The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced a $290,000 contract with Community Power Network of Olmstedville, Essex County and Oil Heat Associates of Long Island to develop and deliver energy efficiency skills training to oil heat technicians across the state.
Superior Boiler Works Inc. announced that it has made a major capital purchase to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and allow the company to manufacture boiler products for markets it has not previously served.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) announced that it has revised its Model Hazard Communication Program to simplify compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) updated standard on hazard communication.
Ingersoll Rand announced that the company’s Reuben Trane Building in La Crosse, Wis., has earned two Green Globes® from the Green Building Initiative (GBI). A rating of two Green Globes is defined as: demonstrating excellent progress in reducing environmental impacts by applying best practices in energy and environmental efficiency.
The National High Performance Building Conference is scheduled for Dec. 3-7, 2012 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The conference is in its fourth year as part of Ecobuild® America.
Mentor Engineering has announced the release of Mentor Ranger 4.0, the newest version of its in-vehicle computer. Part of the company’s mobile workforce and fleet management solutions, Mentor said the computer facilitates real-time electronic dispatching and job time tracking; in-vehicle navigation; and more.
In response to the direct final rule establishing regional efficiency standards for residential central a/c, heat pumps, and furnaces, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule on new labeling requirements. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced that it has submitted comments on the proposed rule.
US Energy Group has announced the creation of a new Enhanced Energy Management Service (EEMS) Team, reorganizing and integrating its engineering, installation, project management, and customer service groups into one coordinated entity.
According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a sharp spike in demand for industrial facilities so far this year, along with sustained demand for hotels and retail projects factors into what projects to be a 4.4 percent rise in spending this year for nonresidential construction projects.
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