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Public sector institutions turn to Johnson Controls for leadership in energy management
Company recently named preferred energy services provider in Delaware
MILWAUKEE ? (March 25, 2010) ? Public sector institutions, including state and municipal governments, K-12 school districts and state universities across the nation continue to recognize the value of energy efficiency as a means to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. These institutions are turning to Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in providing energy efficient and sustainable products, services and solutions, for energy efficient upgrades to aging building infrastructure.
The state of Delaware recently designated the company as a preferred energy services provider by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU).
DESEU is a comprehensive program designed to help Delaware generate energy and cost savings, create new jobs, and support the environment. As one of the first energy services providers to be recognized by DESEU, Johnson Controls will have the opportunity to help improve the state?s government, academic, educational and municipal facilities on both the state and local levels. The recognition also enables the company to help Delaware move closer toward its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent by 2020.
?Energy efficiency has never been more important, as validated by the public sector?s continued demand for comprehensive energy efficiency solutions,? said Joy Clarke-Holmes, vice president, regional solutions, Mid-Atlantic region, Johnson Controls. ?Performance contracting energy programs are cost-effective and impactful solutions for today?s energy conscious and fiscally responsible government and educational institutions.?
Johnson Controls solutions in state, local government organizations
As the largest energy services provider in the U.S., Johnson Controls helps federal, state and local governments achieve greater energy efficiency through self-funded programs. These programs include systems integration, alternative energy solutions, and innovation, which address facility improvements, create new jobs, reduce GHG emissions and improve comfort and productivity in buildings. Recent projects of note include:
? The Indiana Department of Correction ? Johnson Controls helped five prison facilities throughout Indiana implement energy efficient upgrades including the installation of biomass boilers that utilize scrap wood from local businesses. The project helps boost the region?s economy through support of local commerce and is anticipated to save the state of Indiana more than $36 million in energy costs over the next 10 years.
? The Orange County Convention Center ? Johnson Controls developed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the second largest convention center in the nation, located in Orlando, Fla. The system features a 1.1 megawatt rooftop single-crystalline PV system, providing enough energy to power between 80 and 100 homes annually. The solar upgrades have resulted in significant reduction of energy costs and carbon emissions through renewable technology.
? The State of Maryland ? As part of Maryland Governor Martin O?Malley?s energy initiative, EmPOWER Maryland, Johnson Controls supported the retrofit of more than 118 government facilities throughout the state. The revamp is expected to save the state more than $29 million in energy costs through 2017. Johnson Controls also upgraded 40 Maryland State Police facilities, saving an anticipated $15.9 million in utility and operational costs over 14 years.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 130,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.» CECO Environmental to Present at 30th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference
CINCINNATI, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CECO Environmental Corp. (NasdaqGM: CECE), a leading provider of air pollution control and industrial ventilation systems, announced today that Jeff Lang, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference i» AHRI Signs Standards Agreement with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates Arlington, Va. (March 15, 2010) -- On a recent trip to the middle eas
AHRI Signs Standards Agreement with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Arlington, Va. (March 15, 2010) -- On a recent trip to the middle east, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) President and CEO Stephen Yurek signed cooperative agreements with the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Association (SASO) and the UAE's Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority, ESMA, aimed at further harmonizing HVACR and water heating testing and rating standards globally. The agreement calls for SASO and ESMA to adopt AHRI's standards as Saudi, and UAE national standards, respectively, in some cases with regional adaptations.
In recent months, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have begun to place a new emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental protection. With personal visits in November 2009 and February 2010, AHRI has signaled in a very serious way its intent to work closely with the governments of those nations to use AHRI standards and performance certification programs to help them meet with efficiency and environmental goals and to further global harmonization of standards and certification programs.
"This agreement is an important first step in what we hope and expect will be on ongoing, very productive relationship," Yurek said. Our active involvement in this region not only helps us expand our global reach, but also helps our member companies that do business in the region compete on a level playing field with other manufacturers," he said.
Discussions are underway between AHRI, SASO and ESMA about holding a series of workshops is that could lead to an agreement on adoption of certification in the near future. The Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority (ESMA) has invited AHRI and other private parties, including AHRI member companies to apply to participate in ESMA standards development and conformity assessment committees that ultimately will develop Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for the UAE.
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About AHRI
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating and commercial refrigeration equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these products. AHRI's 300 member companies account for more than 90 percent of the residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment manufactured and sold in North America.» HVACR Instructors Advance Green Concepts
HVACR Instructors Advance Green Concepts
April 6, 2010 - The industry-supported 2010 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop, held March 24-26 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia, continued a fifteenth straight year of strong attendance, diverse support from the entire HVACR and plumbing industries, and well-received educational and personal growth opportunities.
With an educational and informational focus on "Advancing Green Mechanical Concepts," numerous workshop sessions were offered on defining how educators are adapting to "the way green is changing the way future technicians are trained."
David Boyd from Appion led a session on Green System Evacuation & System Dehydration which highlighted the evolution of increased efficiencies (SEER) and the transition to non-chlorine based refrigerants. ACCA?s Wes Davis presented a workshop session on HVAC System performance testing which discussed the theory involved in measuring HVAC system performance, factors to consider, nationally-recognized standards and approved procedures.
Another ACCA technical specialist, Don Prather, delivered a presentation on HVAC Testing and Balancing where he addressed air testing and balancing and what technicians need to know. Other "green" presentations included The Myths, the Realities and What Techs Need to Know about Net Zero Homes; Integrating Green Building Systems into a Curriculum; The Green in Geothermal Heat Pumps; and Solar Water Heating.
The Opening General Session gave instructors an overview of the changes happening in secondary and postsecondary education. Keynote speaker Tom Applegate of the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) spoke on the challenges in building skills during a challenging and changing economy.
Following Dr. Applegate?s presentation, Bryan Albrecht, President of Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Kathy Oliver, Assistant State Superintendent at the Maryland State Department of Education; Paul Hallam, a plumbing apprentice instructor from Indiana and Kevin Couch, the President of CARE led a discussion on the importance of community and technical colleges. Topics included the mismatch between skills and available jobs, the importance of having what is often called "real world" experience as an instructor, motivating students to develop a career path, and what states are doing to support teachers in developing their own skills and measuring the outcomes of student achievement.
Finally, the panel discussed how to access information about federal or state financial resources.
In addition to education and skills enhancement, this workshop also provided ample opportunities for trainers and instructors to network with fellow instructors, industry associations, and manufacturers. More than 40 exhibitors provided attendees with practical information on a variety of topics and technology updates.
Developed from collaborative efforts and support of 11 organizations across the HVACR and plumbing industry spectrum, the HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop continues to be the only event designed specifically by the industry for educators and administrators. The 2010 Workshop was jointly developed and sponsored by ACTE, ACCA, AHRI, CARE, HARDI, HRAI, NATE, NAOHSM, PHCC Educational Foundation, RSES and SkillsUSA.
For more than forty years, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America has served the educational, policy and technical interests of the small businesses that design, install, and maintain indoor environmental systems. ACCA is a non-profit organization with members in all 50 states and over 20 countries. Learn more at www.acca.org.