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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

eFiltration Launches World's First Electronic Hub

Supply chain for filtration products establishes fast, efficient, world-wide procurement resources.


Compact Voltage Sag Mitigation Technology

Smaller electric loads now protected from distrubances by new platform-mounted dynamic voltage Restorer.


Things Are Looking Up As CEAC Is Going Higher Tech

CEAC's new computerized check-in promises to speed admission to future meeting and provide members with current information.


The Unified Group Announces New Purchasing Agreement

Independent HVAC contracts now have access to rebuilt compressors at cost saving prices.


Showplace For Leading Edge Lighting Technology

Standard Electric moves into new Saginaw, Michigan facility.


A Big Cheese In The Dairy State

Sargento Foods new facility boasts of energy efficiency and environmental performace.


Metropolitan Industries Co-Sponsors Meeting

New Romeoville facility is spotlighted in recent CEAC meeting.


Chief's bid farewell to longtime member and friend

Tracy Myers, long time Chief Engineer and Businessman passes away.


New 300 Megawatt Power Plant Begins Construction In University Park, Illinois

Graycor begins construction on $130 million facility designed to wholesale peak demand electricity.


Mining For Knowledge

Designing schools so that children learn from their surroundings is working in California.


DOE To Develop, Test Battery Storage System

Energy storage system could improve reliability and meet demand for low-cost electricity.


Lava® Locates Hardest Working American Hands

Fort Collins, Colorado native wins Lava contest to find hardest working hands in America.


Natural Gas Chillers One Option In Managing Electric Cost

Many benefits are realized by natural gas chillers and with electric cost increasing, they may be the right system for you.


Millennium Roofing Systems Offer Unique Performance

Millennium Roofing Systems Offer Unique Performance Honeywell Commercial Roofing Systems provide assemblies for a variety of applications.


Addendum Addressing ASHRAE 62-1999 Scope Withdrawn

Addendum defining how ASHRAE ventilating standards would apply to new and existing buildings has been withdrawn from consideration.


Florida Electric Council Gets Help For Apprentice Program

Siemens Energy and Automation donates truckloads of equipment for training of future electricians.


Responding To Electric Utility Restructuring

A how-to for Federal energy managers for today's market realities.


DOE Looking For A Few

New program will recognize energy efficient buildings.


System 2100 Technology Introduced

Metropolitan Industries introduces a horizontal submersible turbine pressure booster system.


ASHRAE Student Design Competition

Students design building on Greenville, S.C. campus.


High Efficiency External Combustion Power Module

DTE Energy Technologies announces agreement with STM Power, Inc. to sell external combustion power modules worldwide.


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Lead Paint Encapsulation

With 70 percent of U.S. homes still having lead paint, are manufacturers headed to court in future class actions?


Unified Group

Network of HVAC contractors announces training programs for 2001


ANSI Approves ASHRAE Ventilation Standard Addendum

ASHRAE rethinks acceptable limit of smoking in buildings.


US Acid Rain Program Proves Successful

Study reveals program to cut acid rain boosts both the environment and the economy.


Research and Development Jump In 2001

Industy helps fuel R & D funding upswing.


Mercury In The Environment

As of January, 2000, all mercury laden products must be disposed of properly.


Glavin Security Moves

After 35 years security firm is forced to find new home in Chicago's west loop.


Oak Brook Terrace Buildings Poised To Take Best Building Award

AT&T Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace Tower and Westbrook Corporate Center advance to regional BOMA contest.


CEAC Welcomes Newest Members!


Enhanced Battery-Free UPS Product Line Begins Shipping

Enhanced Battery-Free UPS Product Line Begins Shipping Unique flywheel based systems will provide Caterpillar customers high power, battery free solutions.


