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Lochinvar announces 2011 training schedule


leBanon, tenn. — lochinvar is announcing the 2011 course schedule for lochinvar University. this annual education program is a trusted resource for industry pro- fessionals seeking expert information on cutting-edge lochinvar products and technology. all lochinvar University courses take place at compa- ny headquarters near nashville. for each participant,


OSU Energy Center achieves LEED Platinum


Portland, ore. — oregon State University’s (oSU) energy Center is the first university-based cogeneration plant in the U.S. to achieve leed (leadership in energy and environmental design) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Heery International served as commissioning agent for


the $55 million plant, which replaced a failing 90-year-old steam plant. the new energy Center will allow the uni- versity to generate approximately 50 percent of its elec- tricity on-site, which should result in an annual savings of $650,000. the plant can also operate on a variety of liquid and fuel gas sources, including bio-fuels. this affords the university flexibility in choosing the lowest-cost fuel as market conditions change, and to use locally produced bio-fuels as they become available.


IAPMO reschedules 2011 committee meetings


lochinvar provides accommodations for a two-night stay in nashville based on double occupancy, as well as all meals beginning the morning of the first school day. Beginning in March and continuing through october,


lochinvar University offers various product-specific Service Schools, covering a wide range of lochinvar’s commercial water heater and boiler models. tuition for each Service School class is $200. for info, www. lochinvar.com.


Water market heating up for engineering firms


fayettevIlle, ark. — Increasing regulation and a new focus on efficiency are turning the water market into one of the hottest commodities for engineering firms, the Zweig letter discovers. a reinvigorated focus on water conservation, new sup-


ply sources and water efficiency installations throughout the U.S. are opening up major new business opportunities for consulting engineering firms beyond the traditional water/wastewater storage, treatment and conveyance sys- tems. also, a difficult funding environment in Washington, d.C., will force players in the market to come up with innovative solutions. engineers are being called upon to be creative with


their designs as public agencies are looking at new approaches and solutions for integrated water system management, which combines water conservation pricing and regulation with utilization of new water sources such as stormwater, graywater and blackwater on-site water recovery and reuse, desalination, reclaimed sewage and massive fixture retrofits. for more info, www.zweigwhite.com.


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ontarIo, CalIf. — the International association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials (IaPMo) has rescheduled this year’s technical Committee meetings toward the anSI-accredited consensus development of the 2012 editions of the Uniform Solar energy Code (USeC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot tub Code (USPSHtC). the meetings will be held at IaPMo’s new World Headquarters West building in ontario, Calif., on oct. 27- 28. they were previously scheduled for oct. 31.


IAPMO, ASSE enter Standards copyright agreement the International association of Plumbing and


Mechanical officials (IaPMo) and the american Society of Sanitary engineering (aSSe) are embarking on a new era of cooperation between the two venerable organizations. With the feb. 2 signing of a copyright agreement, all


approved aSSe Professional Qualification Standards developed via aSSe’s american national Standard Institute (anSI) accredited development process, as well as those currently in development, henceforth will become aSSe/IaPMo/anSI Standards.


Edwards Engineering earns GSA schedule status


elk Grove vIllaGe, Ill. — edwards engineering, an energy solutions provider of heating, refrigeration, venti- lation and air conditioning, announced its placement on the General Services administration’s (GSa’s) list of approved vendors for facilities Maintenance and Management (03 faC). Specifically, edwards can perform Complete facilities


Maintenance (SIn 811 002); refrigeration, Heating, ventilation and air Conditioning Maintenance Services (SIn 811 005); and repairs and alterations (SIn 003 97), company officials announced.


March 2011


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