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HARDI report: All regions showed growth in August
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Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for August 2011 up 7.9 percent from the same month last year, an improvement from last month's 4.9 percent growth, but not enough to stem a sixth-month decline in the annual distributor growth rate.
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AHRI accepts Super Nova of Energy Efficiency award
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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute received the "Super Nova of Energy Efficiency" award from the Alliance to Save Energy on Oct. 4, 2011, during the Dinner with the Stars of
Energy Efficiency awards gala in Washington, D.C. The award was given in recognition of the work by AHRI members and staff in negotiating a consensus agreement that would, for the first time, establish efficiency standards for furnaces, heat pumps, and central air-conditioners based on the region of the country.
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Manufacturing sector still growing, report shows
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A monthly manufacturing survey from the Institute for Supply Management released recently shows the factory sector is still growing, albeit modestly.
The ISM's U.S. manufacturing ISM index showed a
reading of 51.6 for September, coming in above expectations after a reading of 50.6 in August. A reading above 50 indicates growth in the sector.
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AHRI: We agree, Department of Energy, so let it be
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According to a Sept. 30, 2011, report by Appliance Magazine, AHRI has sent a letter to the Department of Energy confirming the association's support for a consensus agreement on DOE's efficiency
standards for residential central air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces.
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Manufacturing jobs may return to the US, if China cooperates
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The Boston Consulting Group has issued a long report that says manufacturing jobs that moved to China in recent years will return to the U.S. That will only be true to the extent China allows them to return, as well as how successful American unions are as they try to regain lost income suffered in the recession.
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Market share for Energy Star qualified new homes reaches 25 percent
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 25 percent of all single-family homes built nationally in 2010 earned EPA's Energy Star, up from 21 percent in 2009. Since 1995 approximately 1.2
million new homes have earned EPA's Energy Star, representing savings of nearly $350 million on utility bills while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from more than 450,000 vehicles, said the agency.
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Vaughn designs and manufactures Electronic Timers and Energy Controllers for time-of-use (TOU) and off-peak control of water heaters and major appliances. These versatile
controllers now available to OEM’s are easily customized to meet a wide range of needs and communicate via Wi-Fi, cell, Zigby, pager and others. MORE
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Static plate technology moderates extremes of temperature and humidity while maintaining positive airstream separation. Over 20,000
product configurations allow practical applications for buildings of all sizes. Click for more information.
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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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Consumers plan to keep spending steady despite economy
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Despite economic ups-and-downs, most Americans will continue spending and many are planning to buy home appliances, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. The survey was
conducted in early September 2011, amidst news of continuing high unemployment and unexpectedly strong retail sales.
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ALAN Manufacturing Power-open/Power-close are now equipped with an indicator light which shows green when open and red when closed, 4"-24" diameters are available, also rectangular.
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EPA launches website to help Americans find green products
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new website aimed at helping consumers find 'green' appliances and electronic goods and manufacturers improve their products.
The online tool
allows consumers to find home appliances and electronic goods that have earned the EPA's Energy Star label, as well as WaterSense-designated products that save energy and water.
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House Committee clears path for free trade agreements
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The House Ways & Means Committee marked up legislation for the pending trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea recently. This is the opening act of the closing chapter, so to speak, and we hope it will not be too long before President Obama is signing the agreements into law. Next up - the House will vote on the three agreements on Oct. 12 and send them
to the Senate. Senator Reid has promised rapid action over on his side of the Capitol once he receives the bills.
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US lawmakers step up pressure on China over currency valuation
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Lawmakers from both parties took swipes at China recently ahead of a Senate vote to advance a bill to penalize countries said to be manipulating their currencies, with House members pressuring their leaders to follow suit.
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