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DOE and Stakeholders Consider Best Approach to Major HVACR Research Effort

Workshops solicit input regarding the needed technical focus

February 22, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office (BTO) recently convened two workshops to discuss the potential launch of a major research effort for advanced HVACR technologies.

Dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s: Employment Records You Must Have

Companies have significant responsibilities to create and maintain employee records

Richard D. Alaniz

February 22, 2016

Record keeping laws can be complicated and can even conflict with one another, but failure to comply can expose the company to government investigations, lawsuits, and monetary penalties.

UK Boasts Highest Refrigerant Recovery Rate

Rate of recovery estimated to be 65-92 percent depending on end-use

February 22, 2016

A report by the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) on refrigerant management has found the United Kingdom (UK) to top its refrigerant recovery rate table.

Ameresco Partners with Denver for City’s First-Ever Performance Contract

City is guaranteed over $2.4 million in energy savings over 15 years

February 22, 2016

Ameresco Inc. announced that through a partnership with the Strategic Initiatives Division of General Services and with funding provided by Denver’s Environmental Health Department, the city and county of Denver has entered into a nearly $2 million energy savings performance contract with the company.

Properly Positioning the Sensing Bulb of a TXV

Sensing bulb placement is important

Joe Marchese Leo A. Meyer

February 8, 2016

The correct placement and installation of the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) sensing bulb is important to its overall performance and reliability. An incorrectly installed or placed sensing bulb can lead to several different types of system problems. Here are some general installation concerns and tips to follow when installing a TXV.

2016 AHR Expo Takeaway: Four Areas Ripe for Innovation

As the HVAC industry gradually innovates, four areas have the most potential for boosting building efficiency

Richard Gerbe and Anthony Sannazzaro

February 8, 2016

With another AHR Expo in the books, it’s clear that even though the industry is gradually progressing, overall it’s ripe for innovation. Four areas in particular stand out where forward-thinking manufacturers can have a powerful impact.

Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2016

Many equipment sectors poised for growth amid moderate business investment environment

February 8, 2016

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2016. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies will spend over $1.6 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment this year, these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.

A-Gas Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ and Urges Industry to Replace R-404A

For European industry, the time to switch is now

February 8, 2016

A-Gas is urging the refrigeration industry to switch to low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants R-448A and R-449A before shortages of R-404A begin to bite.

Salvation Army Selects American DG Energy’s CHP Solution

Project is expected to save the Salvation Army upwards of $850,000

February 8, 2016

American DG Energy Inc. announced it has reached an agreement to provide its On-Site Utility™ combined heat and power (CHP) solution to the Salvation Army Greater New York Divisional Headquarters in New York City.

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Btu Buddy 154: Frozen Oil Line on Oil Furnace

Bill Johnson

January 18, 2016

It was the first really cold day of the winter and Bob and Tim were on the way to a service call on an oil burner. The customer said that they had no heat. It was about 15°F outside so they were in a rush to get there.