» 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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» Dave Isaac Recognized as Top Craft Professional
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March 23, 2010 - Dave Isaac, a commercial service and refrigeration technician with Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning based in Rochester, N.Y., has been named the 2010 Craft Professional of the Year award by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). After winning the 2010 HVAC category Craft Professional of the Year citation from ABC in December, Isaac learned in February at ABC?s annual conference that he has been named this year?s overall winner.

The HVAC is one of seven categories for which ABC names a craft professional of the year. His recognition over the carpentry, electrical, masonry, pipefitting, plumbing and welding categories earned him a grand prize of a new Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck.

?We were thrilled in December when Dave won the HVAC award,? said Ray Isaac, president of Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, an Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) member. ?But being named the craft professional of the year, acknowledged as the best person in America, is simply an amazing honor. Dave completely deserves this because he is a consummate professional who cares about every last detail of his work. Everyone at Isaac is beyond proud about this award and we salute Dave on a fabulous and impressive accomplishment.?

Isaac received his recognition at a gala banquet during ABC?s annual conference in San Diego.

He is the second-oldest of four boys representing the third generation of family leadership at Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning. The company has been an ACCA member for more than 35 years.

The Craft Professional Awards recognize individuals who excel in their industry on many levels, setting the standard for professionals in their craft through pride and leadership. Guiding principles of the award include mastery of skills, safety performance, jobsite performance, leadership and industry service, and success and merit shop philosophy.

ABC is a national association with 79 chapters representing 25,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with two million employees. ABC?s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry, and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.

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.

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