Energy to burn Nov 10, 2009
State proposes regulations for outside wood furnaces ... "Are they really doing it for the environmental health of people, or are they really doing it for the taxes?" It's all about the environment, according to the DEP. Proposed amendments to state air-quality regulations that the DEP's Environmental Quality Board has drafted, and is currently collecting public comments on, would require all new furnaces sold to meet more stringent air emissions standards ... New furnaces must also be installed... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Energy pact shows industry and advocates can cooperate Nov 10, 2009
It establishes efficiency standards for residential furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps in each of three specific regions in the United States. In hotter areas, like the Southeast and Southwest, the new standards for furnaces are appropriate for the climate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Italy's iconic homeware design firms try to tough it out through recession business analysis Nov 8, 2009
In the nearby mountain village of Forno, whose name recalls the metalworking furnaces, 87-year-old Giuseppina Tonoli remembers when she went to work for Alfonso Bialetti as a housekeeper. "I was 14," she says. (Business Report, South Africa)
DPRK develops new technology to recycle waste heat Nov 8, 2009
The Academys Heat Engineering Research Institute said the new technology recovered the heat energy of waste gas from heating furnaces' boilers and reused it in a combustion process ... Currently, factories using the new combination heat exchanger in heating furnaces were all satisfied with the results. (Xinhuanet, China)
U.S. reviews of Afghan forces raise doubt on training goal Nov 7, 2009
They also built fires on barrack floors for heating and cooking, even in buildings with furnaces and kitchens, according to the reports ... They also built fires on barrack floors for heating and cooking, even in buildings with furnaces and kitchens, according to the reports. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Businesses honored Friday during banquet Nov 5, 2009
Baxter Plumbing does repair and drain cleaning, as well as work on water heaters, furnaces, coolers and gas service. Large Business - Chiricahua Community Health Center. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Living on the road full-time: Is it right for you? Nov 5, 2009
A couple of dozen books, a few CDs for the boombox stereo, a lap-top computer, a 9" TV and a short-wave portable radio was about it for what kept me company for six years. It's Spartan living, and if that's a problem for you, don't even consider life on the road.Roughing it means that it can be a bit chilly at times or hot, muggy and buggy at other times. It can be chilly when you're low on propane and don't otherwise need a trip to town. And it can be hot when the weather suddenly turns... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Watts wins re-election Nov 4, 2009
sandlot wrote on Nov 4, 2009 12:51 AM:" kciv104.... The way I see it.. It is about priorities... Only 9% of the Adams area went to the polls... Seems to me the ones affected by the "Park Strips" don't seem to care... If you want something done you have to work for it... I wanted to Randy Watts to win so I passed out flyers.. Hopefully my efforts paid off.. I am not the "Rich" but I am sick of church organizations paying for furnaces, hot water heaters etc. for renters because their Landlords... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Roman Settlement at Fiesole Nov 4, 2009
It was heated by 2 furnaces. The brick under floor hypocaust pillars used to heat the floor survive. (Suite101.com)
Iron ore talks with China remain in limbo Nov 2, 2009
Vale, Rio and BHP, the worlds three-largest producers, are boosting shipments from mines in Brazil and Australia as mills in China, Japan, Europe and the US restart furnaces to meet demand for steel used in cars, construction and washing machines. We have not established contract prices for this year, neither has BHP Billiton nor Vale, Walsh said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kirkwood as alternative energy lab: Ski area joins fight against global warming Nov 1, 2009
Many residents need propane for their furnaces and hot tubs, and the price of that is also high because the fuel has to be trucked into the remote valley. The cost has had many residents looking at alternatives and pushing for a broader solution that incorporates renewable energy sources. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Picks of the Week: Visa, Apollo Group, Baidu, Verizon Oct 31, 2009
U.S. Steel said Tuesday it expects better results in the fourth quarter, but it also said it plans to idle two blast furnaces. AK Steel said it expects shipments to rise in the final three months of the year. (BusinessWeek)
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IONIA With cold weather comes furnaces and chimneys. But before getting ready to stay cozy this winter, watch out for the silent killer known as Carbon Monoxide. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
