eIQ Energy and Boots on the Roof have announced a partnership to introduce eIQ Energy’s vBoost modules and Parallel Solar technology to Boots on the Roof’s solar photovoltaic (PV) training program.

A DVD titled “Contractor Soft Skills” illustrates how contractors can have their technicians improve their own soft skills. The DVD is the third one about customer service by customer service expert Steve Coscia.

Climate Control Network System presented by Uponor North America.

HVACR instructors can set their sights on a new destination. Next month, the 2012 HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals is being held in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 12-14 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

To aid contractors seeking to enter the IAQ market, manufacturers offer a full array of tools to assist in the marketing and selling of products and systems to the homeowner during replacement sales, service calls, and scheduled maintenance visits. This guide provides a sampling of the resource materials and assistance available.

The Valve Manufacturers Association of America announced that the next Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits is March 6-7 at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston. At the heart of this event is the Valves & Actuators 101 course, designed to guide attendees through the world of valves and the systems they help control.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is hoping to educate attendees through discussion and collaboration at its 44th annual ACCA Conference and Expo. 

Expanding its Commercial Replacement Expert (CRE) certification program, Carrier announced that it now offers two courses for residential dealers and commercial contractors looking to be more proficient in the growing 3- to 27.5-ton rooftop unit replacement business.

Fundamental Control Strategies for HVAC Systems, #215 presented by Johnson Controls Training Institute.

The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) will offer its Essentials of Hydronic Design course across Ontario beginning in April. The course builds on the lessons provided through the introductory hydronics course and serves as a building block of professional design and installation for both new and retrofit system components.