Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast
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The ESCO Institute "Did you Know?" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigerants and how to properly prepare students and technicians has became daunting. Many of our guests are speakers and exhibitors at the HVAC EXCELLENCE National HVACR Education Conference and represent every sector of the HVACR industry. Thanks for joining in!
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If we're not growing....we're dieing - Jeff Howard from Carrier
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Decoding HVAC Standards: Navigating Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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“How Did We Get Here?” with Jeff Bledsoe
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Mastering HVAC Diagnostics: Insights from Joe Joe the HVAC Man
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Breaking the Status Quo: AI, Training and the Future of HVAC
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Home Comfort: Inside Hitachi’s Air Home Technology
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Cracking the Code of Expansion Valves: Insights from the Field
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Cracking the Code of Expansion Valves: Insights from the Field
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Adapting to Change: The Future of HVAC Technology and Training
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Inspiring the Next Generation to “Check Out a Trade”
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Overcoming the Fear: Personal Branding in HVAC
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Mastering the Basics: Elevating HVAC Installation and Training
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The Next Frontier: AI, Live Video, and the Service Revolution
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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The Future of Commercial HVAC: Dual Fuel Solutions with Bosch
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Women in HVAC: A Legacy of Innovation and Inclusion
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Navigating the Future of Electrification: Rewiring America
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Solving HVAC’s Labor and Supply Chain Challenges
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Simplicity & Capability: A2L Refrigerant Transitions with Intelligent Controls
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Empowering the Next Generation of HVAC Professionals
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers: All Trades Paige on Redefining the Skilled Trades
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Finding Your Spark: Passion, Purpose & Growth in HVACR with Louise Kellar
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Refrigerant Real Talk with Kate Houghton
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Refrigerant Revolution: CO₂’s Role in the Future of Cooling with Danfoss
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Commissioning with Purpose: Why HVAC Systems Deserve a Better Start with Rob Larson
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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More Than a Job: Building a Support System for HVAC Success
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Preventing VRF Failures with Fundamental Best Practices- Mike Hirschbock
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Precision, Performance, and the Power of Load Calculations
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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HVAC Tech Support or Therapy? The Human Side of the Trade
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Be the Trainer They Trust: The Sales Will Come Later
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Cool Under Pressure: Making the A2L Transition Less Intimidating
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Electrify Everything: Reinventing HVAC
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May 23, 2025 |
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Marine Corps Lessons for HVAC Leadership
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May 16, 2025 |
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No Filters Needed: The Power of Authenticity in HVAC Education
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May 09, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Future: Geothermal and R-290 Heat Pumps with Kevin Stickney from ERDA
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May 05, 2025 |
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Developing an HVAC Training Program- Paul Rhodes from Maintenance Mindset Podcast
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Educating an Industry: David Hutchinson from Daikin
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Keep Going...Keep Pushing- with THATHVACMAC
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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AI Technology for HVAC Leaders to Train Techs & Build High-Converting Culture with Brigham Dickinson
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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AI and Bitcoin Data Centers Are Changing HVAC Forever with Liquid Cooling - Ken Duncan
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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How HVAC Contractors Can Prepare for the Gas Furnace Phase-Out with Heat Pumps - Christopher Morrissey
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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NASA-Inspired HVAC Technology is Revolutionizing Home Heating with Allen Coggins
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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How Duct Leakage Is Ruining Your HVAC System and Indoor Air Quality with Sam Myers
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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How the 2025 Refrigerant Ban in New York Will Force HVAC Companies to Replace Systems
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Why the HVAC Workforce is Collapsing as Instructors Retire with No Replacements with Wayne Hardin
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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How AI and VR Is Revolutionizing HVAC Training for the Next Generation with David De Miranda
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Top HVAC Installation Mistakes and Pro Solutions to Prevent Costly Repairs with Paul Chaves & Bryn Rabtor
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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HVAC Risks: EPA Fines and Refrigerant Regulations with Keilly Whitman & Jason Obrzut
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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How EPA Rules Are Changing HVAC Refrigerant Detection with Don C. Fort Sr.
