Report Shows Americans Used More Energy in 2013 than in 2012
April 28, 2014
Americans used more renewable, fossil, and nuclear energy in 2013, according to the most recent data released by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Group Challenges EPA's Production, Importation of HCFC-22
April 28, 2014
The appeal challenges a ruling that allows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to allow production and importation of HCFC-22 refrigerant.
A CCI of 50+ Reflects Anticipated Growth in HVAC Market
April 21, 2014
The score is calculated based on a survey of the association’s contractor members, who are asked how positive they feel about new business prospects, existing business activity, and expected staffing decisions in the short-term future.
Hybrid Systems Can Help Reduce Upfront, Long-Term Operating Costs
April 14, 2014
Hosts will discuss how engineers and contractors have difficulty implementing GeoExchange systems when a building has a significant load imbalance due primarily to the significant cost increase of the ground heat exchanger, which may eliminate GeoExchange as a viable option.
Feature on Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarm Could Cause Alarm Delay
April 14, 2014
Nest Labs Inc. has issued a consumer safety notice for its Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector after recent laboratory testing showed the Nest Wave feature could be unintentionally activated.