The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has placed additional requirements on C-20 HVAC and C-21 demolition contractors and businesses collecting waste mercury thermostats through manufacturer-sponsored programs, the Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) reports.

The latest edition of the ASHRAE Handbook features a cornucopia of updated information for the HVAC industry.

The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) is seeking review and feedback on draft personnel qualifications being developed as part of a national certification standard for the geothermal heat pump industry with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

A building energy labeling program that allows the industry to zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value has been expanded to include an “As Designed” label.

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association has opened up a 45-day public review, starting immediately, for its “HVAC Systems Sound and Vibration Procedural Guide.”