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The New Flat Rate Opens New Headquarters

New HQ will house office space and a training center for technicians and contractors

November 23, 2015

TNFR moved into the building in mid-August and launched the training center Aug. 24 under the leadership of Matt Koop, vice president and senior trainer.

November 2015 Tech of the Month: Yusef Zindani

November 23, 2015

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Yusef Zindani, HVAC service technician at Thornton and Grooms Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and More in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

HVAC Commercial Contractors: Nov. 23, 2015

November 23, 2015

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Tudi Mechanical Systems was named 2015 Small Business of the Year by the Greater Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

HVAC Manufacturers: Nov. 23, 2015

November 23, 2015

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Grundfos names Rob Montenegro vice president of municipal sales; Emerson Climate Technologies unveils its HVAC On-Air podcast series; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

HVAC Organizations: Nov. 23, 2015

November 23, 2015

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ACCA—EI's Standards Task Team announced ANSI has recognized the new ANSI/ACCA 14 QMref-2015 standard; more HVAC organization news briefs.

DOE Launches New Initiative to Help Cities, States Advance Building Efficiency

A select group of cities and states will receive technical assistance, participate in peer exchange

November 20, 2015

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of the SEED Collaborative, a strategic effort to help cities and states manage building energy performance data and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in their jurisdictions.

Venstar Wins Fierce Innovation Energy Efficiency Award

Surveyor EMS named ‘Most Impressive Cost Saver’

November 20, 2015

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Venstar®, a thermostat and energy management systems manufacturer, was named the winner of the Fierce Innovation Energy Efficiency Award for its Surveyor® energy management system (EMS).

NEMA Announces Motor Efficiency Regulation Webinars

DOE recently amended Section 431 of the federal energy code covering the efficiency of electric motors

November 20, 2015

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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Motor & Generator Section will host a second series of webinars in December related to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) motor regulation, which will take effect on June 1, 2016.

NYSERDA Program Increases Solar Access for Low- to Moderate-Income Residents

New Affordable Solar program doubles state incentives to further reduce costs

November 19, 2015

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has introduced its new Affordable Solar program to increase access to solar for low- to moderate-income homeowners.

Snow Phipps Acquires Control Products Distributor, Kele

Kele supplies over 108,000 peripheral control products

November 19, 2015

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Antares Capital and American Capital arranged for $170 million in financing to support the acquisition of Kele Inc. by Snow Phipps Group LLC. Kele is a distributor of peripheral control products used in building automation systems. Snow Phipps is a private equity firm focused on middle-market control investments.