If you live in a warm climate, you probably find that your power bills increase considerably during the hottest months of the year. It’s probably fair to blame those higher electric bills on your air conditioning system. Like many homeowners, you may wonder why air conditioning systems use so much electricity. You could take some […]
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HVAC Industry & U.S. Government Collaborate To Reduce HFCs
Hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs for short, are refrigerants that are commonly used in refrigerators and HVACR units. While they were originally invented to replace chlorofluorocarbons, a harmful gas that was causing ozone layer depletion, HFCs are not environmentally friendly in nature, as they trap heat in the atmosphere and thus exacerbate global warming. Given these facts, […]
Read MoreWork That Matters: Career Opportunities for Military Veterans
According to the Washington Post, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 military veterans is higher than the rate for non-veterans of similar demographics and age. In 2012 and 2013, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans has held steadily at 10 percent, which translates into approximately 246,000 veterans. As members of the military can retire from service earlier […]
Read MoreMini Grids & Solar Energy on a Global Scale
According to the United Nations, “energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.” That’s why, along with the World Bank, the United Nations launched a campaign called “Decade of Sustainable Energy for All” in 2014. In today’s world, according to the World Bank, 1 […]
Read MoreWhy Everyone Should Know Willis Carrier
In 1902, engineer name Willis Carrier patented the air conditioner. This appliance would have an immense impact on manufacturing plant productivity, building construction, cultural trends, and eventually the development of towns. He developed a device that would not only drastically change the workplace, but also significantly improve the living experience in regions with sweltering, humid temperatures. Ultimately, […]
Read MoreHow HVAC is Important in Hospitals
Hospitals are unique environments with certain challenges not found elsewhere. WebMD recently reported a fivefold increase, in some community hospitals, of cases of disease caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These bacterial infections are extremely dangerous, especially to the elderly, babies, or those with compromised immune functioning, because there is no effective treatment. Hospitals are working on reducing this […]
Read MoreBenefits of Being a Blue Collar Worker
The terms blue collar and white collar workers were coined in the early 1900s. The terms actually refer to the type of shirts the different workers wore to work. Those who worked in offices and worked primarily at desk jobs wore white shirts. Those who worked outside doing manual labor wore blue or darker colored shirts that […]
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