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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. recently announced an expansion of its operations in Greenwood, Mississippi. This represents a $35 million investment in Milwaukee Tool’s U.S. manufacturing operations over the last four years. 

U.S. market share dropped to about 48 percent in 2014, reflecting a downward trend projected to reach about 40.4 percent by 2020. Meanwhile, the European and Asia-Pacific markets should see market share gains.

The Summit was part of a larger Emerson-sponsored event that included Emerson Air Conditioning and its service contractors.

The ASAE Award is granted to associations for leveraging their unique resources to solve problems, advance industry and professional performance, kick start innovation, and improve world conditions.

Train the Trainer 15 is sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), Snap-On, Trane, Starrett, and Gateway Technical College.

After six meetings, the working group reached consensus and provided recommendations for energy conservation standards, test procedures, and metrics.

The Nexstar Legacy Foundation will use this funding to continue to build awareness of the professional and lucrative careers available in the trades.

The market will be driven by an increase in demand for energy saving in buildings and enhanced thermal comfort for occupants, in addition to the increasing benefits of chilled beam systems, such as low noise levels, floor-to-floor space savings, and good IAQ in various applications.

The DOE is making up to $12 million available to develop a diverse, well-trained solar-support workforce, including insurance, real estate, and utility professionals whom consumers rely on when they choose solar. 

The New Energy for America Act extends Investment Tax Credits for energy-efficient residential and commercial property for five years beyond their current sunset date of Dec. 31, 2016, through the end of 2021.