Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council, which presents the Nov. 8-10 sustainability conference, said the association is excited to hear his message.

2016 recipients include multifamily, single family and affordable housing projects.

This is the seventh straight year the green HVAC products company has made the list.

More than 25,000 are expected for the event, which promotes sustainable construction including green HVAC.

"Our member-established mission underscores our mandate to serve humanity and create a more sustainable world," said American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers President Tim Wentz.

 The BlueGreen Alliance is made up of labor unions and environmental groups. Its members include the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers.  

 The National Environmental Balancing Bureau has a new executive vice president.