CB_HVAC TALK_ A Penton Media Property February 24, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/contractingbusiness/v/121 --From the Ground Up Part 3: Who Turned Off the Lights? By Gene Slade, Jr. My company, Air Genie, is headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL. We specialize in residential maintenance and indoor air quality. We'll do repairs and replacements, but we don't market specifically for them. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/business-management/ground_up0224/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --New Event Offers Three Opportunities for Contractors to Compete, Survive, Grow, Thrive and Succeed in Today's World A new event has just been announced that is poised to create quite a stir in the contracting world. It's the biggest residential contracting event ever and it's coming to three cities across the United States in the coming months. 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To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/North_American_Technician_Excellence_refrigeration_certification_0218/ --Honeywell Adds Smart Grid Application to Prestige Thermostat Honeywell has added a time-of-use utility price schedule programming capability to the Prestige(R) programmable thermostat. This new "smart" control enables a homeowner to automate energy consumption based on its actual cost, bringing the benefits of a smart grid into their home. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/honeywell_prestige_thermostat_features_smart_grid_app_0218/ --Free Registration For The HVAC Comfortech Exhibit Showcase is Now Available Get on the Floor! Register now for FREE access to the Exhibit Showcase at HVAC Comfortech. All the top manufacturers and service providers will be on hand displaying the latest and greatest products in the industry. 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