While air conditioning can feel like a lifesaver on a hot summer’s day, the warmth of central heating during a winter snowstorm provides comfort that makes a harsh winter tolerable. Modern HVAC systems have made living in our homes more pleasant and safe. However, HVAC also plays a vital role in a variety of other […]
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New Energy Standards for Commercial Air Conditioning Units
With global warming constantly in the news and the world’s energy consumption rising, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new energy efficiency regulations in 2015 for commercial HVAC systems in America. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reports that the new standards will cut commercial energy usage for rooftop systems by as much as […]
Read MoreWhere Can I Work in Refrigeration?
Refrigeration is a steady field that requires installation and maintenance work on a regular basis. It can be a satisfying job in which technicians see tangible results from their work—daily. As a growing field, the job outlook 1 is predicted to rise in the coming years and continue to provide a source of employment to those with […]
Read MoreResource Guide for Students of The Refrigeration School
The Refrigeration School (RSI) has been training students for careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) for fifty years. We help our students reach success both during and after training by offering assistance with finding funding for school, housing, and jobs, as well as special services for military personnel and veterans. In this […]
Read MoreHVAC Training, Licensing and Certification in Washington
Nationwide, the need for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) repair and installation technicians keeps growing, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics 1 projecting a 21 percent increase in the number of HVAC jobs by 2022. The education and licensing requirements to start out in this field vary by state. Those wishing to work […]
Read MoreThe Role of HVAC in LEED-Certified Buildings
LEED-certified buildings are not just built with energy efficiency in terms of electricity and lighting; many different aspects of a building’s operation and maintenance are taken into consideration. In fact, HVAC plays a role in LEED construction: specifically, a building’s heating and cooling equipment is designed and installed to be as efficient as possible. In […]
Read MoreGraduation Connections: Donny Jaeger
Meet Donny Jaeger Donny, aged 40, was born in Indiana, grew up in Las Vegas, and moved to Phoenix in 1992. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in July 2015, but first went into HVAC in 2007. Thanks for your time Donny; what did you do before entering the HVAC field in your […]
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