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By Elizabeth Spencer

As the snow flew recently on Main Street, local residents continued to deck the halls for the holiday season, and Upshur Arts Alliance members responded to the need for holiday dcor by setting up shop at the local Convention and Visitors Bureau for the groups 10th Annual Tree and Wreath Sale.

This years sale will run Dec. 3 Dec. 7 at the Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau on Main Street in Buckhannon.

Sandra Presar, event initiator and UAA founding member, said she got the idea for the tree and wreath sale after attending a similar event held by a public library in Chardon, Ohio.

She attributes the events longevity to the fact that the sale has undergone some changes over the years in response to community feedback, making it more tailored to the way locals want to experience the event.

We have tried to evolve over the years to meet the needs of the community, so that the tree and wreath sale is something that works for everyone, said Presar.

For a number of years, First Community Bank of Main Street kindly served as the venue, but due to banklimited hours for visitors and shoppers, UAA elected to move the event to another location where it would be more accessible, according to Presar.

The arts alliance wanted to keep the tree and wreath sale downtown in the heart of Buckhannon, while providing availability to evening and weekend event traffic, and The Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau offered to answer this call a few years ago by housing the sale, allowing UAA to better serve the public by offering the desired extended hours.

This year, the eventsformat is evolving from the typical weeklong silent auction to a cash and carry event, as manypeople want to take items with them after one visit, rather than returning for additional bids or itempickups. Despite changes, thespirit of the annual tradition remains the same, as sale profits help to increase arts opportunities and enhance artsexperiences in Upshur County.

Nearly 50 pieces of original handcrafted holiday dcor, created and donated by various artists and community groups, will be available for sale in the name of the arts at the weeklong sale.

The hours for the sale at the CVB office are:

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All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation has been a local staple since 1979

By Ashley Schafer, Ashley.Schafer@hearstnp.com

A thank you note hangs on a corkboard inside All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 1819 E. Airport Road in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

A thank you note hangs on a corkboard inside All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 1819 E. Airport Road in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

A thank you note hangs on a corkboard inside All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 1819 E. Airport Road in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

A thank you note hangs on a corkboard inside All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 1819 E. Airport Road in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Midland business celebrates 40 years

When a homeowner wakes up to an uncomfortable atmosphere too hot or too cold they might find themselves calling in outside help to fix their furnace or repair their A/C unit.

Already in a sour mood, the homeowner is put at ease after a call to All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation, where the dispatcher assures them someone will be on their way soon.

Upon arrival, the technician makes sure to update the homeowner throughout the process in clear, understandable terms, alleviating any concerns they might have.

Once the technician finishes his or her work and has left, the homeowner thinks of several more questions, but is easily able to call the dispatcher and have them answered, or have any other follow-up problems fixed right away.

Even then, they are reassured by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

According to All Seasons co-owners Paul and Mark Kohtz, this is the routine they strive for within their HVAC services business, which is celebrating 40 years.

Founded by their father, Jeff Kohtz, All Seasons has been a staple in Midland since 1979. Jeff started the business out of his home, where he and his wife ran the operation, eventually adding a couple employees.

When we were still at home, after about the second year in business, (my wife) went down to the tax guy to have help setting up the books the guy says it really dont matter; youre not going to make it here anyway. Most businesses fail within the first five years. That was real encouraging for us, Jeff said jokingly, and noted they switched accountants after that.

However, the Kohtz's operated All Seasons with a certain philosophy, which has proved to keep the business going.

We always wanted to take care of the customer. You know, when a customer lets you in their house theyre really trusting you to be in their home so theyve got to trust you, what youre going to do to their home, how youre going to treat it, he said. So, obviously, being in business, if youre going to keep growing, youve got to treat the people right. If you havent, youre going to lose that customer and theyre going to tell their friends.

Then, in the late 90s, All Seasons moved outside of the Kohtzs home to 1819 Airport Road, where it is still located today. In 2011, Jeffs sons, Mark and Paul, took over, making it a generational, family business.

We did not necessarily plan to take over I went to school in business and ventured out into the world a little bit and a few years later, I came back to rejoin up with the family and the business, Paul said. Mark had some other plans when he was younger as well, but we both found our way back here. We both just really enjoyed the atmosphere of a family business.

