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Commitment to excellence over the past year has earned Tridium recognition as an outstanding supplier to AT&T Inc., one of the world’s leading data, voice, wireless, and Internet services providers.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed draft revision (Version 2.1) to the Energy Star program requirements for gas and oil fired furnaces. Natural Resources Canada agrees with the EPA proposal.

American Standard's Clean and Comfortable Home Tour made a stop on behalf of distributor Yandle-Witherspoon Supply at the Raleigh (N.C.) Home Show. Lifestyle expert, author, and founder of TotalMom.com, Hannah Keeley, greeted visitors.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU), located in East Stroudsburg, has signed a $10 million performance contract with the Energy Solutions Division of TAC. TAC will provide facility upgrades designed to simplify operations and improve the comfort and efficiency of university buildings.

Canadian provinces have now notified gas certificate holders on the date they plan to adopt the 2007 Supplement to the national Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (CSA B149-1S1-07). This supplement will require that all plastic vent piping be certified to ULC S636 “Standard for Type BH Gas Venting Systems.”

Modern Air Conditioning has been named the Emporia (Kan.) Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year. The business is owned by Jim Kessler, Bob Burenheide, and Charlie Haag.

Honeywell has announced a $32.8 million contract with the city of Quincy, Mass., for a conservation program that is designed to reduce the city’s energy costs, improve its buildings, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) has released the 2006 update on the Canadian CFC chiller stock study. The purpose of the program is to provide an ongoing estimate of the number of chillers in Canada that continue to operate on CFC refrigerants.

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has appointed George Fahnestock to serve as chairman of the Kansas Technical College and Vocational School Commission.

Lochinvar Corp., a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and pool heaters, has announced the opening of a distribution warehouse in Pompano Beach, Fla.