World Vision recognizes Globe Union, Hajoca Corp. for support of communities 

CHICAGO — The Storehouse of World Vision hosted its 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Crystal Vision Award Breakfast on April 17, 2010, during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show here. ...

Caroma's contribution to community is remembered 

GREENSBURG, KAN. – Caroma donated 400 dual-flush toilets and hundreds of washbasins to Greensburg GreenTown....

Grundfos ‘Pumps on Tour’ truck makes East Coast stops  

Grundfos “Pumps on Tour” will make several stops throughout the Northeast region from April through June 2010. ...

AT&T Park is first MLB ballpark to earn LEED Silver 

IRVINE, CALIF. — AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is the first Major League Baseball ballpark to earn USGBC LEED Silver certification. ...

Michigan’s largest geothermal system cuts HVAC costs by 35%  

SAGINAW, MICH. — Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) here is home to the largest closed-loop geothermal pond system in the state of Michigan. ...

ROTOGreen program offers retrofits to existing plumbing fixtures 

CINCINNATI — Just in time for Earth Day, Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service aims to take water and energy conservation mainstream with ROTOGreen, its new green plumbing program. ...

Poole & Kent wins contract for Miami wastewater treatment plant  

EMCOR announced that its Poole & Kent Co. subsidiary has been awarded a contract by Miami-Dade County for the South District Wastewater Treatment Plant....

Ridgid launches its 2010 'Reputation Roadshow' 

The Ridgid Reputation Roadshow kicked off its third season in March and runs through the end of September 2010....

DOE announces student teams for 2011 Solar Decathlon 

The U.S. Department of Energy in mid-April announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the next U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon....

Mr. Rooter donates money and supplies to Ronald McDonald House 

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Mr. Rooter Plumbing kicked off its national sponsorship of Ronald McDonald House Charities by donating money and supplies....

DOE finalizes tougher water heater standards 

U.S. DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department has finalized higher energy efficiency standards for a key group of heating appliances....

A. O. Smith Partners With Solar Manufacturer Chromagen 

A. O. Smith Corp. has entered into a strategic cooperative agreement with Chromagen, a leading global manufacturer of solar water heating solutions....

Healthy Rebound for Remodeling Expected in 2010 

Home improvement spending will recover this year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released today by the Remodeling Futures Program....

HIRE Act gives contractors tax credits 

Contractors who hire the unemployed are eligible for a number of tax credits, said human resources experts, SESCO Management Consultants. ...

Survey Reveals, Students May See Green Future through Rose-Colored Glasses 

To find out what America’s students think about the energy future of America, the National Foundation for Energy Education (NFEE) recently conducted the National Student Energy Survey....

American Standard Responsible Bathroom Tour Rolling to 300 Locations 

The American Standard Responsible Bathroom Tour kicks off this week with visits to more than 300 plumbing wholesale locations....

Milwaukee announces partnership with Uponor 

LAS VEGAS — Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. announced a new partnership with Uponor at the Uponor Convention here. ...

PHCC’s 2010 Legislative Conference to focus on small business issues 

Members gather for a Legislative Conference, April 28-29, to convey PHCC’s small business, energy-conscious message to Congress....

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Announces Changes to Board of Directors 

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) announces that Jack Krecek will serve as PMI's President in 2011. ...

NCCER Green HVAC Module Approved to Maintain LEED Credentials  

Four additional NCCER modules have been approved by the USGBC for continuing education hours. ...

EPA Requires Contractors to Become Lead-Safe Certified 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it expects more than 125,000 contractors to be trained in lead-safe work practices by April 22....

ASHRAE Research: Laboratory Test of Five Non-Chemical Devices Used in Cooling Towers Showed No Effectiveness in Preventing Biological Growth  

New research supported by ASHRAE indicates that non-chemical devices (NCD) marketed to control the growth of biological agents may not materially reduce biological growth. ...

Brian Lane named president of Comfort Systems USA 

Comfort Systems USA Inc., announced that it has appointed Brian Lane as its president and chief operating officer....

Caroma donates to green Habitat for Humanity subdivision 

DUNEDIN, FLA. — Caroma announced its contribution of 38 dual-flush toilets to the first subdivision built by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Fla. ...

Health care reform — what does it mean for employers? 

SESCO Management Consultants of Briston, Tenn., has analyzed what healthcare reform will mean to employers. ...

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