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Nexstar Network Members Win Award

Award given to top 8 percent of companies in Nexstar's HomeAdvisor network

July 18, 2016

HomeAdvisor awards this distinction to the top 8 percent of companies in the HomeAdvisor network. These companies maintained an average review of 4.0 or better from at least three homeowners in the last six months and also had zero homeowner complaints in that time frame.

Nest Introduces Time of Savings

The feature is offered exclusively through Nest’s energy partners

July 18, 2016

Time of Savings makes it possible for the Nest Thermostat to learn the price of energy for customers on Time of Use (TOU) rate plans so it can automatically adjust itself to help customers use less electricity when energy prices are most expensive.

ICB Conference Celebrates 15th Year

84 attendees passed sheet metal industry-related certification exams

July 18, 2016

ICB/TABB is a function of the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) — a not-for-profit organization jointly funded by the SMACNA and SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers.

Obituary: Michael Matz

July 18, 2016

Michael Matz of Mt. Kisco, New York, the son of Matco-Norca’s cofounder, died suddenly June 5 at the age of 44. Matz was the Eastern region sales manager for Matco-Norca and was employed for 20 years at his family’s company.

The Best of Extra Edition: July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016

At www.achrnews.com, The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business management articles. Here are some of the best.

AHRI Removes Refrigerant Container Color Assignments

Existing individually assigned container paint colors should be transitioned by 2020

July 11, 2016

More than half of respondents to an AHRI survey of refrigerant handlers found that container colors had caused confusion. This confusion was likely to increase as new refrigerants are added to the market.

USGBC Releases Industrial LEED Report

There are currently more than 1,755 LEED-certified industrial facilities worldwide

July 11, 2016

Currently, there are more than 1,755 LEED-certified industrial facilities worldwide, totaling more than 496 million square feet encompassing 2,710 registered projects totaling nearly 737 million square feet. The report also showcases many of the most impressive LEED-certified industrial facilities in the world.

New York GEO Tax Credit Passes for Second Time

Credit provides 25 percent up to $5,000 for GHP installations

July 11, 2016

Geothermal heat energy is part of Assembly Bill 10342 — the New York State Climate & Community Protection Act, which would cut greenhouse gases by 100 percent by 2050 with an interim goal of 50 percent by 2030. The legislation promotes renewable energy, including GHPs.

Design Air Donates to New Make-A-Wish Office

Distributor donates a significant portion of office HVAC system

July 11, 2016

Additionally, Capital Heating & Cooling completed the installation of two Luxaire packaged heating and cooling units, ductwork for the units, and a Luxaire ductless mini-split system.

Obituary: Phil Meyers

July 11, 2016

Phil Meyers, 69, of Pendleton, Indiana, died June 2. Meyers served as national Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) president from 2000 to 2001 and was a member of SMACNA’s board of directors from 1994 to 1997.