Chesapeake middle school to reopen after latest air tests
Crestwood Middle School students can return to school tomorrow, division officials said. Air quality tests have shown that the air at the school is once again safe for students and faculty members to breathe, said school spokesman Tom Cupitt.

How to keep heating costs down
TODAY'S TIP Even though heating costs have declined with the dip in fuel prices, the winter months can still be a heavy burden on home finances. Look for ways to conserve energy by making your house more energy efficient.

How to Cut Heating and Cooling Costs without Cutting Comfort
(ARA) -- Heating and cooling systems account for 56 percent of energy used in a typical home, making it the largest energy expense for most households, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Old Polaroid camera back in digital version
Las Vegas » A strange little ritual used to go along with Polaroid cameras. The shooter would grab the print as it came out of the camera and wave it in the air, as if that would stimulate the chemicals and make the picture appear faster.

Citgo keeps heating oil program for poor
BOSTON (AP) - Citgo, the Venezuelan government's Texas-based oil subsidiary, has changed course and will continue shipments of heating oil for poor families in the United States. Joseph Kennedy, head of the Boston-based nonprofit which distributes the fuel, credited the direct intervention of President Hugo Chavez for helping to keep the controversial program going. Citgo Petroleum CEO ...

Humidity
Dry air makes you feel colder, so keep your home?s air somewhat humid, says Blain Fox, vice president of heating and cooling marketing company Warm Thoughts. Use a room humidifier, simmer a pot of water on the stove or place a shallow pan of water on radiator tops or near warm air vents.

Expert Ideas Help You Save On Heating Bills
NBC 4?s Marcus Thorpe got the BOTTOMLINE on saving energy dollars Wednesday.

Living room
If you have a fireplace and use it, turn the thermostat down when the fire is blazing. When your fireplace is not in use, keep the damper closed to stop cold air from sneaking in.Use the sunLet sunlight into your house for its warming affects, says Blain Fox, vice president of heating and cooling marketing company Warm Thoughts. Keep curtains and blinds open on windows facing the sun. At night, ...

Heating system takes a holiday leaving town clerks in shivers
AUBURN - People stopping by the town clerk's office in Town Hall might think they've stopped by the Highway Department garage instead.

Health concerns force Chesapeake school to shutdown Wednesday
CHESAPEAKE ? Classes at Crestwood Middle School in Chesapeake are cancelled Wednesday because of concerns about asbestos. During the installation of the air conditioning and heating system, workers found pipes covered in asbestos.

UPDATE:LG's Air Conditioning Co Eyes 10% Sales Growth In '09
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- LG Electronics Co.'s (066570.SE) air conditioning business expects sales this year to grow 10% to $5.5 billion despite the global economic slowdown, the unit's chief executive said Tuesday.

7 ways to lower winter energy costs
Now that winter is officially underway -- and parts of the nation have been beset by ice storms, snow and frigid temperatures - it is an excellent time to hone your budget with smart energy-saving strategies.

Going geothermal
Alternative heating, cooling system catching on

The Smart Home Is Still Looking for a Market
The vision of the smart home has been around for decades. And an appealing vision it is ? a computerized triumph of automation, controlling a house?s lighting and heating, even the kitchen.

NEW Burn ban now in effect
This feature is under development and will be available soon. A countywide ban on all outdoor burning and use of some home-heating devices went into effect this morning because of deteriorating air quality.

Del Tech students learn about solar panel installation
It almost seems as if the sun is shining stronger over Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. It certainly is a focus thanks to the partnership between the college?s Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Technology and Flexera, a solar heating and wind turbine company in Lewes.

Asbestos closes Chesapeake school
A Chesapeake school has been closed after air quality tests found elevated levels of asbestos.

Ways to save money on winter heating
Saving money on winter heating costs is always desirable, but may especially be important this season as homeowners continue to struggle through an economic recession.

Going geothermal
It's only natural that Shirley A. Clemence-Phillips would want a carbon-neutral, environmentally friendly heating and cooling system for her new modular home on Clemence Hill Road in Southbridge.

Va. school closed after high levels of asbestos found
CHESAPEAKE (AP)?A Chesapeake school has been closed after air quality tests found elevated levels of asbestos. Crestwood Middle School was evacuated this morning and its 620 students were taken to Oscar Smith High School. Chesapeake schools spokesman Tom Cupitt says school officials are awaiting the results of further tests to determine when the school can reopen or what measures need to be taken.