News release – Apricus, a designer and manufacturer of solar hot water and hydronic heating products, announced on July 27th California Hydronics Corporation (CHC) as their Manufacturer’s Representatives in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada. CHC has been servicing contractor, engineering and wholesaler customers since 1957 in this territory. The team has extensive plumbing and hydronic…
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Apricus Announces New General Manager for N. America Operations
News release – Apricus, a designer and manufacturer of solar hot water and hydronic heating products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Davis as General Manager for Apricus Inc. In his new role Mr. Davis will oversee all operations and sales for the USA, Canada and Mexico. Previously, Mr. Davis has enjoyed a…
IAPMO Releases 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool and Solar Codes
News release – The 2012 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) and Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC), published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), have been released and are now available for purchase and immediate online download as eBooks via the IAPMO Store. The USPSHTC…
Echo Hybrid System Now Powered by Electric and Thermal Lease
News release – EchoFirst Inc. announced on July 10th the launch of its newest Echo solar system, and the nation’s first combined solar electric and solar thermal lease for the residential market. The newest Echo solar system builds on the success of the Echo+ solar system, which has been installed in over 1,000 homes. While basic…
Pennsylvania SHW Rebates Now Available Through Sun Directed
News release – Pennsylvania homeowners can now work directly with Sun Directed to obtain $500 rebates as well as energy savings on their solar hot water heating systems. Certified solar system installer Sun Directed has been accepted into the Residential Energy-Efficient Solar Thermal Water Heater Program from FirstEnergy’s utilities, becoming one of a select group…
Caleffi a Sponsor of Mechanical Systems Week 2012, Illinois
News release – In June 29th, Caleffi Hydronic Solutions announced that it is a Silver sponsor of Mechanical Systems Week 2012, the National HVACR, Hydronics and Plumbing Seminar as well as product showcase. The annual event is being held in Schaumburg, IL, Sept. 19-21, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, Caleffi’s training and…
Heliodyne Expands HCOM Solar Station Product Line
News release – Heliodyne Inc., America’s manufacturer of solar hot water systems for both commercial and residential applications is pleased to announce the expansion of their HCOM Commercial Solar Station product line. This expansion will offer pumping stations for use with single-phase power at either 208v or 230v. Regardless of whether the building is wired…
Eneref to Organize Industry Consortium on SHC for Pentagon
News release - Eneref Institute announced it is convening a multi-economic sector of the U.S. solar thermal industry to work directly with the Department of Defense office of Installations and Environment. Eneref Institute’s mission is to provide accurate guidance on equipment specifications/standards, contractor qualifications, third party finance and monitoring practices in order to build a…
Skyline Receives $1M Investment from Advantage Capital Partners
News release – Advantage Capital Partners, a venture capital and small business finance firm, has invested $1 million in Skyline Innovations, an energy savings solar water heating company based in Washington, D.C. The funds, raised in connection with the District’s Certified Capital Company (CAPCO) Program, will enable the company’s continued expansion and help to create…
Bosch to Aquire Brazilian ST Manufacturer Heliotek
News release – Bosch’s Thermotechnology Division plans to acquire Heliotek Maquinas e Equipamentos Ltda head-quartered in Sao Paulo, a Brazilian manufacturer of solar thermal systems and heat pumps for domestic hot water heating. The respective agreement was signed by Bosch, the Monier Group, that holds 51 percent of shares in Heliotek, and by the owners…
