Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from May 2002

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from May 2002

Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, KY) has formed a Strategic Ally relationship with Thermo Pride (North Judson, IN) and Armstrong Pumps Inc. (North Tonawanda, NY). (Contractors).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, KY) has formed a Strategic Ally relationship with Thermo Pride (North Judson, IN) and Armstrong Pumps Inc. (North Tonawanda, NY). EAI members will have access to the product lines from both companies....

Building Services Institute Group (BSI) (Nashua, NH) has added 10 new members. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Building Services Institute Group (BSI) (Nashua, NH) has added 10 new members. They are Midwesco (Chicago, IL), Grady Mechanical (Orlando, FL), HVAC Technologies (Ellendale, TN), Harrington Engineering (Old Lyme, CT), Total Maintenance...

VenVest Inc. (St. Louis, MO) has opened an office in Sarasota. (Contractors).(Missouri)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * VenVest Inc. (St. Louis, MO) has opened an office in Sarasota, FL. James D. Abrams, a founding partner and managing director, is president of VenVest of Florida, LLC.

Energy Conservation Hawaii. (Contractors).(Darren Kimura receives award)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Darren Kimura, president of Energy Conservation Hawaii (Honolulu), was recently acknowledged as the U.S. Small Business Administration's Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Hawaii and Region 9, which includes the states of California, Arizona,...

Grundfos Pumps North America (Kansas City, KS) has bestowed its Water Innovation Award on Joseph M. DiFrancesco III, operations manager of Public Service Plumbers Inc. (Dallas, TX). (Manufacturers).(Kansas; Texas)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Grundfos Pumps North America (Kansas City, KS) has bestowed its Water Innovation Award on Joseph M. DiFrancesco III, operations manager of Public Service Plumbers Inc. (Dallas, TX). The award recognized DiFrancesco's work to bring...

Senate votes for 12 SEER; amendment to energy bill strikes 13 SEER language.(Statistical Data Included)
May 6, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- In approving the Senate energy bill, legislators voted for an amendment eliminating language that would have increased central air conditioner and heat pump efficiency by 30% (13 SEER) and instead opted for the U.S. Department...

How to keep technicians when you go flat rate.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... It is a topic that is widely debated among hvacr contractors. Which is the better way to price a job, time and materials (T&M) or flat rate? Both systems can be successful if done correctly. But more and more service contractors are seeing the...

South Mid-Atlantic/Southeast: Corbin Comfort Systems of Lake City, GA, won the 2002 Residential Excellence Award. (Regional Reports).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... South Mid-Atlantic/Southeast: Corbin Comfort Systems of Lake City, GA, won the 2002 Residential Excellence Award for Category 1 (companies with fewer than 10 employees or less than $1 million in revenue).

South/Southwest: The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) of Texas has been actively monitoring mold problems. (Regional Reports).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... South/Southwest: The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) of Texas has been actively monitoring mold problems and is helping develop programs to aid members in dealing with this issues.

Goettl Air Conditioning Inc. (Manufacturers).(meets Phoenix pretreatment requirements)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Goettl Air Conditioning Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) has achieved 100% compliance with the 2001 pretreatment requirements with the City of Phoenix Water Service Department, Pollution Control Division. This is the fifth year that Goettl has received...

Hansen Technologies. (Manufacturers).(opens Singapore office)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Hansen Technologies (Burr Ridge, IL) has expanded its international operations. The company has moved its international sales office to Singapore and has appointed Tay Seck Guan as the new regional sales manager for Asia.

Airflow Systems Inc. (Dallas, TX) has announced a merger with Fab-Tech Inc. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Airflow Systems Inc. (Dallas, TX) has announced a merger with Fab-Tech Inc. The merger will expand Airflow's metal fabrication capabilities and improve its manufacturing processes.

