The EPA announced several amendments to the so-called RRP rule dealing with lead
paint that will affect contractors working on buildings built prior to 1978.
After meetings with impacted industries, the Environmental Protection Agency and
the Department of Energy lifted the moratorium on new applications for Energy
Star® qualification.
To commemorate Earth Day last April 22 and sponsorship of the HGTV Green Home
2010, Rinnai has changed the color of the company's Web site, www.rinnai.us,
from its signature red to an earth-oriented green.
Grundfos' fully equipped, mobile educational center will make several stops
throughout the Northeast region from April through June 2010, on its 48-city,
8-month, nationwide tour.
Representatives from Armstrong International will lead a one-day steam system
training workshop on Thursday, May 20, in conjunction with the Energy and
Innovation Summit, May 18-20, at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, MI.
Rheem Water Heating recently launched a special spring and summer sales
promotion to encourage contractors to buy and install the new Rheem or Ruud HP
Series of hybrid electric water heaters with energy-saving heat pump technology.
A new green construction plan released by the Associated General Contractors of
America outlines measures designed to stimulate demand for green construction
projects, boost infrastructure capacity, and improve building efficiency and
green construction practices.