LonMark® International, an association for the certification, education, and promotion of interoperability standards for control networking, announced it has joined as a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Grid Modernization Initiative Foundational Project 3: Interoperability.

FlexEnergy Inc. has announced the release of a new integrated exhaust heat recovery module for its GT333S microturbine powered electric generators. The new heat recovery module will allow FlexEnergy to improve its microturbine products with increased efficiency and improved performance.

Nor-Lake, manufacturer of refrigeration equipment for the foodservice, scientific, and industrial markets, has introduced the new AdvantEDGE™ undercounter/worktable refrigerator and freezer line. The line offers a new design to capitalize on available workspace, and provide energy efficiency and easy maintenance.

Emerson Network Power has released results of a new survey that shows IT and data center managers in North America are becoming more focused on how they manage remote network closets and server rooms used in edge computing.

Centura College’s Richmond campus has announced a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate program. Through this training, students will work hands-on with air conditioning and heating systems, residential and commercial refrigeration, heat pumps, hydronics, and more.

Aegis Energy Services Inc., a leading provider of cogeneration technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Yanmar, a Japanese diesel and natural gas engine manufacturer and cogeneration provider. The Aegis and Yanmar relationship is expected to broaden the reach of combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

Modine Manufacturing Co., a leading provider of thermal management technology and solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Luvata Heat Transfer Solutions (HTS) for approximately $422 million, to be financed through a combination of cash, debt, and $25 million of Modine common stock.

ComStar International Inc. has announced a new refrigerant for ice rink managers to comply with the phaseout of R-22 refrigerant. The company said its replacement refrigerant is for use in flooded liquid overfeed ice rink systems and does not require changing components or oil.