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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commodity Weather Group, LLC (CWG) released its latest winter 2010-11 outlook for its energy clients this morning, and it tells a notably different story from last winter. The core heating season in the U.S. is forecast to be 29% warmer year-on-year from De

» Dave Isaac Recognized as Top Craft Professional
Dave Isaac Recognized as Top Craft Professional

March 23, 2010 - Dave Isaac, a commercial service and refrigeration technician with Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning based in Rochester, N.Y., has been named the 2010 Craft Professional of the Year award by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). After winning the 2010 HVAC category Craft Professional of the Year citation from ABC in December, Isaac learned in February at ABC?s annual conference that he has been named this year?s overall winner.

The HVAC is one of seven categories for which ABC names a craft professional of the year. His recognition over the carpentry, electrical, masonry, pipefitting, plumbing and welding categories earned him a grand prize of a new Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck.

?We were thrilled in December when Dave won the HVAC award,? said Ray Isaac, president of Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, an Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) member. ?But being named the craft professional of the year, acknowledged as the best person in America, is simply an amazing honor. Dave completely deserves this because he is a consummate professional who cares about every last detail of his work. Everyone at Isaac is beyond proud about this award and we salute Dave on a fabulous and impressive accomplishment.?

Isaac received his recognition at a gala banquet during ABC?s annual conference in San Diego.

He is the second-oldest of four boys representing the third generation of family leadership at Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning. The company has been an ACCA member for more than 35 years.

The Craft Professional Awards recognize individuals who excel in their industry on many levels, setting the standard for professionals in their craft through pride and leadership. Guiding principles of the award include mastery of skills, safety performance, jobsite performance, leadership and industry service, and success and merit shop philosophy.

ABC is a national association with 79 chapters representing 25,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with two million employees. ABC?s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry, and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.

For more than forty years, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America has served the educational, policy and technical interests of the small businesses that design, install, and maintain indoor environmental systems. ACCA is a non-profit organization with members in all 50 states and over 20 countries. Learn more at www.acca.org.

» Pennsylvania DEP: Motorists to Benefit From Investments in Advanced Fuel-Saving Technology
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State grants are helping to expand the network of businesses where motorists can have their tires filled with fuel-saving nitrogen, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today as he announced the latest recipients of Nit

» NV Energy and Great Basin Transmission Finalize Agreement for the One Nevada Transmission Line
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NVE) and Great Basin Transmission, LLC, an affiliate of LS Power, have announced the signing of a definitive agreement to jointly construct and own a 500 kilovolt transmission line in Nevada.  According to the agreement, NV Ene

» Johnson Controls Receives 2009 Supplier of the Year Award From General Motors Corp.
Johnson Controls Receives 2009 Supplier of the Year Award From General Motors Corp.

MILWAUKEE, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions received the 2009 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors Corporation at the 18th annual awards presentation at the GM Design Dome in Warren, Mich. The award was based on the company's efforts to add value for batteries and consistently perform above expectations.

Alex Molinaroli, president of Johnson Controls Power Solutions, accepted the award on behalf of the business, which is the world's largest supplier of lead acid automotive batteries as well as the leading independent supplier of hybrid and electric battery systems.

"The Supplier of the Year award is always special but those suppliers recognized this year have risen above and beyond during one of the most challenging years in GM history," said Bob Socia, vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "This is truly a world-class list of suppliers."

The Supplier of the Year program started in 1992, and each year a cross functional team of purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives determines the winners. This is the fourth Supplier of the Year award Johnson Controls has received from General Motors.

"We are extremely honored to be among the elite group of world-class companies General Motors is recognizing," said Molinaroli. "This past year is proof of the need for collaboration between automakers and suppliers. As the industry continues its rebound, we look forward to being a part of the solution along with our customers."

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 130,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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» CECO Environmental to Present at 30th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference
CINCINNATI, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CECO Environmental Corp. (NasdaqGM: CECE), a leading provider of air pollution control and industrial ventilation systems, announced today that Jeff Lang, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference i

» Aug. 19, 2010: AMCA International Seeks Review Committee Volunteers for ANSI/AMCA 230 Standard
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» Taco Inc.: High-Capacity Circulator Pumps
The 2400 Series circulators are designed for quiet, efficient operation in a wide range of medium- to high-flow/-head applications, including hydronic heating, chilled-water cooling, and hot-water recirculation. The space-saving, close-coupled, maintenance-free motor provides high reliability for a wide variety of uses.