Honeywell has announced the availability of its new Solstice L-41 low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, designed as an alternative to R-410A.

ASHRAE recently unveiled its ASHRAE Event App, available free of charge for both iOS and Android devices. The app features vital information for those attending the society’s winter conference.

Service Specialties Inc. (SSI) received the 2012 Angie’s List Super Service award. This is the second year in a row the company has been named for this honor.

Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced that the steady sales growth of 2012 continued in November with the average U.S. HVACR distributor reporting a 6-percent increase in sales for the month.

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) launched its Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge and companion reference guide Jan. 7 to meet demand for a method of verifying basic building science knowledge in the home-performance and energy-efficiency retrofit fields.

Two partners from TDIndustries have been named to the “Who’s Who in Energy” list by American City Business Journals. Dan Edwards, project development leader of energy solutions, and Ken Scheepers, continuous energy oversight manager, earned the honor.

As part of its SunShot Initiative, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $12 million in new funding aimed at streamlining and standardizing local solar permitting, zoning, metering, and connection processes.

Cintas and Carhartt are still seeking entries for their second annual Cold Crew Contest, which recognizes individuals in the U.S. and Canada who withstand the toughest winter working conditions.

Lochinvar named its November winners in its VIP Contractor program, with two contractors winning an all-expenses paid trip for two to Nashville for the world’s largest country music festival in June.

Heat Transfer Fundamentals (STM 301) presented by Spirax Sarco.