Driven by lower installed costs, improved project performance, and a race to build projects ahead of a reduction in a key federal incentive, utility-scale solar project developers have been negotiating power sales agreements with utilities at prices averaging just 5 cents/kWh.
The changes would affect residential and commercial HVACR contractors
October 20, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a pre-publication version of a proposal to expand and amend the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program, also known as the Section 608 program, which governs the handling, use, and sale of ozone depleting (ODS) compounds used as refrigerants.
TMI becomes sales representative for eastern Kansas and western Missouri
October 19, 2015
Daikin Applied has extended the territory of Thermal Mechanics Inc. (TMI) from eastern Missouri and southern Illinois to include specific counties in eastern Kansas and western Missouri that were previously represented by Thermal Components Co. of Missouri.
The courses are also approved for CEU hours from a variety of certifying organizations
October 19, 2015
ACCA has announced the launch of Qtech, a new series of online certificate programs for HVAC technicians. Through Qtech, contractors can offer their employees on-demand training in quality HVACR installation, maintenance, home performance, and other areas.
Smart thermostats are among the most popular smart home wireless sensing products
October 19, 2015
Growing awareness and demand for smart home solutions has reached mass market scale, according to survey results from global technology research firm ON World.
Latest funding round brings total funding to $34 million
October 19, 2015
The venture capital unit of Siemens AG and Statkraft Venture Capital has invested alongside the venture capital funds of Target Partners, Shortcut Ventures, BayBG, and others.
Organization's educational foundation awards $37,500 to students
October 19, 2015
The scholarships were funded by the foundation, the South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association, Anne Williams, the PHCC Auxiliary of Texas, the PHCC Auxiliary of Massachusetts, and PHCC’s Past National Officers.
Top 20 member companies in customer satisfaction receive accolades
October 19, 2015
hese companies were successful in key moments of truth in the customer experience, including scheduling convenience, courteous and respectful service, and a likelihood the customer would recommend the contractor to family and friends.
To be eligible for HVACR Technician of the Month recognition, individuals must currently work as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration technicians and have at least one year of experience in the field. Technicians may not nominate themselves.