The Solar Foundation has released its National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the United States solar industry employed 142,698 people as of November 2013. This figure includes the addition of 23,682 solar workers over the previous year, representing 19.9 percent growth in employment since September 2012.
Genability Inc., a provider of energy cost software for applications including solar and home energy management, has announced both a strategic investment and a technology licensing partnership with EnerNOC Inc., a provider of energy intelligence software (EIS).
The Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy has submitted a petition for rulemaking to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that seeks to include HFCs under the provisions of Title VI, Section 608 of the Clean Air Act intended to reduce refrigerant gas emissions.
Construction software provider Dexter + Chaney has announced the appointment of Norbert Orth as president. Orth is a member of the company’s board of directors and has been serving as vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.
The Dwyer Group Inc., a franchisor of seven service-based brands including the Aire Serv® heating and cooling brand, has announced the promotions of several executive team members to support the continued growth of the company.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Star program has signed an agreement with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac) aimed at increasing the efficiency and affordability of multifamily housing properties.
Mohawk Valley Community College announced that it is offering a professional development seminar for engineers and contractors in the state of New York called “Hydronic Heating Supplied by Renewable Energy Sources,” presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.
Moffitt Corp. Inc. has announced a new alliance with Colt Group, a United Kingdom-based provider of ventilation systems. With this new agreement, Moffitt will utilize Colt’s global coverage to enhance its ability to sell Moffitt natural ventilation products, including the MoffittVent natural ventilator, to customers around the world.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting to inform stakeholders of its proposed plan for a transition to “climate-friendly alternatives” to replace high-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.