New Deadly Trend Among Teens
There is a new trend among teens with deadly consequence, freon huffing. Huffing is the inhalation of chemicals, paint or gasoline through the nose or mouth. It is also referred to as sniffing,…
Read MoreCEFIA Releases RFP for Cogeneration (CHP) Pilot Program
CEFIA is charged with administering a three-year $6 million dollar pilot program. The total funding remaining in the program for all selected projects under this competitive solicitation is $5 million dollars. This program…
Read MoreThe Children’s Community School
Controlled Air, Inc. partnered with Alexion Pharmaceuticals, through their community outreach program, to install a security system at the Children’s Community School in Waterbury. The school was concerned with safety of their students,…
Read MoreGas Conversions
Governor Malloy’s $7 bil expansion of natural gas has made converting to natural gas a possibility for many homes and businesses. Currently there are no incentives to make the conversion, BUT there are…
Read MoreUpdate on R-22 Refrigerant
The EPA has finally signed the 2012-2014 (yes a little late since it is already 2013) allocation rule for R-22, which dictates how much can be imported and produced. Here are the figures: 2012…
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Funding
This is just a quick summary of some funding available in energy efficiency for both large scale and small scale projects: C-PACE Connecticut Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is an innovative program that…
Read MoreSecurity & HVAC
Security and HVAC may not be one of the first associations that comes to mind, but it is something that we often consider. There are many instances where security is important during installation…
Read MoreSpecial Rebates & Incentives Available until 12/31/2012
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $3 million in additional energy efficiency incentives are now available for residents and businesses replacing furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters and refrigerators as a result of…
Read MoreControlled Air, Inc. was granted EPA CPA Partnership
On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Controlled Air, Inc. was granted EPA CPA Partnership We were recently bestowed the honor of being a an EPA CHP(Combined Heat and Power) Partner. This partnership gives us…
Read MoreIllegal HVAC Rooftop Unit Installations
It is important to investigate the heating and air conditioning contractors before choosing the right one for you. There are contractors will varying levels of experience, cost, and reputation. Unfortunately there are some…
Read MoreVariable Frequnecy Drives (VFD)
Variable frequency drives are a system for controlling the revolutions per minute in an electric motor. It is a type of adjustable speed drive that can be added to any in industrial, OEM, and HVAC…
Read MoreSpring Maintenance
On average there are 4 maintenances per year. Spring and Fall are the most involved and require the most time. Spring maintenances typically occur between April1 – July 1. The exact times vary…
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