Since taking over, Paul and Mark have focused on becoming an expert in servicing homeowners in their residences. They said theyve dabbled in construction work, but have since strayed away from doing anything other than home visits.

We havent really expanded our territory at all, were just real focused on doing real good at what we do here locally in Midland, Paul said. Our focus is just always keep our employees busy so we dont have to dabble into things that were not experts on.

In addition, Paul said they treat all of their customers like family giving every person the same recommendations they would give their own grandmother.

The family-like treatment doesnt end with the customers, however. Paul and Mark said they strive to make All Seasons a desirable place to work for all their employees, which has grown to 17 people since they took over.

Each of our customers we have is very important and every person that works with us is very important too because theyve got families and dreams and aspirations, and we just want to be able to help them grow too, Mark said. So, thats part of us growing, is them growing with us.

Looking to the future of All Seasons Heating, Cooling and Insulation, the Kohtzs said they want to continue growing the business but want to keep their services local. They will also continue to give back to the community, which they do by donating to Toys for Tots, American Legion and the Reese Endeavor of Midland.

Its nice to give back to the community thats been good to you too, Jeff said.

To learn more about All Seasons, visit https://www.allseasonsheatingmidland.com/

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Investments in climate protection and energy efficiency are worthwhile, even from an economic point of view a verdict that appears amply demonstrated by the winners of the four categories of this years Energy Efficiency Award, an annual prize presented by the German Energy Agency (Deutsche Energie-Agentur, or dena) to companies that pursue innovative and highly successful ways of reducing energy consumption and harmful emissions. The award endows a total of EUR 30,000 in prizes.

The following have been recognised for their achievements:

Energy efficiency and climate protection do not come for free. But those who invest intelligently create advantages for their company and their environment, said Andreas Kuhlmann, Chief Executive of dena, at the award ceremony during the dena Energy Efficiency Congress in Berlin. Climate-friendly business models work and also contribute to an integrated energy transition, added Andreas Kuhlmann.

The successful projects that received the Energy Efficiency Award show that companies are taking responsibility for a carbon-neutral future. Climate protection and economic activity are not mutually exclusive, said Andreas Feicht, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, at the award ceremony.

In all, 142 projects were entered for the Energy Efficiency Award this year: 108 entries came from Germany and a further 34 from European or international regions. The award is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and supported by premium partners, Danfoss and KfW.

Complete information on the competition can be found at http://www.EnergyEfficiencyAward.de. Further information about the dena Energy Efficiency Congress is available at http://www.dena-kongress.de

Further details about the winners in specific categories are included below:

Competition category: Energy Transition 2.0

Adolf Gottfried Tonwerke GmbH and Orcan Energy AGThe family firm, Adolf Gottfried Tonwerke GmbH, extracts and refines clay and other raw materials for the ceramic and clay processing industry in Groheirath (Bavaria). After successfully implementing its initial energy efficiency measures, the company then pursued the objective of extending the waste heat usage already achieved, but limited to production, to its firing processes. It focused on two rotary kilns used for firing clay. The aim was to harness waste heat from the resulting high exhaust temperatures, with as few changes as possible to the existing process.

Its collaboration with Orcan Energy AG provided a suitable solution. This company, specialising in ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) equipment, planned and implemented the ORC module. Due to its flexible behaviour, the module can react to fluctuating amounts of heat within seconds and is also highly efficient when converting heat into electricity at part load. The ORC module also features a second high temperature circuit, thereby enabling it to generate higher temperatures in the waste heat flow.

Integrating the ORC equipment into the existing rotary kiln system posed a technical challenge for the project. As a result, an additional exhaust gas heat exchanger (EGHE) had to be used for the exhaust gas flow from kilns 1 and 2. High dust content in the exhaust gas exacerbated the situation. The final solution involved an exhaust gas heat exchanger specially designed for this application. Its operation facilitated the ORC solution and reduced the utilisation factor of the suction fan, saving a further 15 kW of energy. The savings achieved are verified by an integrated control unit that continuously measures the generated electrical output.

