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December 14, 2010
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High Performance Building Leader Shares Business Strategies at the International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization
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Larry G. Wash, president of global services for Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector which includes the Hussmann, Trane and Thermo King brands, will discuss how organizations can develop an energy plan that links building health to the bottom line and will provide a financially-driven business case for improving energy efficiency during the inaugural International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU).
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December 9, 2010
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Ingersoll Rand to Hire 1,400 HVAC Experts to Fulfill Global Need for Trane High Performance Buildings
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Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating safe, comfortable and efficient environments, announced plans to hire 1,400 heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) experts in all regions of the world to accelerate growth for its Trane High Performance Buildings business.
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December 9, 2010
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GE and Ingersoll Rand Launch Intelligent Building Automation Platform For Data Centers
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GE Intelligent Platforms and Ingersoll-Rand Plc (NYSE: IR) today announced the signing of a cooperative agreement to develop an automation platform to meet the energy and operational efficiency needs of data centers.
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December 7, 2010
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Energy Efficiency Expert to Deliver Building Maintenance Insights During Economic Uncertainty at the World Energy Engineering Conference
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Neil Maldeis, manager, energy engineering, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a business of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss how building owners and operators can maintain their building’s performance in times of economic uncertainty during the annual World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC).
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November 30, 2010
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Hardin Medical Center Launches Infrastructure Improvements Expected to Reduce Energy Costs by 25 Percent
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Leaders at Hardin Medical Center (HMC) plan to implement infrastructure upgrades which are expected to reduce annual energy costs by 25 percent. The hospital will also receive an $11,500 rebate from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for reducing its load on the electrical grid.
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November 30, 2010
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Trane Supports New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
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The New York/New Jersey (NY/NJ) office of Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand and a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions, has been selected by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) as an approved partner for the state’s Pay for Performance initiative.
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November 30, 2010
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Energy Efficient Building Strategies Shared at the Property Management Exposition and Conference
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Dan Wendl, vice president for HVAC-R operations, Trane, northeast territory, will discuss how organizations can develop an energy plan on a budget and provide a financially-driven business case for improving energy efficiency during the annual Property Management Exposition and Conference (PM Expo).
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November 29, 2010
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Hospital Executives Learn Strategies for Responding to Changing Healthcare Environment
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The combination of an aging population, healthcare reform, an unpredictable economic climate and other evolving trends are transforming healthcare in the United States. Hospital executives will learn best practices for improving their facilities in response to these changes at “The Hospital of the Future” seminar co-hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a business of Ingersoll Rand.
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November 8, 2010
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Trane Leader Speaks about Environmentally Aware Retail Facilities at the Switch to Green Conference in Warsaw
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Marcin Manuszak, sales director for Trane Polska in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and the Baltic States, will be speaking at the upcoming Switch to Green Conference as part of a panel discussion, E-Retail. The panel will discuss the costs and benefits of environmentally aware shopping centers.
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November 4, 2010
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Trane Adds Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) With TR200 Series
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More than ever, facility managers are looking to optimize their building’s energy and operational efficiency. Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand and a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions, meets this requirement with the new TR200 Series variable frequency drive (VFD).
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October 26, 2010
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University Students Turn Innovative Energy Ideas Into Reality
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Knowledge of innovative and green energy solutions and designs is key for students who want to enter today’s professional life. Now, through the Energy2B program being launched in October, students at the Technical University of Lodz and four other universities across Europe will be able to turn their theoretical knowledge and ideas into reality. Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, is proud to serve as the official partner of this stimulating initiative.
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October 25, 2010
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Students Inspire High Performance Buildings, Taking Extra Credit Work to New Levels
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Administrators at Southeast of Saline Unified School District (USD) 306 recently completed building upgrades that they anticipate will reduce energy consumption 21 percent. Students initiated the $1.4 million improvement effort, which the district expects to save more than $80,000 a year in energy and operational costs.
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October 7, 2010
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Innovative Service Offerings Presented at Aberdeen Chief Officer Summit
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Lou Ronsivalli Jr., the global service offerings development leader for Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, is participating in a session presentation at the Aberdeen Group Chief Service Officer Summit on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010.
