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First Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer Named in Colorado

Representatives from Bryant Heating and Cooling announced that Wright Total Indoor Comfort, the largest residential replacement heating and air conditioning company in southern Colorado, has been selected as the first and only Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer in the entire state of Colorado.


Yes! Air Conditioning Founder Donates to Area College

Kenneth D. Goodrich, the founder of Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing, has established the J. Duncan Goodrich Air Conditioning Technology Endowment at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN).


VRTX Wins Going Green Award

VRTX Technologies, a water treatment company specializing in chemical-free treatment for cooling towers and evaporative condensers, has been awarded the first-ever Going Green Award in the innovation category from the San Antonio Business Journal.


Low-Cost Solar Water Heating System Introduced in Hawaii

SunEnergy Hawaii has introduced to the Hawaiian market a new solar water heating system that, according to the company, reduces annual water heating costs by 50 to 65 percent. Developed by Harpiris Energy, the SunCache system is said to be the nation’s lowest-cost solar water heating unit.


Coolerado Wins UC Davis Western Cooling Challenge

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) issued a challenge to manufacturers to build more efficient air conditioners for the western United States. Coolerado Corp. was the first certified winner of the UC Davis Western Cooling Challenge, entering the program with its new hybrid commercial rooftop unit.


Solar Is Nearly Competitive With Traditional Energy in Select Locations

Solar energy has had an image as an impractical high-cost luxury. However, falling costs and time-of-use electricity pricing have now begun to help solar become competitive in select locations. Proximity to “grid parity” varies by location, and is closest for commercial rooftop installations in California, according to a new research report.


Money Masters Seminar Shows How to Achieve Success in a Service Business

Nexstar® has announced that the Money Masters® touring seminar will be coming to the Denver area Aug. 21-22. The seminar provides an opportunity for service contractor owners in the plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical trades to learn how to more profitably run the business-side of a company.


Companies Partner to Bring Wi-Fi-enabled Thermostats to Market

GainSpan® Corp., a provider of Wi-Fi semiconductor solutions, Radio Thermostat Company of America (RTCOA), a provider of programmable communicating thermostats, and Our Home Spaces, a supplier of energy management solutions for homeowners and developer of iPhone™ applications, have joined forces to bring Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats to market.


Alliance Environmental Group Offers Coil Cleaning Services

Alliance Environmental Group, a provider of indoor air quality remediation and mold/asbestos removal services throughout California, has announced the expansion of its offering to include commercial and residential coil cleaning services aimed at increasing energy efficiency and air quality for its customers.


Seattle Refrigeration, RETA to Hold Ammonia Safety and Awareness Conference

Seattle Refrigeration Co. and the Seattle Chapter of the Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA), in conjunction with the Ammonia Safety and Training Institute (ASTI), are offering an NH3 (ammonia) safety class for their inaugural Ammonia Safety and Awareness Day.


Goettl and Mix 96.9 Seek to Cool Off Phoenix’s Hottest Moms

Goettl Air Conditioning and radio station Mix 96.9 (KMXP) are partnering to cool down Phoenix’s hottest moms this summer. From May 8 through June 1, Mix 96.9 listeners are invited to nominate a mother they feel deserves a new air conditioning unit by uploading a picture of her onto the station’s Website.


NATE Contractors Benefit From Southern California Quality Installation Program

Southern California Edison (SCE) has launched its Energy Star® Residential Quality Installation program, and only contractors eligible for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Consumer Contractor Connection (C3) program are able to offer these incentives to their customers.


Study Shows Growing Need for Energy Efficiency Occupations in Bay Area

The California Community College’s Workforce and Economic Development Centers of Excellence (COE) has produced a study indicating that California’s persistent move towards energy efficiency has spurred a rising need for eight energy efficiency occupations that is likely to create thousands of well-paying jobs.


ACCA Arizona Chapter to Hold Industry Tradeshow and Career Fair

In celebration of its 56th year anniversary, the Arizona Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA-AZ) will conduct its second annual HVACR Industry Tradeshow & Career Fair. It will be held Thursday, April 9, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center.


Global Water Technologies Announces New Office, New Executives

Global Water Technologies Inc., a Denver-based water treatment and services company serving several markets including HVAC, has announced the opening of a new office in Indianapolis and the appointment of a new chief executive officer and chief financial officer.


CEC Postpones Effective Date for Building Efficiency Standards

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has delayed to Aug. 1, 2009, the effective date for compliance with the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6). CEC said this change allows for all California code updates to have the same effective date.


Southern Calif. Edison Completes First of 150 Proposed Solar Rooftop Installations

Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced completion of the first of its proposed 150 solar photovoltaic installations on Southern California commercial rooftops. The project could eventually cover two square miles of existing commercial roofs with 250 million watts of peak generating capacity.


SMACNA Member From Arizona Wins 2008 CURT Safety Award

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) member University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors Inc. (UMEC) of Tempe, Ariz., won a national safety award from the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT).


Software Allows HVAC System Analysis, Troubleshooting Over the Internet

Optimum Energy LLC has announced the introduction of OptimumHVAC, software applications that the company says allow analysis of HVAC system performance and remote troubleshooting, in real time, over the Internet.


California Adopts Long-Term Energy Efficiency Plan

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has adopted a long-term energy efficiency strategy that is similar to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) goals for zero-energy buildings.


San Francisco Approves Tough Green Building Standard

Mayor Gavin Newsom has approved a green building ordinance for San Francisco that imposes strict requirements on newly constructed residential and commercial buildings within the city, as well as building renovations.


Home Comfort Zones Forms Southern California Dealer Network

Home Comfort Zones, manufacturer of the MyTemp home energy management and temperature control system, has announced the formation of its Certified Dealer Network in Southern California. MyTemp is now available to residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, and Riverside Counties.


Lloyds Joins ARS/Rescue Rooter

ARS/Rescue Rooter recently acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air through parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C. The Escondida, Calif.-based business will now operate under the ARS/Rescue Rooter brand, which currently has an established location in San Diego.


One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Honored

Readers of The Placer Herald chose One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning as “Best of the Best” for 2008. The publication’s annual listing of consumer-choice winners was published on July 31.


Service Max Joins Yes! ARS

Air conditioning and plumbing provider, Yes! ARS, recently acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.


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