Source Refrigeration & HVAC announced that it has partnered with management to acquire Refrigeration Solutions Inc. and Advanced Refrigeration Systems (together, RSI). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. has installed a 369 kW solar electric system, using its own solar modules, on the rooftop of its U.S. headquarters in Cypress, California. The system is expected to significantly cut energy costs and reduce pollutants over the next 25 years.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews announced it is rolling out new energy management systems in all of its restaurants. The project is on track for completion by early 2017 and will enable Red Robin to further reduce the resources needed to run the company’s 449 corporate-owned locations.

Cold Craft Inc., which specializes in mechanical installation for new construction, renovation, and retrofit of commercial, residential luxury, and industrial facilities, announced it has added an Engineering and Planning Department. 

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) and Siemens are working together to implement technological advancements and energy efficiency upgrades at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. 

Owners of grocery stores and other cold storage facilities in parts of Brooklyn and Queens can now receive incentives from Con Edison’s Neighborhood Program for installing Axiom Exergy’s thermal energy storage system.

A new report examines the strategy and execution of 15 intelligent building software solutions providers, providing industry participants with an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in the global market for building energy management systems (BEMS).

Belimo Americas has announced an Innovation Contest regarding zone valves. Internal leakage in zone valves can cause significant loss of energy and money, noted the company. The contest involves finding a simple method for detecting and measuring zone valve internal leakage.

CytexOne has announced its smart commercial building practice, targeted to commercial buildings, university campuses, and related facilities, to provide energy efficiency, security, and automation for reduced operational expense and heightened intelligence and reporting.

Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) announced they have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam that could be used for power stations.