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October 7, 2010
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Higher Education Leaders Learn to Make their Buildings High Performance
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A strategic approach to energy management could reduce the nearly $2 billion that colleges and universities spend on energy each year by 30 percent or more. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) understands this challenge and has invited leaders from Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, and their customers, to share strategies for creating high performance campus buildings through energy management strategies.
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October 6, 2010
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Clean Rooms Are Not a Dirty Topic at International Pharmaceutical Engineering Association Seminar
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At the upcoming International Pharmaceutical Engineering Association (ISPE) seminar, Antonio Almeida, manager of the Trane control and facility group in Brazil, will address best practices for optimizing building systems and their efficiency in clean rooms.
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October 5, 2010
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Trane Heat Recovery Compact Unit Helps UK Schools Reach Higher Standards
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To help United Kingdom schools achieve their educational and environmental goals, Ingersoll Rand’s Trane business is introducing the Heat Recovery Compact Unit (HRCU).
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September 27, 2010
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Keys to Sustainable Product Innovation Delivered at Aberdeen Group Summit
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Where do innovative products come from? According to Hari Harikumar, vice president of global engineering and technology with Ingersoll Rand, it starts with creating a working culture that embraces innovation and building sustainability objectives into the development process.
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September 20, 2010
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China Mayors Gain Green Building Education at UC Davis
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Mayors from China participating in a two-week U.S. Trade and Development Agency visit will gain green building tips at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento to improve the infrastructure in their rapidly growing home country.
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September 14, 2010
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Infrastructure Upgrades at TIAA-CREF Manhattan Headquarters Expected to Save $765,000 in Annual Energy and Operating Costs
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TIAA-CREF, one of the largest institutional real estate investors in the United States, will be recognized by Trane for energy efficiency initiatives, including a rooftop thermal storage solution at the company’s headquarters in midtown Manhattan that is anticipated to save $765,000 annually in energy and operating costs.
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September 14, 2010
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Ingersoll Rand Leader Presents Strategies to Help Businesses Drive Innovation and Deliver High Performance Results
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Thomas Mathen, vice president of the northern Europe territory for the Trane business of Ingersoll Rand, will participate in a plenary session at the Financial Times Investing in Innovative Design and Technology conference on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010.
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September 9, 2010
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AHMP Attendees Learn How to Navigate Complex Business Relationships
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Robert Murphy, director, environmental health & safety, global services of Ingersoll Rand, will speak at the Alliance for Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) National Conference on Monday, September 13, 2010.
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September 1, 2010
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Building Design Professionals Can Continue Education on Green Building Requirements through New Courses Offered by Trane
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Building design professionals, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professionals (LEED APs), can fulfill continuing education now required to maintain green building credentials through new courses offered by Trane.
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August 31, 2010
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Attendees Will Learn Keys to Successful High Performance Buildings at GBC International Conference & Expo Brazil
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To promote high performance green building practices, Trane is participating in a number of presentations at the upcoming GBC International Conference & Expo Brazil.
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August 30, 2010
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Ingersoll Rand’s Asia Pacific President Makes Business Case That Bottom Line Success Can Be Achieved By Promoting Energy Efficiency
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Francis Yuen, president - Asia Pacific, Ingersoll Rand Climate Solutions, will give the CEO address and participate in a plenary session at HVAC Asia on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
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August 30, 2010
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Four Wisconsin School Districts Receive $1,500 Scholarships from Trane in Energy Star School Challenge
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Four Wisconsin school districts received a $1,500 scholarship to award to students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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July 22, 2010
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NACUBO Members Find Yet Another Reason to Go Green: Lower the Budget Pain of Deferred Maintenance Costs
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At the upcoming National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) annual conference, Chad Remboldt, educational consultant, Trane, and co-presenters will discuss how the University of Central Missouri developed a budget neutral master plan for implementing green initiatives and mitigating deferred maintenance issues.
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July 21, 2010
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New Culver City, Calif., Sprouts Farmers Market Offers High Efficiency HVAC&R Solutions
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Just about everything is coming up green for the new Sprouts Farmers Market which opened in late June in Culver City, Calif. The 32,800-square-foot new store features high-performance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) solutions that meet the company’s sustainability objectives.
