OESP, the National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (formerly NAOHSM or National Association of Oilheating Service Managers) will host its Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence from May 20-24, 2012.
Dan Holohan has published a new book, Classic Hydronics: How To Get The Most From Those Older Hot-Water Heating Systems, that the author says takes a fresh look at systems that are even older than those who service them.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has selected three organizations to provide quality assurance (QA) services nationally to its accredited contractor network. BPI’s national quality assurance providers are Conservation Services Group, Energy and Environmental Training Center of Kansas City, and Everblue Energy Inc.
GEA Refrigeration Technologies announced that it has acquired the assets, operations, production facilities, and patents of the companies QPM LLC and QPM Manufacturing LLC, of Bellevue, Wash. QPM is a supplier of special steel conveyor belts that transport food products in ovens and freezers.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has released a Model Crane Safety Program to assist contractors in complying with the requirements set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.
HVAC contractors looking to add revenue streams to their business can certainly consider insurance repair work. Due to natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes, and snowstorms, there are a lot of business opportunities that fall under this category — if contractors are willing to deal with insurance companies.
Energy-efficiency loan financing is proving to be a stable, low-risk investment with low default rates and large-scale potential, according to a study released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Executive Committee and Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Executive Committee have jointly agreed that NATE’s current structure is not optimal to ensure growth and progress going forward and so have announced changes to the organization.
According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in November 2011 were down 19 percent compared to November 2010. However, year-to-date shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were up 9 percent.
At the recent Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium, senior HVACR industry executives and government and industry officials explored the broad potential of the smart grid. At the symposium, speakers discussed the impact of the smart grid on the challenges faced by U.S. buildings and building systems.
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