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The global energy management systems market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 17 percent from 2015 to 2019, according to a new report published by Technavio.

Energy efficiency has made major strides in the U.S. in the last 35 years, with “energy intensity” — energy used per dollar of gross domestic product — down from 12.1 thousand Btu per dollar in 1980 to 6.1 thousand Btu per dollar in 2014, according to a new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $600,000 in funding to help American universities to establish stronger partnerships with industry and business in the area of building efficiency.

Alphabet Energy, a supplier of thermoelectrics for waste heat recovery, has announced the availability of its PowerModule™ as a standalone product. Now, any energy-intensive industry can custom design solutions to fit its unique needs and convert exhaust heat into electricity.

An international survey of more than 1,500 professionals shows that while most companies see the cost benefits of energy efficiency measures, the majority lack a clear strategy, concrete targets, and a systematic approach to energy efficiency throughout the organization.

The rise in energy prices and consumers’ focus on energy efficiency have compelled facility and home owners in North America to adopt energy-saving solutions, notes Frost & Sullivan. Suppliers are diversifying their portfolios with respect to system design and technology in order to remain competitive and meet their needs.

The bills would ensure that industrial energy efficiency technologies are treated in a manner that is on par with other renewables covered by the investment tax credit.

Lime Energy Co., a leading provider of energy efficiency services to utilities and their commercial customers, announced that it is moving its corporate headquarters from Huntersville, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey.

CodeGreen Solutions has won a multi-year contract with the state of California Department of General Services to provide sustainability, energy efficiency, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) services for over 60 buildings around the state.

Interface Security Systems, a cloud-based managed security services company, announced that it has partnered with EnTouch Controls, a provider of energy management as a service (EMaaS), to offer energy management to its enterprise, restaurant, and retail customers.