The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC), its member universities, and the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, have announced the launch of the Mass Net Zero Data Center (MassNZ), an experimental, solar-powered, micro data center that is the first of its kind in New England.

For the 19th consecutive year, TDIndustries has made the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list by Fortune magazine. Ranking No. 65, TDIndustries also has the distinction of making the list every year since the award’s inception in 1998 — only a few other companies still remain on the list.

The global HVAC market is forecast to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of close to 7 percent by 2020, according to the latest report from Technavio. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the HVAC market from 2016 to 2020.

Ice Energy’s partnership with Riverside (California) Public Utilities (RPU) was honored with a Public-Private Partnership award, recognizing their commitment to job creation and economic growth. The award was given by California’s Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), the region’s largest economic development organization.

Magnum Energy Solutions, a provider of energy management solutions, announced that Automated Logic Corp. has made an equity investment in the business. Automated Logic provides building automation and control systems through a nationwide dealer network.

Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, has opened five new locations, four in Texas that serve HVAC contractors, and one in Denver that focuses on fire protection systems. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the city of Orlando, Florida, and Parkway Properties for their leadership in improving energy efficiency across a combined 20 million square feet of building space by 20 percent within 10 years.

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) announced that it is going to take part in two European refrigeration research projects which have been validated by the European Commission.

Concerns surrounding climate change have continued to grow in recent years, driving government efforts and global initiatives, but for most Americans who plan to make their home more energy efficient in the next 12 months, the biggest motivator for making the changes comes down to the money it allows them to save.

Coolray, a leading Atlanta-based provider of heating, cooling, and plumbing services, has announced its partnership with The Wrench Group, an alliance of four top home services companies in the United States with the support of Investcorp, a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products.