Superior Plus suffers ransomware attack, investigation ongoing
Superior Plus Corp. issued a statement that the company was subjected to a ransomware incident on Dec. 12, which impacted computer systems. According to the statement, "upon learning of the incident, Superior took steps to secure …
HOP Energy accused of heating oil price gauging in class action suit
According to reports, HOP Energy has been accused of home heating oil price gauging. Ryan Melville, Woodstock, CT, filed a class action complaint on Dec. 6 in U.S. District Court in White Plains, NY. It demands …
Otodata buys Wireless Applications Corp.
Tank monitoring hardware and software specialist Otodata Technologies USA has acquired Wireless Applications Corp. (WACnGO), a leading player in the South American and Israeli tank monitoring and delivery markets. Terms of the deal were not …
Electrification mandate in NJ Governor’s Energy Master Plan
TRENTON, NJ – On Monday December 6, 2021, the Murphy Administration left a big lump of coal in the stockings of New Jersey commercial building owners, tenants, schools and others, when it proposed a boiler …
Christensen, Inc. buys Yorkston Oil Co.
Christensen, Inc., Richland, WA, has acquired Yorkston Oil Co., a Bellingham, WA-based fuel and lubricant distributor, and CFN cardlock marketer, serving customers in northwestern Washington State. Terms of the deal were not revealed. Since 1939, Yorkston …
Record levels of financial assistance available for heating fuel this winter
The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) announced Congress has allocated an unprecedented $8.5 billion in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to States through September 2022. This is more than double the …
METUS HVAC product manager Chuck Applebee passes away
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) HVAC has announced Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee, Jr. passed away on Oct. 4. “The HVAC industry lost a true hero and friend when we lost Chuck Applebee,” said Mike Smith, …
NJ home services company announces furnace giveaway contest for veteran
Comfort Zone Home Services, Manahawkin, NJ is giving away a free furnace to a veteran in the company's service area (Manahawkin and Toms River areas). The contest is "in honor of those who put themselves …
Trane Technician of the Future 2022-2023 scholarship application now open
Trane – by Trane Technologies is accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship. The deadline is March 1, 2022. The Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship provides financial support for aspiring HVAC …
Johnson Controls unveils residential leasing program for HVAC
Johnson Controls has launched Ultimate Home Comfort, a 10-year residential HVAC leasing program in partnership with Fundient Capital LLC. The program bundles a new, fully installed YORK HVAC system – including high-efficiency models – with …