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AHRI offers maintenance tips
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As summer approaches, the AHRI is reminding consumers to ensure their HVAC equipment keeps them cool this summer.
"Heating and cooling is the single biggest energy consumer in a home, and accounts for about 40 percent of all the energy used by homeowners," said Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. "That's why taking steps to ensure the unit is running as efficiently as possible can help offset cooling costs this summer."
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Boiler MACT regulations go to OMB for review
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Recently several news outlets reported that the Environmental Protection Agency has sent the final Boiler MACT regulations over to the Office of Management and Budget for final review. It's expected that OMB will finish the review in the next few weeks, and the EPA will issue the regulations in the next month or so.
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6.8 million heat pumps by 2030?
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Eight leading companies in the U.K. heat pump sector have recently jointly set out a vision for how industry and Government can achieve a radical decarbonising of residential heating in the U.K. by 2030.
In a report written by Ecuity Consulting LLP, leading manufacturers and installers of heat pumps express strong support for the role identified for heat pumps in the Government's Carbon Plan and Heat Strategy.
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OEMs depend on Fenwal for critical products that perform and meet cost goals. Our large installed base testifies to Fenwal’s reliability and long service life in the toughest services. Fenwal’s systems solution approach supports your new product development with experienced local representatives, quick samples and know-how to optimize performance.
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ACEEE: Energy efficiency gaining ground in inefficient states
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Energy efficiency is gaining momentum in states that have traditionally been behind the curve in pushing such technology, according to research by the American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy. But states that have usually ranked lowest on the ACEEE's annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard must still address numerous barriers to energy efficiency, according to the new report, Opportunity Knocks: Examining Low-Ranking States in the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
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Deloitte: 9 out of 10 businesses have energy goals
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Businesses are driving efforts to cut energy consumption even as the economy recovers, and plan to cut energy use nearly 25 percent over three to four years, according to a survey from the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions.
The annual survey, reSources 2012, found nine out of 10 companies have set goals on electricity use and energy management practices.
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Durable goods orders rise in April
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Orders for long-lasting factory goods edged up slightly in April but a key category that tracks business investment spending fell for a second straight month.
Orders for durable goods increased a slight 0.2 percent last month after a 3.7 percent decline in March, the Commerce Department said recently.
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The YELLOW JACKET TITAN™ Manifold (49973) features 1% accuracy liquid gauges for R-22 and R-410A. It features a fourth hose for connection to hi-/lo-sides, refrigerant tank and recovery unit or vacuum pump for diagnostics, evacuation and charging without switching hoses. 3/8" vacuum port for larger hose cuts evacuation time up to 33%.
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The MicroGroove webinar on “The Manufacture of ACR Coils with Smaller Diameter Copper Tubes” is now available for viewing and downloading. John Hipchen of Exel Consulting and Ned Haylett, VP Sales for Burr OAK Tool Inc. co-presented the webinar. Register online today for this free webinar!
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Intermatic/Grässlin's technologically-advanced DTAV40 timer is leaving defrost controls out in the cold. The DTAV40 timer features a convenient automatic voltage selector that eliminates voltage errors and improves job efficiency. Superior convenience along with robust durability and heavy-duty 40 Amp mechanical control makes the DTAV40 the premier solution for Defrost control.
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AHR Expo improvements discussed in joint meeting; Chicago labor reforms announced
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Representatives from AHRI, ASHRAE, and the International Exposition Company met to discuss improvements to upcoming industry trade shows. The three entities are the primary sponsors of the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition and AHR Expo Mexico. The meeting was called to discuss potential improvements to the show, methods for attracting more visitors, and ways to enhance the show experience for attendees.
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Study: US manufacturers optimistic about growth, but concerned by impact of uncertain demand, rising commodity prices
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Eighty-nine percent of senior executives at North American manufacturers expect their company's revenue to grow in 2012, and 50 percent predict growth of at least 6 percent, according to a new Accenture survey that also found that almost two thirds of manufacturers are optimistic about global economic growth.
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ALAN Manufacturing Power-Open/Power-Close are now equipped with an indicator light. 4"-24" diameters and rectangular sizes are available. Also available in Wireless format (as pictured)..
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Proposed changes to energy standard for existing buildings open for public comment
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Public input is being sought on revisions to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 100-2006, Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings. Last year, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America announced they were revising Standard 100-2006 to provide greater guidance and a more comprehensive approach to the retrofit of existing buildings for increased energy efficiency. The standard was first published in 1981, and the associations noted that the need for its requirements has grown as more attention is paid to improving efficiency in the current building stock.
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Manufacturers urge action on currency manipulation in free trade agreements
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In an effort to prevent trading partners from manipulating their currency, a cross-section of U.S. manufacturers and industrial groups recently signed a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk urging them to include rules governing currency manipulation as a key point of any future trade agreements.
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Manufacturers returning jobs from overseas
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In a recent Wall Street Journal article, "Once Made in China: Jobs Trickle Back to U.S. Plants," detailed the growing "reshoring" trend in manufacturing as more and more companies are deciding to bring facilitates and jobs back from overseas. This trend is another indicator of the positive manufacturing activity we've seen over the past several months.
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