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.

Building automation is transforming into the building Internet of Things (IoT), creating a $76 billion market by 2020, according to a new research report from Memoori Business Intelligence Ltd.

Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc., a supplier of engineering, design, and fabrication of HVAC and other products for the nuclear, military, and industrial markets, announced that it has been recognized with the Large Business Supplier of the Year award by Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit.

PowerWise has announced the availability of new smartphone and web controls for mini-split heat pump systems. Mini-split users can now control temperature settings online, as part of an energy management dashboard. Users can set up to eight heating and cooling periods.

The global chilled beam system market, valued at $218.1 million in 2014, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.14 percent between 2015 and 2020, reaching $406.8 million by 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.

Coscia Communications Inc. has announced that the new fourth edition of Steve Coscia’s book, HVAC Customer Service Handbook, has exceeded 10,000 units shipped. The book is currently taught at more than 120 colleges worldwide.