The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced new energy efficiency standards for commercial air conditioners and commercial warm air furnaces that DOE said will save more energy than any other standard issued to date.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced the publication of NEMA ICS 7.2-2015 Application Guide for AC Adjustable Speed Drive Systems. This guide assists users in proper selection and application of alternating current (ac) adjustable speed drive systems.

Optimum Energy recognized Columbia University and partner, Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI), for the successful completion of Columbia's Campus Energy Renewal Project.

Belimo Americas, a manufacturer of damper actuators and control valves for commercial HVAC, announced the availability of products for residential applications with select actuators, round damper assemblies, and pressure bypass damper controls.

Allied Air Enterprises has announced a price increase of up to 5 percent on residential and commercial equipment and accessories. The increase will apply to orders placed after Feb. 26, 2016.

The Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program administered by San Diego-based Renovate America has launched a new award for contractors who work with the program to install energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water-conserving technology in homes.

QA Graphics, a provider of HVAC graphic development services, system graphics, floor plan graphics, and energy dashboards, as well as multimedia platforms, announced that it is relocating to new office space in Ankeny, Iowa.

Group Mobile, a provider of rugged mobile and field-use computing products, has announced the addition of Sonim Technologies’ XP smartphone line to its portfolio. Adding the line will help Group Mobile meet the demand for rugged smartphones by field service, construction, and other industries.

The North American heat exchangers market was valued at $4 billion in 2014 and is estimated to reach $5.5 billion by 2019, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4 percent from 2014 to 2019, according to a report from MicroMarket Monitor.

The Western HVAC Performance Alliance (WHPA) executive committee announced that Joe Schmutzler has been elected co-chairman of the Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) Committee.