Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.
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ACCA President/CEO Sees Stellar Year

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Joanna R. Turpin
February 14, 2011
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The last few years have been challenging for HVACR contractors, the poor economy has resulted in financial stress, and recent federal legislation has caused concern. Even with these recent difficulties, there are numerous reasons to be hopeful, said Paul Stalknecht, president and CEO, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
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Dazed and Confused Over Medical Marijuana Use

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Joanna R. Turpin
February 7, 2011
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It is no surprise that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is not a fan of medical marijuana, which has been legalized in 15 states and the District of Columbia. According to the DEA, the campaign to allow marijuana to be used as medicine is a maneuver in a strategy to legalize all drugs. But thousands can now use marijuana legally in order to treat various maladies.
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Ten Receive Innovation Awards

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Joanna R. Turpin
January 17, 2011
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The 10 winners of the 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Awards represent some of the most innovative new products in the HVACR industry, according to the judges, members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), who evaluated submissions based on innovation, application, value to the user, and market impact.
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Plethora of Intelligent Products for HVAC

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Joanna R. Turpin
December 13, 2010
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Manufacturers have been on a roll lately, introducing numerous smart, sophisticated products that are aimed at improving control, comfort, and convenience in homes and businesses. Contractors may be wise to learn more about these intelligent solutions - a few of which are detailed in this article.
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Firm Designs Office of the Future

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Joanna R. Turpin
December 13, 2010
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Glumac considers itself to be a forward-thinking mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm that is a leader in sustainable design. As such, when the time came to move its office to a downtown high-rise, it was decided that Glumac would use its new space as a showroom of sorts that would highlight intelligent, innovative MEP technologies.
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Smart Customers Can Google Energy Use

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Joanna R. Turpin
December 13, 2010
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While most homeowners have an idea of how much they pay for utilities each month, few are aware of just how much electricity they use on a daily or weekly basis. Nor do they know which appliances contribute the most to their electricity bill. Homeowners seeking to fill in this knowledge gap can now turn to home energy monitors.
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Selling High-Efficient Private Label Furnace

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Joanna R. Turpin
November 15, 2010
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When homeowners think about purchasing a high-efficiency furnace with all the bells and whistles, does a particular brand name come to mind, or do they first think of their contractor? Some contractors are betting on the latter, which is why they have opted to offer high-end equipment under their own private label.
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Condensing Furnace Sales Rise

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Joanna R. Turpin
November 15, 2010
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There is no question that the federal tax credits have helped boost the sales of condensing furnaces (equipment over 90 percent AFUE) over the last two years. However, even before the tax credits came into play, sales of condensing furnaces were increasing, and manufacturers expect sales to stay strong even when (if) the tax credits expire at the end of this year.
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