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Danfoss provides added value training for heat pumps installers
Danfoss Heat Pumps UK introduces a bespoke training course to help approved installers with the understanding and interpretation of the MIS 3005 standard, which is essential for compliance to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The new version (3.1) of the standard was announced in January this year and Danfoss Heat Pumps’ training department acted swiftly to design a dedicated course to respond to this, announcing a series of cou... [more]
Business Intelligence Seminars at Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show 2012 sponsored by Climate Center
Climate Center announces it is sponsoring the high profile Business Intelligence Seminars at the forthcoming ACR Show 2012. The seminars are being staged in a purpose-designed auditorium on the floor of the show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, 13 to 15 March, 2012. The high quality programme will address key issues facing the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, including changing legislation, training needs, new business... [more]
Yorkshire Copper Tube calls for the government to review its laws on metal scrappage to help plumbers across the UK
It is a fact that metal theft keeps increasing, leaving business out of pocket and unable to complete planned jobs. When trading in scrap metal in other parts of Europe people are required to give their full personal details and a bank account for money to be transferred into, which deters theft and ensures that dealers are accountable for the goods they receive. Neil said: “As we are a member of the KME Group of companies, which together r... [more]
The green deal energy scheme announced by the government is welcomed by the CIPHE
The Green Deal energy scheme is set to benefit households across the UK next year. Kevin Wellman, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, commented, “The extra investment is very encouraging, especially now when fuel poverty is of increasing concern among British people. The Green Deal isn’t just about meeting Government quotas for carbon emissions, it’s about providing practical help to people w... [more]
Aico raises Carbon Monoxide Alarms are vital in protecting most vulnerable
Gas Safety Trust published a trend report highlighting Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning incidents linked to piped natural gas usage in Great Britain between 1996 and 2010. Aico re-emphasis the need for quality mains powered CO alarms as the safest way to protect the most vulnerable. Whilst the latest Gas Safety Trust report showed a reduction in both fatalities and non-fatal injuries from CO poisoning during that time, the report identifies pe... [more]
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Impact fee part ofMarcellus legislation
HARRISBURG (AP) - A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania's booming natural gas industry, top Republican state lawmakers say.
Oelrich's airboat bill voted down, then gets 2nd chance
A Florida Senate committee voted down State Sen. Steve Oelrich's proposed legislation dealing with airboat noise on Monday and then decided to give the bill a second chance next week.
State Senate Adopts Pro-Agriculture Legislation
ALBANY - The New York state Senate has approved two pieces of legislation that will ease regulations on New York's farmers: a bill that will allow greater public access to maple sugar facilities and a bill that will allow land used for...
U.P. State Fair Focus of New Bills
Legislation removing obsolete rules and regulations from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s books was approved today by the Michigan House.
Quinn signs law to ease small cemetery rules
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Monday designed to relieve smaller, rural cemeteries from higher fees and tougher regulations.
Voter ID bill debated
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation is currently being debated in the Missouri House of Representatives that would require voters to provide photo identification and prove their U.S. citizenship.
To protect water supplies, bill calls for habitual feeder fines
Legislation supported by Patrick administration officials and heard by the Environment Committee would allow the government to begin to fine individuals for feeding wildlife, with the first offense meriting a written warning, followed by a $50 fine for a second offense and $100 for a third.
GOP lawmakers seek vote on Pa. gas drilling bill
A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania's booming natural gas industry, top Republican state lawmakers say.
Do I Change My Site In The UK To Comply With New Cookie Laws?
People are generally vaguely aware that debates have been taking place in Europe over new legislation which principally affects the use of “Cookies”.
AP Enterprise: Brown bank regulator an insider
Gov. Jerry Brown's appointee to head the department that oversees banking, financial and consumer regulations in California led a trade association that fought against tighter lending restrictions before ...