China, `Prisoner of Success,' Facing Iron Ore Price Increase on Stimulus Oct 30, 2009
Rio Tinto Group and , the worlds three-largest producers, are boosting shipments from mines in Brazil and Australia as mills in China, Japan, Europe and the U.S. restart furnaces to meet demand for steel used in cars, construction and washing machines. China overtook Japan as the worlds largest buyer in 2003 and now accounts for more than half of the seaborne trade, worth about $160 billion last year. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Propane Depot marks six years in Pipe Creek Oct 29, 2009
"They know long term the homeowner will be happier with the propane system. And there are nice rebates from the state when you build a new home and put in propane appliances and furnaces.". The difference between their company and others, Jill said, is their professionalism and training. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
* ArcelorMittal posts profit after three quarters of losses Oct 29, 2009
It is slowly restarting steel mills and furnaces that it stilled late last year. It was running at only 50 percent capacity in the second quarter, increasing that to 61 percent in the third quarter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
U.S. Steel to idle Granite City furnace Oct 28, 2009
11 per share, in the third quarter, and plans to idle one of two furnaces at Granite City Works in Illinois, the company announced Tuesday. U.S. Steel expects to idle its No. 14 blast furnace at its Gary Works in Indiana for repairs along with one of two furnaces at its Granite City Works in southern Illinois during the fourth quarter. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
U.S. Steel loses $303 million in third quarter Oct 28, 2009
U.S. Steel expects to idle its No. 14 blast furnace at its Gary Works in Indiana for repairs along with one of two furnaces at its Granite City Works in southern Illinois during the fourth quarter. Most Read Stories. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Ray's Heating & Sheet Metal Oct 25, 2009
Products, services, and specialties: Ray's Heating Metal is an Arcoaire dealer, specializing in the sale and installation of new furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps. Ray's also provides full service on all makes of models of furnaces and air conditioners. (Montana Standard, MT)
NH foundry fined $250,000 by OSHA Oct 25, 2009
Potential violations include unmarked confined spaces under furnaces, electrical malfunctions and poor training. OSHA also found managers did not properly fit workers with masks to protect them from lead dust. (Concord Monitor)
Omnicell 3Q profit falls as sales slide Oct 25, 2009
Sale on all furnaces. Call today on your plumbing and heating problems. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
5 competing for mayor's job in Keokuk Oct 24, 2009
Dont over accelerate, make notes to avoid extra trips, plant trees, economy cars, walk, storm windows, lower thermostats, close off rooms you may not use, check furnaces changing filters, hot water heater, install energy efficient furnaces, water heater, insulation, etc. Should the number of city council members be reduced after the 2010 census. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
ThyssenKrupp to Restart Blast Furnace, Citing Increase in Demand for Steel Oct 24, 2009
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- , Germanys largest steelmaker, will restart one of four blast furnaces in the country ahead of a forecast recovery in demand for the metal ... ThyssenKrupp is operating its other three German blast furnaces at about 80 percent of capacity, he added. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
DOLLARS & SENSE: Government incentive programs give cash Oct 23, 2009
It also can apply to installation of energy-efficient furnaces, central air conditioning systems and water heaters. Only purchases of appliances that carry the Energy Star seal will qualify for rebates that still represents more than half of all newly produced major household appliances in 2008. (Bolton Common, MA)
Constellation gives $1M for home heat fund Oct 23, 2009
donated $1 million Thursday to help low-income Baltimore homeowners replace aging furnaces and heating systems ... Constellation s $1 million contribution will replace furnaces at around 200 city households this year, said Ken Strong, director of energy efficient homes for Baltimore. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Former Watertown church now houses condos Oct 23, 2009
In the underground heated parking garage, where each unit has two deeded spaces, there is a storage/utility room for each unit where hot water heaters and furnaces are located. DETAILS. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Usiminas Quarterly Profit Beats Analyst Estimates as Idled Mills Restart Oct 22, 2009
