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The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association has opened up a 45-day public review, starting immediately, for its “HVAC Systems Sound and Vibration Procedural Guide.”

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) for April, which reached a 71, up from 65 in March. 

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) launched an interactive view of the government’s national and state energy data and information currently available to the public.

Educational sessions, speakers, and certifications were the highlights of the National Air Filtration Association’s (NAFA) 2013 TECH Conference in Louisville, Ky.

The U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with HVAC Excellence, recently hosted a webinar for HVACR educators so they could hear directly from the Department of Education about policies that will impact funding for HVACR programs.

RSES announced the names of members who were awarded RSES Certificate Member (CM) and Certificate Member Specialist (CMS) status, January through March 2013.

Bitzer U.S. Inc. recently moved production into a new 95,000-square-foot plant in Flowery Branch, Ga.

AHR Expo organizers are expecting another record-breaking show when the Expo rolls into New York City on Jan. 21-23, 2014.

The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) will hold its 28th annual Educational Conference on Oct. 13-16 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla.