Employee education has presented many challenges to the employer over the years. Cost, access to courses, time, and the possibility of investment loss due to employee attrition are all on a long list of concerns when employers ask themselves, “How do I effectively educate my employees?”
When it comes to distribution and logistics, Mark Bray proudly considers himself a nerd. As the new vice-chair of HARDI’s distribution and logistics management committee, Bray provides the organization with knowledge and understanding of industry distribution and logistics he hopes to soon use to the benefit of HARDI’s many members.
A 30 percent federal tax credit and high levels of consumer knowledge have spurred growth in the geothermal heat pump market. While most estimates have the market at around 1-2 percent, distributors would be wise to educate their customers on geothermal as some predict as much as a 100 percent increase by 2017.
While a pending settlement agreement led many industry members to believe an end to the regional energy-efficiency standards saga was near, continued legal maneuvering and a stressed judicial system has many convinced that a resolution may in fact be months away.
HARDI released its first Unitary Market Share Report of 2013. The report details unitary sales by U.S. region, efficiency levels, furnaces, and boilers as well as refrigerant type for both ducted and ductless cooling equipment.
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