Energy efficiency measures

ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) equipment to convert waste heat into electricity.Installation of a special heat exchanger for exhaust gas with high dust contentDust/ash separation and pipeline construction

Successful savings:

Reduction in electricity consumption: 304,000 kWh/yearReduction in CO2: 181 t/year

Energy efficiency competition category: from clever to digital

Ostsee-Zeitung GmbH & Co. KG and Energieberatung MV / consultant engineers for physical process engineering

Ostsee-Zeitung GmbH & Co. KG is part of the Madsack Media Group and publishes its eponymous regional daily paper in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In early 2017, the printing plant experienced technical problems with the cold water circuit for its printing press, prompting it to take a detailed look at the entire cooling process. Ostsee-Zeitung relied on external support from Energieberatung MV. The consultant engineers who specialise in physical process engineering, had already successfully implemented systematic optimisation and heat transfer measures for the publishing house in the past.

An analysis of the thermal and electrical load measurements concluded that the cooling process was clearly over-dimensioned, so that the equipment could not be meaningfully operated, either in terms of demand or energy efficiency. It became clear that the existing supply pressure and water volume flow were not actually needed. The necessary cold water parameters, relatively high at around 22 C, also revealed considerable potential for using free cooling. The cooling process for the printing press was subsequently redesigned and optimised, to allow free cooling to be retrofitted. For this purpose, a new, external dry cooler and water-glycol circuit were connected to the water circuit of the existing process cooling via a plate heat exchanger.

The new cooling circuit, consisting of free and mechanical cooling, is integrated and regulated in such a way that the printer is cooled using minimal electric power for fans and pumps whilst simultaneously improving the process reliability. By adjusting the working temperature of the cooling water to around 23 C, free cooling can perform the entire cooling process up to an outside temperature of around 19 C. Free cooling is used for around 7,500 operating hours per year. If the outside temperature exceeds a specified value (cooling limit), free cooling is disabled. Cooling then takes place as a combination of free cooling and a mechanical cooling unit. The success of this measure has been verified via the building management system. Ostsee-Zeitung therefore saves 105,000 kWh of electricity and 59 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Energy efficiency measures

Optimisation of cooling during the printing processRetrofitting free cooling in addition to the existing cooling unit

Successful savings:

Reduction in electricity consumption: 105,000 kWh/yearReduction in CO2: 59 t/year

Competition category: energy services and energy management

EnergieDienstleistungsGesellschaft Rheinhessen-Nahe GmbH

In 2018, EnergieDienstleistungsGesellschaft Rheinhessen-Nahe mbH (EDG) took over an outdated, over-sized heating plant at Hahn Airport, which also supplied the Rhineland-Palatinate Police Academy and other buildings. The dilapidated infrastructure required extensive refurbishment, which is why EDG planned and independently implemented comprehensive modernisation measures. The heating plant responsible for energy production, with its outdated, oversized equipment, was refurbished while reducing heat generation performance by 60%. The associated, equally oversized and dilapidated district heating network was also completely renewed, taking account of energy efficiency aspects with regard to network parameters (reducing system temperatures, halving the volume flow in favour of lower return flow temperatures, optimising the differential pressure). Waste heat from a neighbouring biogas plant was integrated into the new local heating network via a CHP station.

All the heat generation and distribution equipment was remotely interlinked via an energy management system and can now be continually monitored and controlled via EDGs central remote monitoring. All the consumption and efficiency-relevant data is digitally measured, recorded as 1/4-hourly values and graphically displayed, thereby enabling constantly optimised plant operation in line with efficiency and commercial criteria.

The owners of all the buildings connected to the local heating network were also involved. Efficiency measures were therefore discussed and implemented, thereby facilitating an energy efficiency network. These include the conversion of injection-type ventilation systems to mixing-type systems, installation of appropriate thermostats, optimised, energy-efficient hot water supply using intelligent control technology, taking account of hygienic aspects, and the hydraulic balancing of heat consumers. This local heating network is a practical, transferable example of the optimisation of district heating networks in combination with the optimisation of consumers heating needs. As well as the traditional modernisation of heating networks, it also focuses on optimising consumers heating needs, in particular.

