WASHINGTON — A Sempra Energy Solutions executive testifying on behalf of the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC) told a Senate committee recently that reducing the skyrocketing energy bills at military

The finish line is within sight — or perhaps the starting line is a more appropriate metaphor. In any case, the HVACR program at the southeast Oakland Technical Center is scheduled to be up and running for the fall semester.

Two trade shows with a focus on sanitation, heating, air conditioning, and building automation will take place in Eastern Europe.

Intellidyne LLC, a manufacturer of energy-saving products for commercial and residential HVACR systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Connecticut-based New England Energy (NEE), a natural gas marketer.

A Sempra Energy Solutions executive testifying on behalf of the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC) told a Senate committee that time is running out for retaining a successful, privately funded program that has saved the government millions in energy costs.

Auburn University will host the Industrial Ventilation Conference in Birmingham, Ala., on Oct. 20-23, 2003.

Yaskawa Electric America has expanded its full range of training programs with two new classes for HVAC-specific E7 and E7/Bypass drives.

According to HVAC Excellence, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System standardized its HVACR curriculum and has started a process of accrediting its programs.

Milliken Chemical has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its silver-based antimicrobial product, Antimicrobial AlphaSan®, for use in HVAC units and related materials.

A-1 Components Corporation (Miami) has appointed The Richgels Corporation (Westminster, Calif.) as its representative for California, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon. Copeland Corporation (Sidney, Ohio) promoted Frank Landwehr to vice