The visiting VIPs were treated to an all-expense-paid trip that included tickets to the 2016 CMA Fest as well as a chance to check out Lochinvar’s world headquarters and take part in a roundtable discussion with Lochinvar executives. 

The project will provide critical facility upgrades that are expected to lower the Army depot’s annual energy consumption by more than 20 percent and water consumption by more than 8 percent. 

Stalknecht noted the quote as a way to introduce quality installations as a viable solution to the problem. He also pointed out that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a study in 2014 that examined energy penalties due to poor installations in residential HVAC units. 

Daugherty Sales, which is Fresh-Aire UV’s second-longest-standing rep firm, also received Fresh-Aire UV’s Rep of the Year Award in 2013 and 2015.

Yurek told subcommittee members that while the Clinton administration issued six major efficiency rules over eight years, the current administration issued eight such rules in 2014 alone.

In addition to the Dealer of the Year, Bryant also announced its 15 Medal of Excellence winners, comprised of Bryant factory authorized dealers from throughout North America who are the best of the best when judged on overall sales growth, IAQ equipment sales, customer satisfaction, and participation in dealer programs and promotions.

Karl Panyko, an HVAC specialist with Samm’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Plano, Texas, has worked in the HVACR industry since 1993 and is known for his technical abilities as well as his customer service and willingness to go above and beyond his job description.

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Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. named John Sweigert account executive. He holds an HVAC degree from Lee University.