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July 14, 2010
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APPA Speakers to Address the Benefits of Geothermal Technology
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At the upcoming APPA conference, Jim Knutson, comprehensive solutions director, Trane; Dave Button, vice president, administration, University of Regina; and Erik van de Boogaard, associate vice president for facilities planning design and construction, Adams State College, will discuss geothermal heat pumps and why they are the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available.
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July 13, 2010
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Knox County Detention Facility to Start Gathering Sunshine
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New solar farm, one of the nation’s largest, expected to save $60,000
in annual natural gas costs.
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July 12, 2010
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ASHE Attendees to Learn About Excellence in Facilities Management
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When it comes to health care, the physical environment
can make a significant difference in outcomes. In fact, the Center for Health Design has
identified hundreds of studies directly linking positive patient outcomes with health care
facility environments.
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July 8, 2010
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Trane Launches New Variable Refrigerant TVR™ Air Conditioning System
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Designers, installers and owners can now look forward to efficient selection of equipment, easier installation and better energy management and temperature control following the launch of Trane’s new TVRTM (Trane Variable Refrigerant) air-conditioning system.
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July 1, 2010
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Trane TracerTM ZN525 Ensures Quiet, Comfortable Indoor Environments and Optimum Energy Efficiency
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As a result of increasingly rigorous energy standards, terminal units using the energy-efficient electronic commutated (EC) fan motor technology are becoming a popular component of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The Trane TracerTM ZN525 controller, available now, ensures optimum energy efficiency, increases comfort and eliminates operating noise when combined with EC fan motor technology.
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June 24, 2010
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Trane Adds Electronic Commutation Fan Motor Technology to Chilled Water Terminals
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Meeting building owners’ demand for increased energy efficiency throughout the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Trane is now applying the innovative electronic commutation (EC) fan motor technology throughout its range of chilled water terminals.
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June 24, 2010
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BOMA Attendees Learn to Go Green for Healthy, Productive Employees
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Going green can increase worker productivity – and may even help employees reduce sick time – according to a recent study by the University of San Diego and CB Richard Ellis.
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June 22, 2010
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The Claridges, New Delhi Increases Energy Efficiency, Improves Guest Comfort
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Building on a long history of using the latest infrastructure systems, the management of one of Delhi’s oldest hotels, The Claridges, New Delhi, recently completed energy efficient upgrades that are expected to decrease average monthly utility costs by 10-15 percent.
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June 15, 2010
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Technical University of Lodz Students Learn about Green and Sustainable Buildings
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Knowledge of green design and sustainability is the key for students entering professions in which “green” is emphasized more than ever. Technical University of Lodz’s students will learn firsthand how green and high performance buildings impact both the environment and a business’ bottom line when Paweł Markiton, leader for systems, controls and contracting for Trane Central Territory, will discuss green buildings and sustainable solutions during his lecture.
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May 24, 2010
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Elizabethton Middle School Students “Go Green” by Joining Trane BTU Crew™
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Middle school students at Elizabethton City Schools in Elizabethton, Tenn., are exploring how to make the buildings in which the live, learn and play more energy efficient and sustainable through the BTU Crew™ interactive educational program.
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May 11, 2010
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Global President Shares Strategies for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings at Energy Efficiency Global 2010
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Existing buildings consume 40 percent of energy worldwide1. There are opportunities to make these buildings more energy efficient and in turn more cost effective. Plenty of proven technologies, services and strategies exist for making these buildings perform better throughout their life. Larry G. Wash, president of global services for Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector which includes the Hussmann, Thermo King and Trane brands, will participate in a panel discussion...
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May 10, 2010
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Integrating Energy Efficiency Upgrades: 2010 School/College Building Expo Attendees to Learn About Combining Improvements with Hands-On Curriculum, Campus Expansion
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At the upcoming School/College Building Expo, Scott Krull, central territory vice president, HVAC-R operations for Trane and Hussmann, and Kyle Hayden, district superintendent, Tonganoxie Unified School District (USD) 464, will describe how the district coupled building upgrades with an energy efficiency curriculum to create an integrated hand-on learning experience.
