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Napoleon Gives From the Heart

Gift Will Support Advanced Cardiac Care Program and Child and Youth Mental Health Program

January 27, 2014

Napoleon® Fireplaces, Grills, and Heating and Cooling of Barrie, Ontario, has made a generous donation to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to support the health center in bringing more care closer to home.

Ontario Government Releases 2013 Long-Term Energy Plan

Plan Balances Five Principles That Will Guide Future Decisions

December 23, 2013

On Dec. 2, the Government of Ontario released the 2013 Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) highlighting the importance of conservation and outlining a plan for clean, reliable, and affordable energy for Ontario.

HRAI Participates in CEEA Advocacy Day on the Hill in Ottawa

Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Organized the Event

December 9, 2013

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) announced that Martin Luymes, HRAI director of programs and relations, participated in the first-ever “Advocacy Day on the Hill” in Ottawa focused exclusively on energy efficiency and the economy.

Ductless Systems, Air Handlers Show Highest Increase in Third Quarter

Residential Furnace and Unit Heater Shipments Showed the Second Largest Gains

November 18, 2013

During the third quarter 2013, both ductless split system and air handler unit shipments showed the largest gains, increasing by 37 percent, according to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI).

Proposed Canadian Code Changes Available for Public Review

Changes Include Energy Efficiency for Buildings and Water Use Efficiency

October 28, 2013

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) is conducting its annual public review of proposed changes to the 2010 National Model Construction Codes until Dec. 13, 2013 on the National Codes website.

BC Comfort Announces Partnership with Transformative Wave

Contractor is Now a Certified Reseller and Installer of CATALYST Rooftop Unit Retrofit

September 16, 2013

BC Comfort, a commercial and industrial HVAC contractor, announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Transformative Wave, developer of the CATALYST, a rooftop unit retrofit solution.

Pipe Restoration Technologies Awarded Canadian Patent

Patent Is for Cleaning and Placement of Internal Barrier Coating and Leak Sealing Process

August 19, 2013

Pipe Restoration Technologies LLC announced that it has been awarded a Canadian patent, Brevet Canadien #2707023, by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for its ePIPE® in-place pipe restoration technology.

HRAI and CIPH Enter Agreement

Associations Sign Memorandum of Understanding

July 1, 2013

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) announced that the two associations have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for cooperation in the continued development of the plumbing and heating industries.

Refrigerant Management Canada Increases Refrigerant Disposal Fee on CFC‐11

Contractors Should Discuss the Disposal Fee with Their Customers

June 17, 2013

Refrigerant Management Canada (RMC) announced that the disposal fee for accepting CFC‐11 refrigerant into the program has changed. Effective July 1, 2013, the disposal fee will be $12/kilogram for CFC‐11 refrigerant entering the program for destruction.

HRAI and OGA Announce Affiliation Agreement

May 13, 2013

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) President Warren Heeley and Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) President John Bosman have signed an affiliation agreement that will make OGA a part of the HRAI organization.