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City leaders, building owners, engineers, builders, managers and other stakeholders met in Denver in June to discuss the growing concerns over energy and climate change in the building industry.

Wholesalers and dealers may see a boost in inquiries and sales in response to a national ad campaign by Trane featuring a “cloud house.”

The Coleman brand of residential and light-commercial HVAC equipment is offering consumers either a cash-back rebate of up to $1,500 or a free,10-year parts and labor extended warranty on qualifying equipment.

Viega announced that two participants have already achieved Platinum status, the highest level attainable, in its first Training Rewards Program introduced earlier this year.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute  recently reported that shipments of a/c and heat pumps are down, as well as furnaces and water heaters for the year-to-date.

Ferguson recently appointed two new general managers.

Heatex America received an award from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute.

Trane announced that Jim Crawford, director of Regulatory Affairs, was recognized with a certificate from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for his contribution to the group that was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.

WaterFurnace International said it has accepted the retirement notice of President/CEO Bruce Ritchey, to take effect May 31, 2009.

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division has promoted Eugenia Copeland to senior director of strategy and planning and named Dale Fields director of national accounts, and Allan Dziwoki to senior director, business services.