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The scale of global investment in energy efficiency and its contribution to energy demand are as significant as those of other developed supply-side resources, stated the International Energy Agency (IEA) as it introduced a new report that describes the wide range of energy efficiency activities worldwide in market terms.

The International Council of Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Manufacturers Associations (ICARHMA) held its annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Members addressed issues concerning the proper and safe handling of refrigerants, a growing global regulatory environment, and more.

Looking to eliminate the high peak power prices driven by summer air conditioning, Green Mountain Power (GMP) has started a pilot ice storage project in Rutland, Vt.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a proposed determination that wine chillers, ice makers, and other residential refrigeration products that incorporate a compressor qualify for coverage under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) as amended. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized more than 120 manufacturers that are saving on energy costs and cutting greenhouse gas emissions via its Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. 

States have been essential to the progress the United States has made in using energy more efficiently, according to a new paper released by the National Governors Association (NGA).

Jaga Climate Systems announced the winners of its Mookum Challenge, an international design contest aimed at finding new innovations in heating accessories. The Warmlight from Studio#3:13 earned the Jury Prize, and the TRYangle Me by Kaat Verhelstin, an independent designer, was awarded the Public Prize.

Tower Tech Inc., a manufacturer of cooling towers, teamed with Energy International Corp. (EIC), a leading supplier of HVAC equipment to the Middle East, to win the Recognition Honors award for Manufacturer (Cooling Towers) at the first annual District Cooling Awards held at the Grand Hyatt in Doha, Qatar.

Both building energy management systems (BEMS) and enterprise energy management (EEM) have major parts to play in delivering distributed energy and demand response services connecting across smart buildings, says Memoori Business Intelligence Ltd. 

The greater Chicago area has a new heating and cooling service company, Anderson Climate Solutions. The company will initially provide repair, maintenance, and installation services to residential, commercial, and light industrial customers in the northern Illinois region with plans to eventually expand throughout the Midwest.