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Paths to Energy, Environment Design Water Conservation Credits for Evaporative Cooling Towers

February 13, 2023

Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water, but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water usage, which in some places is a scarce resource.

HVAC Family Playbooks: Before Death Do Us Part

How HVAC business owners can ensure their family’s well-being long after they’re gone

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 12, 2023

While a business owner may have things set up businesswise for when their time comes, preparing a “playbook” with relevant paperwork will help take care of the surviving spouse or family.

Single-Use Plastics Bans are Coming for HVAC

Packaging is the target of this growing green initiative, may lead to price hikes

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2023

As a user of plastics in packaging materials, HVAC is getting caught up in regulations regarding single-use plastics.

Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s Collections Decreases

Fewer mercury-containing thermostats remain to be collected

February 10, 2023

TRC collected 28% fewer pounds of mercury from thermostats in 2022 when compared with 2021.

SkyKnight Capital Launches FirstCall Mechanical Group with Three Acquisitions

Acquires STR Mechanical, Technical Services, TimCo Heating and Air, and Jax Services

February 10, 2023

SkyKnight Capital L.P., a private equity firm, announced that it has launched FirstCall Mechanical Group, a commercial services platform.

Dehumidifiers Provide a Solution to Residential, Commercial Indoor Air Quality Issues

A look at the latest dehumidification products on the market

Layan Dahhan

February 10, 2023

Following are several of the latest dehumidification products on the market, representing residential and industrial applications alike.

BDR Named One of Washington's Best Companies to Work

Annual survey of employee experience recognizes top workplaces throughout the state

February 9, 2023

Business Development Resources was recently named one of Seattle Business Magazine's Washington's Best Companies to Work For.

ASHRAE Releases Building Performance Standards Guide, Redesigns Decarbonization Webpage

February 9, 2023

ASHRAE announced its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the launch of its redesigned building decarbonization webpage and the release of a new Building Performance Standards Technical Resource Guide.