The California Heat Pump Partnership brings together state agencies, manufacturers that represent more than 90% of the U.S. consumer heat-pump market, utilities, and other market actors to help achieve the state's goal of having six million electric heat pumps installed in California by 2030.

The Diamond Service Group network, now 20 years old, encompasses 398 independent distributors that deliver technical service support in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The event attracted nearly 100 mechanical and electrical contractors from the surrounding area, opening the door for new business avenues both for Republic and its manufacturer partners.

The METUS-SPAN product integration is intended to help homeowners eliminate dependence on fossil-fuel-reliant heating and cooling systems and conventional electrical panels.

Andy Kelso was named COO; Shane Lawrence, CFO; Brinnon Williams, vice president of residential business; and David Archer, vice president of commercial business.

Interest in ecofriendly commercial buildings is on the rise, especially with increasing reports of global warming and companies’ impact of using vast amounts of the planet’s resources.