Barnebey Sutcliffe. (Manufacturers).(new business unit)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Barnebey Sutcliffe (Columbus, OH) has expanded its engineering capabilities to include a business unit focused on the design and supply of control systems for diverse air and water purification applications. For more information, visit...

Virginia KMP Corp. (Manufacturers).(Brian Dillon appointed president, Mark Vagle resigns)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * Mark Vagle, executive vice president and general manager for Virginia KMP Corp. (Dallas, TX), has resigned from his position. Brian Dillon has been appointed as the new president of the company, effective May 14, 2002.

McQuay. (Manufacturers).(traveling product display)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * McQuay (Minneapolis, MN) has scheduled dates for its 2002 traveling product display. Two 53-ft McQuay semi-trailers with stop in 14 states and three provinces through July, and will present a number of the company's newest products. For a...

Noland Co. (Financial Results).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 6, 2002... * Noland Co. (Newport News, VA) has reported a first-quarter net income of $516,000 or $0.15 per diluted share, down from the year-earlier period's $1,212,000 or $0.34 per share. The company's air conditioning sales, however, grew 4.6% in the...

AAON Inc. (Financial Results).(stock split)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * The board of directors for AAON Inc. (Tulsa, OK) approved a three-for-two stock split of the company's common stock to be paid in the form of a 50% stock dividend on June 4, 2002. Stockholders of record by May 17, 2002, will receive one...

The Greater Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association (PMC) (Ann Arbor, MI) has been elected to the 2002 Associations Advance America Honor Roll. (Associations).(elected to Associations Advance America Honor Roll)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... * The Greater Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association (PMC) (Ann Arbor, MI) has been elected to the 2002 Associations Advance America Honor Roll, a national awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association...

The winning answer. (Feedback).
May 6, 2002... I read John R. Hall's editorial "Who Is The Winner Of The Extended Warranty Sweepstakes?" [March 11] with great interest. Thanks for taking the time to address a very important issue for hvacr contractors. First, it is necessary to define...

Atomizers and mold. (Feedback).
May 6, 2002... Regarding IAQ for hvac systems, we discuss the minimum/maximum levels of moisture to introduce to the structure, but do not address the basics of "stopping" the mold before it starts. Injecting safe sanitizers that are commercially...

Senate energy bill repeals PUHCA. (Industry news).(Public Utility Holding Company Act)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- The energy bill that was passed by the U.S. Senate calls for the repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act (PUHCA). Hvacr contractor groups have opposed the repeal of PUHCA because it includes language preventing public...

Parker Hannifin unveils online resource. (Industry news).(PHconnect)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... CLEVELAND, OH -- Parker Hannifin recently unveiled PHconnect, a free online resource that the company says will enable hvacr wholesalers to purchase products, review order status, check product availability, and track shipments. The...

BOMA pushes for terrorism insurance. (Industry news).(Building Owners and Managers Association)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International president Sherwood Johnston III met recently with President George W. Bush and other business leaders to discuss the federal government's role in addressing the...

UAC elects new leaders. (Industry news).(Union-Affiliated Contractors)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... FALLS CHURCH, VA -- The Union-Affiliated Contractors (UAC) elected its new 2002 leadership at the recent Unity Meeting. Buddy Parkes, Parkes Mechanical & Metals Inc. (Muscle Shoats, AL), was elected chair. Karl Bykowski, John W. Danforth...

FSEC examines leaky ducts, air handlers. (Industry news).(Florida Solar Energy Center)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... COCOA, FL -- According to a recent study conducted by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), most central Florida homes waste energy through leaky air handlers and ducts. The amount of leakage in an average 2,000-sq-ft home can cost the...

Refrigerant recovery system. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Advertisement)
May 6, 2002... The Mongoose Thruster[TM] is an EPA-certified refrigerant recovery pump. Along with the pump, a 15-lb DOT recovery tank with a float switch and a service van rack make up the kit. The system pumps liquid and vapors directly through the pump. It...

