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The National Propane Gas Association, among other groups, has been pushing for a full-fuel-cycle measure of energy consumption for appliances at the federal level. FFC considers the energy consumed in extracting, processing and transporting primary fuels through its point of use.

Caleffi is kicking off its year-long Caleffi Excellence program to encourage designers and installers of hydronic or plumbing systems to showcase their work featuring its products.

Taco’s FloPro University has a new factory training program: “Residential Hydronics: Advanced Soup to Variable Speed Nuts.” In this class, John Barba will show how to design and install an efficient, modern residential hydronic system.

Jeff Bredeson will serve as interim president and CEO.

The two groups are teaming up to promote home performance contracting to customers and government entities and Energy Smart Home Performance Teams.

Webstone introduces its new 25-minute animated video highlighting the functions, features and benefits of its signature hydronic products.

GeoStar introduces two new commercial water-source units to its product line — the Aston Compact and the Arbor Base — and announces upgrades to the GeoStar Arbor.

Fujitsu General America introduces its new single-zone line of compact cassettes and slim-duct systems in 9,000, 12,000 and 18,000 Btu models.

RIDGID introduces the new inline RP 200-B Press Tool, which offers contractors a fast and reliable way to join copper, stainless-steel and PEX tubing in hard-to-reach spaces.

Uponor’s Fast Trak knobbed mats provide a faster method for installing PEX tubing in a radiant floor heating system.