Articles by Nick Kostora

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Contractors Custom Build Their Most Efficient Ventilation Systems

Members of The NEWS’ advisory board select their favorite high-efficiency ventilation equipment
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Nick Kostora
May 15, 2017
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Where do contractors even begin when they are deciphering the options available to them in the high-efficiency arena? Are there certain types of products that are essential? Or, is each situation truly unique? To try and tackle these questions head-on, members of The NEWS’ advisory board were presented with a simple prompt: If you were to design a high-efficiency movement/ventilation equipment system, what products would you choose for the job and why?
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Regulations a Real Drag for HVAC Blowers

The blower marketplace is in a state of flux as it adapts to shifting regulations and consumer needs
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Nick Kostora
May 15, 2017
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OEMs are striving to improve efficiencies at all costs and seeking ways to offer better options and improved solutions to consumers. However, in the blower marketplace, tightening global regulations are forcing manufacturers to create products that cater to highly-specific consumer needs based upon different requirements in different regions.
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High-efficiency Air Movement Options Remain in High Demand

Occupant comfort, energy savings, and increased efficiency goals are driving consumers’ demands
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Nick Kostora
May 15, 2017
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Manufacturers of all sizes are introducing energy recovery ventilators (ERVs); heat recovery ventilators (HRVs); blowers; air curtains; high-velocity systems; and high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans that push the industry forward in response to a demand for more efficient ventilation systems.
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HVAC Excellence Embraces Technology at 2017 Conference

Trainers and educators gathered to learn about new teaching methods and ways to deliver instruction to students
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Nick Kostora
April 28, 2017
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Teaching the next generation of HVAC technicians is an ever-evolving task. New products with advanced features are constantly released, classroom instruction methods are developed, student behavior changes, and no two students learn at the same pace. However difficult the task may seem, HVAC Excellence is poised to lead the charge via its 2017 National HVAC Educators and Trainers Conference.  


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Geothermal Industry Prepares to Embrace the IoT

The Internet of Things is becoming popular throughout the HVAC industry, including the geothermal sector
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Nick Kostora
April 3, 2017
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The geothermal industry has a lot going on at the moment. Federal tax incentives, or lack thereof, currently dominate the discussion, but manufacturers are releasing new, intelligent geothermal products all the time.
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Geothermal Moves on Without Tax Credits

Contractors shift their focus to the technology’s long-term efficiency, cost benefits
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Nick Kostora
April 3, 2017
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Since the tax credits went into effect in 2008, many contractors have experienced a significant boost in their geothermal businesses. And, now that the geothermal tax credits have lapsed, contractors and manufacturers are prepared to continue forward without them.
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BACnet Develops Learning Institute

Making BACnet accessible for anyone willing to get involved
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Nick Kostora
March 27, 2017
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BACnet Intl. recently developed The BACnet Institute, an online center for BACnet educational resources that provides an easy path to BACnet information and learning for everyone involved with BACnet systems as well as forums to share knowledge.
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The DDAs Put Innovative Products on a Platform

The NEWS is now accepting submissions for its 2017 Dealer Design Awards
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Nick Kostora
March 6, 2017
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Every July, The NEWS highlights the absolute best HVAC equipment available through the DDA contest. What sets this contest apart is that the winners are chosen by a panel of independent HVACR contractors based on their interactions with the equipment. Gold, silver, and bronze DDA honors are awarded in 13 categories ranging from ventilation products to commercial controls and everything between.
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