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Owens Corning Expands Commercial Pipe Insulation Line

Closure system delivers a strong bond, easy installation, and long-term durability

September 10, 2015

Owens Corning has introduced new ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™ pipe insulation, expanding on its pipe insulation solutions designed for hot and cold, concealed and exposed piping applications in commercial and industrial buildings.

Mahesh Ramanujam Named Incoming CEO of U.S. Green Building Council

He joined USGBC in 2009 as senior vice president, technology, before being named COO in 2011

September 9, 2015

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) board of directors announced that Mahesh Ramanujam, USGBC’s chief operating officer, has been named incoming chief executive officer, and will move into the role after Rick Fedrizzi, co-founder and current CEO of the organization, steps down at the end of 2016.

Nitro Mechanical to Begin HVAC, Mechanical Work on Civic Center Project

Nitro’s work has an estimated contract value of $8.5 million

September 9, 2015

Energy Services of America, parent company of Nitro Electric Co. (dba Nitro Mechanical), announced the receipt of a letter of intent to proceed with work on the Charleston Civic Center renovation project in Charleston, West Virginia.

Summer Z-Wave Labs Prize Awarded to Smart Energy Startup Embue

Company helps multifamily property managers reduce energy and operational waste

September 9, 2015

The Z-Wave Alliance, a consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave wireless home control technology, announced the summer winner of its Internet of Things (IoT) developer competition.

Study Shows Consequences from Failure to Build Energy Infrastructure in New England

Failure to act would result in higher energy costs, lost jobs, less disposable income

September 9, 2015

New England is facing significant economic consequences if electricity and natural gas infrastructure is not built over the next five years, according to a study commissioned by the New England Coalition for Affordable Energy.

ZBB Energy Changes Name to EnSync

Firm says it has rapidly evolved from a battery company to an application solutions company

September 8, 2015

ZBB Energy announced that it has changed its name to EnSync Inc. (dba EnSync Energy Systems). The company is a developer of energy management systems for the commercial, industrial, utility, and multi-tenant building markets.

ASHRAE Announces Fall Online Courses

Participants can access these instructor-led courses from anywhere with an Internet connection

September 8, 2015

Ten online professional development seminars focused on commissioning, environmental quality, energy efficiency, HVAC applications, and standards and guidelines are being offered this fall by the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI).

Opower and Nest Score Highest in Assessment of Home Energy Management Vendors

Opower offers leading suite of solutions, Nest expands its home energy management capabilities

September 8, 2015

An examination of the strategy and execution of 16 leading home energy management (HEM) vendors, including vendor profiles and rankings, is provided in a new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research.

Tozour Energy Systems Earns Fourth Consecutive ‘Best Places to Work’ Title

Only the top 50 employers of Greater Philadelphia receive the honor

September 7, 2015

Tozour Energy Systems, a provider of HVAC and building automation systems, has again been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the 12th annual ranking presented by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

DOE Initiatives to Advance Clean Energy Technologies

Funding provided for distributed energy and high-performance solar projects

September 7, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Loan Programs Office (LPO) will make up to $1 billion in loan guarantees available to support commercial-scale distributed energy projects, such as rooftop solar with energy storage and smart grid technology.