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The second annual National HVACR Service Managers Forum will be held Oct. 1-2, 2009, at the Hilton Riverside, New Orleans.

As part of its ongoing commitment to protect the environment, Ruskin has become an Energy Star® partner.

The American Marketing Association (AMA) presented Century A/C Supply with the Crystal Award for its Route 35 marketing campaign.

As Congress takes a summer break, the heat is rising over the health care reform debate. The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) President Lonnie Coleman and United Association (UA) General President Bill Hite sent a joint letter to Congressional leaders to state the concerns of small business owners who employ union workers.

A free hour-long Webinar titled “Closing the Loop: Understanding Geothermal Loop Installation” will take place on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. EDT. In this Webinar you will learn about new trends regarding the most effective use of looping technologies, and learn to be more comfortable with the outdoor underground aspect of geothermal.

WinWholesale Inc. appointed James A. Adcox as vice president of Noland Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of WinWholesale. Noland Co. provides plumbing and industrial supplies, and HVAC equipment to customers in 12 states, mainly in the Southeast. Adcox will have overall responsibility for Noland’s local store operations.

For the second year in a row, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) Research Promotion has raised over $2 million. Contributions from individuals, ASHRAE chapters, and 20 company donors reached $2,038,528 for the 2008-09 society year.

TradeWinds Mechanical Services recently signed 510 Dollar Tree stores as its newest customer. Dollar Tree is a leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for one dollar or less. TradeWinds’ services to the contracted stores, in Pennsylvania, New York, and New England, include HVAC and refrigeration repairs.

According to a new report from the nonprofit and independent American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), many conventional climate economic impact studies misread the historical record on the nation’s energy productivity opportunities.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) announced that a draft version of its standard, “Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration (ACR) of HVAC Systems” is now available for public review and comment. The draft ACR standard is said to be a significant departure from previous versions.