Organization Installs New Chairman, 3 New Board Members
December 9, 2013
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) elected a new chairman, as well as three new board of trustee members for the 2013-2014 term at its recent biannual meeting.
Advanced Home Energy Professional Certifications Now ISO 17024 Accredited
December 2, 2013
The four HEP certifications demonstrate advanced competency through work experience prerequisites, as well as rigorous written and field exams administered by participating BPI test centers.
Awards Will Help Advance Creers in Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical Trades
December 2, 2013
The Nexstar Legacy Foundation recently awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to advance careers in the plumbing, heating, cooling, and electric trades (PHCE).
Chinese Company Caught Using Counterfeit Refrigerant Cylinders
December 2, 2013
DuPont Refrigerants completed an enforcement action involving counterfeit refrigerants, resulting in the seizure of cylinders and packing in Hangzhou, China.
Standard 90.1-2013 Nearly 50 Percent More Efficient than 2004 Standard
December 2, 2013
Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical systems, and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES.
The project aimed to demonstrate PermaFrost NMR’s ability to reverse the effects of oil migration impinging on the heat exchange surfaces and restore most lost capacity and efficiency.