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Increasing energy bills have spurred homeowners and businesses to search for cost effective ways to improve the efficiency of their existing HVAC systems. With the new GreenFan® device, offered by Super Cool Energy Solutions, homeowners and businesses can save up to 15 percent on their electric bill with minimal investment, said the company.

US Ecology and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Mercury Collection Project announced the collection and recycling of 665 pounds of mercury in 2014. This was a 210 percent increase over 2013.

As part of a campaign devoted to rallying Californians to “Play Your Part” to meet the state’s energy goals, Energy Upgrade California® has announced partnerships with the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks to help raise awareness about ways people can better manage energy.

Carrier Commercial Sales has announced that it is now represented by the H. C. Nye Co. for the central Pennsylvania and northeastern Pennsylvania territories. The agreement will allow both companies to enhance their strategic business positions within this region.

In preparation for the cooling season, Uniweld and Young Supply Co. teamed up to present a flame safety seminar that was open for any HVAC technicians wishing to attend. The registrations for the seminar included new as well as experienced technicians.

Go Green Global Technologies Corp., a water and fuel technology company, has announced that McKenney Mechanical has signed a national distribution contract to market and sell its Sonical™ products to commercial, industrial and municipal customers.

The Brewer-Garrett Co., a Cleveland-based energy and HVAC services contractor, has announced that H. Kelly Tisdale, energy services manager, and James Wilbanks, senior energy engineer, will be presenting at the 19th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference, Feb. 25-26, 2015.

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) presented its TEP BrightEE Awards to customers and contractors that took advantage of TEP’s energy efficiency (EE) programs to achieve significant energy savings.

The Deep South of the United States is the largest region of opportunity for growth in the North American HVAC market, according to a report from construction data provider CMD.

The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) reported decreases in commercial and residential air conditioning shipments year-to-date in the fourth quarter.