ACCA, the indoor environment and energy efficiency association, has published its latest ComforTool for contractor members to help educate customers. The new addition to this series of fliers, “Orphan Gas Appliances,” explains what orphan appliances are, why they are dangerous, and how to correct the issue.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the sixth annual list of the top 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings. The Top 10 cities on the list are: Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; New York; San Francisco; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Philadelphia; and Houston.
Carrier Transicold Pte Ltd presented its 1 millionth container refrigeration unit during a ceremony at its Singapore manufacturing facility. The milestone unit, a PrimeLINE unit with XtendFRESH atmosphere control system, was presented to CMA CGM, one of Carrier’s long-standing customers.
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), a growing sector of the U.S. solar energy industry has reached a major milestone, with 5 million square feet of building-integrated solar air heating collectors now installed in North America.
The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) is seeking speaking proposals for its 2015 NEBB Annual Conference, scheduled for April 16-18, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. The theme of the conference is “A Sea of Change: A World of Opportunities.”
Tigre S.A. Brazil and Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) have entered into a new joint venture, forming Tigre-ADS USA Inc. The company will manufacture and sell PVC fittings for waterworks, plumbing, and HVAC applications, primarily serving the United States and Canadian markets.
To help service businesses accurately measure customer satisfaction, as well as analyze and take steps to improve their business as a result of that information, HindSite Software has released an eBook, Measuring Customer Satisfaction: The Ultimate Guide for Service Businesses.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that 3 billion square feet of green construction space has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification around the globe.
Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) announced that it is partnering with Nest® Labs Inc. to offer up to $140 in rebates for customers who purchase a Nest Learning Thermostat™ and participate in its demand response program.
ASHRAE has announced publication of the second edition of Liquid Cooling Guidelines for Datacom Equipment Centers, which provides best practices guidance for implementing liquid cooling systems in data centers.