TSA does not extend expired HAZMAT endorsement waivers, however provides grace period

January 4, 2021

On Dec. 31, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) did not extend the waiver to allow states to recognize expired hazardous material endorsements (HME) beyond Dec. 31, 2020. However, TSA is allowing drivers a grace period …

FMCSA extends waivers to renew CDLs, CDL permits & medical exams

December 28, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its waivers to renew commercial drivers license (CDL) licensure, CDL learner’s permits and driver medical examinations and certificates that expired on or after Mar. 1, 2020. The …

Congress approves new COVID relief package

December 22, 2020

According to a report by Energy Marketers of America (EMA), Congress has approved a $2.3 trillion funding package, which includes $1.4 trillion in government funding and $900 billion in COVID relief. The legislation extends the Small …

Danfoss & Carrier create HVAC Agreement

December 21, 2020

Danfoss has entered into a long-term agreement with Carrier Global Corp. and has joined the Carrier Alliance program. Danfoss will supply compressors, valves, heat exchangers and drives across Carrier’s HVAC and Refrigeration portfolios and Carrier …

Coronavirus funds help 200 Vermonters fix or replace oil tanks

December 18, 2020

According to a report by WCAX3, Burlington, VT, Vermont officials have used federal coronavirus relief funds to help around 200 people fix or replace above-ground fuel tanks so they could get home heating fuel delivered this …

We Women in Energy's Webinar Wednesdays continue January 6

We Women in Energy's Webinar Wednesdays are continuing. On Jan. 6, 12:15pm (EST), the group will host "Part II - Living Inside your Theories" by Marilyn and Bill Spohn. Last January, the Spohn's presented the "Residential …

Paraco Gas buys Advantage Propane

December 17, 2020

Paraco Gas Corp., Rye Brook, NY, has acquired the full-service propane delivery business of Advantage Propane LLC in Califon, NJ. Founded in 2012 by Steven Congiusta and Douglas Tascarella, Advantage Propane sells and delivers propane to …

HomeServe USA continues to build Phoenix-area presence with purchase of Sterling

HomeServe USA has acquired Sterling Air Services for an undisclosed sum. The award-winning, A+ rated Better Business Bureau company is based in Mesa, AZ and serves residential customers throughout the Phoenix East Valley area. Since starting …

Johnson Controls opens Oklahoma City training facility

December 16, 2020

Johnson Controls has officially opened its Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, OK with remote learning and hands-on training for residential and commercial HVAC equipment. The 30,000 square-foot training facility features two large classrooms and …

Comfort Pro Inc. gives kidney transplant recipient a new heating system

December 15, 2020

On December 10, Comfort Pro, Inc. in Reading, PA announced it would provide a free Lennox Heating system to Martina Figueroa of Reading, according to the Reading Eagle. Figueroa had been nominated and selected as …