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Canadian Facts (TNS), a marketing and social research firm, has released the
results of a new study reporting that one-third of the Canadian population view
the environment and global warming as the most important issue affecting the
world today.
The
Council of the Federation, comprised of Canada's premiers, has released its
energy plan, “A Shared Vision for Energy in Canada.” According to the federation,
the document highlights the importance of energy conservation, supply, demand,
and infrastructure to Canada's continued prosperity.
In response to a member resolution from the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada’s (HRAI’s) 2006 Annual General Meeting, HRAI has established an industry databank to provide information that will help members better understand renewables - specifically geothermal and solar technologies.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) recently received several program policy clarifications with regard to Canada’s ecoENERGY program.
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has issued the second edition of CSA B214, Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2001.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) in conjunction with the other members of the International Council of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers Associations (ICARMA) announced support to establish a working group to prioritize the development of global industry standards.
The 17th Annual Canadian Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Wholesalers (CHRAW) Ontario Region Golf Tournament was held at the Caledon Country Club. Participants experienced afternoon golf, dinner, and an evening social.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) Manufacturers Division Chair Mark Boncardo, HRAI President Warren Heeley, and Manufacturers Division Manager Caroline Czajko represented HRAI at the 15th annual meeting of the International Council of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers Associations (ICARMA).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed draft revision (Version 2.1) to the Energy Star program requirements for gas and oil fired furnaces. Natural Resources Canada agrees with the EPA proposal.
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