Laser hanger locater. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... Using state-of-the-art technology, the Layout-Cart[TM] supports fixed lasers for single-point layout and moveable support arms to hold lasers for dual-point layout, says the company; these lasers are self-leveling lasers (pictured in detail)...

Temperature sensors. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... The line of temperature sensors is compatible with all principal energy management systems, says the manufacturer. The line features a wide range of NTC thermistors, as well as RTDs and other solid-state temperature sensors. Types available...

Pex tubing literature. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... Literature on the AlumiPex[R] composite PEX tubing highlights the AlumiPex domestic water press fitting system along with its features and benefits. The tubing comes with fitting choices for both radiant and potable systems; it is a three-layer...

Remote access devices. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... Three models of remote access devices, the Ether232, Ether422, and the Ether485, connect standalone serial equipment, such as that for building automation or energy management systems, to LANs or WANs via Ethernet. In real time, users can...

Temperature/humidity recorder. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... Flat Panel LCD Recorders have a Large display that indicates current readings and a graph of data ranging from one hour to 32 days, says the company. FH121 monitors temperature and humidity, FH125 measures remote temperature and humidity, and...

UV light systems. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... The Healthy Solutions Ultraviolet Light line destroys bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast, and mold; it reduces or prevents mold growth on hvac coils, thereby allowing them to function at peak efficiency, the manufacturer states. These high-output,...

Sequencer. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... The Harmony[TM] sequencer is for the high-input, 1.5 to 2 million Btuh Power-Fin[R] line; it controls and sequences up to 12 Power-Fins with three modes of rotation -- manual, first on/first off, or automatic for selected lengths of time, from...

AC clamp meter. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... Model 380974 damp meter and phase rotation tester measures ac current to 1,000A and ac voltage to 600V, with a 1.2% basic vac accuracy, the company says. The ac frequency measurements range from 40 to 400 Hz. The meter also measures resistance...

Air units. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)
May 6, 2002... A new line of aluminum and copper air units has been added to the company's models of standard and stainless steel units. Custom air units can be designed to the customer's requirements. Air units are available with ammonia, brine, and glycol...

ISL shoots for the moon. (Meeting Update ISL).(International Service Leadership organization conference provides advice for contractors)
May 6, 2002... LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL -- Mount Everest was the goal in 2001. This year, International Service Leadership (ISL) wants to send its contractor members to the moon. What's it going to be in 2003? Heaven? Don't put anything past ISL president...

Author Ken Blanchard wows the crowd. (Meeting Update C2000).(tips for motivating employees)
May 6, 2002... TEMPE, AZ -- If you ever feel like throwing in the towel at your company, with your employees, or in a personal relationship, you need to come and listen to Ken Blanchard, Ph.D. You might remember his name from the early 80s, as he is the...

Contractor embraces the Gung Ho! approach. (Meeting Update C2000).(Panel Discussion)
May 6, 2002... TEMPE, AZ -- As noted in the article on page 12, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker at the recent Contractors 2000 Super Meeting XXI. He discussed ways in which companies could implement ideas from his book Gung Ho! Turn on the...

In the United Kingdom, firms are drowning in debt. (Viewpoint).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... There is a British publication with the somewhat familiar sounding name of AC&R News. It has nothing to do with The News you are now reading, but each month it does offer several items that can raise a few eyebrows to those of us across the big...

HFC use partnership announced. (refrigeration zone).(hydrofluorocarbons)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- Announced at the recent Earth Technologies Forum is a new partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United Nations Environment Programme, and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy on...

Understanding wiring diagrams is a necessity. (refrigeration zone).(troubleshooting refrigeration systems)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... The importance of understanding and using wiring diagrams to troubleshoot refrigeration systems cannot be overemphasized. Most system problems can be divided into two broad categories: electrical or mechanical. However, the majority of...

