The ACE Mentor Program of America has announced that it is one of eight recipients of the 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
HyperSolar Inc., developer of a new technology to make renewable natural gas using solar power, said that its patent-pending process produces the gas using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating has announced the opening of a new Engineering Center in Duluth, Ga. The company said the center is the only dedicated facility in the United States geared toward developing split-ductless and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology solutions specifically for the North American market.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will hold its third annual Energy Innovation Summit on Feb. 27-29, 2012, at the Gaylord Convention Center near Washington, D.C.
Designers of systems for a university building, a cancer center, an ice rink, and other commercial building have been recognized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for incorporating elements of innovative building design.
Bank of America has announced the selection of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that will receive $55 million in low-interest loans and grants through the company’s Energy Efficiency Finance Program.
Tecumseh Products Co. has announced the creation of a consolidated North America region for operations, sales, marketing, and engineering functions. The company also announced the appointment of former company executive Bill Merritt as president of the new business group.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® has announced the formation of a new committee to advance the standardization of the Modular Communications Interface (MCI) specification. CEA said the new standard will benefit manufacturers, utilities, service providers, and consumers as it creates a path to smart grid ready products.
As 2011 comes to an end, The NEWS is proud to announce this year’s NEWSmakers. While the industry faced many challenges this year, this group of industry members did not sit around and wait to react. Instead, they proactively responded to the biggest issues affecting the HVAC industry.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added three hydrocarbons as acceptable alternative refrigerants in small commercial and household refrigerators and freezers through EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.
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