The modern U.S. electrical grid is one of the largest machines in the world and it’s learning to talk. As it learns to talk, it teaches other physical entities to communicate and together they intend to preach the gospel of efficiency to all, no matter the cost.
My last column discussed how a company could use Facebook to its advantage by doing background research there on both current and prospective employees. Now I will talk about the negative side of this social media site - unsatisfied customers taking to Facebook and starting pages that disparage your company.
HVAC is one of the most regulated industries because we rely on refrigerants that are either ozone depleters, are high in global warming potential, or both. Protection of the environment is why higher R-22 prices are necessary and some would argue, inevitable.
While driving through a residential neighborhood, one with rows and rows of houses with air conditioning units, a thought occurred - about 19 out of 20 of those a/c systems might some day spew refrigerant into the atmosphere - that is, if refrigerant continues to be recovered at the same rate as today.
Nowadays it seems that everyone only uses the term “green” to mean eco-conscious or environmentally sustainable. What’s becoming increasingly evident, though, is that people only choose to be environmentally green when it’s good for the green in their pocketbook.
The June 7 column looked at opportunities for refrigeration installation and service work in the supermarket sector. This column takes a look at the same possibilities in the restaurant industry. The restaurant viewpoint comes from information at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
Well, it’s that time of year again. Thank heaven! The phones are ringing with customers wanting service and with leads for replacement systems. So now we have a different problem to deal with than trying to keep our technicians and installers busy. All of this is good if we handle it properly.
When you know the job details and understand the challenges your wingmen face, you’ll be far better prepared to deal with human resource issues such as hiring, firing, and job moves. What results is a more trusting work environment.
There are certainly a lot of known results to worry about when it comes to the aftereffects of the BP oil spill in the Gulf - the effects of crude on marine life are sadly well known. What hasn’t hit the radar yet, it seems, is the effect the oil spill could have on air quality.
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