Troubleshooting an undercharge of refrigerant. (refrigeration zone).(proper instrumentation and organizational skills)
May 6, 2002... Troubleshooting modern refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems requires a thorough knowledge of the refrigeration system and its functions. However, to be a good troubleshooter, a technician must use the proper instrumentation and, more...

Service Hotline.
May 6, 2002... Coil Design QUESTION: By Robert Lawson White Deer, PA My question concerns the use of a two-ton high temperature coil (straight design) for residential cooling. I would like to know the difference in efficiency and Btuh...

Familiar recovery trends still warrant questions. (Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).(recovery of refrigerants)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... Service technicians involved in refrigeration recovery ask for minimum-size recovery units that still provide maximum performance. Manufacturers try to respond to that request with each new generation of equipment. For instance, the...

Canada gears up for new refrigerant testing. (Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).(technician testing requirements for using refrigerants in Canada)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... WINNIPEG, MB, Canada -- Like their counterparts in the United States, contractors and technicians in Canada have been required to carry government cards to purchase and use refrigerants. When the Canadian Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)...

Reclaimed refrigerants vs. virgin refrigerants. (Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... Q: I need to buy refrigerants for immediate use. Should I buy virgin product or reclaimed? A: Most people prefer to purchase virgin refrigerant for service requirements in manufacturer-branded and manufacturer-filled cylinders. The...

Innovations continue with recovery equipment. (Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).(recovery of refrigerants)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... In the early days of refrigerant recovery equipment, some contractors built their own units from spare parts on the shop floor. When Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations set minimum standards for recovery units, the market was...

ICOR moves from recovery units to refrigerants. (Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).(use and recovery of refrigerants)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... When he was a service technician, Jim Tieken and his coworkers "daily experienced the lack of simple-to-use, efficient, and economical refrigerant recovery equipment." This prompted Tieken and his colleagues to develop, design, and patent...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
May 6, 2002... Pictured is Friedrich Air Conditioning's Wall-Master WE15A33 unit. The product was featured In the Residential/Light Commercial Cooling Showcase on page 22 of the April 22 issue, but the wrong picture was printed with the product description....

Information only helps if it's implemented, says contractor. (Views and opinions).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... If International Service Leadership (ISL) ever sought a "poster contractor," Leland Smith should be ISL president Bill Efird's first choice. Since joining then-called Contractors Success Group (CSG) in March of 1992, the owner of Service...

Appraisals differ for home with radiant heat. (Views and opinions).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2002... A homeowner in suburban Johnston, RI, was recently given two distinctly different home appraisals, which he believes can be attributed to having a radiant heating system installed. Wanting to refinance his home, which was slightly over a...

York Refrigeration. (Price Increase).(Frick, Imeco steel evaporators, steel evaporative condensers)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * York Refrigeration (Waynesboro, PA) announces a 1.5% price increase on Frick[R] Imeco[R] steel evaporators and steel evaporative condensers, effective June 1, 2002.

S.I. Goldman Company, Inc./Comfort Systems USA. (Contractors).(Strategic Facilities Development Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * S.I. Goldman Company, Inc./Comfort Systems USA (Longwood, FL) was selected by Strategic Facilities Development to provide mechanical contracting services for a chiller replacement project at Greenwood Lake Middle School in Lake Mary, FL.

Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) (Hebron, KY) has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to North Lake College (Irving, TX). (Contractors).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) (Hebron, KY) has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to North Lake College (Irving, TX). Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) members Catherine Smith from Tempo Mechanical and Stan Johnson from Stan's Heating & Air...

CAL-AIR Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) has completed its acquisition of Air Mechanical Inc., a Los Angeles mechanical service company. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * CAL-AIR Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) has completed its acquisition of Air Mechanical Inc., a Los Angeles mechanical service company. The company says the acquisition will expand its technical expertise throughout Los Angeles and Southern...

