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The New York Energy Buyers Forum (NYEBF), will sponsor a panel to discuss summer energy reliability and recommend proactive emergency measures to take in the event that electricity supplies are interrupted.

Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced a 20-year plan designed to make homes more energy efficient, as well as more comfortable and healthy for occupants.

Aerotech Laboratories, Inc., has become the first firm to secure a manufacturing license for a mold-detection system developed by EPA scientists.

Carrier Corporation has announced its acquisition of Andrews Distributing Company, an independent distributor of Carrier residential and light commercial products headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The California State Senate has approved a bill that will issue $13.4 billion in bonds to pay for emergency power.

ACCA has signed on as a sponsoring organization for the Energy-Smart Homes Program developed by the California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA).

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) will present “Build Your Future 2001” Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Eastern time.

RSES has released a revised “Refrigerant Usage Certification” study guide offering information and service practices needed to meet U.S. (EPA) requirements for containing, conserving, and reusing refrigerants.

In response to the California energy problems, Joe Barton (R-TX), Chair of the Energy and Air Quality subcommittee of the House Commerce Committee, has introduced H.R. 1647, better known as the Electricity Emergency Relief Act.

MCAA, NECA, and the Sheet SMACNA, held its annual National Issues Conference in Washington April 30 to May 2.