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Trane Commercial HVAC - News Room

1/7/2013

Trane works with financial institutions and data centers around the world to provide solutions to their unique heating and cooling needs. We work with facilities to design systems to specifically handle the unique conditions that occur in the financial environment. We make sure that the building is operated and maintained to continuously meet the needs of the facility and maintain a consistent indoor environment that supports the critical business mission.

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May 15, 2013 Trane Expands Temporary Solutions with Long-Term Rental Including Rent-to-Buy Option
Cooling is critical for most businesses, whether it is to create the right indoor environment for buildings or to provide reliable cooling for industrial processes. Building owners and operators can now fulfill their cooling needs with the new long-term rental offering from Trane that matches their budget.
April 23, 2013 COUNTRY Financial Increases Energy and Operational Efficiency to Improve Its Own Bottom Line
Trane presenting financial services firm with Energy Efficiency Leader award
April 23, 2013 Trane Expanded Range of Controls Enables Users to Optimize Building Design and Operations
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now features new wireless controls and mobile access solutions for building automation systems (BAS) that enable customers to optimize building design and operations.
April 23, 2013 New Trane Rental Services Portal Supports Customers Looking for Temporary Cooling
Building owners and operators can face temporary cooling needs at any time during their facility’s life. Whether it concerns a planned or unplanned heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) need, they require quick and reliable access to information to get their cooling up and running again.
April 11, 2013 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference Attendees Learn from Trane about Energy Saving Solutions
Trane and Oklahoma City Community College representatives discuss campus expansion and more-efficient infrastructure systems
April 10, 2013 Amity University Selects the Trane® CenTraVac™ Chilled Water System to Optimize Energy Efficiency on Six Campuses
Amity University-Noida, Uttar Pradesh, will install the CenTraVac™ Chilled Water System from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, in buildings on six campuses in northern and western India.
April 3, 2013 New Trane Boost Program Offers Cooling System Optimization
Today’s building owners require comprehensive energy savings and performance-oriented strategy for their heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. With its new Trane Boost program, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, addresses facility performance and utility costs management, while taking into account budget constraints and regulatory compliance.
March 12, 2013 National Facilities Management and Technology Show Attendees Learn about High Performance Buildings from Trane
Industry experts from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will present real-world ideas and proven techniques for building owners and operators at the National Facilities Management and Technology Show (NFMT), March 12-14.
March 7, 2013 New Trane TVR II Air Conditioning System Improves Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality and Comfort
Highly flexible solution easily allows for adaption as building needs change
February 28, 2013 CFOs Gain Ingersoll Rand Insights on Finance’s Role in Expansion Strategy at CFO Rising East Conference
Maria Blase, president of the Latin America Region for the Ingersoll Rand Climate Solutions sector, discusses Latin American expansion strategy
February 21, 2013 Green Schools National Conference Attendees Learn about High Performance Buildings from Trane
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that high performance schools offer advantages that include: higher test scores, increased average daily attendance, reduced operating costs, increased teacher satisfaction and retention, and reduced environmental impacts and liability exposure
February 18, 2013 Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Completes Upgrades Expected to Save More Than $1.2 Million Annually
District receiving Trane Energy Efficiency Leader Award
February 8, 2013 Trane Celebrates a Century of Customer-Driven Innovation at 2013 AHR Expo
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, celebrates 100 years of customer-driven innovation at the 2013 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration (AHR) Exposition, held in Dallas, Jan. 28- 30.
February 5, 2013 Trane Tracer UC600 Controller Offers Unique Color Touch Screen That Increases Efficiency and Productivity
The Trane Tracer™ UC600 programmable controller, the latest Trane controller to receive BACnet ® listing (BTL) as BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC), now features a unique user-friendly touch screen to improve operator efficiency and productivity.
January 7, 2013 Trane High Performance Building Solutions Drive Efficiency and Savings for the Unique Needs of Financial Institutions
Financial institutions handle critical data every day – data that requires specialized environments to ensure that information is processed without interruption. If a data center goes down for even 15 minutes, an organization could lose millions of dollars in information.
December 10, 2012 Upgrades at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Cut Energy Consumption by more than 50 Percent
Trane presenting Old Colony with Energy Efficiencey Leader Award
December 6, 2012 Trane High Performance Building Solutions for Food Manufacturers Deliver Bottom Line Savings and Solutions to Unique Energy Needs
The primary concern for food manufacturers is meeting or exceeding customer expectations by ensuring the consistency and quality of their product. This approach helps shape how these manufacturers view their building systems and manufacturing processes as well.
