The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) announced that 25 student chapters at colleges and universities across the United States and Canada have submitted bid proposals for its 2012-2013 Student Chapter Competition.
Annual installations of combined heat and power (CHP) systems for commercial buildings were projected to reach nearly 39 gigawatts (GW) in 2012. According to a report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, that number is forecast to more than double by 2022, reaching 79.5 GW.
WaterFurnace International Inc., a leading manufacturer of geothermal and water source heat pumps, announced it is extending its Perfect Choice Savings Event rebate program through March 31, 2013.
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Legislation that Congress passed and President Obama signed into law to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” also retroactively reinstated the 25C tax credits for high-efficiency HVAC and water heating equipment that expired at the end of 2011.
As part its SunShot Initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $29 million investment in four solar energy projects. These projects are aimed at improving grid connection and reducing installation costs through plug-and-play technologies and reliable solar power forecasts.
Danfoss announced today that it has acquired full ownership of the joint venture company Danfoss Turbocor Compressors, in which Danfoss has had a 50 percent owner’s share since 2004. The company develops and produces high-efficiency variable speed compressors in the capacity range of 75-200 tons per unit.
Cleaver-Brooks announced that it has been acquired by Harbour Group, a privately owned operating company based in St. Louis. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Fleetmatics Group PLC announced that it is now providing more than 17,000 customers with fleet management data and analysis on the daily activities of more than 300,000 vehicles. The company provides fleet management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.