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May 5, 2010
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Warsaw Chopin Airport Earns Energy Efficiency Leader Award
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In recognition of their outstanding commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, the Warsaw Chopin Airport will be honored with the Trane Energy Efficiency Leader Award today.
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May 3, 2010
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New Cogeneration System Enables Wastewater Treatment Plant to Use Treatment Byproducts as Fuel
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A new cogeneration system installed at the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant has substantially reduced the amount of energy needed for treatment processes and buildings at the plant by using treatment by-products as fuel. This renewable energy system, combined with an aeration blower retrofit is expected to save more than $228,000 per year in utility costs.
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April 29, 2010
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Environmentally Responsible Upgrades Make Old Buildings New Again at Mesa County Valley School District 51
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Although the average age of the 47 buildings in Mesa County Valley School District 51 is 38 years, the buildings now boast the latest in infrastructure systems, thanks to $8.63 million in upgrades being installed across the district.
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April 29, 2010
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Recognizing Brazilian Organizations as Energy Efficiency Leaders
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Today, Ingersoll Rand is honoring organizations in São Paulo that are leading the way in environmental sustainability by hosting a series of celebratory, recognition and education events.
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April 22, 2010
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Ingersoll Rand Mobilizes Employees and Customers around the Globe to Make Every Day Earth Day
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In honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, Ingersoll Rand has mobilized employees in more than 40 of its locations worldwide to host Earth Day recognition, education and community events, including those in Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.
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April 14, 2010
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IEEE Green Technologies Conference to Highlight Benefits of Renewable Energy Technologies April 15-16
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Jim Knutson, comprehensive solutions director at Trane, will discuss emerging energy tools and technologies for high-performance buildings, their application and results.
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April 12, 2010
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New Trane Air-Cooled Helical-Rotary Chilled Water Systems are EXtra Efficient
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As energy efficiency remains a top priority for building owners and facility managers, Trane is adding the RTAC XE (EXtra Efficiency) to its RTAC range of air-cooled helical-rotary chilled water systems. The RTAC XE is particularly suitable for applications requiring reliability and safety.
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April 6, 2010
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Education Leaders Learn How to Gain Support for Going Green at 2010 National School Boards Association Annual Conference
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At the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference, Bill Harris, vice president, education markets for Trane, will join administrators from Bryant Public Schools in Bryant, Ark., including Rhonda Sanders, president of the school board, Richard Abernathy, Ed.D., superintendent, and Deborah Buick, Ed. D., assistant superintendent, to discuss the benefits of high performance schools and how to gain stakeholder support for going green.
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March 30, 2010
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Trane to Sponsor Destination ImagiNation of Kansas
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Displaying its continued commitment to educating school-aged youth in the community, Trane will sponsor the Kansas division of Destination ImagiNation, a non-profit organization providing students with after-school activities to help build their creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
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March 29, 2010
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Trane Named a U.S. Green Building Council Education Provider
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Trane has been named a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Provider and will offer curriculum to equip professionals with the continuing education needed to stay competitive in the sustainable building industry.
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March 18, 2010
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Ingersoll Rand Leader Shares Green Building Principles, Practices and Policies at Globe 2010
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Dane Taival, vice president of global contracting solutions for Hussmann and Trane businesses of Ingersoll Rand, will be speaking at the Globe 2010 conference as part of panel discussion Eco Communities: Designing a Sustainable Future.
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March 17, 2010
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Trane - Dallah, Saudi Arabia, Serves as Gold Sponsor of Inaugural Climate Control Conference
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Climate Control Middle East, the only Middle Eastern publication that focuses on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, is holding its first-ever district cooling conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 14-16. Don Eppelheimer, global chiller systems manager, Trane USA, and Albert Haykal, district cooling leader, Trane, Middle East and Africa, have been representing Trane at the conference.
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March 16, 2010
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Trane Leader Speaks on Energy Conservation at National Facilities Management & Technology Conference
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Neil Maldeis, energy engineering manager for Trane, will present a detailed blueprint for energy conservation plans within an organization. Conference attendees will learn how to establish energy goals; determine energy-saving measures that deliver the best results.
