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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) applauded two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) final rules that adopt ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency levels for three-phase unitary products less than 65,000 Btuh, water-source heat pumps, commercial oil-fired storage water heaters, and packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs).

The global energy management system market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 percent from 2015 to 2020 due to highly volatile electricity prices, government regulations, and growing awareness among consumers, according to a new report from Research and Markets.

The New York City Energy Efficiency Corp. (NYCEEC) announced that it has financed six new clean energy projects for small multifamily buildings that provide affordable housing for working families in neighborhoods across New York City.

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 global residential energy management market had an estimated value of $2.86 billion in 2014 and is forecast to reach $15.62 billion by 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.4 percent between 2014 and 2019, according to a new report from Research and Markets.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide.

The global market for demand response-enabled smart home energy management devices is forecast to grow to $4 billion by 2025, according to a new report published by IHS.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has selected Siemens as one of the contract holders for a base contract award that now gives the company the opportunity to bid on the design, construction, and operation of a variety of energy savings projects across the U.S. government.

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.