The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reported that the Michigan legislature passed a significant utility Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) as a part of comprehensive energy legislation. Michigan joins 17 other states that have EERSs, according to ACEEE’s latest tally.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) added a new speaker to its notable lineup of special guests scheduled for its 2009 convention set for Feb. 28-March 1. Bob Costas, NBC’s principal anchor for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, will be anchoring the closing ceremonies for the MCAA convention.
Unified Group members will be meeting with a group of over 50 peers at the 10th annual Owners’ Forum in Puerto Rico, Nov. 12-15. With a group of attendees comprised of over 2,000 years of industry experience, many Unified Group members are hoping for insight and guidance for the months to come.
Embraco’s President Ernesto Heinzelmann accepted the Stars of Energy Efficiency Award for development of the Embraco VCC compressor, which reduces energy consumption by up to 40 percent. He was awarded by Carlos Gutierrez, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Jeff Fettig, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corp.
Emcor Group revised its corporate safety platform launching a new safety initiative, the Emcor Safety and Productivity Program (SPP). The program, which designates Emcor subsidiaries that have earned SPP recognition, mirrors some aspects of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
GE Money and ECR International announced a multi-year agreement to offer the GE Money Home DesignSM program on HVAC and hydronic equipment for both residential and commercial buildings. The private-label revolving credit card program is managed by GE Money’s Sales Finance unit.
The Chiller Systems Group held its fall meeting at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md. Hosted by John J. Kirlin, LLC, the meeting was attended by over 120 members and guests representing independent contractors from all over the United States and Canada.
Aire Serv owners and corporate executives lobbied on Capitol Hill for small business owners during the International Franchise Association’s (IFA’s) Franchise Appreciation Day. The IFA also recognized Aire Serv franchise owners David and Kristine Samuel with a Franchisee of the Year award.
Rex Boynton, president of North American Technician Excellence (NATE), congratulates Gary Hodges from Carthage, Miss., for his first-place finish in the 2008 NATE Certified Technician Competition recently held at Comfortech 2008 in Atlanta.
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