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Zoning Technology Rapidly Evolving

Products Becoming More Accessible, Easier to Install
May 20, 2013

Technology, in many ways, has helped save the average person time, money, and hassle. And, when it comes to zoning an HVACR system, technology has helped make zoning a more accessible option for consumers and contractors.  


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Court Puts Regional Standards on Ice

Legal Decision Places Definitive Hold on Enforcement Until Court Rules on Pending Lawsuit
May 20, 2013

The court granted an emergency motion filed by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to stay the standards which would’ve required residential nonweatherized natural gas furnaces installed in 30 Northern states to have an AFUE rating of at least 90 percent.


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Industry Encourages Cap Use on Refrigerants

Recent Deaths Demonstrate Dangers of Huffing R-22
May 20, 2013

According to the website www.inhalants.org, one in five students has inhaled a chemical to get high by the eighth grade.


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Manual Zr Looking to Gain Foothold

Contractors Slowly Embrace ACCA Residential Zoning Manual
May 20, 2013

It’s been a little more than a year since the release of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA) Manual Zr, and so far, the manual, which focuses on residential zoning, is slowly gaining acceptance among contractors.


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Training Critical for Successful Contractors

Zoning Product Manufacturers Share Tips for Contractors
May 20, 2013

When it comes to zoning equipment, there’s no better source of information than the companies that make the devices. In an effort to share this knowledge and help contractors learn the intricacies of their systems, many zoning manufacturers are hosting training programs year-round. 


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App Zone: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

As technology continues to advance, more and more industry mobile applications are becoming available for smartphones and tablets. These mobile apps can be valuable tools for HVACR customers, contractors, distributors, and manufacturers.


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Geothermal Puts the Green in Greenhouse

Hydronic Heating System Accelerates Plant Growth, Decelerates Energy Use
May 20, 2013

Until recently, heat to the 30-by-96-foot aluminum frame and poly structure was provided by a propane-fueled heating system.


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More Contractors Opt for Laser Cutters

More Efficient Sheet Metal Cutters Save Time and Money
May 20, 2013

While adding or replacing a cutter can be a worthwhile investment, the style and model of cutter needs to be carefully researched, as such an investment carries quite a hefty price tag. 


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Coming to America

U.K.'s A-Gas Plans Expansion Into North America
May 20, 2013

A-Gas’s acquisitions in the U.S. will set it up for a significant expansion into North America, including the international rollout of its refrigerant reclamation technology


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Industry Shows Support for Shaheen-Portman Bill

Legislation Would Help Set Up Energy-Efficient HVAC Programs
May 20, 2013

Though the bill has broad support in both the House and Senate, as well as from numerous organizations nationwide, it still faces many hurdles before it reaches President Obama’s desk. 


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Cade Clark, assistant vice president of government affairs for the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), gives a brief overview of the new version of the Shaheen-Portman bill, what AHRI thinks of the energy-efficiency legislation, and how it might affect the HVACR industry if it becomes law.
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