MarketReportsOnline has announced the availability of a new report, Global Home Automation and Control Systems Market by Products and Technologies (2011-2016).
The GridWise® Alliance, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will host the second annual GridWise Global Forum on Nov. 8-10, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
Most small business owners around the country do not plan to hire due to the uncertain economic outlook. Parts of the HVAC industry seem to be trending in the opposite direction, however, as many contractors say they are planning to hire over the next 12 months.
The “great recession” has come and gone. But has it left a hangover? Of course. But it isn’t all doom and gloom. The economic downturn has given business owners the unique opportunity of turning the mirror on themselves.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is working with the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) on developing the first national certification standard for all primary personnel involved in the installation of geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has announced the launch of a new certification program for variable refrigerant flow (VRF) multi-split air conditioners and heat pumps.
The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials declined in August, but contractors continue to be squeezed as materials cost increases have outstripped the price of finished buildings over the past year.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE), non-profit certification organization for HVACR technicians, will recognize three technicians as Top Techs.
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the awarding of $38 million over three years for projects to accelerate the development of promising geothermal energy technologies.