Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Metrus Energy Inc., which provides financing for large-scale energy efficiency projects, has announced its selection as a financial partner under the White House’s Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) and as a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action participant.

With all the late-spring heat scorching the country, air conditioning systems are being asked to perform up to their full capacity in many areas. When they can’t keep up, for whatever reason - breakdown, replacement, or simple undersizing - portable cooling systems can literally get clients out of a tight spot.

The poor economy has been hard on commercial businesses. In some cases, HVAC contractors still have service agreements with local malls and office buildings, but often, that work is being outsourced to national maintenance organizations. HVAC contractors have partnered with these organizations. Some sing their praises while others now turn and run.

LG Electronics Commercial Air Conditioning has announced a new website, www.lg-vrf.com, dedicated to its variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology.

The SV series commercial pump station includes everything needed for a commercial solar thermal installation, says the company.

The range of scroll compressors for residential and light commercial applications include R-410A, R-407C, and R-22 models.

Carrier Corp. has published a new guide for commercial building designers and owners on earning credits toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) green building certification.

Venstar®, a thermostat and energy management systems supplier, expanded Canadian availability of its HVAC systems, including its thermostats and accessories, in an exclusive distribution agreement with Trane Canada Co.