ABB Inc. (Manufacturers).(latest sponsor, Motor Decisions Matter campaign)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * ABB Inc. (New Berlin, WI), a manufacturer of electric motors and generators, has become the latest sponsor of the "Motor Decisions Matter" campaign, bringing the total number of sponsors to 30. For more information, visit www.motorsmatter.org...

House members address industry issues: U.S. Representatives McCrery, Andrews talk to union contractors.(Jim McCrery, Robert E. Andrews; Campaign for Quality Construction, National Issues Conference)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- At the Campaign for Quality Construction, National Issues Conference, sponsored by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and Sheet Metal and Air...

Proof that vo-tech programs can work.(Randy Young, Nichols Heating and Cooling Inc.; Oakland Technical Center-Northwest Campus)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... CLARKSTON, MI -- Randy Young is an example of what can happen when students receive early exposure and education in the trades. He is the current owner of Nichols Heating & Cooling, located here in Oakland County where The News is still working...

What's online achrnews.com: parts click.(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... REGIONAL REPORTS North Mid-Atlantic: The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened a new 5,000-sq-ft "green" park office and visitors' center at Ricketts Glen State Park. South...

Garry Stroud, president and general manager of Copeland Canada and Alco Controls (Brantford, ON, Canada) has retired after 30 years. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * Garry Stroud, president and general manager of Copeland Canada and Alco Controls (Brantford, ON, Canada) has retired after 30 years. Steve Wood will replace Stroud as general manager of Copeland and Alco.

Lindab Inc. (Manufacturers).(use of non-woven polyester fabric, SPIROsafe Double Wall component)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * Lindab Inc. (Stamford, CT) has announced that its non-woven polyester fabric is now standard on all of its double-wall ductwork. Regardless of duct size or shape, the company will use the fabric in every SPIROsafe Double Wall component.

Niagara Plastics Company. (Manufacturers).(new vinyl round caps)
May 13, 2002... * Niagara Plastics Company (Erie, PA) has introduced its new line of VC/EV Series vinyl round caps for capping irregularly shaped objects. The company says that free samples and literature are available upon request. For more information, visit...

Danfoss. (Manufacturers).(new vice president)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * Danfoss (Baltimore, MD) has appointed Brian Davis as vice president, industrial refrigeration, with responsibility for business in North America.

Rheem Air Conditioning Division (Fort Smith, AR) and USA Logistics (Van Buren, AR) have entered into a freight management partnership. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * Rheem Air Conditioning Division (Fort Smith, AR) and USA Logistics (Van Buren, AR) have entered into a freight management partnership designed to facilitate freight shipments to and from Rheem manufacturing plants in Arkansas and Georgia.

The Dwyer Group. (Manufacturers).(new director)
May 13, 2002... * Burton D. Cohen, retired senior vice president and chief franchising officer for McDonald's Corp., has been elected to the board for directors of The Dwyer Group (Waco, TX), effective immediately.

Lau Industries (Dayton, OH) recently presented an award to Advanced Ventilation Products (Sterling Heights, MI) for achieving the milestone of two years of successful business. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... * Lau Industries (Dayton, OH) recently presented an award to Advanced Ventilation Products (Sterling Heights, MI) for achieving the milestone of two years of successful business. Advanced Ventilation Products is a manufacturer representative...

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector. (Associations).
May 13, 2002... * The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (Columbus, OH) is looking for presentations to be delivered at the association's 72nd General Meeting to be held April 28-May 2, 2003, in Honolulu, HI. Presentations should address...

The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Convention & Exposition will be held from June 16-19 in Cincinnati, OH. (Associations).
May 13, 2002... * The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Convention & Exposition will be held from June 16-19 in Cincinnati, OH. Sponsors of the national Motor Decisions Matter (MDM) campaign will be at the convention to speak about the benefits...

A necessary evil. (Feedback).
May 13, 2002... I would be happy to respond to John R. Hall's March 11 column ["Who Is The Winner Of The Extended Warranty Sweepstakes?"] on standard and extended warranties--from a distributor's point of view. Warranties are an unfortunate necessary evil...

