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As Winter Hits, Comfort Systems Offers Tips on How to Get the Most from a Heating System

As Winter Hits, Comfort Systems Offers Tips on How to Get the Most from a Heating System

Nashville, Tenn (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 -- A round of harsh weather can hit at any time. As seen recently in the Midwest and Northeast, one strong weather system can cause temperatures to plummet from cool and comfortable to freezing and frigid. Middle Tennessee has yet to see many consecutive days of serious winter weather, but that is not to say chilly weather is not following closely on the tails of this most recent winter storm. The residential and commercial heating professionals at Comfort Systems believe one should always be prepared for unpredictable extreme temperature changes.

There are five simple things a home or business owner can do to reduce the chances of their heating system malfunctioning while saving money on energy costs during the coldest times of the year:

Cookeville Plant Earns Award for Energy Conservation

A. O. Smith  Chairman’s Green Star Award for Energy Conservation

Last year, the Cookeville plant—with help from the local Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, and the Tennessee Valley Authority—identified opportunities to significantly reduce electricity consumption as well as natural gas and water usage in the 54,500-square-foot facility.

As a result of its efforts to conserve energy and resources, the plant and its 75 employees received the A. O. Smith Chairman’s Green Star Award during a special ceremony today.

A. O. Smith created the Chairman’s Green Star Award in 2009 to encourage natural resource conservation efforts throughout the company. It is awarded to the plant that achieves the most year-over-year reductions in natural gas consumption, electricity usage, and water consumption. A total of 13 facilities worldwide were in competition to receive this year’s award.

Nissan Expands Partnership With Habitat for Humanity International

Nissan USA

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Nissan Americas announced a significant expansion of its longstanding partnership with Habitat for Humanity International with a $2.5 million donation.  Nissan's vision is to invite all its stakeholders to participate in the partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Point-of-sale materials in dealerships and communications to consumers will convey information about Habitat activities. Consumers who visit the Nissanusa.com website can click through to Habitat's site to make a donation or find volunteer opportunities across the country.

HOLDRITE announces new facility in La Vergne, TN

HOLDRITE La Vergne, TN

LA VERGNE, TN - HOLDRITE®, a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1982, is excited to announce a facilities expansion project that includes a La Vergne location. “The new locations will allow the business to better leverage the HOLDRITE brand,” says Michelle Hubbard, Founder and Owner of HOLDRITE, “while helping us to continue to provide superior service throughout North America and increasing our business square footage.”

Nissan Offers No-Charge Upfitting & Ggraphics Packages for 2012 NV Commercial Van Buyers

Nissan Commercial Vans

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2011) - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced a new program offering a choice of a no-charge commercial upfit package or no-charge exterior graphics package for businesses purchasing or leasing a new Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD or NV3500 HD commercial van. The no-charge upgrade program is offered through Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers to qualified commercial businesses. The 2012 Nissan NV is the company's first entry into the commercial vehicle market in the United States and features a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of $24,590.

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