Energy secretary visits WaterFurance
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu was in Fort Wayne, Ind.,
to talk about federal efforts to protect cities and states that rely heavily on
manufacturing.
The U.S. energy secretary toured the headquarters of WaterFurnace International Inc., June 2, touting a $50 million grant program that could encourage installation of its geothermal HVAC systems.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu was in Fort Wayne, Ind., to talk about federal efforts to protect cities and states that rely heavily on manufacturing. While there, he announced the $50 million grant program that would fund competitive grants to companies such as WaterFurnace.
“We are very excited about Secretary Chu’s announcement today and the leadership WaterFurnace will continue to play in our country’s movement toward clean energy technology,” said WaterFurnace President and CEO Tom Huntington. “But what’s more, it was an honor to have Secretary Chu recognize WaterFurnace as a people-oriented company; that not only do we stand out as a company that is progressive in our technology, but also a company invested in our people.
“The products we build and promote are among the most environmentally friendly heating and cooling products available in the world today,” Huntington added. “We’ve also implemented a number of initiatives here in Fort Wayne that reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to the environment of our community.”
The city of Fort Wayne recently recognized WaterFurnace as the first business in the city to achieve the Green City Business certification.
The U.S. energy secretary toured the headquarters of WaterFurnace International Inc., June 2, touting a $50 million grant program that could encourage installation of its geothermal HVAC systems.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu was in Fort Wayne, Ind., to talk about federal efforts to protect cities and states that rely heavily on manufacturing. While there, he announced the $50 million grant program that would fund competitive grants to companies such as WaterFurnace.
“We are very excited about Secretary Chu’s announcement today and the leadership WaterFurnace will continue to play in our country’s movement toward clean energy technology,” said WaterFurnace President and CEO Tom Huntington. “But what’s more, it was an honor to have Secretary Chu recognize WaterFurnace as a people-oriented company; that not only do we stand out as a company that is progressive in our technology, but also a company invested in our people.
“The products we build and promote are among the most environmentally friendly heating and cooling products available in the world today,” Huntington added. “We’ve also implemented a number of initiatives here in Fort Wayne that reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to the environment of our community.”
The city of Fort Wayne recently recognized WaterFurnace as the first business in the city to achieve the Green City Business certification.
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