INSPECTIONS EASE MINDS, HEATING BILLS
As cold temperatures settle in, there are several things homeowners can do to ease winter heating bills and help ensure the safety of family. Most furnace manufacturers recommend that heating systems be inspected at least once per year by a licensed heating and air-conditioning professional.

Apple Air promotes Laird
Apple Air Conditioning and Heating recently promoted Kevin Laird to the position of service manager.

HVAC contract still up in air in Bath
At the Nov. 24 Bath Township?s Board of Trustees meeting, township Fiscal Officer Sharon Troike reported that Bath held a bid opening Nov. 12 for the township?s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service contract.

Seven Green Tips to Slash Soaring Home Heating Bills
(ARA) - Record world oil prices will hit home heating this winter, with consumers likely paying high prices to heat their homes. Natural gas will rise an average of 24 percent and fuel oil a whopping 36 percent says the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association.

Utility companies predicting only mild increases in heating costs this winter
Burnsville resident Carolyn Nelson is relieved that a sharp increase in natural gas heating prices looks unlikely for this winter, but she's also thankful that she's in a position where turning off the heat has never been an option.

How to Cut Heating and Cooling Costs without Cutting Comfort
Content provided by American Standard HVAC (ARA) -- Heating and cooling systems account for 56 percent of energy used in a...

School system investigation moves into central office
The federal-parish investigation into suspected kickbacks, bid rigging, overcharges and overpayments in the Bossier Parish school system's maintenance department has moved into the school district's central office, as investigators push to determine who knew that one company had gotten a near-monopoly on the air-conditioning repair business. And in a move that forecasts indictments could be ...

How to Cut Heating and Cooling Costs without Cutting Comfort
(ARA) -- Heating and cooling systems account for 56 percent of energy used in a typical home, making it the largest energy expense for most households, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

N.B. Library closed Dec. 8, 9
North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, will be closed Dec. 8 and 9 for installation of a new heating and air conditioning system. No fines will be charged on materials due on those days. Books may be returned to the book drop but the media drop will be kept closed. Patrons are requested to not return their media items in the book drop.

State agency warns of winter heating dangers
The Oklahoma Poison Control Center is warning Oklahomans to get fuel-burning heating systems checked before firing them up this winter.

Hospitality House
If you passed Michael Workman on the street, your first thought probably wouldn?t be ?This guy must be homeless.? You might guess him to be exactly what he is ? a heating-and-air-conditioning installer.

Save energy
1. Know the Facts - Energy- efficient heating and cooling equipment, sized and installed correctly, with properly sealed ducts, can save homeowners as much as 20 percent on their annual energy costs. 2. Keep it Clean - Clean or change the air filter in your heating and cooling system monthly.

Lloyd Knecht: Refusing to Stand Down
Followup coverage now of the Endicott business owner who was fined $50,000 for refusing the let the fire department in to do an inspection. ANC Heating and Air Conditioning CEO,...

U.S. Gases Hit Record as World Meets on Climate Talks (Update2)
By Jim Efstathiou Jr. Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming climbed 1.4 percent in 2007 to a record on higher use of heating and air-conditioning and reduced reliance on hydroelectric dams to generate electricity.

U.S. Gases Hit Record as World Meets on Climate Talks (Update1)
By Jim Efstathiou Jr. Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming climbed 1.4 percent in 2007 to a record, helped by higher use of heating and air-conditioning and reduced reliance on hydroelectric dams to generate electricity.

County hears more about commercial building
The Richland County commissioners and Richland County Fair Board discussed the design development of the proposed new commercial building during a meeting Monday.

Green Movement
Keeping employees at a comfortable temperature in a cement building with nine different doors opening multiple times a day to bring in metal popsicles is no easy ? or cheap ? task. But CSX is paving the way for efficient and environmentally friendly heating.

In Brief
WASHINGTON -- The Energy Department reports U.S. greenhouse gases emissions increased last year by 1.4 per cent after a decline in 2006. The report yesterday said carbon dioxide pollution from burning of fossil fuels rose by 1.3 per cent in 2007. The report attributed the increase to colder winter weather and a warmer summer that required more fuel burning for heating and electricity to run air ...

Ways 2 Save: Home Heating Costs
The cold and snow are here already. And like almost everyone else, natural gas companies are warning about increased costs. "We expect prices to be higher this year than last year," said National Fuel Spokesperson Julie Cox-Coppola.

Underfloor heating: The hot way to stay warm this winter
The latest survey on home decorating trends found that underfloor heating is now one of the most desirable items on a prospective buyer's list, along with power showers and American-style fridges.