A $2 million grant through Pennsylvania's Alternative and Clean Energy (ACE) program will help Duquesne University upgrade its Energy Center, which generates the bulk of electricity for the campus, with a clean-burning, natural gas turbine generator. This marks the largest state grant that Duquesne has ever received.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) has announced an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) public review period for its BSR/ACCA 6 QR -201x, “Restoring the Cleanliness of HVAC Systems” as a revised industry standard.

The global plate and frame heat exchangers market is forecast to reach $5.5 billion by 2020, representing an annualized growth rate of 9.3 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.

The Dwyer Group Inc., a holding company of eight franchise brands, including Aire Serv®, a heating and cooling brand, has been named one of the Top 10 Franchise Brands for Veterans.

CertainTeed has introduced its newly enhanced Sustainable Insulation™ SoftTouch™ Duct Wrap, which the company said offers HVAC contractors improved cutting and handling to ease installation, while maintaining fiberglass product performance.