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March 11, 2010
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Donation Supports Literacy at Crestview Elementary School
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Crestview Elementary School in Indianapolis, Ind., will soon start a new chapter in their reading program with the receipt of a $1,000 contribution. Trane in Indiana is donating the funds to demonstrate its commitment to literacy and learning for the community’s young people.
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March 10, 2010
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Ingersoll Rand Leader Shares Innovative Technologies at Great Energy Efficiency Day 2010
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Steven B. Hochhauser, senior vice president of Ingersoll Rand and president of its Residential Solutions business, will be speaking at the Great Energy Efficiency Day 2010 conference, hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, as part of panel discussion Building for the Future: EE Technologies for Today and Tomorrow.
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March 4, 2010
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District Combines Building Upgrades with Hands-On Learning Experience, Earns Award for Energy Efficiency
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When administrators at Tonganoxie Unified School District (USD) 464 embarked on a $2.1 million energy and infrastructure improvement effort last year, they took the project into the classroom, coupling upgrades to buildings with an energy efficiency curriculum.
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March 1, 2010
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Warsaw University of Technology Students Learn About Building Green and Sustainability
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Warsaw University of Technology students will learn firsthand how green and high performance buildings impact both the environment and a business’ bottom line when Jean David Soual, vice president, central territory leader at Trane, will discuss green buildings and sustainable solutions during his lecture.
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February 24, 2010
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Kansas Schools Learn to Redefine Success in a Difficult Economy
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As schools in Kansas and across the country continue to struggle with shrinking budgets, education leaders are discovering innovative solutions that work. At the Green Schools Summit on Feb. 25, school administrators, educators and board members will learn how to redefine success in a difficult economy.
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February 17, 2010
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Eastern Aroostook Regional School Unit 39 Launches Energy Upgrades
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Administrators at the newly formed Eastern Aroostook Regional School Unit 39 are poised to launch $2.8 million in energy-saving infrastructure upgrades expected to save more than $250,000 annually, improve the learning and teaching environment, and reduce dependence on oil as an energy source.
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February 16, 2010
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Trane is World’s First Manufacturer with AHRI-Approved Run Test Facility for Air-Cooled Water Chilling Systems
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The Trane operation in Pueblo, Colo., received Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) approval of its run test facility for air-cooled water chilling systems. The business is the first manufacturer in the world to earn this approval.
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February 11, 2010
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Western Michigan University Students Learn the Key to “Greening” Our Communities
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In the United States, where buildings account for 40 percent of primary energy use and 72 percent of electricity consumption, the key to green communities is energy efficient buildings. Chris Comperchio, business leader of the Hussmann and Trane commercial business in Chicago and West Michigan, will discuss this opportunity as part of Western Michigan University’s Custer Workplace Lecture Series.
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January 28, 2010
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New Trane Voyager™ Rooftop Units Deliver Superior Energy Efficiency, Life Cycle Performance
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New Trane Voyager™ rooftop units are now available, bringing increased energy efficiency and reliability to supermarkets, movie theatres, warehouses and other commercial and industrial buildings in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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January 22, 2010
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Clayton County Launches Infrastructure Upgrades Expected to Save $575,000 Annually
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The county expects the renovations to save $361,000 in annual utility costs and to generate $213,000 in annual carbon credit revenues. Clayton County will launch the infrastructure upgrades with a ceremony and reception on Thursday, Jan. 28.
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January 20, 2010
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Donald E. Wojtkowski to Receive Award for Role in Creating New Patient-Centric Hospital
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The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) will present the first-ever “Excellence in Facilities Management” award to Donald E. Wojtkowski, FASHE, PE, executive director, design and construction, SSM Health Care-St. Louis.
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January 19, 2010
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Lt. Gov. Lawton and Industry Leaders to Discuss Integrated Approach to Greening Wisconsin’s Schools
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Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton along with Trane education leaders Bill Harris, national education market leader, and Bob Schmidt, Wisconsin K-12 market leader, will present “Greening of Wisconsin Schools Begins with Educating Our Children.”
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