November 27, 2012 Trane Leaders Educate CareerTech VISION 2012 Attendees about High Performance Buildings and Career Opportunities
Education professionals will learn about the need for technically advanced classrooms and training to advance workforce readiness
November 21, 2012 Infrastructure Enhancements at Republic Plaza to Result in Energy Savings of $870,000 Annually
Trane recognizes developer and building owner City Developments Limited with Energy Efficiency Leader Award
November 20, 2012 Trane Leader Discusses Best Practices for Manufacturing Facilities at PAGEV Turkish Plastics Industry Congress
Attendees will learn how to gain productivity, ensure product quality, increase energy efficiency and operational reliability
November 12, 2012 Recovery – post Hurricane Sandy
For building owners and operators impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Trane offers these tips and resources for commercial building owners and operators affected by the storm.
November 5, 2012 Finneytown Local Schools Launches Energy Saving Upgrades Expected to Save $120,000 Annually and Improve the Learning Environment
Leaders at Finneytown Local Schools are undertaking infrastructure upgrades to Whitaker and Brent Elementary Schools and the secondary campus buildings, which serve grades eight through 12, to increase energy and operational efficiency, reduce energy costs and improve the teaching and learning environment.
October 31, 2012 Trane Illustrates High Performance Building Concepts for World Energy Engineering Conference Attendees
Neil Maldeis to share insights on energy modeling tools, methods and practices that enhance organizational effectiveness
October 30, 2012 Facility Managers Explore Energy Efficiency Strategies that Increase the Bottom Line at IFMA World Workplace 2012
Trane leader Lou Ronsivalli makes the business case for high performance buildings
October 30, 2012 Trane Launches First Horizontal Variable-Speed Water-Source Heat Pump for Commercial Applications
Proprietary controls, variable-speed technology deliver energy efficiency and cost savings
October 29, 2012 2012 Future Cleantech Forum Attendees Discover Energy Efficiency Strategies from Trane
Michel van Roozendaal to share advantages of high performance buildings with energy community
October 23, 2012 K. Raheja Corp. in Mumbai Drives Environmentally Responsible Construction
Trane to present leading developer with "Energy Efficiency Leader Award"
October 22, 2012 Talent Management Leadership Summit Attendees Learn About Creating an Effective Talent Solutions Strategy from Ingersoll Rand
Georges Vandenhove to discuss how to build a winning culture and achieve operational excellence
October 15, 2012 Operations Leaders Learn About the Benefits of Going Lean from Ingersoll Rand at Association for Manufacturing Excellence Conference
Keith Sultana and Mark Donovan share insights for adopting Lean and lessons from their company’s journey
October 15, 2012 Trane Leaders Share Solutions for Transforming Organizations through Innovative Service Offerings
Dane Taival and Greg Parker deliver insights that drive customer value and build competitive advantage at Chief Service Officer Summit
October 15, 2012 Trane and University of Virginia Leaders Discuss Successful Research Collaboration at AASHE Annual Conference
Effort is generating funding and research that can help increase energy efficiency
October 11, 2012 Ferrero Manufacturing Facility in Belsk, Poland, Increases Energy and Operational Efficiency, Sustainability and Comfort
Trane is presenting the company with the Energy Efficiency Leader Award
October 11, 2012 Baxter Manufacturing Facility in Sabiñanigo Significantly Lowers Energy Use and Improves Comfort
Leader in healthcare earns Trane “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”
October 1, 2012 Facilities Professionals Learn How High Performance Buildings Can Significantly Improve Building Performance at NFMT Conference
The U.S. Green Building Council reports that taking a high performance building approach can enable building owners and operators to reduce energy costs by 20-25 percent.
September 27, 2012 India Datacenter Infratech Conference Attendees Gain Practical Strategies to Achieve Energy and Operational Efficiency
As energy and maintenance costs rise through the facility life cycle, operational best practices can help achieve higher system efficiencies while ensuring reliable uptime.
September 20, 2012 Trane Leader Shares Innovative Service Strategies to Drive Customer Value and
Dane Taival delivers insights on avoiding service commoditization at Field Service East 2012
September 20, 2012 Infrastructure Improvements at Intesa Sanpaolo Increase Energy Efficiency and Operational Efficiency
Trane presenting Intesa Sanpaolo with Energy Efficiency Leader award
September 11, 2012 Attendees Discover Emerging Trends in Renewable Technologies at 2012 Engineered Systems High Performance Buildings Conference
Trane leader Neil Maldeis presents business case for high performance building concepts
September 4, 2012 Trane Receives European Union-Authorised Economic Operator Certification
Certification of European Trane plants simplifies customs requirements, expedites international delivery
August 14, 2012 Financial Statement Services, Inc., to Receive Trane Energy Efficiency Leader Award
Santa Ana, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 – Financial Statement Services, Inc., (FSSI), recently completed energy conservation measures expected to save nearly $72,000 a year at their 168,000 square-foot corporate headquarters.
