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In the period to 2019, the building energy management software market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of up to 15 percent, according to independent analyst firm Verdantix, but the market is complex and growth trends vary widely across different countries and industries. 

The global energy efficiency market is worth at least $310 billion a year and growing, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report also finds that energy efficiency finance is becoming an established market segment.

Designing a building that simply meets local code requirements is not necessarily the optimal way to do it when you consider the long-term costs. Now, building professionals can use a new database developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to evaluate whether it pays to exceed code requirements for energy efficiency.

The IGB exhibition platform is an initiative introduced by Messe Frankfurt to meet the market demands for energy-efficient technologies to sustain continuous economic growth, competitiveness, and environmental protection. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its EnergyPlus™ software, which models whole-building energy and water use, has been rewritten in the C++ programming language for improved performance. EnergyPlus lets users model design and operation alternatives — including HVAC system changes — on building energy performance.

NexRev Inc., a leading manufacturer of performance-improving energy efficiency upgrades for HVAC equipment, has announced a new solution to deliver operational cost savings for large applied HVAC systems.

Enmetric Systems Inc. announced that that it has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) that will allow Johnson Controls to sell Enmetric’s plug load solution to facilities managers and building efficiency professionals worldwide.

To make it easier for homeowners to secure affordable loans for energy efficiency improvements, three complementary organizations are joining forces: Conservation Services Group (CSG), CUNA Strategic Services (CSS), and LendKey.

The Alliance to Save Energy announced its 2014 Star of Energy Efficiency Award recipients, each an innovative and steadfast leader in the energy-efficiency community.

The awards honor contractors for energy-efficiency practices, leadership, and quality installation of HVAC systems.