A newly published document from ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) gives users of their energy efficiency standard access to an optional third path for compliance, providing more flexibility for the industry.

Johnson Controls announced it has expanded its magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller line, the York YMC2, to 1,000 tons of cooling (3,500 kW). The larger cooling capacity units address the need for reduced sound, high efficiency, and low maintenance as well as featuring magnetic bearing and oil free technology.

NexRev LLC has announced the introduction of a national authorized dealer network focusing on local market distribution of its DrivePak™, an HVAC retrofit upgrade for standard rooftop units (RTUs), through established HVAC contractors.

The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has announced the launch of a global awards program to recognize organizations using an ISO 50001-certified energy management system to save energy and reduce costs.

Trane ranks highest in trust among heating and air conditioning system brands according to the Lifestory Research 2016 America’s Most Trusted Study. The study, based on 17,878 consumer opinions, tracks how trust impacts consumers’ evaluations of HVAC brands in the United States.

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. announced that its European subsidiary, Fuji Electric Europe GmbH, has completed an agreement to acquire 70 percent of the shares of N2telligence, a German fuel cell company headquartered in Wismar, Germany.

WD-40 Co. is giving customers a chance to win $10,000 by showing how they use WD-40® Specialist® products to solve tough challenges at work or at home. Entrants just need to submit a video or photo showing how they use a WD-40 Specialist product to get the job done for a chance to win $10,000.

HTS Texas, the Texas partner of one of the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ representatives in North America, announced it is expanding its partnership with Danfoss to supply variable frequency drives (VFDs) to now include the central Texas markets of San Antonio and Austin.

By providing data that can improve building performance, advanced sensors play a critical role in transforming regular facilities into intelligent buildings, notes Navigant Research. These devices can strengthen the operations of specific building systems, such as HVAC and lighting, but also support more comprehensive business strategies.