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General Filters Presents Award to Halfpenny Sales

Award Recognizes Rep that Best Meets Wide Array of Business Objectives

February 23, 2015

General Filters Inc. presented its Soaring Eagle Award to Halfpenny Sales during its annual sales representative meeting at the 2015 AHR Expo in Chicago.

Net Results: Altitude Comfort

February 23, 2015

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The NEWS and Ben Landers, president and CEO of Blue Corona, examine high-quality HVAC contractor websites and discern what makes them so successful.

December CCI Reaches 71

Contractors Feeling Better Than December 2013, When CCI Was 67

February 16, 2015

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

Honeywell Producing Low-GWP Material

Material Known by the Industry Designation HFO-1234ze

February 16, 2015

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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.

NEMCA, MSCA Donate to Boston Hospital

New England MCA Presented Gift of $25,000 to Help Support Hospital

February 16, 2015

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The New England Mechanical Contractors Association (NEMCA) and Mechanical Service Contractors Association (MSCA) worked with Boston Children’s Hospital to create a new look and transform patient spaces.

ASHRAE Calls for Conference Presenters

Conference Builds on Past ASHRAE Energy Modeling Conferences

February 16, 2015

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

EPA Provides IAQ Guidance

Provides Solutions for Improving Energy Efficiency and IAQ in Schools

February 16, 2015

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

Obituary: Scott Robinson

February 16, 2015

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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.

The Best of Extra Edition: Feb. 16, 2015

February 16, 2015

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The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business-management articles. Here are some of the best.

Carrier, ecobee Expand Strategic Relationship

Companies Previously Partnered to Create Wi-Fi-enabled Carrier® Côr™ Thermostat

February 9, 2015

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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.