SAN DIEGO—NeoVolta Inc., manufacturer of Smart Energy Storage Solutions, announced that its systems will be installed in electric vehicle charging stations at a national hotel brand. This initial phase of installations continues an expected nationwide rollout of NeoVolta batteries in 1,000 EOS Linx charging stations at various hotel chains, gas stations, and convenience stores nationwide over the next three years. With EOS charging stations on site, guests at these hotel locations will be able to charge their electric vehicles overnight while they rest, enhancing their stay. The parent company of the brand is one of the world’s largest lodging franchises,...

RUEIL-MALMAISON, FRANCE—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been recognized at the Greek Energy Mastering Awards 2022 with the award for Energy Efficient Solution of the Year. The Greek Energy Mastering Awards 2022 recognizes best practices in responsible use of energy as it strives towards a sustainable energy future. Winners are chosen based on their ability to mobilize customers to continuously improve their energy and environmental performance, including increasing energy efficiency and reducing operating costs. Energy Efficient Solution of the Year was awarded to Schneider Electric for the successful solutions and partnerships developed by...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized LG Electronics USA as one of the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners in the EPA’s Green Power Partnership. Over the past two years, LG has increased its renewable energy use in the United States by nearly fourfold, a notable achievement contributing to LG’s inclusion in the EPA’s Top 30 list. The combined annual green power usage of EPA’s Top 30 Tech & Telecom Partners currently amounts to nearly 41 billion kilowatt-hours of green power, which is equivalent to the annual electricity use of nearly 3.8 million average American...

NEW YORK—Material Bank, the world’s largest marketplace for architectural, design, and construction materials, announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge. Material Bank has transformed the architecture and design industry by allowing members to search from more than 450+ brands on a single website, order samples until midnight ET, and receive all materials in a single box by 10:30 a.m. the next morning. Built with sustainability at its core, the platform reduces massive amounts of waste in the sampling process. By signing The Climate Pledge, the company takes its commitment to sustainability a step further, going beyond industry standards to place...

SAN FRANCISCO—TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with its network of charging centers, announced that it has secured more than $1 billion of institutional capital to support the buildout of its fleet-focused charging centers and operations. Funds managed by Vision Ridge Partners have invested in TeraWatt alongside existing investors Keyframe Capital and Cyrus Capital, both of which have increased their commitments to the company. The company expects to use the over $1 billion committed to accelerate its next phase of development and expansion, which is focused on the buildout of a growing portfolio of charging centers and adding...

MUMBAI, INDIA—As Green Travel begins to set its foot in the Indian hospitality sector, eco-conscious, urban travelers looking to escape from city lights can now holiday at India’s first carbon-neutral resort—The Machan, Lonavala. Known for its exclusive line of treehouses, surrounded by lush green forests, also home to many endemic species, the company is setting new standards for sustainable stays and aims to put India on the global green map. Talking about the importance of being a Carbon Neutral organization, Varun Hooja, Partner at The Machan said, “Green travel is not just a disruptive trend but a reality for our planet. The ill-effects of climate change are known to everyone. This is why the world is setting targets for itself and...

JESSUP, MD.—Baltimore Aircoil Co. (BAC) will showcase innovative commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions at RETA 2022—The Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association National Conference, taking place November 8 to 11, 2022, at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Reno, Nev., Booth #216. Highlighted in the booth are the Vertex Evaporative Condenser, TrilliumSeries Adiabatic Condenser, TriArmor Corrosion Protection System, and CXVT Evaporative Condenser with optional ENDURADRIVE Fan System. BAC’s Strategic Accounts Manager Dave Anderson will deliver a Hot Point presentation titled “What’s Keeping YOU Up at Night? A deep dive into condenser reliability” on Tuesday, November 8 from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Stop by...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—To ensure consumers get a full night of deep, restful sleep and wake up refreshed, Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the home textile market and manufacturer of basic bedding products, has expanded its collaboration with 37.5 Technology, a global leader in sustainable thermoregulation material science, to offer a broader scope of bedding products made with the innovative temperature regulating technology. Bedding made with 37.5 Technology helps keep you warm when you’re cold and cool you down when you’re hot—continually adjusting to maintain a climate of personal comfort throughout the night. By using the thermoregulating properties of volcanic minerals, which...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Carrier has added building automation as a service to its i-Vu portfolio. The new i-Vu Cloud solution allows customers to purchase a subscription for the i-Vu building automation system (BAS) software, where Carrier hosts their BAS server, provides ongoing server maintenance and performs automatic software upgrades. The new hosted option gives customers an additional choice for deploying their i-Vu BAS, helps them scale for growth and helps reduce their support burden. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The i-Vu Cloud solution eliminates the need for customers to install, configure and manage their...

NORWOOD, MASS.—Aircuity, a global leader in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, introduced an enhanced version of its industry-leading data analytics platform, MyAircuity. These new features both enhance security and add further depth to Aircuity’s unique suite of analytic insights that help clients achieve their goals of real carbon reduction and healthier indoor air quality (IAQ). This latest set of enhancements reflect the most updated customer feedback and include the following: Room-level Tracking of the ASHRAE Laboratory Ventilation Design Level (LVDL): This new datapoint identifies the risk level of exposure to airborne chemical hazards in a specific laboratory space and will...