Profit climbed 23 percent from the previous quarter as Usiminas, as the company is known, restarted two of its three idled blast furnaces in July and August after demand from domestic automakers and builders rebounded. Usiminas will keep recovering in coming quarters, like other Brazilian steelmakers, , a Sao Paulo-based analyst with SLW Corretora, said in a note sent to clients yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
* China Steel to sell shares it purchased late last year Oct 21, 2009
Its true that the company is facing financing pressure because we need to fund the construction of two blast furnaces at our subsidiary, Dragon Steel Corp [s], in Taichung over the next two years, Hung said. But the planned share sale is a way to thank employees for their hard work at a time when many of them have had their pay cuts early this year, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Feds Looking at Old Atlanta Smelter Site Oct 20, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Environmental Protection Agency has concerns about the northeast Atlanta site, where furnaces processed thousands of tons of lead each year beginning in 1934. The smelter property is now home to a concrete plant. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Make clean energy work for Missouri Oct 20, 2009
For example, Kansas City Power offers a number of incentives including the Cool Homes Residential Rebate, which offers an incentive to those who replace inefficient furnaces and air conditioning units. State and federal incentives were discussed as well. (University News, MO)
Xstrata Coal Output Rises After Colombian Purchases; Nickel, Lead Increase Oct 20, 2009
Chrome production fell 20 percent to 245,000 tons after Xstratas venture with Merafe Resources Ltd. suspended 17 of 20 furnaces in the first half on weak demand. The venture raised capacity to 60 percent in July and to 85 percent at the end of September in response to improved demand, Xstrata said today. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Stocks Rise to Highest This Month as Earnings Recover, Oil, Metals Advance Oct 20, 2009
It will take at least two to three months to recover full use of the impacted furnaces, , a Hong Kong-based analyst at Nomura Holdings Inc., said in a report. Deeper glass shortage should lead to further panel shortage in the LCD industry, further buffering prices. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Reporter's Notebook: Time is running out for wood burner owners Oct 18, 2009
Last month, the board of supervisors adopted an ordinance regulating the outdoor wood-burning furnaces. Residents who currently operate a burner arent subject to all of the new regulations but must register their burners with the township. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
EPA probes Atlanta lead smelter Oct 18, 2009
Its furnaces processed 5,000 tons of the toxic metal a year, spewing lead dust from its smokestacks that likely built up in the soil of surrounding properties, according to records and interviews ... It had two pot furnaces ... 1974: The smelter is processing 5,000 tons of lead a year in its two furnaces, which have been in operation for 40 years, according to data gathered in a survey of plants by Fulton County s health department. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Cash4Gold Confirms Plans for Dance Party in the Vaults at Company Headquarters With the Legendary MC Hammer Oct 16, 2009
"Our furnaces have to be at least 1900 degrees in order for us to melt gold, so there is no doubt that with help from Hammer this is going to be a really hot party. Since Hammer's initial tweet we have been inundated with calls from people looking to get on the invite list.". Within Cash4Gold's facility only a limited number of individuals are given access to the company's three state-of-the-art vaults. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Five Home Renovations That Pay Off Oct 16, 2009
Projects include: upgrades to insulation, windows, doors, skylights, central air conditioning, heat pumps, furnaces and water heaters. Theres no dollar limit for the 30 percent credits to put in a solar water heater or solar panels, although the payback may take longer. (CBS News)
PSC approves $166M for efficiency upgrades Oct 16, 2009
The money the largest amount announced this year by the PSC for energy programs will offset the cost of purchasing and installing high-efficiency electric and gas systems, including HVAC equipment, lighting, boilers, furnaces, energy management systems, motors and other eligible projects. will receive $33. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Village to pass outdoor boiler law Oct 15, 2009
The law, if passed, would acknowledge that woodboilers within the limits of the village may create noxious and hazardous smoke, soot, fumes, odors, and air pollution that can be detrimental to citizens health, and because of this will prohibit the construction or installation of any new or replacement outdoor woodboilers or furnaces ... The legislation adds that only seasoned, natural firewood is permitted to be burned in any outdoor boilers or furnaces, and that the burning of all other... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
