The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Air King, West Chester, Pa., as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Dominion East Ohio with a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding efforts in delivering energy efficiency information and services to its customers.
Saint-Gobain has been awarded the Energy Star® Sustained Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes Saint-Gobain’s outstanding leadership in energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The ever-changing world of refrigeration equipment regulations is getting an update. A recently published white paper addresses a variety of topics, including new Energy Star standards, new legislation affecting refrigerated display cases, and required certifications for commercial foodservice equipment.
Taco launches “March to Efficiency” promotion; Camfil Farr changes name to Camfil; Johnson Controls named a Bronze Class Sustainability Leader; Emerson Climate Technologies’ program wins social media marketing award; Arkema joins Window and Door Manufacturers Association; Fulton Cos.’ chief engineer named to three National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors subcommittees; Follett earns Energy Star for its Horizon ice machines.
Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the rollout of version 3 of its Energy Star for New Homes program, and more HVAC contractors became involved in this process to certify efficient homes.
Homes built to voluntary Energy Star specifications made up about 26 percent of all new homes constructed in the U.S. in 2011. Under the latest update of the specifications, Energy Star homes consume at least 15 percent less energy than those built to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
WaterFurnace International Inc.’s 7 Series variable-capacity unit has achieved the Energy Star Most Efficient 2012 designation. The 7 Series joins WaterFurnace’s 5 Series, Synergy3D® Series, and Envision Series as recipients of the award in 2012.