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» Public sector institutions turn to Johnson Controls for leadership in energy management
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/.

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» ASHRAE Rises to the Occasion in Albuquerque
ASHRAE Rises to the Occasion in Albuquerque

April 5, 2010 - ATLANTA?From the soaring Sandia Mountains to peacefully floating hot air balloons, at almost 5,000 feet above sea level, Albuquerque, N.M. is a city of great heights. Since ASHRAE is always striving to reach the highest levels of energy efficiency and sustainability, Albuquerque serves as the perfect site for the 2010 ASHRAE Annual Conference.

?Raising Efficiency to New Levels serves as the Conference theme and echoes ASHRAE?s mission,? Gordon Holness, ASHRAE president, said. ?As leaders in the industry, ASHRAE should continually strive to set high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Not only that, but ASHRAE also must lead by example by achieving and exceeding those standards to the highest level.?

With a focus on energy efficiency system design for high elevations and dry climates, this year?s technical program features more market-based papers and programs than in previous technology-driven ASHRAE conferences. In addition, the conference includes traditional full-length Technical Papers as well as a new Conference Paper format. Technical program tracks include: What Is Sustainable Anyway?; Energy Facts vs. Simulation; Ventilation Systems; Refrigeration for the Future; Energy Conservation vs. New Generation; Living with HVAC&R Systems; and High Efficiency HVAC Systems.

The technical program begins Sunday, June 27, and ends Wednesday, June 30, with all sessions at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Complete program details will soon be available at www.ashrae.org/newmexico.

The Albuquerque Virtual Conference also creates exciting new opportunities for attendees?present and remote?to interact with the speakers and other attendees through the posting of questions and comments, viewing comments and viewing the presenters? responses. The Virtual Conference consists of some 250+ presentations of seminars and conference and technical paper sessions.

The ASHRAE Learning Institute offers eight courses, including new full-day seminars on integrated building design and implementing Standard 189.1-2009 and a new half-day seminar introducing the IAQ design guide as a tool for avoiding IAQ problems.

The Conference keynote speaker is Karan Grover of Karan Grover and Associates in India. Grover will share his thoughts on the need to look at a society?s culture and heritage for clues to the direction of contemporary architecture and sustainable development. The Plenary session takes place Saturday, June 26 at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.
ASHRAE technical tours offer an inside view of how technology developed by members is practically applied in building environments. Tours at the Annual Conference include the Albuquerque Aquarium and the heating and cooling plants of the University of New Mexico.

Additionally, ASHRAE President-Elect Lynn G. Bellenger, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, a partner at Pathfinder Engineers & Architects, Rochester, N.Y., takes office as 2010-11 president. Bellenger presents her inaugural address at the president?s luncheon on Monday, June 28, focused on modeling a more sustainable world through energy simulation, daylight analysis, CFD and BIM software.

The ASHRAE Annual Conference takes place June 26-30. To register or for more information, visit www.ashrae.org/newmexico. The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque will serve as the headquarters hotel.

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.