IAPMO GTC explores water conservation, softeners 

ROSEMONT, ILL. — Water softeners, water conservation, water use and life cycle assessment were prevalent topics at IAPMO's Green Technical Committee meeting....

Mr. Rooter Donates to Ronald McDonald House Charities  

From volunteering labor and expertise to keep the plumbing of Ronald McDonald Houses in good working condition to collecting supplies for the families staying there, Mr. Rooter Plumbing takes the plunge into charity work....

Indiana Chooses ICC Plumbing Code  

The State of Indiana has just been added to the growing list of jurisdictions, choosing the International Code Council’s International Plumbing Code....

ASHRAE funds 14 student developed energy- and water-saving projects 

Undergraduate HVAC&R students in their senior year are able to gain hands-on experience in their field thanks to the 2010-2011 ASHRAE Undergraduate Senior Project Grant....

Mr. Rooter Plumbing in Haiti to help with cleaner water 

Mr. Rooter Plumbing, with the help of 3M Clean Water Solutions, is making cleaner, fresher water a reality for Haitian earthquake victims. ...

EMCOR announces MacInnis move to non-executive chair, Guzzi to CEO 

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its chairman and chief executive officer, Frank T. MacInnis, 63, will retire as chief executive officer effective January 3, 2011....

Winters PHC announces HVAC installation division  

Winters Co. Plumbing, Heating, Cooling has recently announced a new HVAC Installation Division. ...

Calif. bill would create standards for nonresidential graywater systems 

Calif. State lawmakers are considering a senate bill that would give the Building Standards Commission authority to adopt standards for nonresidential graywater systems. ...

Atlanta Contractor Helps Angie's List Grant Wounded Soldier's Wish  

GreenPlumber Nick Marine recently joined forces with Angie's List to help a wounded veteran make his mother's life around the house a whole lot easier....

Rinnai products are showcased in HGTV Green Home 2010  

PEACHTREE CITY, GA. — Rinnai Corp. recently announce that three products from its energy-efficient product line are featured in the HGTV Green Home 2010. ...

Contractors converge on D.C. for Day on the Hill to support Home Star Energy Retrofit Act  

More than 100 contractors are coming to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and share their stories on the need for Home Star Energy Retrofit legislation. ...

Assessment finds Advanced Energy Design Guide series is saving energy 

A series of guides written by leading building organizations to advance energy efficiency are positively impacting the building industry....

Archdiocese of Saint Louis Receives $180,000 in Energy Rebates 

Murphy Company, Laclede Gas team up to help Archdiocese take advantage of Commercial/Industrial Rebate Program ...

Grand Hall continues F.A.S.T. program for new unit 

Contractors Successfully Learn the In and Outs of the New Eternal Condensing...

USGBC’s 2010 Federal Summit focuses on environment, economy 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) seventh annual Federal Summit convened recently at the Ronald Reagan Building & Intl. Trade Center here for a two-day exchange of ideas. ...

ICE AIR supports 'green' building as a new member of the USGBC 

MT. VERNON, N.Y. — ICE AIR, an HVAC equipment manufacturer, is proud to announce its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to show its continued support for LEED and green building efforts in the U.S....

Cogen system enables wastewater plant to use byproducts as fuel  

A new cogeneration system installed at the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant by the Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County....

Oliver H&C, Wagner Plumbing merge 

Oliver Heating & Cooling of Delaware County, Pa., announced that Wagner Plumbing & Heating of Chester County, has joined its team. ...

EPA announces new D.C. rainwater rules 

The EPA has announced a permit plan that would require new and redeveloped buildings in D.C. to trap 90% of the rainwater that falls on property during a storm. ...

Colorado governor signs geothermal, water conservation bills 

On April 5, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signed House Bill 1204, which adds water conservation to the state plumbing code....

Home service brands see spike in service calls after partnering with ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ 

SARASOTA, FLA. — The home service brands of Mister Sparky, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning partnered with NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” ...

William F. Lynch dies 

William F. Lynch, 86, a past president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association, died May 14, 2010. ...

Geothermal heat pump survey compares state regulations 

WESTERVILLE, OHIO — Geothermal heat pump system installations are regulated in most U.S. states, but there is little data tracking the number and type of such systems being installed, according to a new survey....

ARS/Rescue Rooter supports Nashville residents  

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Last week, Nashville residents encountered epic flooding that killed nearly two dozen people, and damages are estimated in the billions. ...

Noritz Opens Showroom and Training Facility 

Noritz America Corporation recently opened a new showroom and contractor-training facility in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta....

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