Energy efficiency measures

Modernisation and energy-efficient optimisation of the local heating networkFeed-in of renewable heat from a biogas plant with CHPReturn flow temperature-limiting measures at consumers properties to reduce the network temperatureCentral remote monitoring

Successful savings:

Reduction in heat consumption: 3,000 MWh/yearReduction in CO2: 2,440 t/year

Audience Award concepts for improving energy efficiency

GETEC heat & power GmbH and Clariant AG

The Swiss chemical group, Clariant, is currently building a bioethanol plant at its Romanian factory in Podari. In future, bioethanol will be produced here from residual agricultural materials such as wheat straw, for example.

The energy service provider, GETEC, developed a CO2-neutral energy supply concept for the factory. This uses lignin, the residual material arising from the bioethanol production process, as an energy source. This lignin is combusted in a fluidised bed boiler, turning it into an energy source. The use of a back-pressure steam turbine (8.5 MWel) provides the plant with a CO2-neutral supply of steam and electricity.

GETEC is therefore providing all the services, from concept development, through planning, funding and construction, to operation, maintenance and repair. According to the latest plans, the project will be fully implemented by the end of 2021.

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Smart thermostats are on the shopping list for nearly 15 percent of U.S. households that have broadband connections in the next 12 months devices that not only keep your home warm, or cool, but can be controlled through a smartphone, hub or other Wi-Fi connected device like a smart speaker.

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The data about smart thermostats comes from Parks Associates, a research group that follows and tracks the adoption and usage of smart home products in U.S. broadband homes.

Smart thermostats can be controlled through other smart devices Getty Images/iStockphoto

Smart thermostats may be a popular addition to a living space, but as an added feature they can be complicated to install, far more difficult than a smart speaker that just needs to connect to your Wi-Fi and into an electrical socket. Putting in a smart thermostat requires handling electrical wiring, often breaking into walls, or at the least removing an existing thermostat a process that many people have never encountered in their lives.

Still, more than one-third of people have plans to install a smart thermostat on their own, handling the details like a C-wire, the common wire, which makes sure that power continuously flows to the smart thermostat. Knowing whether you have a C-wire among the slew of wires behind an existing thermostat can also be confusing.

Smart thermostats connect over W-Fi and not only control the hearing and cooling in a home, but can be scheduled at certain times, turned on automatically or frankly whenever you want. Being able to manage when a house is heated or cool not only adds toHn the comfort of the way someone lives but can certainly also save people money, heating and cooling at optimal times.

Smart thermostat's like those from Honeywell can help home owners save moneyGearBrain

The majority of people who are buying smart thermostats, according to Parks Associates data, still do want some professional advice, with 67 percent choosing to buy these products at a store. Further, 18 percent of those buyers will also opt-in to have the retailer install the smart thermostat as well.

However, a quarter of people will instead turn to a home security company to install a smart thermostat likely as part of a full service offering.

"Smart energy solutions deliver immediate value propositions in cost and energy savings, so smart thermostats have long been a leading device in the smart home ecosystem, although growth in adoption has stagnated recently," said Chris O'Dell, research analyst for Parks Associates, in a statement.

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HAMPTON With the cold weather season upon us, one local family no longer has to worry about enduring frigid temperatures at home thanks to a nationwide community program.

The Korver family, residents of Hampton, were named the 2019 winners of the Feel the Love campaign, organized locally by R. Poust Heating & Cooling. The initiative provides heat and/or air conditioning systems to individuals or families, either to support them during difficult times or to simply recognize their service in the community.

Dave and Leah Korver fall into the latter category, with both volunteering their time as members of Hampton Township Fire and Rescue and often delaying plans with each other to respond to emergency calls. Having seen the couples involvement up close, Vera Rumsey, a fellow volunteer with the organization, decided to nominate them for the campaign.

Debbie Poust Johnson, co-owner of R. Poust, was struck by the Korvers dedication to their non-paying positions, noting that both come from families who were similarly committed to the rescue squad.

They were very passionate about what they were involved in, Johnson said. It was just something that, as they grew up, they became a part of.

In addition to their volunteer work, the family stood out to Johnson because of a cracked heat exchanger in their home a concern with winter looming. A visit to the Korver house by R. Poust also revealed improper chimney work and electrical wiring, meaning the appliances were not only ineffective but potentially dangerous as well.

