The upgrades are the most recent step in The New Flat Rate’s evolution as it seeks ways to help home services contractors improve the sales process and customer service, the company said.

Propane use at Ruby’s Inn has helped eliminate 5,200 metric tons of CO² equivalent. This is equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from 1,410 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.

"We wanted to help children start the school year off on a positive note," said Kimberly Raduenz, manager of strategic marketing at Modine’s IAQ division.

The increases will vary by product and will take effect on Saturday, October 7.

The novel Mojave product line cuts in half the energy required to provide buildings with fresh, cool and dry outdoor air, while using 20% less refrigerant than existing systems.

The third-party test was conducted at the Superior Boiler factory in Hutchison, Kansas, by Montrose Air Quality Services.

RetroFIT+ is the next iteration of the Belimo retrofit program, which offers online resources, including a product-selection tool, as well as personal support to provide quick and easy access to HVAC replacement solutions for actuators, valves, and sensors.

The Educational Foundation is responsible for guiding the development of the PHCC's education and training programs for contractors and their employees.

The Pro Tool Innovation Awards program evaluates hundreds of tools from a wide variety of industries and manufacturers. This year, 99 manufacturers and brands submitted more than 465 products in dozens of categories.