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1) Carrier Receives Prestigious EPA Award by Katherine Everett Added: on 3/12/07

In recognition of Carrier Corp.'s efforts to help restore the Earth's protective ozone layer, the EPA has honored them with the Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection award. The awards presentation held in Montreal, Canada coincides with the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Montreal Protocol which calls for a global elimination of ozone depleting substances.

"We are truly honored that EPA is recognizing Carrier's environmental leadership with such a... More about: Carrier Receives Prestigious EPA Award

2) Federal-Mandated Minimum Efficiency Increases a Whopping 30%! by Katherine Everett Added: on 20/4/07

The price of air conditioners has gone up. Way up. Sadly, most homeowners have been caught completely by surprise. According to Emerson, the world's leading manufacturer of cutting-edge air conditioning technologies, a full 90% of homeowners with central air conditioning had not heard of this new rule.

What's the new rule? After January 23, 2006, air conditioners are mandated by law to be 30% more efficient --from the minimum standard 10 SEER to the higher efficient 13 SEER... More about: Federal-Mandated Minimum Efficiency Increases a Whopping 30%!

3) Which is Better--Freon or Puron? by Katherine Everett Added: on 5/4/07

An important change just around the corner is the phase out of R-22. By 2010, just 3 years from now, all new air conditioners and heat pumps will be required to use "environmentally sound" refrigerant, such as Puron®.

Freon® 22, an HCFC also known as R-22, is a harmful refrigerant according to the Clean Air Act of 1990. It will be phased out of use and homeowners will soon have to turn to Puron® refrigerant to maintain their indoor comfort. Puron®, also known as... More about: Which is Better--Freon or Puron?

4) Local Firm Celebrates! by Katherine Everett Added: on 5/4/07

The Colony, Texas -- Area heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) firms are celebrating National Indoor Comfort Week® April 22-28. Initiated by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) in 2003, National Indoor Comfort Week highlights the contributions America's HVACR professionals make to their communities.

"Most of us take indoor comfort for granted," said Katherine Everett, vice president of Colony Air Conditioning and Heating,... More about: Local Firm Celebrates!

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