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Unions Thrown a Life Preserver: NLRB Breathes New Life Into Declining Union Membership

Richard D. Alaniz
October 24, 2011
Union membership in the private sector stands today at a mere 6.9 percent, down drastically from its high of 35 percent during the mid-1950s. However, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made recent moves likely to pave the way for unionizing attempts in the workforce.


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US Energy, Special Applied Intelligence, Sprint Collaborate to Make Buildings More Efficient

October 24, 2011
US Energy Group and Special Applied Intelligence (Special AI) announced an agreement to deliver wireless 4G service to buildings utilizing US Energy Group’s building energy management system (BEMS).


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Kitchen Ventilation: Baffled by Filters?

Brian Rivet
October 10, 2011
It is important to understand grease extraction and new options in capturing grease particulate efficiently near the source. A commonly overlooked byproduct of many cooking processes is grease — overlooked, that is, until it causes problems at a restaurant facility.


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Contractor Reduces Setup Time With Electronic Controller

October 10, 2011
Setting up a refrigeration condensing unit for a walk-in cooler can present a challenge in foodservice applications.


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More Products That Save the HVAC Way

October 10, 2011
Saving energy saves dollars. Continuing the theme of the feature story “Saving the Day the HVAC Way” in this issue, here are a few more products that offer end users energy efficiency savings.


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The Worst Bad Business Assumption

Bob Janet
October 10, 2011
What is the worst bad business assumption? Assuming word-of-mouth advertising is the best form of marketing.


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Don’t Wait Until Spring for HVAC Inspections

October 10, 2011
Usually a HVAC contractor performs maintenance in the spring, in preparation for the upcoming summer. But, what about fall maintenance for the upcoming winter months?


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Largest U.S. Solar-Equipped Affordable Housing Project Unveiled

October 3, 2011
A solar installation believed to be the nation’s largest for a government-sponsored affordable housing project is utilizing high-performance photovoltaic panels from SolarWorld.


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Btu Buddy 102: Continuing the Inspection of Multiple Split-System Heat Pumps

Bill Johnson
September 19, 2011
Bob and Tim are on the second day of an inspection of an apartment house building that has multiple split-system heat pumps. They have inspected all 60 outdoor units on the roof. They are now going to inspect the indoor units.


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Nationwide Utility Rates Now Available on Open EI

September 19, 2011
Utility rates from cities all across the United States are now available in one place — the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Open Energy Information platform, or OpenEI.org.


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