News Watch: DOE Rules on Furnace Standards

www.appliancedesign.com | Jan 3, 2008

The U.S. Department of Energy increased the energy efficiency standards for residential furnaces and boilers. The ruling was derided by environment groups and applauded by industry.

http://www.appliancedesign.com/CDA/Articles/Departments/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000226050

HTPV Pipes Replacement Recall by Goodman

The HTPV pipe used in these vents could be susceptible to corrosion, cracking and joint separation, which could result in the release of carbon monoxide into living areas, presenting a deadly threat to consumers.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml98/98073.html

Crosstown Mechanical

Crosstown Mechanical, Inc. also provides installations of a mechanically simple and highly efficient means of harvesting renewable energy from the earth for space heating and cooling and water heating called “Direct Exchange Geothermal Heating and Cooling”.

http://www.crosstownmechanical.com/heating.cfm

HRPAPER1

The method provides useful insight into a building's energy use, without requiring complex inputs that are normally required in running sophisticated building energy programs.

http://www.ezsim.com/hrpaper1.htm

CenterPoint Energy :: Newsroom :: Operations News

MINNEAPOLIS – With predictions of freezing temperatures beginning Thursday, CenterPoint Energy is reminding its customers that natural gas safety should be everyone’s top priority.

http://www.centerpointenergy.com/newsroom/companynews/1,2776,107135,00.html