After a series of questions over the phone as well as the home visit, the panel from R. Poust which consisted of Johnson; her father, Robert; and her brother, Ryan selected the Korvers as the local Feel the Love winners. The news came as a surprise to the family, who, true to their nature, assumed some other nominee would have been more worthy.

"It really was a shock," Leah Korver said. "We're humble people. We don't necessarily think we're the most deserving."

The nomination called for the winner to receive only a new furnace, but R. Poust decided to install a new air conditioning unit as well after seeing the state of the Korvers appliances.

They made it a point to say, You will not have to worry about this, Leah Korver said.

The installations took place on a Saturday in October, when several R. Poust employees arrived at the Korver home around 8 a.m. In addition to putting in the new heating and cooling systems, the crew spent the day learning the Korvers story and interacting with their two children, Elizabeth, 7, and Andrew, 5.

This year marked the second Feel the Love campaign organized by the Lennox Heating and Cooling company, for which R. Poust is a dealer, and the first open to New Jersey residents. The contest was available for all residents of R. Pousts service area, which includes all of Sussex and Morris counties and parts of Warren, Passaic, Essex and Union counties.

According to Lennox, 230 homeowners nationwide received new HVAC systems from the company this year, with more than 200 dealers donating their time to install the equipment.

Johnson said she and her fellow employees had a difficult time choosing from the 10 submissions they received this year and are hopeful to see an increase in nominations as more people learn about the initiative.

Leah Korver called the campaign an amazing experience for her and her family, who were helped by others for a change instead of being the ones to provide help. For that reason, Johnson was happy to be able to reward the Korvers with the new unit.

I felt really good that a family was getting it who really deserved it, Johnson said. All of us had a really good day, and we all left with smiles on our faces.

Kyle Morel can also be contacted on Twitter: @KMorelNJH, on Facebook: Facebook.com/KMorelNJH, or by phone: 973-383-1292.

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Greece has published a document that lays a path for national energy and climate policy over the next decade, while outlining plans to facilitate significant PV development through 2030.

Greeces new strategy for its energy sector and the climate builds on an earlier version of the plan that was published in January by the previous government. However the authorities have tweaked the plan significantly to provide for the new governments pledge to phase out coal by 2028.

The plan now requires renewables to supply 35% of Greeces final energy consumption in 2030, up from 31% in the previous plan. Of this, renewable energy systems are set to account for a staggering 61% of Greeces electricity consumption by 2030. Renewables will also provide 43% of Greeces heating and cooling and 19% of its transportation needs by the end of the coming decade.

New target

Greeces new national energy plan mandates 7.7 GW of cumulative solar PV capacity by 2030, up from approximately 2.7 GW of installed capacity at present. Specifically, the plan calls for the nations total installed PV capacity to increase from 3 GW in 2020 to 3.9 GW in 2022, 5.3 GW in 2025, and 6.3 GW in 2027.

For Greeces other renewable energy sectors, the new plan says that the country should also have 7 GW of cumulative wind power capacity by 2030, in addition to 3.7 GW of hydropower, 300 MW of biomass and biogas, and 100 MW of geothermal capacity.

Greeces latest statistics, published in November, show that it has already installed 2.7 GW of PV, 3.4 GW of hydro, 3.2 GW of wind, and 85 MW of biomass and biogas capacity. The country does not have any offshore wind power capacity, but the new plan does not set a time line for offshore development, other than stating that 250 MW of offshore wind capacity is feasible by 2030.

Tenders, net metering

The vast majority of the new PV capacity will be large-scale, ground-mounted systems awarded via auctions and supported by premium tariffs. The government is expected to publish a review of its tender scheme next year.

Both the competitive auctions and premium tariffs are going to remain a part of Greeces energy policy. However the new energy plan states that the auctions need to take place under a strict time schedule.

Eventually, the goal is for Greeces tender exercises to produce tariffs that are similar to other European states, so it can build subsidy-free renewable power plants, according to the new national energy plan.

The biggest challenge for Greek tenders thus far is that theyve been undersubscribed, despite high interest from domestic and international investors. This is due to a lack of fully licensed projects that are eligible to participate in the tenders. Greeces energy regulator (RAE) also appears unable to process the steadily growing number of license applications in a timely manner.

