Consumer spending climbs more in July than forecast

Consumer spending climbed more than forecast in July as Americans dipped into savings to buy cars and cool their homes, showing the biggest part of the economy is holding up.

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DOE contractor studies geothermal; aim is for 1 million GHPs/year



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Solar Decathlon students show what’s possible now



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Jaffe: new internet currency Bitcoin grows in popularity

The Bitcoin system is run by the people who use it, a big enticement for the people just hearing about it and thinking of taking the plunge; there are no government officials to step in and mess things up, just the masses purportedly about to make Bitcoin a worldwide market force.

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Stocks up on hopes for a worldwide economic recovery

U.S. stocks rose, extending the first weekly gain since July for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, amid optimism the global economy will recover.

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Bienvenu says PHCC members must stay up-to-date on technologies, take part in politics

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EMCOR Services Scalise Industries awarded University of Pittsburgh contract



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A. O. Smith completes acquisition of Lochinvar Corp.



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Solar panels for homeowners, without much money down

Now, several companies are offering complicated financing arrangements to get homeowners solar panels with long-term lease deals—in some cases even with little or no money down.

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Contractors in Texas, Okla., see business increase due to extreme weather



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