PERC urges registration for January 2020 Trainers Conference
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) said time is running out to register for the January 2020 Trainer’s Conference, set for Jan. 23–24 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. The agenda includes presentations about …
HB Global acquires Spectrum of Arizona
Harrisburg, PA-based HB Global LLC announced it has acquired Spectrum Mechanical & Service Contractors LLC, an HVAC company in Tempe, Arizona. Terms of the deal were not revealed. Founded in 1997, Spectrum provides design, installation, maintenance …
Hotel registration now open for the EEE
Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced that hotel room registration is now open for the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE), set for May 17–20 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. For more info, visit easternenergyexpo.com/hotel-and-travel/. …
Harris Named Executive VP at Pennsylvania Petroleum Association
Ted Harris has been elected as Executive Vice President of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association. Harris replaces John Kulik, who is now the association's Executive Vice President Emeritus. In an announcement about the change, the PPA said …
Propane sculpture in Wisconsin getting attention
A sculpture in Appleton, WI is not only getting attention, it is generating controversy. The sculpture called “The Collective” is by local artist Paul Bobrowitz. It is constructed from dozens of propane tanks to form small …
Taco Comfort Solutions launches “Taco Tuesday” webinars
Taco is hosting a new, bi-weekly webinar training series called “Taco Tuesday” in 2020. The fun, fact-filled, one-hour webinars keep participants up-to-date with the latest HVAC systems, tools and technologies. The webinars occur at 12 …
C. Cowles promotes Richard Lyons to president
Thirty-year company veteran Richard Lyons has been promoted to President at C. Cowles & Co. He formerly served as Executive VP, and prior, in numerous capacities including National Sales Manager and GM, as well as …
Oilheat and Our Brave New Electric World
This commentary was first published in CEMA Aegis, Vol. 32, December 2019. ICM thanks the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association for their permission to republish. ctema.com Editors: In 1931, Aldous Huxley wrote A Brave New World, a …
Retirement Community in NYC Makes Big Apple-Sized Improvements
Elder care is an ever-increasing area of growth for the businesses that serve it. This holds true for all segments of the market, from 55+ communities to hospice care facilities. America is aging, and there’s …
System Conditions that Affect Boiler Efficiency
Waste not, want not. This expression dates back to around 1772 and it basically means if you don’t waste something you will never have a want for it. And those who waste will want. Waste …