True Cost of A Solar PV Oct 15, 2009
This new development produces the Solar Industry's lowest cost PV cells based on their 40 years experience in high temperature furnaces. ICT's innovative high temperature process directs the silicon material to the proper surface area without any loss of expensive silicon material. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Cobb inspects half of its flood-damaged homes, cities to start Wednesday Oct 14, 2009
"Most likely it's going to be replacing electrical wiring, air conditioning units, furnaces and replacing drywall, cabinets and doors," McClead said. If the water rose higher, it would be necessary to gut more of the house, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Orthopedic-parts industry is big tax target under health care bill Oct 14, 2009
At Zimmer, which has its own foundry, workers in heat-protective suits pull molten-hot molds of joints from giant furnaces. Upstairs, scientists in nearly soundless offices research the next advance in device technology. (USA Today -- Money)
Duty call tripsRussia steel game Oct 14, 2009
Because of the laggardly recovery of the Russian steel consumers - government infrastructure builders, the car sector, and construction - the Russian mill owners have been refiring their furnaces and reviving idle steel production in the hope that the extra metal will be sellable to the Chinese. Last week's Russian Trade Ministry recommendation for a 29. (Asia Times Online)
Utility workers have busy day in Juneau after traffic accident Oct 13, 2009
All electric power was restored by 8:45 p.m. and Alliant Energy personnel continued to check homes and light pilots on customer furnaces and water heaters. Alice Gentz, a nine-year employee of Juneau Utilities, said the telephone was ringing off the hook Friday afternoon. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Fairbanks air fails to meet EPA standards Oct 13, 2009
The EPA said problem pollution areas in the Pacific Northwest tend to have poor winter air because of old wood stoves and oil furnaces, and occasional stagnant air that lets pollution sit rather than dissipate. The news was better in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
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Early morning mobile home fire kills man in South Anchorage Oct 12, 2009
With winter approaching, she urged homeowners to make a safety check of their homes, including changing batteries in smoke detectors and checking furnaces. 00004000. (Anchorage Daily News)
Click to read:Toll From Philippine Typhoons Tops 600 Oct 11, 2009
Houses in the cities and farm houses burn down because of winter freezing temperatures and because of manmade furnaces and fireplaces just to survive the night. No water for two weeks is common because well wat 00004000 er run on electricity and it might take two weeks to fix the lines or drive in the packed twelve inches of snow with solid ice at the bottom. (CBS News)
Cash, Skaggs honor their dads with new albums Oct 11, 2009
Since then, we ve heard Rufus Wainwright cover his dad Loudon s One Man Guy and indie rockers the Fiery Furnaces collaborate with their grandmother on 2005 s Rehearsing My Choir. The latest additions to the canon feel especially personal and heartfelt. (Boston Globe)
Fairbanks air again fails to meet federal quality standards Oct 10, 2009
The EPA said problem pollution areas in the Pacific Northwest tend to have poor winter air because of old wood stoves and oil furnaces, and occasional stagnant air that lets pollution sit rather than dissipate. The news was better in Alaska's capital city of Juneau. (Anchorage Daily News)
EPA to Tacoma: Clean up your air Oct 9, 2009
The EPA is giving until 2014 to clean up its air, which is fouled in the winter from sources such as older wood stoves and oil furnaces. Vehicles and industrial sources also contribute to wintertime air quality issues, the EPA said. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Cloistered Media Libs Don't Get It Oct 9, 2009
That may seem counterintuitive to you, but what seems counterintuitive to us are liberal plans to deliberately smother the engine of capitalism in order to imperceptibly reduce disputed global warming while other nations are prepared to "stoke their own furnaces" and offset anything we do anyway. Also counterintuitive (and nonsensical) is Obama's plan to dismantle our nukes while terrorist regimes are nuking up. (Townhall.com)
Winter Break: Lower Heating Costs Expected Oct 7, 2009
How much a family actually spends also will depend on local weather, the size and energy efficiency of their home and the efficiency of furnaces and other heating equipment. But generally the news is good for consumers already hammered by the economic downturn and possibly worried about keeping jobs. (ABC News -- Business)
Gas heat bills to fall by 13 percent Oct 7, 2009
"They're running out of furnaces. They can't keep up.". Back in May, National Grid got approval from the state Public Service Commission to increase its natural gas delivery rates by $39 million across upstate New York, where it has 579,000 customers. (Albany Times Union)
