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AHR Expo Calls for Innovation Awards Entries

HVACR manufacturers exhibiting at show encouraged to submit new or upgraded products

June 9, 2016

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) announced its call for entries for the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition. The winners in each of 10 HVACR product categories will receive special recognition.

International District Energy Association and Microgrid Resources Coalition Announce Merger

Organizations look to accelerate microgrid deployment in North America

June 8, 2016

The International District Energy Association (IDEA) and the Microgrid Resources Coalition (MRC) announced a merger agreement to integrate the resources and technical and regulatory expertise of the MRC into IDEA to strengthen information exchange and advocacy efforts for microgrids.

The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account

Condenser Units: When to Repair and When to Replace

HVAC contractors share how they help homeowners decide when to replace outdoor units

Jen Anesi

June 6, 2016

While making the decision to replace a condensing unit instead of repairing it may be a difficult one, some contractors have guidelines in place to help homeowners make such a decision a little less difficult.

Kobie Kooling in Fort Myers, Florida, has publicly supported candidates for many local elected positions, including county commissioner, school board member, hospital board member, fire district member, and county sheriff.

Do Business and Politics Mix?

HVAC contractors debate the benefits of political involvement

Kimberly Schwartz

June 6, 2016

This year is already being described as one of the most politically polarizing in American history. And just as voters are expressing very strong opinions at the polls in 2016, HVAC contractors also have strong opinions about whether it’s good business to be involved in politics.

World HVAC Equipment Demand to Reach $122 Billion by 2020

Growth will slow from the 2010-2015 pace

June 6, 2016

Global demand for HVAC equipment is forecast to increase at a 4.1 percent yearly rate through 2020 to $122 billion, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.

Keynote speaker Rob Shallenberger shared the importance of focus and balance with a bit of a hands-on demonstration at Electric and Gas Industries Association’s (EGIA) Leadership Academy Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

EGIA’s Touring Conference Leads by Example

Contracting seminar shares business optimization strategies in five cities in 2016

June 6, 2016

EGIA — a Sacramento, California-based nonprofit organization created to provide contractors with the knowledge, skills, products, services, tools, and training necessary to build high-growth, profitable businesses — brought its Leadership Academy Conference Tour to five locations throughout the U.S. in early 2016.

LAARS Heating Systems Co.: Water Heater

June 6, 2016

The natural gas or LP-fired unit offers a 0.96 EF (energy factor) stainless steel heat exchanger and full 10:1 modulation.

ASHRAE and AFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Organizations will look for ways to work together

June 3, 2016

ASHRAE and the Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining how the two organizations can work together toward promotion of common endeavors.

Riello Group Joins UTC’s European HVAC Business

Will enable UTC to expand its presence in the heating segment in Europe

June 3, 2016

United Technologies Holdings Italy S.r.l. has completed the acquisition of approximately 70 percent of Riello Group S.p.A., a leading provider of heating products and services. The Riello family will continue to own the balance of the shares of the Italian-based company, which now becomes part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security.

United Technologies Acquires Commercial HVAC Business in Australia

Sales and service divisions of AHI-Carrier, a joint venture, join UTC

June 2, 2016

United Technologies has acquired the commercial HVAC product sales and commercial service divisions of AHI-Carrier (Australia) Pty Ltd, a UTC joint venture in Australia. The newly acquired organization will conduct business as Carrier Australia Pty Ltd.