Testing Hopes To Prevent Another Mackinac Island Power Failure

New DTE Technology tests underwater cables for potential failure


System Offers Protection From Harmonic Currents

SysteMax and SysteMax-Plus deliver protection to minimize harmonic currents


Largest Commercial Solar Project Kicks Off

Detroit Edison and others begin largest private solar power system in Northern Hemisphere


Innovative Software and Building Automation Products

AHR Expo 2001 showcases newest line of software for real estate asset managment


Survey Reports Dissatisfied Customers Who Switched Energy Suppliers

Over one-third surveyed report dissatisfaction in services provided by new suppliers


Manufacturers Race To Prevent Damage From Power Outages

As power outages become more commonplace, manufacturers are developing new technologies to protect user equipment.


Automated Plant Management Helps Power Hawaii's Geothermal Plants

Puna Geothermal Venture on Hilo, Hawaii taps geothermal energy from one-mile below the surface to produce more that 3 Megawatts of energy.


WD-40 Announces Winner of 2000 Uses Contest!

300,000 submissions outline uses for lubricant.


Three Things Learned From Year 2000

Energy lessons and more should have been learned by Chief Engineers from 2000 problems.


Microturbine Sales Surge In 2000

Co-generation, deregulation and reliability fuel increasing demand for microturbines


Federal Regulations Encourage Fluorescent Lamp Recycling

New rule classifies facilities into two categories.


Environ.com Recognized As DOE Rebuild America Partner

DOE program targets improvement of community schools, government buildings and environment.


Electronic Ballasts Add Quality To Lighting

Silicon Valley law firm highlights advantages of electronic ballasts.


Fly Ash Seperation Technology To Be Tested

Boral Material Technologies to participate in new technology testing


Onsite Power Systems Provide Choice

Facilities personnel now have numerous choices for their energy needs.


Now Anyone Can Construct Their Own Building

New technology promises that anyone can construct an environmental building using thier kits.


Educators Get Schooled On Energy Use

New DOE program targets reduction of energy in America's K-12 schools


Hazardous Waste Management Training Seminars Announced

Ashland Environmental Services aims to clear the air on business responsibilities for HAZMAT waste.


Hot Options For Cooling Choices

Selecting the right replacement chiller can be confusing in todays choice filled marketplace.


Keeping Power Plants On-Line During Power Crisis Made Easier

Furmanite has saved thousands of hours in unplanned shutdown time.


Steam Trap Maintenance An ESPC and UESPC Opportunity

Approximately 20 percent of steam leaving a boiler is lost via leaking traps.


ASHRAE Presents Engineering Excellence Award To Metropolitan Industries

Work on Chicago's John Hancock building cited for design achievements.


BOMA Offers Course On Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems

Designed for Building Managers, course offers fundamental knowledge of building sysems and issues.


MGE UPS Systems Significantly Improve Facility Power Reliability

New branch circuit monitoring systems checks current automatically and warns of overload.


Technology Enhances All Aspects of HVAC Function

Through the use of DDC, there is a cost-effective system avialable for every facility.


HVACR Professionals Participate in AHR Expo 2001

50,000 professionals participated in Atlanta Expo during January.


Ozone Depletion Substances Position Paper Released

ASHRAE position paper commits organization to leadership role in developing technology.


Emergency Generators Capture Starring Roles

Peak shaving and surviving electrical brown-outs are two good reasons for installing emergency generators.


Miracle Skylight Brought to Commercial Buildings

Miracle Skylight Brought to Commercial Buildings Solatube International introduces a new series of commercial lighting products.


Retaining Tenants Through Energy Efficiency

Water and sewer rates are escalating and facility executives are feeling the pain.


Battelle and Labs It Co-Manages Win Research and Development Awards

Recognition given for science and engineering advancements that make life easier and business more efficient.


LonWorks Technology Applied To Water Heaters and Boilers

Lochinvar Corporation's IntelliFin allows leading edge efficinecy technology.


Tube Fittings: The Inside Story

Swagelok introduces new


5-Year Warranty Program Against Coils or Fins Corrosion Announced

Adsil LC announces program for use of its AD30 coating.


ASHRAE Proposes Specific Locations for Outdoor Air Intakes

Standard 62-1999 specifies minimum separation distance, cleaning and testing.


