As part of an effort to encourage energy innovation and commercialization, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has issued its first solicitation for proposals to help bring cutting-edge energy technologies to market.

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has announced a goal — for which it is seeking the support of government and safety authorities — to voluntarily phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants used in household refrigerators and freezers after 2024.

The global electric power industry is evolving into a model that is more diverse, both in terms of generation and in the ownership of generation assets, and solar photovoltaic (PV) is one technology at the head of this change, notes Navigant Research.

Powers of Arkansas, one of the state’s largest commercial HVAC contractors, has announced the promotion of three key leaders who have contributed to the growth of the company in commercial HVAC equipment, air distribution, and controls.

ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions announced that its ABCO Expo 2016 will be held March 9, 2016, from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, New York. In addition to HVAC and refrigeration professionals, the show is also open to developers, builders, and students.

The global HVAC market is forecast to generate over $68.93 billion in value, at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.34 percent, from 2016 to 2022, according to a new report available from Research and Markets.