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US Ranks Poorly on Energy Efficiency Scorecard

US Places in Bottom Quarter of Nations on 2014 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard

August 4, 2014

The rankings are modeled on ACEEE’s time-tested approach to energy-efficiency ranking of U.S. states, and includes 16 of the world’s largest economies.

Johnson Controls Donates to Building Homes for Heroes

Organization Supports Severely Wounded or Disabled Soldiers and Their Families

August 4, 2014

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The Building Homes for Heroes initiative strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift the homes to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage-free.

Obituary: Dwain Holmgren

August 4, 2014

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Holmgren was the Central Advertising Manager of The NEWS until his retirement in 2011.

Net Results: Reitmeier HVAC Services

August 4, 2014

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The NEWS and Ben Landers, president and CEO of Blue Corona, examine high-quality HVAC contractor websites and discern what makes them so successful.

ACCA Releases Latest Contractor Comfort Index

A CCI of 50 or Above Reflects Anticipated Industry Growth

July 28, 2014

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ACCA began measuring contractor attitudes toward short-term economic growth with the CCI in February 2010.

The Best of Extra Edition: July 28, 2014

July 28, 2014

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The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business-management articles.

New Vermont Law Encourages Geothermal Installs

New Law Allows State to Offer Monetary Incentives for Heat Pump Installations

July 21, 2014

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Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin recently signed S 202, a bill that enables Vermont to encourage the installation of high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps.

hilmor Opens Retool Your Future Scholarship Contest

Six Winners Will Receive Scholarships, Tools, Trip to AHR Expo

July 21, 2014

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Each winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship, hilmor tools, and a trip to the 2015 AHR Expo in Chicago.

bEQ Qualifies as Rating Option in Florida

ASHRAE Rating Program Now Qualifies Under New Law

July 21, 2014

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The provisions in the bill amend a 2013 Florida law specifying requirements for energy ratings for all residential, commercial, and state-owned buildings.