IKEA announced that it has plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its Detroit-area store in Canton, Mich. — what the company says is the state’s largest such solar photovoltaic (PV) array.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) reports that mechanical contractor Andy J. Egan Co. of Grand Rapids was awarded the top spot among “West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the Michigan Business and Professionals Association.

The Mechanical Contractors Association Chicago (MCA Chicago) has announced its 2012-2013 board of directors with Kevin Condon, Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating, Chicago, as the incoming president.

Consumers Energy announced that it awarded more than $2 million in incentives to Michigan commercial and industrial customers in the first quarter to help fund 697 energy efficiency projects that will provide long-term savings.

Krueger-HVAC, a leading manufacturer of air distribution products, announced that Delta-T Inc. will represent the manufacturer in the regions of DePere and Onalaska, Wis., and surrounding counties.

The McHugh/Ornelas Joint Venture, along with Westfield Concession Management, will host an opportunity fair May 15 for qualified subcontractors in union trades including demolition, concrete, steel, doors and hardware, carpentry, tile and terrazzo flooring, toilet accessories, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.

A major initiative that promises to make Milwaukee one of the most energy-efficient cities in the nation has been launched by the city and Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls.

Hartzell Air Movement has broken ground on a construction project that will allow the production of fans with centrifugal wheel widths of up to 89 inches in all materials of construction.

Jackson Systems LLC has been named as one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Indiana. Workplace policies, practices, and demographics were evaluated, as well as an employee survey which was weighed heavily in the total evaluation.

Downstate Illinois utility Ameren Illinois is reminding its electric and natural gas business customers looking to reduce their energy expenses that the project deadline is approaching for participation in the 2011-12 ActOnEnergy® efficiency incentives program.