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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) for boosting its use of clean energy at the first campus in America to be heated by geothermal energy, achieving a major milestone toward its goal of making all seven schools in the Oregon University System carbon-neutral by 2020. 

Hartzell Air Movement has announced the launch of its new rapid ship program. The program includes axial and centrifugal fans for a number of different applications such as warehouse ventilation, food processing, wastewater, and more.

An energy-inefficient, late 1920’s vintage bungalow in West Lafayette, Indiana, will become a living laboratory for resource-efficient remodeling and net zero research thanks to a combined effort by the Whirlpool Corp. and Purdue University.

Upon its first birthday, the Bullitt Center in Seattle announced that it has significantly exceeded its energy performance goals, even when accounting for growing occupancy over its first 12 months of operation.

Modine Manufacturing Co. has announced that it intends to close its manufacturing facility in McHenry, Illinois. The closure is expected to impact approximately 135 full-time employees, who will receive a variety of support services.

3M has announced the development of a fully functional supercomputer developed in collaboration with Intel and SGI that uses a new two-phase immersion cooling technology from 3M that reduces energy use while increasing supercomputer efficiency.

WaterFurnace Renewable Energy Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and technology of Chillit Chillers, Goshen, Indiana, a manufacturer of specialty chillers and geothermal heat pumps for large commercial and industrial applications.

CMP Corp., a supplier of replacement compressor parts for HVAC and refrigeration equipment, has been recognized with the 2014 Manufacturing Leadership Award in Operational Leadership for its Lean Manufacturing Initiative, a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-year effort to eliminate waste and generate cost-efficiencies.

ACCA, the indoor environment and energy efficiency association, has published an online state advocacy manual to help guide HVAC contractors, as well as local and state contracting organizations, in how to work with elected and appointed officials.

Carrier has announced a new partnership with SolarCity, a full-service solar power provider, that allows Carrier-trained technicians and comfort consultants to offer solar services to Carrier customers. Those who purchase a new Carrier product and choose to install SolarCity solar panels will receive a $1,000 rebate.