The government is now seeking to simplify the licensing process, so the regulator doesnt have to deal with the cumbersome task. Thus, RAE published recently a simplified structure for Greeces licensing regime, which was also open to public consultation. The sector is now eagerly anticipating the publication of the new policy, which is imminent.

Greece will run its next tender for solar PV and wind power on Dec. 12.

Small systems are also a part of Greeces new national energy plan, which envisages 1 GW of net-metered and self-consumption distributed systems by 2030. Together, they will be capable of meeting the electricity needs of at least 330,000 households.

Storage, interconnections and islands

Greeces uptake of renewable energy to date has happened without the inclusion of any new energy storage facilities. This has to change, according to the new plan, which argues that the countrys phase-out of lignite will require a more flexible electricity system, which can be achieved with new energy storage systems and new interconnections. Therefore, the plan identifies the establishment of a policy framework for energy storage as an immediate priority for the country.

With regard to new interconnections, the plan also provides for a second grid line to Bulgaria, upgrades to an existing line to North Macedonia, and the construction of a new line to link Greece to Cyprus and Israel.

One very important point for the renewable energy sector is the plans clear mandate for island interconnections. Greek islands that are not already connected to the mainland grid should either be connected soon or they should embrace new hybrid power systems that use renewable energy and storage. Interconnections are already being built, with a new electricity link between the mainland and the Cyclades Islands now partly operational.

However, the architects of Greeces new national plan want small islands to develop hybrid systems, so the country can stop subsidizing polluting diesel generators by building storage systems, as on the island of Tilos.

Greeces new energy plan also provides for greater energy efficiency, electric mobility, and a competitive electricity market that could potentially bring the countrys energy system on par with the latest technological and market developments throughout the world.

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SALISBURY, N.B. -- When staff at the Salisbury Royal Canadian Legion realized one of their heat pumps had been stolen, they were unsure if they could afford to replace it -- but then a total stranger warmed their hearts.

The branch celebrates its 85th anniversary later this month, but just weeks before Christmas, it was the target of a real-life Grinch.

"Someone went out around the building and came back in and said 'the machine is gone' and she couldn't believe it," said legion president Susan Dryden. "So she messaged me and said 'we have a problem.'"

Six heat pumps were installed two years ago at the legion with the help of a financial grant.

Dryden says she was devastated to learn that one of the pumps had been stolen off the back of the building.

"We really try and involve ourselves in the community and for things like this to happen, it's very disheartening that they would do this to anyone but especially to someone that is there for everyone else," said Dryden.

But thanks to a kind stranger, the legion and its members weren't left out in the cold for long.

"I instantly sent Sue a message saying I'd like to help out, and then after that I called my local wholesaler that we buy LG heat pumps from and I asked them if they'd step up and donate one and they gladly did," said Rob Fillmore, who owns Fillmore Heating and Cooling. Fillmore offered to install the brand new heat pump, free of charge.

"I wanted to help out and I actually said to my girlfriend last week that I wanted to do something nice for someone for Christmas, so this just fell out of the sky, and I was more than happy to help," Fillmore said.

"I was speechless, I just didn't even know what to think, and other companies have also offered but, you go with your first angel that has arrived," Dryden said.

Fillmore, whose grandfather served in the Second World War, says the incident really hit home.

"Stuff like this, it bothers ya because who would steal from a legion?" Fillmore said. "To cause $2,000 in damage to get $20 in scrap metal? It's unnecessary."

With the installation of the new heat pump complete Monday afternoon, Dryden says she can't thank her group of "angels" enough.

"It's been a whirlwind few days, but it's good to know there's still kindness out there and people will step up and help when it's needed," said Dryden.

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Mormonisms iconic Salt Lake Temple, in the heart of Utahs capital, will close Dec. 29 for renovation, but the square surrounding it as well as the historic domed Tabernacle and nearby Assembly Hall will remain open during the four years of construction.

Make no mistake, though, the experience for visitors to Temple Square, one of Utahs most popular tourist draws, will change.

There still will be Christmas lights on the square in the winter and tulips adorning the churchs downtown campus in the spring, but their location and number will shift as the new landscape takes shape.

