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Inside sources would not spill their guts about an Oct. 13 agreement regarding energy-efficiency standards, even though I promised not to share it with any other magazines.

Part of USGBC is its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. HVACR contractors should find more and more buildings focused on seeking LEED recognition.

It’s not pretty, but I have an announcement to make: Most of your energy-efficient equipment and maintenance offerings sound like sales crap and high-pressure mumbo-jumbo to a good many of your customers.

Back in March, I blogged about a fascinating YouTube video called “Did You Know?” and received a lot of feedback from visitors. They said that the video helped them think about change and put it into perspective.

While mucking through large sections of the U.S. House passed Waxman-Markey bill, I stumbled upon an interesting little tidbit that could change the industry’s standard operating procedures.

The NEWS has launched an exciting product giveaway contest of which everyone reading this is eligible to win. All you have to do is visit our 2009 Dealer Design Awards Website (www.achrnews.com/2009dealerdesign) and register to win.

Today, I am encouraged and inspired. I am turning a deaf ear to the naysayers and a blind eye to the imagery of negativity. I see unlimited business opportunities. I am planning to succeed.

I received this letter from a guy who received a letter from a guy who can’t find a job in the HVAC industry. Call me stupid, but I’m betting somebody wants to hire this guy. Let’s find him a job.

On those hot summer days, I’ve always thanked Willis Carrier - the man who invented air conditioning. So imagine my surprise when I was trolling the Internet and ran across the name John Gorrie.

In the interest of full disclosure, I sometimes (sometimes, mind you) watch bits of “The Price is Right.” My favorite aspect is when the announcer says the prize is a new car. Except that he says, “A new caaaaaaar!!!!!!!!!”