The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $3 million to help American manufacturers leverage energy efficiency as a path to increased competitiveness. The funding will support a program administrator whose role will be to promote and operate the Superior Energy Performance (SEP) program.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has submitted comments responding to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Notice of Data Availability on the framework for developing regulations covering the enforcement of regional efficiency standards for central air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps.
With the solar energy industry maturing and expanding to newer markets, the focus of innovation and investment has shifted from panels to installations — the final critical step for monetization, according to a Lux Research report titled, “Swimming Downstream: Evaluating Up-and-Coming Solar Installers and Developers.”
Nearly $12,000 in entry fees from the 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition was donated to Metropolitan Family Services, an organization that provides services and counseling for Chicago-area families in need.
LSB Industries, parent company of ClimateMaster, ClimaCool, IEC, and ClimateCraft, welcomed more than 940 individuals to its annual reception at the AHR Expo.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) unveiled a new logo, tagline, and a change to the exclusive use of its acronym at a press conference at its winter conference, held concurrently with the AHR Expo.
LonMark® International announced the winners of its 2011 Best of the Year awards at a member reception on Jan. 24. The Best of the Year distinction honors products, companies, projects, and individuals demonstrating innovation, vision, and leadership.
ecobee Inc. introduced its redesigned Contractor Web Portal at the AHR Expo. The portal has new tools to help contractors grow their business, maximize efficiency, and improve the client experience.