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NFRC - WHAT'S NEW!!

( last updated 07/02/2009 )

The NFRC staff will continue to update this WHAT'S NEW page - at least monthly.  Please take a moment to review the several important updates to the NFRC web site:  

 

NFRC's Summer Membership Meeting – July 20-23, 2009 

  • NFRC's summer membership meeting will be held in downtown Baltimore, Maryland at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. Check NFRC's upcoming meeting page for details on the following:
    • Online Registration NOW available - Deadline Monday, July 6, 2009.
    • Meeting Schedule now Available
    • Agendas, Past Draft Minutes, Rosters, and Minutes available in one PDF
    • Reserve at the NFRC's Meeting hotel - Rate discounted for NFRC Members through 7/8/09   Click above to access hotel information and a link the hotel's reservation site.

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Special Thanks......

to the generous sponsors of the NFRC's Summer Meeting in Baltimore:

NFRC continues to welcome any organizations which would like to increase their visibility through this new marketing initiative.  Contact Cheryl Gendron, NFRC's Sr. Manager of Member and Information Services for more information or click here to access the NFRC Sponsor Information page.  (Deadline for Summer Meeting 6/16/09)

 

Document Balloting - Deadline Approaching for Member Comments/Vote:

  • Please submit your vote/comments on the  (17) documents up for membership review & comment for the Summer 2009 Meeting.  NFRC has continued the new process for this cycle: allowing for all votes/comments (for each committee) to be collected on one form and then automatically submitted.     Votes and comments MUST be received at the NFRC headquarters by Monday, July 6, 2009 The NFRC is a membership organization that values deeply the contribution of its diverse membership.  PLEASE take a moment to download, review and return your vote and/or comments .

 

New Thermophysical Material Property Approved

  • The Thermophysical Properties Review Panel approved a new manufacturer specific property, Cardinal SST. Click here to review For further information please contact Ray McGowan the NFRC’s Sr. Research and Technology Manager.


State of California Delays Title 24 Implementation

  • California has delayed implementation for the 2008 Title 24 Energy Conservation Standards until January 1, 2010. Further information on this decision can be accessed through a state press release You may also contact John Lewis, Manager of Business Development and Outreach if you have further questions on this or other CMA Matters.

 

Approved IG Certification Listing

  • All participants in the NFRC Certification Program and Members are encouraged to educate themselves on the new IG Certification Program being implemented by the NFRC. This new certification will be required for all PCP participants by July 2010.  NFRC has released a listing of Participating Insulating Glass Certification Programs.  Click here to learn more and access directory.

 

CPD 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions

  • For our stakeholders who are active users of the CPD 2.0 the NFRC has recently added a FAQ page for easy/quick reference.  It does not list any names, call out any specific product lines, or allow user commentary.   The page includes Manufacturers names and codes, User Manuals, Product codes and more.  Check out the new page for all details . If you have any questions please contact Sherri Wendt, NFRC's Certification Associate.

 

The NFRC staff and committed volunteers are hard at work and we encourage you to log on to the web site often to review upcoming meetings ; committee , subcommittee and task group information pages and bulletin boards ;