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Thermostat Recycling Required for HVAC Contractors, Technicians

April 22, 2013

A new law in Connecticut requires all mercury thermostats removed from service by HVAC contractors and technicians be recycled.

ASHRAE Releases HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals, Clinics

The Book Focuses on HVAC System Design for Health Care Facilities

April 22, 2013

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The manual provides in-depth design recommendations based on best practices, and presents proven, cost-effective, and reliable solutions that result in low maintenance cost and high reliability with systems providing desired performance and efficiency.

Demand Increasing for Building Commissioning Services

April 22, 2013

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A new report from Navigant Research says the demand for building commissioning services (BCS), which ensure a commercial building’s equipment and control systems are performing as designed, is accelerating worldwide.

ACCA Releases March Contractor Comfort Index

CCI Measures Contractors' Attitudes Toward Short-Term Economic Growth

April 22, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA) Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) for March reached a score of 65, up from 58 in February.

Carrier Awards HVACR Contractors

April 22, 2013

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Carrier presented its annual Dealer Hall of Fame and President’s awards at the 2013 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer conference in Las Vegas.

Training Track: April 22, 2012

April 22, 2013

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The Total Pump Training course is an in-depth look at common pump applications, including selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Standards Open for Comment

April 15, 2013

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Many changes are being proposed to the 2013 version of the ASHRAE/IES energy standard, scheduled for publication later this year.

GEO Backs State Legislation

April 15, 2013

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The Illinois Senate Energy Committee passed SB 2365 on a vote of 16-0, moving it to the full Senate. GEO is pushing an identical bill, HB 2514, in the Illinois House of Representatives.

DuPont Issues Refrigerant Warning

April 15, 2013

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DuPont Refrigerants is asking the HVACR industry to be aware of the use of any potential counterfeit and illegally imported refrigerant products, with special attention paid to R-22 and R-438A.

Air King Earns Energy Star Honor

April 15, 2013

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Air King, West Chester, Pa., as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.