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Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment and can cause serious adverse health effects in those who are exposed to it. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared January as National Radon Action Month. This is an effort to raise radon awareness in both home and business owners.

Enviro-Serv Inc., which targets highly profitable small service companies in the commercial and residential property maintenance industry, announced that it is in the final stages of discussion to purchase Above Air Inc. Air Conditioning.

Fuji Electric Corp. of America announced that it has begun manufacturing its FRENIC-HVAC Combination Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) in the company’s new factory in Roanoke, Virginia, in order to reduce turnaround time and customize panels to suit customers’ individual applications.

Elite Comfort AC & Heating announced it has changed its name to Elite Comfort Home and Commercial Services and increased the repair services it offers, covering a wider range of residential and business needs in the Houston area.

Air Masters Corp. and its affiliated companies — Gateway Mechanical, Gateway Mechanical Fire Protection Inc., and Automation Solutions Group — have announced a rebranding as Integrated Facility Services Inc. (IFS), their corporate holding company name.

The global electric motor market was valued at $99.85 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $141.7 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 percent from 2015 to 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research.

Ayla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, announced it has worked with smart energy management company Encycle Corp. to create a new IoT-connected thermostat for United Technologies Electronic Controls (UTEC).

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA ICS 61800-6 TR-2015, Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems, Part 6: Guide for Determination of Types of Load Duty and Corresponding Current Ratings.

The global energy management system (EMS) market is expected to reach $58.59 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3 percent, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Demand for energy efficiency and optimization are the keys driving adoption of energy management solutions.

Hilton Worldwide announced that it is the first hospitality company to achieve Superior Energy Performance® (SEP) certification from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for leadership and improvement in energy management and productivity at three hotels.