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ASHRAE announced that multifamily units in all types of buildings are now covered in the scope of its residential IAQ standard, marking one of the biggest changes to the 2016 version.

Vivint Smart Home, a leading provider of smart home technology, announced that its Vivint Element™ smart thermostat was awarded the Red Dot, an international distinction for high design quality. The international Red Dot jury chose winners from a pool of 5,200 products from 57 nations.

ACCA announced that it has signed 16 agreements with independent allied contracting organizations (ACOs) to work together on advocacy issues impacting HVACR contractors at the state and national level.

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning announced that its locations in more than 30 cities will be helping local nonprofits and deserving families, as well as the environment, by donating air conditioning tune-ups on Earth Day, April 22, 2016.

Xergy Inc. has announced a new refrigeration system based on an electrochemical compressor to replace the conventional mechanical vapor compression systems found in typical heat pumps. The company credits the University of Delaware’s Ajay Prasad and his research team with playing an important role in the breakthrough.

QA Graphics announced that it has launched an updated version of its Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard™ (EEED). In response to an industry shift away from plug-in applications, the new version uses HTML5 to build design features that allow for a better user experience with reduced security risks.

Emerson today announced the filing of an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its previously announced plan to spin off its Network Power business, which will be named Vertiv.

Tozour Energy Systems, a leading provider of HVAC and building automation services, has announced the formation of a new dedicated business unit, Tozour Automation. This team of executives and technicians will provide control products and installation for the company’s clients in the greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey areas.

The global market for heat exchangers is forecast to grow from $12.94 billion in 2016 to $19.14 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2 percent, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.

Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. announced that LIV Communities is Canada’s first home builder to install a Panasonic Residential Solar PV + Energy Storage Solution in one of its show homes.