With a lot of square footage, vaulted ceilings, and no room for ductwork, Pacific Mechanical contractor Vince Sweeney had to get creative with a home in Laguna Beach, Calif. After careful consideration, Sweeney choose to install a system from Unico, a manufacturer of flexible mini-duct central heating and cooling systems.

Contractors from Utah and New Mexico were elected to positions with the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

The La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in Rancho Cordova, Calif., recently completed installation of a 30kW, non-penetrating SunRoof FS flat roof photovoltaic (PV) system, capable of powering 10 to 20 average homes. The building's unique system qualifies for a rebate from Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E's) Self-Generation Incentive Program, equal to half of the cost.

The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established a new office in Sacramento, Calif.

Kennedy High School, located in Burien, Wash., near Seattle, is the first school in a series of schools to implement an advanced air system from Wandell Industries. According to the company, the new air remediation system will provide students and staff with better air quality.

In an effort to bring the success of geoexchange to Southern California, the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC) has been conducting a program to increase the awareness and use of the heating and cooling technology.

At its annual legislative awards dinner, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) presented two California contractors with awards. Mark Nelson, of Los Angeles Air Conditioning Inc., in La Verne, Calif., was honored with the Legislative Contractor of the Year award. Meanwhile, Richard Buckley, of Anderson, Rowe, and Buckley Inc. in San Francisco, was recognized with the Distinguished Legislative Service award.

Due to a substantial rate increase for natural gas, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning™ in Montrose, Colo., is offering consumers tips on how to save on their heating bill.

Hughes Supply Inc. will host its eighth and final major market event this year to celebrate its 75th anniversary. On October 9, Hughes will honor its vendors and customers in the Phoenix area with a 2-8 p.m. vendor showcase at Phoenix International Raceway.

Friedman Brothers’ Home Improvement Centers in Santa Rosa and Sonoma, Calif., turned to a fan manufacturer to provide a solution to a cooling and heating problem.