Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Links - 6/16/2001 - House Systems HVAC Heating Air Conditioning

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Links

Out of sight, out of mind? Think about this the next time your energy bill arrives: your home Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system accounts for about half of your home’s annual energy use! Use these resources to discover how to optimize HVAC systems to provide a more energy efficient and comfortable environment.

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
  Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), represents contractors in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning; architectural sheet metal; industrial sheet metal; kitchen equipment; manufacturing; testing and balancing; service; energy management and maintenance; and siding and decking.
• The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News
  The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News is a weekly newsletter for the HVACR industry. This site offers stories featured the newsletter, and other industry resources.
• ENERGY STAR® Heating & Cooling Equipment
  Learn about energy efficient and cost saving heating and cooling equipment and where to find ENERGY STAR® products.
• HARDI - Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
  Heating, Air conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) is a not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to advancing the science of wholesale distribution in the HVACR industry.
• Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada
  The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a non-profit trade association of manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors in the Canadian heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
• HVAC Books
  HVACBooks.com, in association with Amazon.com, has a comprehensive list of publications for the HVAC industry.
• HVAC Excellence
  HVAC Excellence, a not for profit organization, establishes standards of excellence within the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Industry by providing Programmatic Accreditation, Technician Competency Certification, and Educator Credentialing.
• HVAC News
  HVACNews.com Network is a portal for news, events, products, careers, training information, and more about the HVAC industry.
• National Comfort Institute
  National Comfort Institute (NCI) serves the HVAC and plumbing industry with advanced training and certification rooted in testing, measurement, and proven performance.
• PHCC - Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association
  The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of the environment, and the health, safety and comfort of society.
• REHVA - Federation of European Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Associations
  Federation of European Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Associations (REHVA), an assembly of European technical HVAC associations, works to develop ways of exchanging technical knowledge, promote European standardization and regulations, educate professionals, and co-ordinate congresses and conferences.
• RSES - Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
  Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) offers educational and certification programs to service professionals of all experience levels engaged in heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration.
• ACEEE - Consumer Guide
  This web site of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy provides useful information about selecting energy efficient HVAC systems and household appliances.