NEFI launches revamped Virtual Energy Leaders program for Fall 2021
The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) has revamped its Virtual Energy Leaders Program for Fall 2021. The virtual program will again be hosted by Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth and includes a renewed focus …
Budderfly adds HVAC services
Shelton, CT-based Budderfly announced it has added HVAC replacement and maintenance to its Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) offerings. The company is targeting facilities such as assisted living, community centers, universities and more that have high-cost, aging …
OSHA updates COVID-19 workplace guidance
On June 10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance for workplaces, called “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.” It is intended to help employers …
PERC & NPGA launch new tagline & logo
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) have teamed up to launch a new logo and tagline starting Aug. 1. The revamp is designed to help the propane …
The case for heat pumps and subsidies
A new study from Helsinki, Finland-based Aalto University tackles the question if governments should offer subsidies for clean-energy heating (such as heat pumps), and if the benefits of heat pumps go to those who need …
Superior Plus completes acquisition of Freeman Gas
Toronto-based Superior Plus Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Gaffney, SC-based retail propane distribution company Freeman Gas and Electric Co., Inc., and its assets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Freeman Gas is …
Blue Ridge Energy named a top employer in North Carolina
Lenoir, NC-based Blue Ridge Energy has been named to Business North Carolina magazine’s Best Employers list for 2021 for mid-size companies of 50-249 employees. The electric cooperative and propane and heating fuels provider serving northwest North …
Fall OESP retreat and board meeting set for September
The Oil and Energy Service Professionals' (OESP) Fall Oil Heat Retreat is set for Sept. 24–26, 2021 in historic Bethlehem, PA. The Fall Board of Directors meeting for OESP will take place Saturday, Sept. 25 at …
Johnson Controls named a Best Corporate Citizen
For the 16th year in a row, Johnson Controls has been named a 100 Best Corporate Citizen for 2021 by 3BL Media. The award recognizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance across the …
Carrier completes acquisition of Chinese HVAC manufacturer
Carrier announced it has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake of Guangdong Giwee Group (Giwee Group) and its subsidiaries, including Guangdong Chigo Heating & Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd. The acquisition will expand Carrier's access to …