Lochinvar boiler to appear on upcoming episode of PBS’s “Hometime”; Johnson Controls announces York products recognized as Energy Star Most Efficient of 2012; Daikin McQuay’s Rebel commercial rooftop system recognized as first to meet DOE rooftop unit challenge.
As of Feb. 1, 2012, HVAC distributors, contractors, and homeowners are able to purchase Energy Star qualified furnaces that meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new stringent efficiency requirements.
Air King named an Energy Star Partner of the Year; Bard Manufacturing’s Quiet Climate 2 CH-Series featured in DOE’s Buildings R&D Breakthroughs; Johnson Controls’ Luxaire® brand receives Energy Star’s Most Efficient of 2012 designation; Honeywell International announces acquisition; WaterFurnace International’s design, production, and distribution operations certified to ISO 9001:2008; Advantix Systems names chief executive officer; Danfoss names regional sales manager and regional key account manager; Nest Labs’ Learning Thermostat available on Amazon.com.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Hoshizaki America Inc. as a 2012 Award for Excellence in Energy Star Promotion winner for “outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by sponsoring significant consumer education efforts promoting energy-efficient products.”
In HVAC terms, Malcolm Rowe may have the coolest home in Putnam County, N.Y. Rowe recently constructed a 5,800-square-foot residence boasting an immaculate energy envelope. The home, finished in July 2011, is Energy Star rated, EPA Indoor AirPLUS labeled, and is pending LEED accreditation.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that it has recognized its 500th Quality Assured (QA) contractor. ACCA launched the QA program in February 2011. Since then the association said there has been a steady flow of contractors applying to the program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its annual list of United States metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings for 2011. The list of 25 cities is headed by Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Houston, Dallas, Riverside, Calif., and Boston.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Panasonic Home & Environment Co. the 2012 Energy Star® Sustained Excellence award in recognition of its continued leadership in manufacturing innovative and energy-efficient ventilation fans.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Panasonic Home & Environment Co. with a 2012 Energy Star® Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in manufacturing energy efficient ventilation fans.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that nearly half of the organizations recognized as Energy Star Leaders have improved the energy efficiency of their building portfolios by 20 percent or more.
