Bosch Thermotechnology, a division of Robert Bosch North America, is launching a national geothermal awareness campaign today, Earth Day 2015, to raise public awareness and understanding of geothermal heating & cooling technology and its environmental benefits.

The invitation-only event convened nearly 500 energy leaders from across many sectors with the goal of integrating effective policies and business practices into actionable plans for the next generation of energy efficiency.

The expansion is in response to an increased demand for ecomate as well as the anticipated future demand from both new and existing customers.

PHCC, and other groups in the construction arena, claims the rule improperly aims to define waters protected under the Clean Water Act. 

Donald ‘Don’ Batz, former senior vice president and director of operations for CommAir Mechanical Services, died April 22 at the age of 77.

Southern State Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air changed its name to Southern Trust Home Services.

 BC Comfort Ltd. achieved a 6 percent reduction in carbon emissions, and natural gas emissions have been reduced from 32 tons to 11 tons of CO₂.

Geo-Flo Products Corp. names new president; Nortek Inc.’s senior vice president and CFO to retire; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions Inc. is now an authorized parts distributor for Danby; Tropic Supply Inc. teams up with Uniweld Products; more HVAC distributor news briefs.

Nexstar Network names Katherine Gritsenko development project specialist; ACCA-EI Standards Task Team announces public review period; more HVAC organization news briefs.