The South Visitors Center will be demolished and the North Visitors Center, while remaining open, will be used for guest services, including restrooms and overflow seating for Tabernacle events.

The giant Conference Center, across the street, will become the main venue for the Temple Square guest experience, Tanner Kay, manager for guest services, said at a Wednesday news conference.

The massive building, used mainly for the twice-yearly General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kay said, will be the new home of art exhibitions, temple artifacts, a cutaway model of the sacred structure and an orientation film about the temples history.

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A replica of the Christus, a marble statue of the resurrected Jesus by Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen, will remain in the North Visitors Center, Kay said, and a second one will be installed in the Conference Center.

The centers balcony and roof, he said, also will give visitors a perfect vantage place to view the ongoing renovation and seismic-retrofitting of the temple.

As to the temple interiors, Andy Kirby, director of historic temple renovations, promised that they would be enhanced and improved but remain essentially the same.

The hand-painted murals in ordinance rooms will be cleaned and repaired, leaving the colors brighter and more vivid.

The temples annex added in the 1960s will be torn down and replaced by an architecturally sympathetic addition, he said, which will be compatible with the original building materials, forms, millwork and windows.

The original baptistry, where Latter-day Saints do proxy baptisms for the dead, was much larger until it was downsized to accommodate 1960s heating and cooling elements, Kirby said. This renovation will restore the baptistry to its original spacious area.

Thats because todays mechanical needs can be accomplished in a more compact, less-intrusive way, he said. And those are among the elements that most need upgrading wiring and plumbing while adding ramps and elevators for wheelchair access.

The granite exterior will get a significant seismic upgrade to help the building withstand a large-magnitude earthquake, explained Brent Roberts, managing director of special projects.

Digging around the base will have to be done in careful stages to ensure the temples stability, Roberts said.

The finished work will look more like the 19th century, said Emily Utt, curator of the church history department.

The expense and care to renovate the Salt Lake Temple are worth it, she said. It is the symbolic center of the church and the community.

The temple was begun by Mormon pioneers in 1853 and dedicated 40 years later. It is slated to reopen in 2024 with a public open house allowing outsiders to view for the first time since 1893 what previously only faithful Latter-day Saints have ever seen followed by a rededication.

And that golden Angel Moroni, which sits atop the temple, blowing his horn? He will be taken down and spruced up but, in the end, will be back on his perch in perpetuity.

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There are many ways to raise your homes value. From a small paint job to a complete remodel, homeowners have numerous options at their disposal. The value increase, however, should not only aim at potential buyers but also assist in saving money eventually, like when solar panels lower your electricity expenses.

The kitchen is the heart of your home. Its where the family loves to hang out, and the place where guests leave with a memorable impression. Its always wise to engage a professional before you embark on a remodeling project and give proper thought to the size and layout of your house.

The lists of available designs are as diverse as the different people who will be looking to buy your house. For instance, some people are into a spacious kitchen, while others naturally want a small space to fix their meals in peace.

Nowadays, energy efficiency has a tremendous push on the way homebuyers make their choices. For instance, in extremely cold environments, buyers may avoid homes that do not have measures to cut heating costs. Even if you are not planning to sell any time soon, there are many reasons why you should strive for energy efficiency. Such measures can be as little as replacing the light bulbs or as large as changing the HVAC system.

Installing ENERGY STAR rated windows can eliminate some of the waste that goes into heating and cooling. If you have a bigger budget, you can go ahead and install solar panels.

If you live in a property with an expansive garden, a little landscaping can increase its value by a large margin. Landscaping is also easy to do, and you can get started with a few basics and some level of patience. Your first step to creating an attractive garden should be to figure out a style that complements your home. For instance, what you do for a house with a traditional design should be different from that with contemporary architecture.

Many real estate agents now agree that homes with brighter rooms will sell quicker. Besides, light has a way of making a space look more spacious and attractive. When properly done, lighting can be used to highlight the best features of the house. Lighting up the garden will also be a significant boost. You can set the lights to highlight your plants and to guide visitors along the walkway. However, you do not want to spend too much on lighting fixtures, since the next homeowners may want to replace them.