Household safety tips help prevent fires Oct 6, 2009
Appliances such as space heaters, furnaces, wood-burning stoves, and gas fireplaces can pose not only fire hazards, but carbon monoxide issues as well ... Inspect older gas furnaces at the beginning of the season to make sure that pipes and connections are not compromised creating potential carbon monoxide leaks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Housing Authority builds on stimulus warchest Oct 5, 2009
The award will pay for the installation of technologies to conserve energy including Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency boilers and furnaces and programmable thermostats and controls. The funding will cut down energy costs, mitigate negative impacts on the environment and create green jobs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said in a release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Push for LNG pipeline from Oregon's Coos Bay Oct 5, 2009
The companies plan to build on the bay's northern shore a terminal for importing liquefied natural gas, deeply chilled fuel that, when warmed up, can run power plants, furnaces and stoves. A proposed pipeline from the terminal would cut through 234 miles of rural land, mostly forest, before stopping at the town of Malin on the California border. (San Francisco Chronicle)
> MORE FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTION: Remodelers see homeowners reinvesting in existing homes Oct 5, 2009
Consumers can receive rebates for products such as energy-efficient doors and windows, insulation, air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and boilers. That means companies that offer qualifying energy-efficient products and services have an added advantage in attracting customers, and many homeowners who may have been hesitant about remodeling have an extra incentive to act on their plans. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Turning Furnace On? Watch Out For Carbon Monoxide Oct 3, 2009
BUFFALO, NY () -- There's a chill in the air and some may be turning on their furnaces or fireplaces ... The law requires contractors who install new furnaces or hot water tanks to also install a carbon monoxide detector. (W-USA News, DC)
Governor announce energy efficiency rebates, holiday Oct 3, 2009
Residential consumers will be eligible for rebates on air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, hot water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators, as well as for insulation and replacement windows. Commercial consumers will be eligible to receive rebates on heating and cooling equipment, hot water heaters, window replacements, lighting upgrades, high efficiency motors, compressed air and steam system upgrades, as well as insulation and replacement windows. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Analysis: TI fab ramp puts analog rivals on notice Oct 2, 2009
The deal included i-line and 248-nm scanners from ASML Holding NV and Nikon Corp. To ramp up RFAB, TI will need to buy only 6 more tools, including epitaxial reactors and furnaces. TI plans to move this equipment from Virginia to the Richardson fab. (EETimes)
Diminishing cloud cover, low temps prompt frost advisory Oct 1, 2009
There's probably a good chance most furnaces also will kick into gear before dawn. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a frost advisory for much of Western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginian from 2 to 9 a.m. this morning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
China lays down plans to curb production capacity Oct 1, 2009
By 2011, blast furnaces with a capacity of 400 cu m or less, and rolling furnaces and electric furnaces with a capacity of 30 tonnes or less, must be eliminated. The cabinets strident warning about overcapacity underscored why Chinese officials have been circumspect about the economy, repeatedly saying that it has shown signs of recovering from the global financial crisis but is still not on solid ground. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
5 Arizona ghost towns Oct 1, 2009
Sasco was fairly short-lived; the furnaces closed in 1910, the post office in 1919. Today, a row of concrete walls, the foundations of the smelter complex, stretches across the site. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Marketing Myer: No sale for instos Sep 30, 2009
BlueScope Steel has surprised some in the market with its prediction that it could run its two blast furnaces at Port Kembla at full capacity as early as the quarter starting tomorrow. On an analyst site tour yesterday, the steelmaker said there was enough demand in the quarter ending today to support full capacity, although it only ran at 70 per cent of its capacity after restarting the No. 5 blast furnace following a relining. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Local Agencies Prep For Winter Struggle Sep 30, 2009
He inspects some furnaces and repairs others. At one home he visited, a bat had worked its way into the furnace's blower motor. (7 KETV Omaha)