Microbial Activity in HAVAC Systems - A Serious IAQ Threat.

Largest threat to indoor air quality is bioaerosols, leading to Sick Building Syndrome and Building Related Illnesses.


Honeywell Expands Systems Portfolio

Purchase of Tridelta Industries boosts Honeywell position as leader in control system manufacturing and design.


Living Air and Living Water Purifiers

The Handyman Club of America puts stamp of approval on EcoQuest products


Helping Energy Conservation Projects Survive the Budget Axe

Reducing pay-back time reduces the risk of losing energy conservation projects to budget concerns.


AHR Expo to Visit Chicago Every Three Years

Welcome news for HVAC&R professionals who favor Windy City for convention visits.


Chief Engineers to Determine Products Fate

Brook Electric unveils


High Tech Security Becoming The Norm

Keyless electronic access control now more reliable and reasonably priced.


Ending The Energy Crisis

New system allows promises to allow fossil fuel combustion with very low emissions.


Avoiding Panic Conservation

High utility prices may tempt facility operators into extreme light reduction measures that may not be the smart thing to do.


Humid Summers Make Hard Floor Finishing Tough

Tips on making floor work easier in humid conditions


Four Guidelines To Energy Effective Lighting

New concepts challenge facility executives to think differently about lighting.


Gas-fired Power Plant Coming to Will Country, Illinois

DTE Energy Services and Entergy Wholesale Operations to start construction on plant 30 miles south of Chicago.


DOE Prepared to Ship Spent Nuclear Fuel

Foreign nuclear waste to be shipped cross-country in DOE plan


Why Practice Sun Safety?

Less protective ozone has caused an alarming increase in skin cancers, an 1800 percent increase since 1930


Small-Span Modular Panel Buildings Introduced

Kelly Klosure Systems introduces buildings that assemble out of a box!


Is Hydrogen Our Future Energy Source?

HbT unit is now capable of generating up to 4,200 standard cubic feet of hydrogen per hour for fuel needs.


The Hottest Light in 2001 is Cold, Baby, Cold!

Cold cathode flourescent lighting could change the way we light our world.


Determining the Next Energy-Efficient Upgrade

DOE Provides 2 guidelines for evaluating energy efficiency upgrades


What Is A Drive?

A mini course on motor drives.


OSHA Cites Manufacturer Following Accident Investigation

Gulfport, Mississippi firm fined after fatality at plant.


ASHRAE Publishes Direct Digital Control System Guideline

New publications addresses hardware, performance and training.


ADA Accessibility and Safety Products

ADA products make compliance simple and cost-effective


Increase Strength and Reduce Costs of Asphalt Mix

Boarl Intrix mineral filler improves stability and strength in stone mixed asphalt.


Back to School Safety

Some safety tips from the Dept. of Transportation for drivers, parents and students


Motion Industries Honored by General Motors

Supplier of the year designation given to firm for 2000


Maintain Pro-Active Approach to IAQ

Proper IAQ given important priorities from EPA


Lightning Prevention Save Auburndale Power

Dissipation Array System protects facilities from lightning strikes


EPA Seeks Partnerships in Meeting Smog Standards

New guidelines announced by Federal Agency


AHR Expo-Mexico Moves to Mexico City

2001 event moves from Monterrey to nation's capital


On-line Learning Opportunities for Engineers Offered

ASME treams with U of Wisconsin to offer Masters program


New Barrier to Lead Paint Saves Time and Money

Lead barrier compound prevents lead migration to painted surfaces


MagneTek Lighting Products Changes Name

Universal Lighting Technologies is new name chosen by firm.


Eliminating Hydrostatic Waer Entry Problems

New technology counteracts effects of seepage through walls and floors.


Balance is Key to Selecting UPS System

Selecting a UPS system is more than just judging one size.


Honeywell Burner-Boiler Controls Leverage Latest Technology

ControLinks Fuel Air Ratio System enhance safety of boiler operations


Co-Generation The Wave of Hawaii's Future.