July 31, 2012 Trane Engineer Receives ASHRAE Journal Paper Award
John Murphy, an applications engineer for Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, received the ASHRAE Journal Award at the ASHRAE 2012 annual conference held in San Antonio on June 23-27.
July 19, 2012 Trane Unitary Rooftop System Exceeds Industry Standard for Energy Efficiency
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is introducing the next generation of IntelliPak™ I unitary rooftop systems in configurations from 20 tons to 130 tons.
July 16, 2012 APPA Annual Conference Attendees Learn about Cutting-Edge, Energy Saving Solutions from Trane
Leaders from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will feature energy saving solutions at the upcoming APPA annual conference through a case study example, energy conversation measures, system design recommendations and a tour of the Trane manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colo.
July 10, 2012 Trane Thermography Service Improves HVAC System Reliability and Safety
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has launched the Thermography service to identify hidden problems in a chilled water system in order to improve overall HVAC system performance.
June 29, 2012 Trane Leader Discusses the Importance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Design for Data Centers
ISHRAE Seminar-Symposia 2012 attendees to learn strategies to reduce total cost of ownership
June 28, 2012 Trane to Get Prime Exposure at June 29 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
The Trane logo will be in the spotlight on Friday, June 29, at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky.
June 26, 2012 Trane Offers Industry’s First Commercial Air Handler with a Photocatalytic Oxidation Air Cleaner as a Standard Option
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now offers the industry’s first photocatalytic oxidation air cleaning system as a standard option for cataloged air handling units.
June 25, 2012 BOMA Attendees Learn About Real World Strategies and Solutions for High Performance Building in Commercial Real Estate
At the upcoming 2012 Every Building Conference and Expo, leaders from Trane and Stream Realty will discuss real world strategies and solutions that can be achieved by taking a high performance building approach in commercial real estate.
June 22, 2012 Trane Leaders Receive Industry Recognition, Educate Attendees at ASHRAE 2012 Annual Conference
Leaders from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will receive industry recognition at the upcoming ASHRAE 2012 annual conference and also will be included as featured speakers.
May 23, 2012 Trane Light and Large Commercial Units Feature Single Zone Variable Air Volume Option for Increased Comfort and Efficiency
Solutions now provide more precise temperature control
May 17, 2012 Attendees at Human Resources Forum Learn About Creating an Effective Talent Solutions Strategy from Ingersoll Rand
J. Craig Mundy Discusses Approach to Achieve Global Business Goals
April 30, 2012 Trane Leader to Discuss Creating Innovation Solutions that Drive Customer Value at Smarter Services Executive Symposium
Larry G. Wash will share how technology and data can create a competitive advantage and avoid service commoditization
April 30, 2012 Enhanced Trane Tracer SC Building Automation System Increases User Efficiency and Productivity
The energy-saving Trane Tracer™ SC Building Automation System (BAS) now features an upgraded user interface ─ that supports multiple browsers providing easy access to facility information via smartphone or tablet ─ and is redesigned to optimize user efficiency and productivity.
April 25, 2012 Trane Enhances Educational Experience for the Warsaw University of Technology Students
Warsaw University of Technology students will learn firsthand about modern service techniques when leaders from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss how to create and maintain energy-efficient and high performance heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
April 23, 2012 Trane Opens New Turnkey Rental Services Facility to Serve Metropolitan New York and New Jersey Region
Open house showcasing rental solutions on April 25
April 18, 2012 Trane Introduces CLCF Climate ChangerTM for Building Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is introducing two dedicated versions of its next-generation CLCF Climate ChangerTM.
April 16, 2012 Leaders at Three Rivers Community Schools Anticipate Infrastructure Upgrades Will Reduce Energy Costs More than 30 Percent
Trane is presenting school district leaders with Energy Efficiency Leader Award
April 16, 2012 Clayton County Infrastructure Improvements Positively Impact County Budget in Excess of $820,000
Trane presenting county leaders with Energy Efficiency Leader Award
April 16, 2012 Trane Leader to Discuss Performance-Based Service Model at Field Service 2012
Larry G. Wash will share strategies for moving from a task-based to outcome-based service model
April 4, 2012 Trane Resource Offers Specifying Engineers and Consultants One-Stop Portal for Sustainable HVAC Systems, Services and Solutions
A new online portal from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, allows specifying engineers and consultants in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) to easily research and design the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that best meet the needs of their customers.
