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Carrier Transicold Pte Ltd presented its 1 millionth container refrigeration unit during a ceremony at its Singapore manufacturing facility. The milestone unit, a PrimeLINE unit with XtendFRESH atmosphere control system, was presented to CMA CGM, one of Carrier’s long-standing customers.

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), a growing sector of the U.S. solar energy industry has reached a major milestone, with 5 million square feet of building-integrated solar air heating collectors now installed in North America. 

The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) is seeking speaking proposals for its 2015 NEBB Annual Conference, scheduled for April 16-18, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. The theme of the conference is “A Sea of Change: A World of Opportunities.”

Tigre S.A. Brazil and Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) have entered into a new joint venture, forming Tigre-ADS USA Inc. The company will manufacture and sell PVC fittings for waterworks, plumbing, and HVAC applications, primarily serving the United States and Canadian markets.

To help service businesses accurately measure customer satisfaction, as well as analyze and take steps to improve their business as a result of that information, HindSite Software has released an eBook, Measuring Customer Satisfaction: The Ultimate Guide for Service Businesses.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that 3 billion square feet of green construction space has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification around the globe.

Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) announced that it is partnering with Nest® Labs Inc. to offer up to $140 in rebates for customers who purchase a Nest Learning Thermostat™ and participate in its demand response program.

ASHRAE has announced publication of the second edition of Liquid Cooling Guidelines for Datacom Equipment Centers, which provides best practices guidance for implementing liquid cooling systems in data centers.

ACCA announced that its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) has reached 81 for April, the highest the CCI has ever been in the four years the association has tracked contractors’ opinions on short-term economic growth. The CCI is up from 73 in March.

The Alliance to Save Energy and a wide-ranging coalition of over 80 companies, organizations, and trade associations sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) today, calling for them to bring the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill to the floor for a vote.