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Court Puts Regional Standards on Ice

Legal Decision Places Definitive Hold on Enforcement Until Court Rules on Pending Lawsuit
May 20, 2013

The court granted an emergency motion filed by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to stay the standards which would’ve required residential nonweatherized natural gas furnaces installed in 30 Northern states to have an AFUE rating of at least 90 percent.


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Training Critical for Successful Contractors

Zoning Product Manufacturers Share Tips for Contractors
May 20, 2013

When it comes to zoning equipment, there’s no better source of information than the companies that make the devices. In an effort to share this knowledge and help contractors learn the intricacies of their systems, many zoning manufacturers are hosting training programs year-round. 


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App Zone: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

As technology continues to advance, more and more industry mobile applications are becoming available for smartphones and tablets. These mobile apps can be valuable tools for HVACR customers, contractors, distributors, and manufacturers.


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Geothermal Puts the Green in Greenhouse

Hydronic Heating System Accelerates Plant Growth, Decelerates Energy Use
May 20, 2013

Until recently, heat to the 30-by-96-foot aluminum frame and poly structure was provided by a propane-fueled heating system.


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Coming to America

U.K.'s A-Gas Plans Expansion Into North America
May 20, 2013

A-Gas’s acquisitions in the U.S. will set it up for a significant expansion into North America, including the international rollout of its refrigerant reclamation technology


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Industry Shows Support for Shaheen-Portman Bill

Legislation Would Help Set Up Energy-Efficient HVAC Programs
May 20, 2013

Though the bill has broad support in both the House and Senate, as well as from numerous organizations nationwide, it still faces many hurdles before it reaches President Obama’s desk. 


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Zoning Technology Rapidly Evolving

Products Becoming More Accessible, Easier to Install
May 20, 2013

Technology, in many ways, has helped save the average person time, money, and hassle. And, when it comes to zoning an HVACR system, technology has helped make zoning a more accessible option for consumers and contractors.  


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Manual Zr Looking to Gain Foothold

Contractors Slowly Embrace ACCA Residential Zoning Manual
May 20, 2013

It’s been a little more than a year since the release of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA) Manual Zr, and so far, the manual, which focuses on residential zoning, is slowly gaining acceptance among contractors.


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More Contractors Opt for Laser Cutters

More Efficient Sheet Metal Cutters Save Time and Money
May 20, 2013

While adding or replacing a cutter can be a worthwhile investment, the style and model of cutter needs to be carefully researched, as such an investment carries quite a hefty price tag. 


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Industry Encourages Cap Use on Refrigerants

Recent Deaths Demonstrate Dangers of Huffing R-22
May 20, 2013

According to the website www.inhalants.org, one in five students has inhaled a chemical to get high by the eighth grade.


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Commercial Contractors: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Ferrandino & Son Inc. promotes Kevin Smith to chief operating officer.


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Building Services: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Transfer Technology Intl. Corp. to trade under new name.


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Financial Reports: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Regal Beloit Co. announces net income of $50.7 million in first quarter 2013.


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Organizations: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

DOE extends public comment period for fan and blower framework document standards; BPI inducts new members to Hall of Fame.


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Manufacturer’s Reps: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Stulz Air Technology Systems Inc. names new manufacturer's representative for orth Carolina and South Carolina.


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Manufacturers: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Embraco receives honorable mention; Aquatherm releases refreshed logo and product titles; more HVAC manufacturer news.


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Price Increase: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Hansen Technologies Corp. announces a general price increase.


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Webinar Examines Geothermal Design

Presentation Will Include How to Properly Size Ground Loop Heat Exchanger
May 20, 2013

ClimateMaster Inc. is sponsoring a webinar titled “How to Design Ground Loop Heat Exchangers that Balance Cost, Capacity, and Efficiency.”


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Ask The Experts: May 20, 2013

How Do I Have a Successful Air Conditioning Season?
May 20, 2013

I’m just starting my busy air conditioning season and I need to have a successful summer. How do I know if I’m on track?


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NADCA, IAQA Enter Agreement

Partnership Will Provide Educational Opportunities, Resources to Industry Professionals
May 20, 2013

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have entered into a multifaceted agreement that marks the beginning of several long-term cooperative programs. 


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ASHRAE Updates Residential IAQ Standard

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Now Required in All Dwelling Units
May 20, 2013

ASHRAE’s newly-published residential IAQ standard removes the default leakage-rate assumption and also requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.


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IEC/TC 72 Working Groups Meet

20 Attendees From 8 Countries Participate in Event
May 20, 2013

Several working groups of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee (TC) 72 recently met at Honeywell Intl.’s Morristown, N.J., location.


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Advanced Energy's John Tooley Wins Tony Woods Award

BPI Honor Given for Excellence in Advancing Home-Performance Industry
May 20, 2013

John Tooley, of Advanced Energy, Raleigh, N.C., was named the recipient of the 2013 Tony Woods award for excellence in advancing the home-performance industry by the Building Performance Institute (BPI).


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DOE Seeking Information on Commercial Furnace Standards

Periodic Review is Energy Policy and Conservation Act Requirement
May 20, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for information to assess whether the existing energy-conservation standards for commercial warm-air furnaces should be amended.


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Blue Corona Inc.: HVAC, Plumbing SEO Software

May 20, 2013

Three different versions of the software, which are sold on a monthly subscription model, are available. 


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Bitzer U.S. Inc.: A/C and Heat Pump Scroll Compressors

May 20, 2013

Five models comprise the GSD 6 Scroll Compressor Series. Their capacities are in the 10- to 20-ton range. 


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Bryan Steam LLC: Boiler Controls-Building Automation Gateway

May 20, 2013

The Universal Communication Gateway is an external, high-performance, low-cost building automation multiprotocol gateway for integrating boiler/burner controls into building management systems. 


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Danfoss: R-410A Scroll Compressors

May 20, 2013

Available in six models with cooling capacities that range from 7.5 to 15 tons of refrigeration, WSH Series R-410A scroll compressors are optimized to operate at low temperature ratios, resulting in higher efficiency at part-load conditions. 


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CAS DataLoggers Inc.: Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers

May 20, 2013

They are equipped with a built-in function that enables Internet connection (for example, a LAN network) to save users time by automatically uploading and displaying all the data on the Web. 


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Takagi: Condensing Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters

May 20, 2013

The Tankless High Efficiency Condensing Ultra-Low NOx water heaters are available in three sizes of indoor and outdoor models, at 160,000, 180,000 and 199,000 Btu.


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Maxwell Systems Inc.: Web-Based Construction Management Software

May 20, 2013

The ProContractorMX® Web-based construction project management software delivers seamless capabilities for bidding, budgeting, scheduling, field reporting, documenting, resourcing, cost control, and more online. 


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NetBraze LLC: Brazing and Solder Alloy

May 20, 2013

The phosphorus-copper brazing alloy Siltron™ joins copper-to-copper and copper-to-brass alloys with a heavy-bright braze.


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Cade Clark, assistant vice president of government affairs for the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), gives a brief overview of the new version of the Shaheen-Portman bill, what AHRI thinks of the energy-efficiency legislation, and how it might affect the HVACR industry if it becomes law.
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