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Sept. 3, 2013: Danfoss Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Company Grows from Solo Enterprise to an International Leader

September 3, 2013

On Sept. 1, it was 80 years since Mads Clausen founded Danfoss in his parents’ farmhouse in Nordborg, Denmark. Since then, the business has grown from a solo enterprise into one of the world's leading suppliers of energy-efficient products and solutions, employing a staff of 23,000 and with sales in more than 100 countries.

Contractors and Consumers Capitalize on Renewable Incentives

Tax Breaks Make Renewable Energy More Affordable

Angela D. Harris

September 2, 2013

Funding for renewable incentives comes from a variety of sources including federal, state, and private funds. Although many of these incentives are directed at the end user — tax breaks, loans, and rebates can be used by contractors to open the door for new business in the HVAC marketplace.

HVAC Research Reveals Customer Spending Motivations

American Home Comfort Study Sheds Light on Consumer Trends

Angela D. Harris

August 12, 2013

What drives consumers to purchase HVAC equipment? That’s one of the questions that Decision Analyst Inc., an Arlington, Texas-based market research firm, sought to answer in its comprehensive American Home Comfort Study of 2012-2013.

Aug. 9, 2013: Energy Efficiency Consulting Firm Opens Chattanooga Office

EES Consulting Is Expanding Its Presence in Southeastern U.S.

August 9, 2013

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (EES) Consulting, an energy efficiency consulting firm offering commercial and residential solutions, has announced the opening of a new Chattanooga, Tenn., office.

Aug. 8, 2013: LonMark International Announces New Board Members

Organization Will Strengthen Focus on Energy Efficient Buildings

August 8, 2013

LonMark, a nonprofit association for the certification, education, and promotion of interoperability standards for control networking, has announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors.

Aug. 7, 2013: Aircuity Receives $3 Million Investment from CCM

Funds Provide Expansion Capital for Growth in the Energy Efficiency Space

August 7, 2013

Aircuity, an airside efficiency solutions company, has announced the receipt of a $3 million investment from CCM US LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based asset management group investing in clean energy and real estate. Aircuity said the investment provides expansion capital to fund its continued growth.

Net-Zero Schools Lead the Green Pack

More Districts Utilizing High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment to Reach Energy Goals

Jen Anesi

August 5, 2013

Many schools are turning to highly efficient HVAC solutions for both new-build and retrofit projects, indicating that the once-novel concept of LEED-certified and zero-energy schools may soon become commonplace in school districts across the U.S.

Danfoss Symposium Examines Whole-Systems Approach to Efficiency

EnVisioneering Symposium’s 19th Meeting Considers Buildings and Energy Infrastructure

Herb Woerpel

August 5, 2013

The roundtable discussion joined HVAC OEMs, consultants, and contractors with advocacy and utility groups, and authorities in research and policy to examine the opportunity of investment in next-generation energy infrastructure for commercial buildings.

Ecology Action to Administer SMUD Energy Solutions Program

Program Focus Includes HVAC, Refrigeration, and Controls

August 5, 2013

Ecology Action, a provider of marketing and engagement programs for the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability programs, announced that it has been chosen by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to administer its Complete Energy Solutions (CES) program.