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Federal Court Grants Motion to Stay Furnace Rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled favorably today on an emergency motion filed by the Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requesting a stay of the May 1, 2013, compliance date for the regional furnace standards. May 1, 2013 In an announcement just released by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, (ACCA), their vice president of government relati...
Keep Your Commercial Clients Satisfied
When in doubt, always over-communicate. May 1, 2013 We’ve been navigating through a challenging economic landscape for the past several years. As a result, many building owners, managers, and b...
Whirlpool Corp. Launches Smart Appliances
May 1, 2013 Global appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. launched a line of smart appliances using a proprietary technology called 6th Sense Live. Whirlpool Corp.’s flagship Whirlpool brand will launch the new line of smart appliances in the Chicago area, along with the launch of the free mysmartappliances app, available in the iTunes app store. Whirlpool said the convergence of technology with ...
Sharp Develops Solar Cell with Highest Conversion Efficiency
May 1, 2013 Sharp Corp. achieved the world’s highest solar cell conversion efficiency--37.9%--using a triple-junction compound solar cell in which three photo-absorption layers are stacked together. ...
Mitsubishi Electric Supports Earthquake Recovery
May 1, 2013 Mitsubishi Electric Group will donate a total of 2 million yuan (approximately 32 million yen), including material contributions, to aid those affected by the earthquake that struck China’...
Court Grants Motion to Stay Regional Furnace Rules
1 May 2013 Washington -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled favorably today on an emergency motion filed by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) requesting a stay of the May 1, 2013, compliance date for the implementation of regional furnace standards. The motion legally prevents the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from applying the standards or enfor...
First Solar Acquires TetraSun, Gains Advanced Solar Technolo
1 May 2013 Tempe, Ariz., and SAN JOSE, Calif. -- First Solar Inc. announced it is acquiring TetraSun, a solar photovoltaic (PV) technology startup which has developed a new cell architecture capable of conversion efficiencies exceeding 21 percent with commercial-scale manufacturing costs comparable to conventional multicrystalline silicon solar cells. First Solar signed a definitive agreement to a...
Energy Star National Building Competition Winner Announced
1 May 2013 Washington -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winner of its third annual Energy Star National Building Competition -- Demarest Elementary School, Bloomfield, N.J., which documented a 52.1 percent reduction in energy use. More than 3,000 schools, businesses, and government buildings across the country competed to see which could reduce its energy use the...
Data Manager goes fully interactive with colour touchscreen
Controls firm RDM claims ‘industry first’ with new version of its flagship control and monitoring system 1 May 2013 Resource Data Management has launched a major upgrade to its flagship Data Ma...
LG Electronics USA Introduces HVAC Portfolio For Hospitality
12 Reliable New PTAC and PTHP Models Feature Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency Rating, Ultra-Quiet Operation, Plus Exclusive LG Compressors, Ventilation Controls Alpharetta, Ga., May 1, 2013 -- LG E...