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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The HVAC Industry Is Changing and Most Technicians Are NOT Ready-Terry Frisenda and Phillip Kriegbaum
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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How HVAC Contractors Can Retain Technicians with Danielle Wernert
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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The Costly Mistake Contractors Make Without Manual J in HVAC Design with Phillip Kriegbaum
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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$8.8 Billion in Energy Rebates for HVAC, Insulation, Windows, Doors and MORE with Mia Lombardi, US Department of Energy
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Airflow Tools for HVAC Technicians to Improve System Efficiency in 2025 with Chris Hughes and Steven Rogers
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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HVAC Tools to Extend Sensor Life and Save Costs with Tony Gonzalez
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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How EPA Refrigerant Rules Impact HVAC Compliance for Grocery Stores with Ron Smith and David Reitz
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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How EPA’s New Refrigerant Rules Are Transforming HVAC Compliance with Keilly Witman
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Training for HVAC Pros with UEi Tools with Michael Kane & Louise Kellar
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Cold-Climate Heat Pumps for HVAC Professionals to Transform Energy Efficiency with David Rames
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Cold-Climate Heat Pumps for HVAC Professionals to Transform Energy Efficiency with David Raines
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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How to Diagnose and Optimize Inverter HVAC Systems with Bryn Rabtor & Paul Chaves
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Why Hands-On Learning is the Key to HVAC Success with Chris Army
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Why Hands-On Learning is the Key to HVAC Success with Chris Army
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Why Hands-On Learning is the Key to HVAC Success with Chris Army
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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How Oil-Free HVAC Became Essential for Data Centers and other High-Energy Buildings with Ricardo Schneider
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Gregarious? Uh…What’s That?- Steve Coscia from Coscia Communications
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Changing The Way We Think About IAQ Controls- Kevin Hart from Haven IAQ
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Creating Culture In The Classroom- Steve Coscia from Coscia Communications
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Maximizing Customer Loyalty with Technology-Andrew Fuselier from SmartAC.com
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Resistance Is Futile- Dan Bracciano author of Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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From Technician to Instructor: Your Next Career Evolution! - Dick Wirz author, educator, and business owner
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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From Bathtub Butcher Shops to Commode Catastrophes- Paul Rhodes from 'Maintenance Mindset'
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Safe Installation Guidelines For A2L Systems- Carter Stanfield co-author of HVACR Fundamentals
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Troubleshooting a Daikin 5VDC Communicating System
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Ready To Build The Ultimate HVACR Program? Lou Vendrell from UTI
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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From Epiphany to Reality- Don Prather from Full Airflow Zone System LLC
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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ACDC: For Those About To Rock...The ECM world- Dirk Nauman, Chris Mohalley and Jim Fultz
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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What If MILK Was The Next Generation Refrigerant- JoeJoe The HVAC Man
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Take Care of Yourself, You're Important To Somebody- Chris Sullivan "The Sign Guy"
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Sounding The Alarm On Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-Kris Hauschildt from The Jenkins Foundation
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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The Evolution Of The HVACR Industry- Dave Nichols from Lennox
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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12,000BTU Is Not a TON...and Here's Why- Alex Meaney from meanhvac.com
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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From Tutu's To Toolbelts- Kati Donahue from Jefferson College
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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What NOT to do When Electrifying a Home-Brynn Cooksey from Air Doctors
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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HVAC Apprenticeships in US, Ireland and Canada- Aidan Lucey RSE, Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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HVAC Apprenticeships in US, Ireland and Canada- Aidan Lucey RSE, Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Z-Space in Our Space- Nikki Lester from Z-Space
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Next Generation VRF and Air-To-Water Heat Pumps- Enes Uzel & Bahadir Taskonak from Hitachi
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Tools That Expedite Our Jobs- Tony Gonzalez from Fieldpiece
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Figuring out your HVACY-Norman Van Johnson from Atlanta Technical College
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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NO Is Not An Easy Answer To Hear, or Sometimes Say- Roger Daviston from The Daviston Group
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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The HVAC Industry Is Growing And Becoming...Better- Kevin Hart from Haven IAQ
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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The Future of Fuel Oils, Natural Gas and LP- Bob O'Brien from N.O.R.A.