Resort hotel turns to co-generation for big savings of both money and the environment.


Reusable Enclosures Get Second Look As Electric Blackouts Increase

Construction of micro-powerplants fuel demand for sturdy, inexpensive storage.


New Tool Aids Set-up and P.M. of Commercial Power Burner Applications

ControLinks Combustion Analyzer by Honeywell performs both testing and adjustments from one location.


Efficient Appliances Yield Dramatic Energy and Water Savings

Results of DOE study show marked savings from the right appliance choice.


ASHRAE To Co-Sponser Satellite Conference on Standard 90-1-1999

Standard provides minimum energy efficient design requirements for buildings.


Top Ten Healthy Home Trend Predictions for 2010

Baby Boomer generations health conscious ways lead to health related home trends.


Largest Residential Solar Community in U.S. Proposed

1,000 home program will provide more power than needed through solar applications.


Is US Abandoning Commitment on Global Warming?

Environmental Defense criticizes Bush Administration on withdraw from Kyoto Protocol.


DOE Helping to Bring Wind Power to Illinois

Wind map for state will highlight prime areas for wind generation


IAQ and Energy Efficiency Must Be Tied Together In Planning

ASHRAE Position Paper stresses the importance of IAQ in any energy conservation program planning.


Test Method for Evaporative Coolers Provided

ASHRAE Standard defines test for rating of evaporative coolers


Water Pollution Settlement Reached

EPA reaches settlement with Wal-Mart on storm water suit


Sustainability Addressed in Proposed ASHRAE Energy Document

Impact of energy use on the environment and long-term sustainability issues to be addressed.


Motion Industries Receives Prestigious Award

2000 Premier Supplier Award given by Bethlehem Steel Corporation


Rapid Manufacturing on Earth Today, in Space Tomorrow

International Space Station May Be First Manufacturing Plant in Space


Information Portal Boosts Fuel Cell Development

Community based web applications brings industry players together.


Making Tomorrrows Coal-Fired Plants Clean and Efficient

New projects focus on high-tech to improve environmental performace of coal burning plants.


Efficient Energy Initiative Announced

New alliance spearheads installation of combined heat and power initiatives


Mobile Turbines Enter Service With CAT

Temporary peaking power available with mobile generators


World Class Steam System

Maximizing efficiency of steam systems critical in modern, competitive market


Energy Efficiency Key to Hotel Expansion

Las Vegas hotel installs water heating at top of 1,149 foot tower


New Web Site Launched for 2002 AHR Expo

Both exhibitors and visitors will benefit from information provided on-line


First Standard NEMA 4 Low-Horsepower Micro Drive

ABB unveils state-of-art technology


Richard Mooney Elected to Canal Corridor Association Board of Directors

President of Hayes Mechanical honored for hard work on behalf of citizens.


Anthrax Definitions, Questions, Answers and Precautions

Vital information for building maintenance professionals about this disease.


Christmas Wishes from the Chief Engineers

A reminder that 2001 has been a year filled with more blessings than tragedy.


OSHA Recommendations for Handling Suspicious Letters or Packages

Timely information from the Department of Labor.


Smart Buildings Renovate for Efficiency

Borrowed lighting pays off in major energy cost savings


EPA Chief Moves to Allay Fears For Water Security

EPA Chief says chance of successful terrorist contamination remains small


ASHRAE Announces Technical Program for 2002 Winter Meeting

Several sessions outlined for Winter Meeting in Atlantic City, N.J.


Engineers Now Less Specialized, More Multidisciplinary

ASME study shows profession evolving with more mulitdisciplinary thinking


DePaul University Upgrades Video Surveillance

Rex Electric teams with University to provide safe, unobtrusive environment of safety for students and faculty


Lowest Bid Could Be Most Expensive Choice

A few things to think about when choosing a contracted, presented by Tim Smerz, President of Air Comfort Corp.


Chicago Power Grid Gets and Upgrade

44 Million turnkey order given by ComEd for new substation.



 

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