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NEMA Revises Guide to Motors and Generators

Updates address inverter-fed polyphase motors, temperature rise testing, and tolerances

October 6, 2016

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced it has revised NEMA MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators. NEMA MG 1 assists users in the proper selection and application of motors and generators.

Powerhouse Dynamics Wins 2016 Best Use of Tech: IoT Award

Award recognizes company’s food safety platform

October 5, 2016

Powerhouse Dynamics, creator of the SiteSage® enterprise asset and energy management system, announced that it has been honored with the 2016 MassTLC Best Use of Technology: Internet of Things award.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Armstrong with Product Strategy Leadership Award

Design Envelope products deliver maximum value with low operating risk and costs

October 5, 2016

Based on its analysis of the intelligent fluid-flow equipment market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Armstrong Fluid Technologies with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership.

Energy Management Market to Generate Close to $55 Billion by 2020

The Americas was the largest contributor to the market with 37 percent of total market value in 2015

October 5, 2016

The global energy management systems market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 16 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to Technavio’s latest research report.

Groom Energy Solutions Acquired by DK Energy US

Firm is looking to develop its solutions in the United States

October 4, 2016

DK Energy US, a subsidiary of the EDF Group tasked with growing Dalkia’s business in the U.S., has acquired Groom Energy Solutions LLC. Groom Energy delivers commercial and industrial solutions spanning advising, designing, building, maintaining, and financing projects to enhance energy efficiency.

GSA, DOE Seek Innovative Building Technologies

Looking to improve performance of federal and commercial buildings

October 4, 2016

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a joint request for information (RFI) for next-generation building technologies in support of their respective Green Proving Ground (GPG) and High Impact Technology (HIT) Catalyst programs.

OptimumEDGE Provides HVAC Optimization for Smaller Facilities

For buildings that have up to three chillers with a combined cooling capacity of 400 to 2,000 tons

October 4, 2016

Optimum Energy has released OptimumEDGE™, a patented, quick-start HVAC optimization solution designed to shave chiller plant energy use by 13 percent on average — and cut water use as well — without affecting building operations or occupant comfort, said the company.

DriSteem Names Mechanical Sales Midwest as New Rep Firm

Has been a rep for commercial and industrial HVAC systems for nearly 50 years

October 3, 2016

DriSteem, a leading manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment systems, has announced the selection of Mechanical Sales Midwest as its new sales representative firm for DriSteem products in Kansas and western Missouri.

J.C. Cannistraro to Relocate, Consolidate Operations in Boston

Facility will be rehabilitated as a prefabrication and assembly plant for plumbing, HVAC piping, and more

October 3, 2016

Mechanical construction firm, J.C. Cannistraro LLC, has announced the planned relocation and consolidation of its manufacturing and warehousing operations from Stoughton, Watertown, and Wilmington, Massachusetts, to Boston’s Seaport District.

US Building Owners Will Lead Drive Toward Healthier Buildings

The business benefits of healthier buildings are getting increased attention

October 3, 2016

Building owners, developers, managers, and investors in the U.S. are increasingly interested in creating healthier buildings, according to a new SmartMarket Report by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with Delos.