There are now 310 Better Buildings Challenge partners who are set to achieve goals of at least 20 percent energy reduction within 10 years. Together they represent 34,000 buildings and facilities, 4.2 billion square feet of commercial space, and $5.5 billion dollars in energy-efficiency investments. 

The President’s “E” Award, now in its 54^th year, is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. 

Phyn represents the next wave of the smart home and will create an intelligent water solution that protects family homes and businesses from leak damage, enables mindful conservation, and enhances household water usage with automated and anticipatory controls.

VISCMA is a nonprofit association representing the manufacturers of seismic restraint, vibration isolation, and noise control equipment. 

Rectorseal held the promotion last fall when it randomly concealed 25 redeemable Golden Tickets inside Aspen Pumps’ Mini White, Orange Mini, Orange Maxi, Aqua Mini, and Micro V Series condensate pump packaging distributed throughout its North American HVAC wholesalers.

Finn Fastrup, the former head of Danfoss’s refrigeration and air conditioning business, died May 3 in Nordborg, Denmark. 

Columbus Worthington Air earned Angie’s List’s Super Service Award for the 16^th year; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. named P.J. Goodwin CEO. He has 22 years of experience in the construction industry.