The Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) said it has recovered more than 900 lb of mercury from 99,000 used mercury-switch thermostats since it began operation in January 1998.
According to the PHCC, a current House Subcommittee energy bill includes a provision that would provide $5 million for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 to educate homeowners and small businesses concerning energy savings.
The Mechanical Electrical Sheet Metal Alliance has expressed support for S. 1087, legislation that would amend the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the depreciation for leasehold improvements from 39 years to 10 years.