Interested participants may enter the competition by submitting an application by June 1. Applications will be reviewed and selected by a panel of third-party judges representing various disciplines.

HERO financing allows homeowners to pay for projects like new heating and air conditioning systems, drought-tolerant landscaping, and efficient windows and doors over time at a fixed interest rate. They do so through an additional line item on their property taxes. As a result, HERO financing payments may have tax benefits, and many homeowners see immediate savings on their utility bills by investing in efficiency upgrades.

American Residential Services (ARS), a Memphis, Tennessee-based privately held national provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, announced 10 service centers earned Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2016.

Ladder safety will also be an important component of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down, which is scheduled for May 8-12.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling that will support federal, state, and local governments’ efforts to support public health and safety through the use of voluntary consensus codes and standards.

Steven Novia was a young man who was unsure which direction his career was headed in. When a friend graduated from trade school to become an HVAC technician, he decided to look into it, as well.

The Southern California Region of American Residential Services won the Most Improved Region Award at ARS’s Annual Manager’s Meeting and more.

Mowery named Jared Rohrbaugh project leader of its special projects group.

Aquamotion Inc. named The Walter F. Morris Co. its Sales Rep of the Year for 2016 and more.

The Air Movement and Control Association Intl. Inc. (AMCA) announced the revision of AMCA Publication 222-16, “Application Manual for Air Curtains,” and more.