Many appliances can cause carbon monoxide to seep into the home, including furnaces and water heaters. The issue of CO poisoning is being taken very seriously, especially by state legislators. Currently, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and West Virginia all require homes to have a carbon monoxide monitor. The HVAC industry is also taking the issue seriously.
WASHINGTON — As a deep freeze hit many parts of the nation, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced that President Bush’s 2004 budget includes $288.2 million for the Department of
ATLANTA — The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) will present the Globalcon 2003 Conference and Expo Apr. 2-3, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. According to AEE, the conference,
According to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC), North American Technician Excellence (NATE) reached a new record in test sales for December 2002.
According to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the organization is planning a series of workshops on management and marketing issues at its upcoming annual conference.
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) will be training and certifying its first class of HVAC inspectors at its upcoming Annual Meeting, “Indoor Environments 2003.”
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced a program to support the development and demonstration of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings.