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The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) will present its Clean Air Awards at the association’s annual conference in Savannah, Ga., on Sept. 26, 2013. The Clean Air Awards are presented each year to the building owners and managers that take steps to significantly improve indoor air quality.

Tecumseh Products Co. announced that Gene Fields has joined the company as vice president, Global Engineering. In his new role, Fields will lead Tecumseh’s global engineering initiatives, including research and development, new product development, performance/reliability testing, and ongoing production support.

Daikin Industries Ltd. has announced the availability of Daikin brand premium residential heating and cooling systems in North America, which the company says offer high-efficiency performance, outstanding warranty coverage, and a robust dealer sales support program through its Daikin North America LLC business unit.

A new survey of federal agency purchasing decision makers shows 74 percent agree energy efficiency is among the most effective means of meeting increasing energy needs, achieving cost savings, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division, manufacturer of ductless cooling and heating systems, has announced the appointment of Allan Dziwoki as senior vice president of sales, marketing, and operations.

Direct Energy and SolarCity have established a broad agreement to provide solar electricity directly to businesses. The two companies have created a dedicated investment fund capable of financing up to $124 million in solar projects for Direct Energy’s commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.

Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of custom air handling solutions, announced that it has acquired the exclusive license to market, sell, manufacture, and commission KyotoCooling® technology in North America to provide energy-efficient data center cooling.

Global spending on energy management by large corporations will increase or remain flat in 2014 with just 6 percent of corporations expected to spend less, according to a new global survey from independent analyst firm Verdantix.

The Institute of Refrigeration is calling for nominations for the J&E Hall International Gold Medal. Now in its 36th year, this international award is given in recognition of outstanding technical achievements in refrigeration and related fields. 

Food Lion has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2012 Superior Goal Achievement Award, one of the agency’s honors for commercial refrigeration achievements by GreenChill Partners.