Increasing energy bills have spurred homeowners and businesses to search for cost effective ways to improve the efficiency of their existing HVAC systems. With the new GreenFan® device, offered by Super Cool Energy Solutions, homeowners and businesses can save up to 15 percent on their electric bill with minimal investment, said the company.

As part of a campaign devoted to rallying Californians to “Play Your Part” to meet the state’s energy goals, Energy Upgrade California® has announced partnerships with the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks to help raise awareness about ways people can better manage energy.

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) presented its TEP BrightEE Awards to customers and contractors that took advantage of TEP’s energy efficiency (EE) programs to achieve significant energy savings.

Kenneth D. Goodrich, owner and CEO of Goettl Good Guys Air Conditioning, Sonoran Air Conditioning, Honeybee Air Conditioning Experts, and The Sunny Plumber, announced two Army veterans as the first beneficiaries of a scholarship endowment he started at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN).

Greenstar Home Services and its Greenstar Cares Program strives to improve the lives of individuals within the communities they serve. Through financial contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteerism, the program supports initiatives focused on enhancing opportunities in education, environment, advocacy, and health and wellness.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC), in conjunction with Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, presented Mary Jean Anderson, owner of Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., El Cajon, Calif., with the PHCC HVAC Contractor of the Year Award.

Aire Serv announced the purchase of eight new franchise locations in the third quarter of 2014. Year to date, Aire Serv has welcomed the addition of 19 new franchise locations.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of California (CAPHCC) received numerous awards at the PHCC CONNECT 2014 Convention in New Orleans.

Less than one year after opening its new Anaheim, California, location, AC Pro (formerly MSI HVAC), a wholesale supplier in Southern California and Nevada, announced the addition of a new location in Riverside, California.

Hercules Industries, a Colorado-based HVAC manufacturer and distributor, has been honored as “Top Company” in Manufacturing by Colorado Biz magazine for 2014.