Thirteen solar projects planned by two businesses and nine residential customers have been selected to move forward as part of Consumers Energy’s ongoing implementation of Michigan’s energy reform law.

The summer cooling season has arrived in Illinois and those in areas affected by the April 16 to May 5 storms may be eligible for repair or replacement of HVAC systems if they were damaged or destroyed by flooding and were not covered by insurance, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) press release.

Bob Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C and Rooter has been honored as one of the best small companies to work for in the Kansas City area. Ingram’s, a leading Kansas City business magazine, awarded the Overland Park-based business among other local companies.

Lamb, Little & Co. is presenting a webinar series regarding workers’ compensation insurance. Both sessions will be held on June 5, 2013. The first webinar will begin at 10 a.m. Central time, while the second one will start at 1 p.m. Central time.

The state of Illinois and DuPage County are helping unemployed and underemployed military veterans get jobs in the growing field of building operations and maintenance through a pilot version of the Building Operator Certification® (BOC) program. 

The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council held its inaugural Partners in Construction event on “How to Prepare a Winning Bid” on April 26 at the Mason Contractors Association in Richmond Heights, Mo.

The Environmental Quality Co. (EQ) is partnering with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Mercury Collection Project. This is an ongoing effort to collect and properly recycle mercury.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Dominion East Ohio with a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding efforts in delivering energy efficiency information and services to its customers.

Coyne College, a leader in education and training for HVACR, electrical construction and maintenance, pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and medical billing/coding, announced that representatives from more than 25 companies located throughout the Chicago area will attend a career fair for current students and graduates. 

Consumers Energy’s Business Solutions program awarded $7.3 million in incentives in the fourth quarter of 2012 to help Michigan commercial and industrial customers become more energy efficient.