Grab sales opportunities. (Feedback).
May 13, 2002... I have read the response of Chris Hammond ["The Great Coil Debate"] published in the April 8, 2002 edition of Feedback. It never ceases to amaze me how technicians view equipment. Anything that isn't easy is bad. Never mind the greater surface...

NAHB addresses rental housing. (Legislative Update).(National Association of Home Builders; H.R. 3995, Housing Affordability for America Act of 2002)(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- Pointing out that there continues to be a shortage of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income households, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has urged Congress to include a new rental housing...

ISH NA to offer 48 seminars. (Legislative Update).
May 13, 2002... Organizers of ISH North America (ISH NA), scheduled to debut Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Toronto, ON, Canada, have developed a conference program featuring 29 speakers, 48 seminars, and two kickoff events. Topics covered include hvac/hydronics, plumbing,...

SMACNA presents legislative awards. (Industry news).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association )
May 13, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) presented James Asbury of Bell Products Inc. (Napa, CA) with the organization's Legislative Contractor of the Year Award during its recent annual...

ARI releases updated guidelines. (Industry news).
May 13, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's (ARI's) General Standards Committee recently approved the release of two updated ARI Guidelines. They are: Guideline G-2002, "Mechanical Balance of Fans and Blowers," and...

ACCA announces 2003 Annual Conference. (Industry news).
May 13, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has already scheduled its 2003 Annual Conference. The theme of the event is "Out of the Comfort Zone," and will take place March 12-15, 2003, at the Wyndham Palm Springs in...

Carrier hosts Teacher's Institute. (Industry news).(HVAC Institute)
May 13, 2002... SYRACUSE, NY -- Carrier Corp. will be hosting a two-week hvac training program specifically designed for instructors at vocational schools, colleges/universities, and high schools. Carrier's annual Vocational Teacher's HVAC Institute will be...

BioOil to be produced from wood waste. (Energy matters).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... Two Canadian companies will be building a demonstration plant to produce a renewable fuel called BioOil. Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. (Vancouver, BC, Canada) has been operating a 10-ton-per-day pilot facility, converting wood waste and...

Solar power system goes online in Arizona. (Energy matters).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... A new, larger solar electric system has gone online in Arizona. Tucson Electric Power Company expanded its solar power installation near Springerville to 1.4 MW. The utility recently commissioned the expanded system and plans to further expand...

Hvac learning debuts online. (Industry news).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... DENVER, CO -- A new website designed to offer information and tools for commercial hvac service companies and their personnel has been launched by ePerformance Learning[TM], LLC (ePL[TM]). "We felt we saw a hunger in our industry for some...

PHCC seeks ergonomics expert. (Industry news).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... FALLS CHURCH, VA -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) is currently seeking recommendations for a safety and health professional or ergonomics expert to serve on the Occupational Safety & Health Administration...

Home improvement conference scheduled. (Industry news).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... ALBANY, NY -- The third annual "Home Performance Strategies--New York 2002 Conference" will be held May 20-21, 2002, at the Wyndham Syracuse Hotel in East Syracuse, NY. The conference highlights energy: efficient technologies, as well as...

Training track.(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... MAY 25 Indoor Air Quality: Beyond the Basics RSES St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 847-759-4046 29 Copeland's "Steak Teardown Nights" Ft. Myers, FL 315-487-4076 Selection and Use of Alternative Refrigerants ICOR...

Business management software. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... A brochure describes the company's various software offerings, such as the estimating, purchasing, and accounting software, and explains how these applications can be linked together so that data can be shared between various business systems....

Operating costs software. (What's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
May 13, 2002... Audit 7.0 calculates monthly and annual hvac operating costs. It can be used to compare different types of hvac systems, as well as to show building owners and homeowners the savings using high-efficiency equipment as compared to standard...