Advancements in the air filtration industry are expected to draw more than 200 participants to Phoenix April 6-8 for the National Air Filtration Association’s (NAFA’s) 2016 Technical Seminar.

The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) has awarded S-RAM Dynamics a Small Business Independent Research (SBIR) Phase 2 contract for $1 million to build and test a mobile refrigeration system demonstration prototype using the new S-RAM energy recovery compressor that utilizes CO2 refrigerant.

OpTerra Energy Services, an Oakland, California-based energy services company, announced it has opened a new office in San Diego to support the region’s growing sustainability needs in both the private and public sector.

Tecumseh Products Co. announced that Harold Karp has stepped down as president and CEO of the compressor manufacturer. He is succeeded by Doug Murdock, who most recently served as president of the Climate Products Group at Mueller Industries Inc.

Munch’s Supply, a leading HVAC distributor and third-generation family business, announced the official grand openings of its new Grand Rapids and Madison Heights, Michigan, locations. Munch’s now employs more than 50 people in the state.

By the end of 2016, cumulative global installed solar photovoltaic (PV) installations will surpass 310 gigawatts (GW), compared to just 40 GW at the end of 2010. The five countries accounting for 70 percent of this capacity are China, the United States, Japan, Germany, and Italy.

ABM Industries Inc. announced that Landis Mechanical Group Inc. has signed a franchise agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. Landis Mechanical Group is a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in Leesport, Pennsylvania.

Emanate Wireless has announced the launch of the company’s newest solution, PowerPath Temp, a health care refrigeration monitoring device capable of identifying and providing advance notice of potential equipment failure.

The global market for building energy management solutions is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 12 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report by TechSci Research, due to an increasing focus on reducing emissions, stringent government regulations, and a growing number of smart city projects.

SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.