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Two Air Masters HVAC projects — the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and North County Technical High School in Florissant, Missouri — have been named finalists in the Construction Keystone Awards by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri.

XL Catlin and Financial Risk Solutions Inc. have entered an exclusive underwriting agreement to offer Chill-Pro® contractual liability insurance coverage for HVAC contractors in the U.S. Chill-Pro is a national insurance program that provides service agreement coverage for chillers.

Johnson Controls announced that it has opened a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) training facility in Dallas. The company said the 12,600-square-foot education center will help HVAC contractors and sales professionals deliver quality VRF services through a multi-day training program.

At IDEA2015: Inspiring the Next Generation, hosted by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), energy experts from around the world gathered to explore the latest innovations and trends in district heating and cooling, combined heat and power (CHP), and microgrids for cities, communities, and campuses.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized three facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award for superior performance of their CHP systems. CHP captures the heat produced when electricity is generated and utilizes the waste heat to efficiently provide space heating, cooling, hot water, and steam.

The New Buildings Institute (NBI) has announced a new, free tool to help building owners, managers, and contractors quickly evaluate the potential energy savings associated with various building retrofits.