ASHRAE and the Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining how the two organizations can work together toward promotion of common endeavors.

United Technologies Holdings Italy S.r.l. has completed the acquisition of approximately 70 percent of Riello Group S.p.A., a leading provider of heating products and services. The Riello family will continue to own the balance of the shares of the Italian-based company, which now becomes part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security.

Uponor Corp. has announced the formation of Phyn, a new partnership with Belkin International. According to the companies, Phyn will create an intelligent water solution that protects homes and businesses from leak damage, enables mindful conservation, and enhances water usage with automated and anticipatory controls.

The increasing use of home automation technology through the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential for substantial energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, according to a new study released by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™.