reduces Heating & Cooling Costs.
The REHAU ECOAIR system improves indoor air quality by bringing necessary fresh air into today's tighter building envelopes. Narrowing the gap between outdoor temperatures and comfortable indoor temperatures, it significantly reduces the amount of additional energy required for heating or cooling.
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Change to ASHRAE Residential IAQ Standard Facilitates IAQ Improvements.
In a time when the U.S. economic stimulus plan is emphasizing retrofitting commercial and residential buildings, ASHRAE has approved a change to its residential ventilation standard to encourage home retrofits to improve indoor air quality.
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Bradford
White Top Brand in Water Heater Study.
For the third year in a row Bradford White Water Heaters
has been named the tank type water heater most purchased
and recommended by contractors, according to an
independent industry study conducted by Clear Seas
Research. Read
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Portable
Air Conditioners now available with green R-410A
Refrigerant. An
upgraded line of portable air conditioners that use the
environmentally friendly refrigerant R-410A is available
from Atlas Sales & Rentals, Inc. Read
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The dates are set for the 2010 HVACR & Plumbing instructor workshop. With an educational focus on “Advancing Green Mechanical Concepts,” the Workshop will provide an array of informative general sessions, single-topic workshops, and opportunities for networking with major HVACR and plumbing manufacturers and other industry training professionals.
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LEED®
scorecard pointers add up to win for Acutherm.
In a one-month period following the release of
Acutherm's new LEED® scorecard guide, Acutherm has seen
a 10% increase in web traffic, a 500% increase in
webinar attendance, and a flurry of activity with
specifying engineers. Read
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Lennox
International Honored With 2009 North American Green
HVAC&R Award From Frost & Sullivan.
The Award recognizes LII's industry leadership through
the company's pioneering technology, optimized product
line, sound business strategy, and research &
development initiatives. Read
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Differential Pressure Transmitters Ideal for Monitoring Pumps and Pressure Drops in Process and HVAC Systems.
Clark's 692 Series Differential Pressure Transmitters feature high resistance to extreme temperature, no mechanical aging or creepage, compatibility with aggressive liquids and gases, and have an attractive price to performance ratio.
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New versions of Design Master HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing software announced.
Design Master HVAC 6.2
This is a maintenance release that focused on maintaining compatibility with the new releases of Design Master Plumbing and Design Master Electrical.
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Use Your Product Experience to Help Other HVAC
Professionals Choose the Best Products.
HVACProductRatings.com is a new website for HVAC
professionals to gather comprehensive, unbiased product ratings to help
make the best possible purchasing decision.
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Bacharach Introduces the New and Improved Stinger™
Bacharach, Inc. is proud to introduce the new and improved Stinger™. The Stinger™ is a professional refrigerant recovery unit, ideal for the recovery of refrigerants from air conditioning units.
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ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) installed new officers and directors at its 2009 Annual Conference held here June 20- 24.
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Optimum Energy Secures $4.5 Million to Fuel Company Growth, Accelerate Sales of HVAC Energy Efficiency Software.
Optimum Energy, LLC, provider of Ultra High Performance HVAC software solutions that set a new standard in energy efficiency, today announced it has secured a commitment of up to $4.5 million in equity financing led by investor Columbia Pacific Advisors, LLC.
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The first complete Solar Water Heater in a Box is now in stock at
Metropac.
The prepackaged Solar Water Heating Systems from Caleffi, is specially engineered
to includes all of the components needed for a standard installation - from the solar collectors, to the pump station and controller, to the storage tank, and all of the necessary hardware and plumbing components.
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Jackson
Systems Announces the T-32-P Thermostat
The T-32-P™ is a perfect mix of aesthetics, intuitive
operation and performance. The new thermostat is ideally
suited for commercial and residential HVAC systems and
is compatible with single stage, multi-stage, heat pump and dual fuel equipment.
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New ASHRAE Standard Guides Designers in Moisture Control Measures.
Moisture and mold don’t make the headlines the way they once did, but they are still problems in some structures. Guidance on how to best design buildings with adequate moisture control features is contained in a new standard from ASHRAE.
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F.W. Webb partners with Hallowell International.
Hallowell International makes the Acadia, a combined heating and cooling system. The F.W. Webb Company is the largest distributor of HVAC products in the region, so this partnership with Hallowell International should help both parties involved.
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$50
Million Applied Development Center to Develop
Sustainable HVAC Solutions for Markets Worldwide.
The purpose of the new center is to develop and test
advanced chiller, compressor and other HVAC technologies
to reduce energy consumption and ultimately the carbon
footprint of the buildings where they will be used.
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New HVAC Temperature Sensor Selection Guide from Spectrum Sensors & Controls.
This new literature presents detailed features and specifications on surface, air, immersion and motor temperature sensors for the HVAC industry.
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Four Additional Technical Sessions enhance RSES 2009 Annual Conference Schedule.
Four additional technical sessions enhance the educational program during the 72nd Annual Conference at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America hotel in Bloomington, Minn. on Oct. 27-31, 2009.
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“No
Ducks In The Attic” by R J Schuster examines the
overlooked basics of professional HVAC installation.
Fifteen-year HVAC industry veteran R J Schuster reveals
the often overlooked basics of HVAC installation in the
fun and easy to read “No Ducks In The Attic”. Read
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Rheem Unveils the Next Step in the Evolution of HVAC Serial Communications.
Comfort Control2 System™ CC²S provides comprehensive system status information to the contractor and unparalleled system control to homeowner.
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ASHRAE Launches Commissioning Certification Program.
Just as the commissioning process helps buildings and their systems operate optimally, ASHRAE’s newest certification recognizes those with optimal knowledge of the entire building commissioning process.
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Frost
& Sullivan Names Trane Overall Best Brand of Chiller
in the U.S. Frost
& Sullivan surveyed 200 full-time HVAC contractors
who perform non-residential jobs to measure HVAC
equipment manufacturer preferences.
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Climate Technologies Designs First Ever Thermostat With
Display Characters Twice As Large As Other Emerson® Thermostats.
New Emerson® Blue™ Easy Reader Thermostat Gives Contractors a Product with Homeowner-Friendly Language and Mode Buttons with One-Touch Functionality for Easy Operation.
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Jackson Systems is awarded one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana.
This statewide survey and awards program was deigned to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Indiana, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.
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Contractor's
Sales Skyrocketed in Tough Times.
This
challenging economy is eating up contractors left and
right. Meet three contractors that found success in
these challenging times…due to Total Immersion Sales
Summit. Read
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