The Thread Group has announced the release of Thread, its new IP-based wireless networking protocol designed for low-power connected products in the home. Product developers who are members of the Thread Group can now access technical specifications and documentation to build Thread-compliant products.

WGL Energy Services Inc. has teamed up with solar power provider SolarCity to offer residential customers in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Washington, District of Columbia, the opportunity to install a custom-designed solar energy system.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (B&W) has announced the release of the 42nd edition of Steam/Its Generation and Use — the longest, continuously published engineering textbook of its kind.

TruTech Tools Ltd. has announced the acquisition of FieryChill Inc. along with the addition of a new sales counter to its Akron, Ohio, office. FieryChill an e-commerce wholesaler serving the HVACR industry, formerly based in Bedford Heights, Ohio.

KMC Controls, a leader in building automation systems, was awarded the Best Intelligent Building Technology Innovation Award at the 2015 Realcomm IBCon conference in San Antonio for its KMC Commander™. 

The White House has announced a new initiative to increase access to solar energy for all Americans, in particular low- and moderate-income communities, while expanding opportunities to join the solar workforce. 

NRG Energy Inc. and Ice Energy, a provider of distributed thermal energy storage systems, have partnered to help reduce California’s peak energy demand through an energy storage peak load management solution.

National Energy Control Corp. (NECC), a leading wholesale distributor of commercial/industrial HVAC parts and supplies, announced it will offer its two-day, hands-on Pneumatic Control Fundamentals Workshop on Oct. 6-7, 2015. It will be held at the Holiday Inn in College Park, Maryland.

Sound Seal, a manufacturer of acoustical and noise control products serving the industrial, architectural, commercial, and construction industries, has announced the addition of its AlumaLAG™ product to its acoustical pipe and duct wrap product line.

Philanthro™ today is unveiling a new line of HVAC air filters that engage customers in a charitable cause. The company is raising awareness through a 30-day crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo where consumers will have the opportunity to be among the first to support the new brand and receive rewards in return for their support.