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The HEAT Is on in Congress

Bipartisan-backed HEAT Act would encourage tax-free HVAC system replacements
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
September 25, 2017
The HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act, HR 3515, which was recently introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis., includes provisions that will allow commercial building owners to expense qualified HVAC equipment.
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Energy Star’s Most Efficient Boilers for 2017

An inside look at some of the HVAC industry’s most efficient products
Nicole Krawcke
September 25, 2017
Energy Star certification is an important distinction for HVAC manufacturers’ products to achieve. The designation recognizes highly efficient performance, and 2017’s list of the most efficient boilers delivers a bevy of products from a wide range of manufacturers.
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Homegrown, Clean Energy Equals Environmental Protection Plus Jobs

The Reed bill currently boasts 108 cosponsors
Douglas A. Dougherty
September 25, 2017
HR 1090 — The Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017 — introduced by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., would correct a congressional oversight in late-2015 that extended tax credits for solar and wind but left behind “orphaned” technologies, like geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, microturbines, small wind, and combined heat and power (CHP) when their credits expired Jan. 1 of this year. The Reed bill currently boasts 108 cosponsors, 59 of which are Republicans.
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Rating installation lost cooling duct dynasty.

Are Your Installations Responsible for Lost Tons of Cooling?

Instead of selling the equipment’s efficiency rating, differentiate yourself by selling your craftsmanship
David Richardson
David Richardson
September 25, 2017
While the equipment tonnage is often quoted on proposals, how can you be sure the equipment’s potential is really being achieved? Is it possible your installation practices are contributing to lost cooling efficiency? Let’s look at what causes lost tonnage and how you can ensure it’s not happening because of your company.
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Packard Announces Employee-owned Future

Company springs surprise ESOP announcement during an Atlanta Braves ballgame
Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
September 20, 2017

Packard Inc. told its employees on Aug. 25 that it had become the first master distributor in the HVACR industry to adopt an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The purpose of an ESOP is to enable eligible employees to share in the growth and prosperity of the company, accumulate capital for their future economic security, and acquire beneficial stock ownership interests in the company.


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2017 Best HVAC Trainer

Passion Defines The NEWS’ 2017 Best Trainer Contest Winner, Ed Brink

Dedication to his students and his craft vaults Brink to the top of the list
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017

The NEWS’ Best Instructor and Trainer contest aims to shine a spotlight on the best teachers and advisors across the HVACR industry, and this year was no different as one of the industry’s true workhorses, Ed Brink, division manager, technical training, Meier Supply Co., was honored as the nation’s Best Trainer contest winner.


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