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May 31, 2024 |
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Training is The Name of The Game for 2024- Ashley Lynds from Refrigeration Technologies
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May 29, 2024 |
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The Little Red Schoolhouse goes Virtual- Bill Fisher from Bell & Gossett ( a Xylem brand)
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May 24, 2024 |
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Change Is In The Air- Tyler Nelson from Sauermann Group
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May 20, 2024 |
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It's Not Drain Snot.... It's Actually A Biofilm - Fallon Dyle from Highside Chemicals
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May 17, 2024 |
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The Journey Of A Recovery Cylinder- Kate Houghton from Hudson Technologies
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May 15, 2024 |
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Johnson Controls Launches New Portfolio of Low-GWP Equipment- David Budzinski from Johnson Controls
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May 13, 2024 |
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Matching The Right Student To The Right Contractor- Matt DiBara from The Contractor Consultants
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May 10, 2024 |
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Interplay and HVAC Excellence Elevate Education-Dan Clapper from Interplay Learning
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May 08, 2024 |
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A Deep Dive Into The Combustion Cycle-Rachel Kaiser
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May 06, 2024 |
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Facilitating Change-Madelyne Sorenson and Toni Bower from Explore The Trades
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May 03, 2024 |
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How Do You Get From Floor Sweeper To V.P.?- Greg Crumpton from Service Logic
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May 01, 2024 |
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The Technological Evolution of Education- Bill Northrup from Northpark Innovations
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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The Right Words Are Not Easy...It Takes Practice- Angie Snow from Service Titan
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Consequences of Improper Practices- Tom Cates from Lennox International
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Making It Right- Rich Benkowski from the United Association (UA)
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable- Kevin Fortinski from JPS Furnace and Air Conditioning
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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The Waves of Change are Upon Us- Troy Rybicki from G.W Berkheimer and Thom Hardy from First Supply
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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The YES's and No's of Airflow- Joey Henderson: JoeJoe the HVAC Man
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Upskilling and Educating the Modern HVAC Workforce- Joe Medosch from MeasureQuick
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Have you found the Juice yet?- Jim Johnson from Technical Training Associates
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Pioneering the Future of Refrigeration with CO2- Dale Sizemore and Ignacio Valera Chaparro from Kysor-Warren
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Customer Service is NOT Dead- Brigham Dickinson from Power Selling Pros
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Connecting your program with tool and test manufacturers- Louise Kellar from UEI Test
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable-Ben Middleton from Daikin Comfort Technologies
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Exploring the Lifelong Journey of Education-Harvey Caplan and Ray Coker
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Am I ready to become an Educator?- Ty Branaman from ESCO
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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An Evolution of ECM Motors- Chris Mohalley from Regal Rexnord
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Demystifying Motors- Chris Mohalley from Regal Rexnord
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Communicating HVAC Systems- Todd Kler from HVACRedu.net
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Why do we need to have an A2L closed book exam?-Howard Weiss from ESCO Group
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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HVACR Technology Transitions with Johnson Controls, Daikin and Fujitsu
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Explorando opciones en el mundo de HVACR para la comunidad hispana-Exploring options in the HVACR world for the Hispanic community
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Exploring options in the HVACR world for the Hispanic community
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Explorando opciones en el mundo de HVACR para la comunidad hispana-Exploring options in the HVACR world for the Hispanic community-
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Explorando opciones en el mundo de HVACR para la comunidad hispana
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Explorando opciones en el mundo de HVACR para la comunidad hispana
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Bridging The Gap On Cold Climate Heat Pump Adoption-MIDEA/NEEA/DOE
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Next Generation Heat Pumps- Rajesh Dixit, Piero Caballero and Matt Schlegel from Johnson Controls
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Refrigerant Transitions with Jason Obrzut & Chris Forth
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Turning Data into Dollars-John Ellis from Dynamic Air Consulting
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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The 608 is not the only thing in the Clean Air Act-Terry Dussault from Yellowknife Safety
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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ECM Constant Torque Motors-Chris Mohalley from Regal Rexnord
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Demystifying The Flame Rectification Circuit- Jason Obrzut from ESCO Institute
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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ECM Constant Airflow Motors-Chris Mohalley from Regal Rexnord
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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R290/R600 Tools and Training-David Ferrone and Doug Gildehaus from Nu-Calgon
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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From Venezuelan Concert Clarinetist to American HVAC Professional-Daniel Mendoza from ESCO
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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"Grit Leads To Greatness" the book by Chris Eccleston & Jenny Schroen
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Inverters and Automobiles......Are they the same? Todd Kler from HVACRedu.net
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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OSHA Safety In The Classroom- J.R. Kok from Lewis-Clark State College
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Unleashing Potential: The Power of Believing in Yourself-Allen Coggins from Cocoon
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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You are only as good as the tools you use-Eric Kaiser from Tru Tech Tools
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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How do communicating HVAC systems work-John Brown from EWC Controls Inc.
