The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) and ClimateTalk Alliance announced that they have signed an agreement to collaborate on intelligent home and intelligent building issues.
Carrier has introduced its eDesign Suite software tools to help building designers rapidly compare annual energy costs for HVAC designs, enabling the user to configure and calculate the energy impact of alternative HVAC system designs in as little as 15 minutes, according to the company.
Consumer awareness of North American Technician Excellence (NATE) continues to grow, and a recent “Today” show segment contributed to the increasing numbers of homeowners who understand the importance of working with NATE-certified technicians, said the organization.
Parker Hannifin Corp. announced that it has acquired the hydraulics manufacturing division of PIX Transmissions Ltd., Nagpur, India. PIX manufactures a range of hydraulic and industrial hose, hose assemblies, and fittings primarily used in the general engineering, marine, agriculture, mining, construction, and HVAC markets.
Are HVAC contractors trustworthy? A recent undercover investigation conducted by NBC News’ “Today” show suggests that residential HVACR technicians are after one thing: a homeowner’s money. But some industry individuals who helped participate in the investigation are skeptical about the results.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), with more than 1,200 signatories, has sent a letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) asking that it continue to use the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system across the federal building portfolio.
HVACR distributor, Watsco Inc., reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, and announced that revenues increased 15 percent to a record $1 billion. Gross profit increased 12 percent to a record $238 million. Operating income increased 14 percent to a record $86 million.
The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) stands behind New Hampshire’s newly approved law, S.B. 213, which adds thermal renewable energy sources to compliance measures that electric utilities can deploy to meet the requirements of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.
AERCO International announced its new Equal-to-New (E2N) program, which allows select AERCO boiler and water heater parts to be returned and refurbished to the performance equating to a new part.
Fulton Cos. was recently named the recipient of a Jobs award in recognition of its investment in the creation and retention of jobs in central New York.
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