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The December Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) showed ACCA contractors closed out 2014 feeling positive about short-term growth. 

Honeywell Intl. Inc. has started full-scale commercial production of a low-GWP (global warming potential) material used as an aerosol propellant, insulating agent, and refrigerant.

ASHRAE announced its next Energy Modeling Conference: “Tools for Designing High Performance Buildings” will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in Atlanta.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new guidance to help school districts protect IAQ while increasing energy efficiency during school renovations.

Scott Robinson, 64, of Ashtabula, Ohio, a business man of 40 years, died at home on Dec. 15, 2014, with his family at his side. Robinson, along with his longtime partner, David Pinelli, opened Apple Heating in 1985, contracting in heating, air conditioning, and related products.

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Carrier Corp. made a minority equity investment in ecobee Inc., marking an expansion in the parties’ strategic relationship following their collaboration to create the new Wi-Fi-enabled Carrier® Côr™ thermostat.

The Clifford H. ‘Ted’ Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation was established to assist with the recruitment and competency of future HVACR and water heating technicians by awarding scholarships to qualified students enrolled in an institutionally accredited school. 

The Copeland Technical Specialist Program is a five-stage program designed to establish Copeland product experts within wholesale branches to better serve contractor customers.