On March 28, Trump issued the Energy Independence executive order, which directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin reviewing — and presumably weaken the provisions of — the Clean Power Plan. The order is also designed to decrease the nation’s dependence on imported fuels, mainly by helping revive the coal industry.
While many educational sessions were presented at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo, perhaps the most popular was the course on global HVAC trends offered by the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA).
American Residential Services (ARS), a Memphis, Tennessee-based, privately-held national provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, announced the appointment of Luis Orbegoso to the position of president and chief operating officer of ARS/Rescue Rooter.
Safety and health programs encourage finding and fixing workplace hazards before they cause injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Implementing these programs also helps reduce the financial difficulties these events can cause for workers, their families, and employers.
In the second year of its global Climate Commitment, Ingersoll Rand continues to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its products and operations while also convening industry leaders to develop long-term solutions aimed at solving global climate challenges.
Goettl Air Conditioning (Las Vegas) CEO, Ken Goodrich, was named Contractor of the Year by Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Contractors Association (SNARSCA) and more.
WaterFurnace Intl. Inc. (Fort Wayne, Indiana) named John C. Thomas president and CEO. Thomas replaces Fred Andriano, who served as interim CEO and more.
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) announced construction unemployment rates were down in 38 states and nationally on a year-over-year basis and more.