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Indoor Air Quality is all about the Quality of Air Indoors-Kevin Hart from HAVEN IAQ
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Are you ready to become a HPBOP? Larry Chang from the BEST Center
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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Are you recruiting Gen Z properly? Rodger Smelcer from United Service Technologies
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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The many hats of an HVACR educator- Tom Tebbe from HVAC Excellence
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Chat GPT for the HVACR industry? Donald Thomas a US Army building inspector
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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What does SNAP 26 mean to YOU-Jason Obrzut from ESCO Institute
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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How Did I Get Here...? Finding HVACR with Ranger Novrit
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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What is Programmatic Accreditation?-Howard Weiss from HVAC Excellence
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Will YOU be contributing to the industry when you're 83?-Harvey Caplan from Certified HVAC Training
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Speaking to Different Generations-Greg Crumpton from Service Logic
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May 26, 2023 |
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Are you Brazing or Melting-Don Gillis from Chemours
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May 19, 2023 |
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Who Gets The Goodies-Howard Weiss from the ESCO Group
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May 13, 2023 |
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Tools And Technologies For A Modern Workforce-Greg Crumpton from ServiceLogic
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May 12, 2023 |
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Classroom Communication-Don Gillis from Chemours
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May 11, 2023 |
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Hello House- Tyler Nelson from Sauermann
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May 10, 2023 |
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Suck It Up Buttercup-Gerald Bergren from Air Flo Heating
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May 09, 2023 |
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Am I The Problem Or Is There Something Else Here-Eugene Silberstein from ESCO
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May 05, 2023 |
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Renewable fuels are a big part of Decarbonization-Bob O'brien of N.O.R.A.
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May 02, 2023 |
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Gas Furnace Sequence of Operation-Joe Delong from NexTech Academy
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Program Advisory Committee meetings-Howard Weiss of the ESCO Group
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Investing in your future-Brian Kelly of the UA
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Preparing to work with New Refrigerants-Greg Guse of Yellow Jacket
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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I Was The Unteachable- Joe Kokinda of ProHVACR
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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New to the Classroom- Mark Kohnen of Kaskaskia College
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Technology is your friend not your enemy-Louise Kellar of UEI
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Selling Yourself and your Program-Keith Avery of Hampden Engineering
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Tips for Teachers-Jim Fultz of White Rodgers
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Not your father's hammer-Greg Guse of Yellow Jacket
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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The sad reality of CO poisoning-Kris Hauschildt of The Jenkins Foundation
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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5 steps to Programmatic Accreditation-Dennis Soukup of HVAC Excellence
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Preparing for the field-Brian Kelley of the UA
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Inverter Operations-Kyle Hunter of Midea
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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I'm a teacher not a counselor right?-Patrick Murphy of The ESCO Institute
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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The world is changing..Embrace It-Kate Cinnamo & Renee Tomlinson
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Is this reading correct?-Louise Kellar of UEI
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Walkin Box Design-Dennis Soukup of Sunrise Refrigeration
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Inverters In The Classroom-Jeff Bledsoe of Daikin
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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New To The Classroom-Greg Castro of Center for Employment Training
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Misperceptions of our industry-Women In HVACR
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Who let the juice out?-Patrick Murphy of the ESCO Institute
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Ice Machine Sequence of Operation-Dennis Soukup of Sunrise Refrigeration
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Greetings
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Jan 30, 2023 |