Powerhouse Dynamics, creator of the eMonitor™ energy management system, announced that Ingersoll Rand has made a strategic investment in the company. Powerhouse Dynamics’ eMonitor system is being integrated into Ingersoll Rand’s Nexia™ Home Intelligence system.
The New England Governors’ Conference has passed a resolution to launch a coordinated regional procurement program for renewable energy. The initiative encompasses six states — Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The board of directors of the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) announced that it has appointed John Schulte as the organization’s new executive vice president. Schulte has more than 20 years of experience in association management.
Renewable power generation is expected to continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global power generation from solar, wind, hydropower, and other renewable sources is projected to increase by more than 40 percent.
Covertech announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 8,221,871, the company’s third patent for its rFoil insulation. This follows the earlier grant of U.S. Patent No. 7,935,410 and No. 7,935,411.
ClickSafety, a leading provider of online safety training, has announced the availability of its updated online Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction and 10-Hour General Industry safety courses.
Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced it has purchased Industrial Insulation Group LLC (IIG), a manufacturer of insulation for industrial, commercial, and fireproofing applications.