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Teaming Up to Attract More to HVACR

July 23, 2012
In an effort to raise awareness of the industry, attract new members to the workforce, and enhance the quality of the available workforce in the industry, the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation has been formed by eight HVACR and water heating industry associations.


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Election Outcome and Industry Implications

July 23, 2012
What happens after the election? What impact will election results have on energy efficiency in general and the HVACR industry in particular?


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MSCA Provides Hands-On Workshop and Online Tools

July 23, 2012
Armed with laptops and data, a group of mechanical contractors spent two days learning how to leverage green for their mechanical contracting firms.


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New Financing Options for Geothermal

July 23, 2012
Many homeowners would love to take advantage of the energy savings that geothermal heat pumps (GHP) can provide, however, the high cost to install these systems can prevent some from making that purchase. Is there something that will help?


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Geothermal Leads to Green Greenhouse

July 23, 2012
Winter temperatures in Maine can easily slide toward -15˚F at night, but in the coastal town of Penobscot, 2,500 rare tropical orchids are thriving at A New Day Farm. What’s keeping them alive? 


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Geothermal Helps Homes Achieve Net Zero Status

July 23, 2012
Geothermal systems can significantly reduce energy consumption in a traditionally built house, but when installed in conjunction with a tight thermal envelope, they can help a homeowner procure the coveted net zero energy label.


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Growth Spurt Expected for Geothermal

July 23, 2012
Geothermal heat pump (GHP) sales have grown steadily in recent years, but manufacturers estimate that GHP installations account for only about 1 to 2 percent of the total market. As the economy improves, some industry experts predict sales of GHPs will command a far larger share of the market by 2016.


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Manufacturers: July 23, 2012

July 23, 2012
Mitsubishi Electric appoints director of information technology, two channel development managers, and commercial sales manager; Reliable Controls names vice president, sales and marketing, Americas; Arkema senior consultant installed as vice president of ASHRAE; Tecumseh Products and Torad Engineering enter into joint development and licensing agreement; Heat Controller names president, manager of customer service and operations, and director of sales for central and commercial products.


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Software: July 23, 2012

July 23, 2012
Iconics recognized with Microsoft Sustainability Partner of the Year award.


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Organizations: July 23, 2012

July 23, 2012
ASHRAE announces call for research papers for Research Summit.


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Distributors: July 23, 2012

July 23, 2012
Coburn Supply partners with BlueVolt to revamp online training.


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Honeywell Forms Smart Grid Solutions Business

July 23, 2012
Honeywell recently announced the formation of Smart Grid Solutions, a global enterprise that centralizes the company’s existing smart grid resources and expertise to respond to the growing needs of both energy providers and users.


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Project Files: Dampering the Deficit

July 23, 2012
For Southgate Community Schools (Detroit), the objective was to upgrade an aging HVAC infrastructure without increasing taxpayer burden.


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Newspaper Honors Uponor

July 23, 2012
Uponor was recently named one of Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for 2012. The evaluation for the top workplaces program was based upon feedback from a survey given to all employees earlier this year.


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Taco Announces Contest Winners

July 23, 2012
Taco Inc. recently honored Robert C. O’Brien and Rim Reinhardt as its “Do Your Best Work” contest winners.


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Danfoss Defines Technology Trends

July 23, 2012
Danfoss recently participated in the ATMOsphere America 2012 event, held June 12-13 in Washington, D.C. The conference focused on the business case for natural refrigerants in the United States and Canada.


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Distributor Sales Growth Reported

July 23, 2012
Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced average U.S. HVACR distributor sales were up 17.9 percent in May 2012. This is the highest month-over-month growth since November 2010, when the looming $1,500 federal tax credit expiration pulled sales forward.


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New Market Export Initiative Created

July 23, 2012
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Foreign and Commercial Service to create a program that offers AHRI members improved access to U.S. and Foreign Commercial Services’ international trade resources.


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Carrier Corp.: Residential Gas Furnaces

July 23, 2012
The Infinity® 98 gas furnace line with Greenspeed intelligence operates at a gentle, low capacity up to 90 percent of the time. When combined with an Infinity control, the modulating gas valve in the Infinity 98 furnace can adjust heating output up and down through multiple stages in 1 percent increments.


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Tjernlund: Powered Register Booster Fans

July 23, 2012
Designed for use in residential applications where homeowners’ rooms are uncomfortably hot or cold because their forced-air furnace/air conditioner blower cannot provide adequate velocity, the Duct Booster® register booster fans can now increase comfort.


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AERCO International: Commercial Fire-Tube Boiler

July 23, 2012
Redesigned, the Benchmark 3000 boiler features high turndown for energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and high reliability in a compact footprint. Incorporating the company’s stainless steel, fire-tube design, the boiler can satisfy environmental requirements, and provides flexibility to fit in both retrofit and new construction.


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CertainTeed Corp.: Fiberglass Spiral Duct Liner

July 23, 2012
Fiberglass duct liner ToughGard Ultra*Round offers acoustical, thermal, and moisture control performance for spiral duct applications. It is a fiberglass duct liner overlaid with an extremely tough and durable fire-resistant black composite airstream surface, which is scored to allow for easy installation in spiral air ducts.


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Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc.: External Mount Duct Fans

July 23, 2012
When space restrictions prevent the use of in-line duct fans, EXT External Mount Duct Fans can be used, said the company. EXT fans provide a simple through-the-wall solution, and can be sidewall mounted on the exterior of a building to allow for easy access to the fan. Installation space can be as little as 4 inches.


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Venstar Inc.: Residential Wireless Thermostat and Receiver

July 23, 2012
Model T1100RF wireless thermostat and T1100REC receiver offer maximum comfort with minimum effort due to a completely wireless thermostat, seven-day programmability with four time periods per day, and a copy command. The thermostat is compatible with most two-stage heat, two-stage cool equipment.


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FasTest Inc.: Quick-Disconnect Connectors

July 23, 2012
The refrigeration quick-disconnect connectors feature a unique lever action, which requires minimal effort, for increased process efficiency and speed, said the company. Capable of accommodating high-pressure applications, up to 750 psi, these connectors do not require modified tooling and substantial force to seal.


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