Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories/California (SNL/CA) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has been awarded $4.15 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to jointly launch a new small business clean energy pilot.

Ferguson, a major plumbing and HVACR distributor, announced that it continued its expansion with the acquisition of 13 companies in fiscal year 2015. The acquisitions were coast-to-coast encompassing multiple business types including HVAC and plumbing distributors, waterworks, and more.

The global low voltage motors market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.58 percent from 2014 to 2019, according to an analysis from technology research company Technavio.

Ingersoll Rand has been named a 2015 Eco-Leader by Green Builder magazine. Companies recognized as Eco-Leaders proactively strive to make the world a better place to live through innovations in conservation, waste reduction, and reduced carbon emissions.

HC Info has announced a webcast that will discuss ASHRAE’s new Legionella standard and its impact on contractors and others. The 60-minute webcast, “ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015: Responsibilities, Liability, and Opportunities,” is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2015 at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST). 

Tecumseh Products Co., a leading manufacturer of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Mueller Industries Inc. and Atlas Holdings LLC will acquire Tecumseh in a transaction valued at approximately $123 million.

Building optimization and commissioning services — quality assurance measures that can help meet operational and energy efficiency goals — are expanding with the growing emphasis on efficiency, states Navigant Research.

Bes-Tech Inc. announced that has been selected by the Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge (LABBC) as an Implementation Partner. In this role, Bes-Tech will provide a range of services aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of partner buildings.