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The Keystone XL pipeline will have to wait until the new congress settles in to have another run at approval. On Nov. 18, a bill to authorize construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline was defeated by one vote in the Senate (59-41), after similar legislation passed in the House. It was uniformly supported by Republicans and managed to gain 13 votes among Senate Democrats.

Bacharach has announced the release of a new mobile app that can quickly calculate cost saving comparisons from tuning up an existing furnace or by replacing the furnace with a newer, more efficient model. The app, titled Heating Efficiency Savings Calculator, is available for free for the iPhone and iPad through the iTunes Store and for Android phones and tablets via the Google Play store.

Diamond Grip attaches dozens of case hardened, alloy steel grippers to the bottom of a shoe or boot. The patented six-pointed 'diamond beads" are strung on steel aircraft cable and put literally hundreds of biting edges under the heel and the ball of the foot to grip the slickest ice or hardest-packed snow. Unlike spikes, Diamond Grip's unique design spreads load evenly from heel to toe, eliminating uncomfortable 'hotspots." And the rubber sling that secures Diamond Grips to a shoe or boot never touches the walking surface, eliminating wear. Diamond Grips are designed for all day wear on ice and snow, are durable enough for the transition across asphalt and cement, and are easy to put on and take off for workers who have to get in and out of vehicles. Diamond Grip goes on in one smooth motion and stays on until you're ready to slip it off. The patented gripper design is self-clearing so there is no risk of icing up and losing traction, and the cleats are comfortable enough to wear all day and durable enough to last for years. Diamond Grip cleats are available from Grainger and a variety of other safety product distributors, outdoor retailers, and ICEtrekkers.com.

On July 8, 2014 Webstone, was issued a U.S. patent for its Pro-Pal® Primary/Secondary Purge Tee??? and Pro-Pal® Purge & Fill??? valve systems. Documentation has been filed to include worldwide patent rights for these products. Pro-Pal® Step Saving Valves for Professionals are designed to save time, eliminate components and minimize leak paths and are all backed by a lifetime warranty.  Founded in 1954, Webstone is recognized as an industry leader for innovative design of residential and commercial valves used in plumbing, hydronic, radiant, solar and geothermal applications. These designs focus on time and space saving concepts that simplify future maintenance and upkeep of all piping systems. Some of Webstone's trademarked and patented items include; Hydro-Core???, The Isolator®, Isolator EXP???, Pro-Connect???, and Pro-Pal® Step Saving Valves.

Taco has formed a strategic collaboration with Italian pump manufacturer Askoll to share technology and work together on research and development relating to new circulator designs, as well as other joint product and marketing initiatives.

Surveyors are making some homeowners angry with their bullying tactics for surveying.

As winter approaches, Massachusetts consumers who heat their homes with oil are paying less for warmth than they did last year.

EIA is expanding the State Heating Oil and Propane Program this winter heating season. SHOPP is a joint effort between EIA and participating states to collect weekly residential heating oil and propane price data. The SHOPP program has traditionally included 24 states in the Northeast and Midwest regions, but the program was expanded after many other states expressed interest in ...

In an effort to better serve customers' needs through expanded capacity, Grundfos has begun assembling its CM and CME horizontal multistage close-coupled pumps at its facility in Allentown, Pa., which serves as the main distribution center for the North American region.

Light penalties for utilities in natural gas accidents are a norm in Pennsylvania and other states, according to a recent article by The Morning Call, a newspaper that covers Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.