Start with a fresh paint job to change the overall style and look of the house. You can also change the flooring, move the furniture, and update some of the fixtures. If you have two smaller rooms, you can break down the walls to create more space. In this case, you will need to consult a structural engineer to avoid damaging the rest of the house. You can convert the loft into an office or an extra bedroom depending on your intended buyers.

After all, the number of bedrooms is a major deciding factor for many prospective homeowners.

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Global Ductless HVAC System Market was valued US$ XX Mn in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ XX Mn by 2026 at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.

Global Ductless HVAC Market

Ductless HVAC is easy to install and consume low energy as such systems do not require duct for cooling process. This is estimated to drive the ductless HVAC system market during the forecast period. Ductless split systems also offer targeted cooling and heating comfort when conventional HVAC equipment is too costly to install. This system continues to gain importance during the forecast period owing to its various features like multiple heating and cooling stages and variable fan speeds. Furthermore, increasing environmental temperature and rising disposable income is projected to trigger the demand for ductless HVAC system. High initial cost of installment and negative effect on environment restrain the growth of ductless HVAC system market.

The split system is the widely used type of ductless HVAC system. The split system allows the operator to control the temperature of individual zones according to need, giving the user the flexibility of operation and savings in operating cost. These advantage of split system helps to increase the global ductless HVAC market. The major advantage of the split system is the low noise level of the system. In the split system, compressor and fan are kept in the outdoor unit so as to reduce the indoor noise level.

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Residential buildings include all kinds of residential structures like houses, town houses, cottages, condominiums, and apartments. In residential buildings, ductless HVAC systems are used for heating and cooling indoor air. Ductless systems use less energy as compared to ducted systems and are easy to install in residential buildings, and these factors drive the market for ductless HVAC systems in the residential building segment. The air conditioning capacity offered by the ductless HVAC systems is the added advantage for this application segment.

Faster-growing construction markets in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging economies are the result of rising populations, rapid urbanization and strong economic growth. Mini split ductless HVAC systems are the most commonly used type in residential buildings as of their lower capacity and lower operating cost required in residential buildings.

The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive assessment of the market and contains thoughtful insights, facts, historical data, industry-validated market data and projections with a suitable set of assumptions and methodology. The report also helps in understanding dynamics, structure by analyzing the market segments by type, End User and region and, project the global market size. The report also provides a clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by product, price, financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Ductless HVAC System market. The report also provides PEST analysis, PORTERs analysis, SWOT analysis to address the question of shareholders in arranging the efforts and investment in the near future to a particular market segment.

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Scope of the Report for Global Ductless HVAC System Market

Global Ductless HVAC System Market, By Type

Split-System Heat Pump Chilled Water System Window Air Conditioners OthersGlobal Ductless HVAC System Market, By Application

Residential Commercial IndustrialGlobal Ductless HVAC System Market, By Region

North America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa South AmericaKey players operating in Global Ductless HVAC System Market

Whirlpool Corporation Daikin Industries Ltd. Hitachi Ltd. LG Electronics United Technologies Corporation Johnson Controls Electrolux Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Trane Heating and Air Conditioning Services & Systems Eberspaecher MAHLE Hanon Systems Calsonic Kansei Keihin Sanden Valeo Subros Auto Air-conditioning Systems

MAJOR TOC OF THE REPORT

Chapter One: Ductless HVAC System Market Overview

Chapter Two: Manufacturers Profiles

Chapter Three: Global Ductless HVAC System Market Competition, by Players

Chapter Four: Global Ductless HVAC System Market Size by Regions

Chapter Five: North America Ductless HVAC System Revenue by Countries

Chapter Six: Europe Ductless HVAC System Revenue by Countries

Chapter Seven: Asia-Pacific Ductless HVAC System Revenue by Countries

Chapter Eight: South America Ductless HVAC System Revenue by Countries

Chapter Nine: Middle East and Africa Revenue Ductless HVAC System by Countries

Chapter Ten: Global Ductless HVAC System Market Segment by Type

Chapter Eleven: Global Ductless HVAC System Market Segment by Application

Chapter Twelve: Global Ductless HVAC System Market Size Forecast (2019-2026)

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