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    In the House with Don Plett: The plumber’s politician

    Albeit for different reasons, plumbing and politics are two professions that are sometimes referred to as dirty jobs, but rarely are they echoed in the same sentence. One of those rare exceptions is the Honourable Don Plett, Senator… Continue Reading

    Pick a PEX, but not just any PEX

    All PEX pipe is made from high-density polyethylene. In the manufacturing process, the molecules are cross-linked, which is what gave rise to the PEX name – polyethylene, cross(X)-linked.PEX-AThe most useful feature of this type… Continue Reading

    Getting a start on air conditioning season

    We as an industry tend to think of air conditioning in terms of refrigerant and charge, but there’s a whole host of things that can keep a system from performing in top form, and a pre-season service call can help identify and fix them… Continue Reading

    McGillivray, Lafrance, Baeumler: Putting handymen to the test

    Whether it’s a brother-in-law, a cousin or just a friend, everyone knows someone who thinks they know more than they do. When it comes to construction, these are the guys who blast through their limits, never reading instructions,… Continue Reading

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    CEEA names new board members

    The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) has announced its new board of directors, which was appointed at CEEA’s annual meeting held last month.The new board is comprised of the following:-          Tracy Lynch (Union… Continue Reading

    Ride for Habitat rescheduled

    The fourth annual Ride for Habitat, which was scheduled to take place on June 8, has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14.The change was made to give organizers and sponsors additional time to promote the event and attract additional… Continue Reading

    Upgrades coming to Energy Star Portfolio Manager

    The Canadian launch of Energy Star’s new Portfolio Manager online energy benchmarking tool will take place on July 10, 2013.Some of the features will include:-       Canadian buildings registered in the tool will be assessed using… Continue Reading

    NADCA partners with IAQA

    The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) has signed an agreement with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) that will kick off several long-term cooperative programs between the two organizations. The associations will… Continue Reading

    OGA teams up with HRAI

    The Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) has signed an affiliation agreement with HRAI in an effort to strengthen both organizations’ positions within the provincial and national geothermal industry in Canada.The OGA will continue… Continue Reading

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