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- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersHeating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
- Career OneStop: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersFrom Career OneStop, a U.S. Department of Labor website. Outlook, education, salary and more for HVAC technicians.
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- Gale eBooks - Reference Books on HVAC Industry Search for HVAC Industry in Gale eBooks, a reference database including encyclopedias and other reference sources.
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers (From Green Industries to Green Jobs)
NATURE OF THE WORK: Heating and cooling form the greatest operating costs of a home or office. They are also among the most important features of a building, affecting the appeal and comfort of a living area or workspace far more than a view or a plush carpet ever could. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that regulate temperature, humidity, and air flow are crucial, as are the HVAC technicians who install, repair, and maintain these systems.
ISBN: 9781414496238Publication Date: 2012-06-15- Energy Efficiency (From Green Industries to Green Jobs)
Sector Overview: Energy Efficiency: It is hard to exaggerate the importance of energy efficiency in the environmental movement. Energy efficiency refers to reducing the amount of fossil fuels emitted by energy consumption while maintaining the level of energy consumption. This is different from energy conservation, which means simply doing without the service. Energy efficiency reduces pollution in the form of greenhouse gases. It also reduces the energy costs to consumers.
ISBN: 9781414496238Publication Date: 2012-06-15
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- Green Building - Topic Page The design behind green building aims to minimize environmental impact and utilize resources efficiently and sustainably in construction and operation while contributing to a positive quality of life for occupants. Features may include energy efficiency, natural lighting, recycled water, clean air quality, and use of nontoxic materials. Considerations in green building include the surrounding environment, the potential impacts of weather events, and long-term changes in climate. As global average temperatures rise and the environmental effects become more widely observed, policy makers increasingly consider green building an important part of the urgent response to climate change.
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