William “Bill” Edward Dalton, 81, of Aiken, S.C., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 16 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

The June 15 deadline is nearing for nominations in The NEWS’ annual Best Instructor and Best Trainer contest.

The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) is seeking review and feedback on draft personnel qualifications being developed as part of a national certification standard for the geothermal heat pump industry with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) for May, which reached a 77, up from 71 in April. The 77 number is the highest tally in the CCI’s three-year history.

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) launched the first Unitary Market Share Report of 2013, the organization announced.

Due to an energy shortage, Pakistan Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso is banning the use of air conditioners by government offices, The Times of India reports.

A building energy labeling program that allows the industry to zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value has been expanded to include an “As Designed” label.

The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) held its sixth annual EE Global Forum recently in Washington. 

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems announced its 2013 Medal of Excellence winners, honoring 15 contractors from the U.S. and Canada. 

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) debuted a new logo and vision for the association.