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The Best of Extra Edition: June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

At www.achrnews.com, The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business management articles. Here are some of the best.

HVAC Residential Contractors: June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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Henson Mechanical joined the Direct Energy family of brands; No-Frost A/C & Heating Co. earns an Angie’s List award; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

HVAC Commercial Contractor: June 20, 2016

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Comprehensive Energy Services Inc.) named Leroy Konesko safety director. He will manage the company’s safety and training progress.

HVAC Manufacturers: June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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Venstar Inc. announced its Voyager^® programmable Wi-Fi thermostats are now compatible with Amazon Echo; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

HVAC Distributor: June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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Thos. Somerville Co. is celebrating its 155^th anniversary.

HVAC Manufacturer’s Rep: June 20, 2016

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Patterson Sales Agency will represent AquaMotion Inc. in Northern California, northern Nevada, and Hawaii.

HVAC Organizations: June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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ASHRAE is seeking papers for the International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates; ACCA forms new Commercial Service Committee; more HVAC organization news briefs.

HVAC School: June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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Ozarks Technical Community College was granted accreditation of its HVAC program by HVAC Excellence.

Venstar Wi-Fi Thermostats Now Work with Amazon Echo for Voice Control

Voyager thermostats are also compatible with other smart home solutions, including ZigBee and Z-Wave

June 17, 2016

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Venstar® announced that its Voyager® programmable Wi-Fi® thermostats are now compatible with Amazon® Echo, giving users voice control over thermostat functions including setting temperatures and turning on heating or air conditioning for one or multiple thermostats in their homes.

NYSERDA Joins DOE’s Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Accelerator

New York partnership to conduct pilot on Long Island

June 17, 2016

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has become a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Resiliency Accelerator, to help improve critical infrastructure in communities.