March 28, 2012 Ingersoll Rand Leader to Discuss Opportunities in India at Manufacturing Industry Event
Keith Sultana to share insight on India as an emerging market
March 22, 2012 Trane Light Commercial Packaged Air Conditioning Solutions Offer More Sustainable and Reliable Coil Design for Optimized Performance
Voyager and IntelliPak solutions now feature microchannel aluminum coils which reduce refrigerant charge up to 50 percent
March 19, 2012 Attendees at the First Refrigerants Review Conference Learn from Trane Leader about Best Practices for Meeting Regulations and Responding to Refrigerant Policies
At the upcoming Refrigerants Review and Conference Exhibition, Mike Thompson, global leader of refrigerant strategy for Trane, will deliver two presentations about best practices for meeting regulations and responding to regional and international refrigerant policies.
March 19, 2012 Trane Global Services President Presents Strategies for Mitigating Energy Cost Volatility at Tradeline Lean Facility Lifecycle 2012 Conference
Larry G. Wash, president of global services for Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will share insights into how the fragile state of the global economy is driving the industry’s adoption of a high-performance building approach at the Tradeline Lean Facility Lifecycle 2012 Conference.
March 19, 2012 Ingersoll Rand and Hardin Medical Center Discuss How Rural Hospital Leaders Can Overcome Obstacles to Optimize Environment of Care
Attendees will gain best practices for improving infrastructure in rural hospitals at American College of Healthcare Executives 2012 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
March 14, 2012 Ingersoll Rand Leader Presents Strategies to Align Talent Solutions with Business Goals at Human Capital Management Summit
J. Craig Mundy, vice president of human resources and communications for the Climate Solutions sector of Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will discuss how to create a workforce strategy that supports business goals at the Aberdeen Group’s 2012 Human Capital Management Summit: Data-Driven Talent Solutions.
March 14, 2012 Trane Extends Parts Offering With New Kit Solutions for Maintenance and Repairs
To enable proactive maintenance and quick repairs, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has expanded its parts kits solutions.
March 13, 2012 Attendees at National Facilities Management & Technology Conference Learn about Trane Solutions and Services for High Performance Buildings
Trane launching unique managed services program that helps improve operational efficiency, productivity and the bottom line for building owners and operators
March 13, 2012 Trane Expert Discusses High Performance Building Advantages at ASHRAE Conference
Neil Maldeis, energy solutions engineering leader for Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss how adopting high performance building concepts can reduce energy and operating expenses by 30 to 50 percent, and how these improvements help businesses add value and stay competitive.
March 12, 2012 Rock Creek Unified School District 323 Leaders Expect Infrastructure Upgrades to Save Nearly $154,000 Annually
District is receiving the Energy Efficiency Leader Award from Trane
March 7, 2012 Trane Leader Presents Business Case for High Performance Buildings at GLOBALCON 2012
Neil Maldeis, energy solutions engineering manager for Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss how high performance buildings reduce lifecycle costs with attendees at the GLOBALCON 2012 conference.
March 5, 2012 Trane Offers Resource to Help Create High Performance Retail and Restaurant Environments
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is offering a new website ─ www.trane.com/retail ─ to help stores and restaurants optimize the ambient factors that lead to higher sales in stores and restaurants: temperature control, humidity control and indoor air quality.
March 1, 2012 Total-Energy Wheel Control in Dedicated OA Systems
February 23, 2012 Trane Showcases New High Performance School Building Tools and Discusses Financing Options at Green Schools National Conference
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will educate customers about unique tools for high performance school buildings and funding options to support their high performance building approach at the upcoming Green Schools National Conference.
February 23, 2012 Trane to Showcase Services and Controls Capabilities at ACREX-2012
To respond to customer needs for energy efficiency and sustainability, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will showcase its chiller rental, adiabatic cooling services and controls capabilities at ACREX 2012, which will be held in Bangalore, from 23-25 Feb., 2012.
February 16, 2012 Central Montcalm Public School District Completes Infrastructure Upgrades Expected to Reduce Annual Energy Costs by 20 Percent
Trane is presenting the district with the Energy Efficiency Leader Award
February 15, 2012 City of Marietta Infrastructure Upgrades Expected to Save $90,000 Annually
The city of Marietta, Ga., just completed infrastructure upgrades to its city hall and public safety buildings which are anticipated to reduce annual energy, operations and maintenance costs by nearly $90,000.
January 31, 2012 Trane Intelligent Services Deliver Cost Savings with HVAC Risk Management
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, helps ensure optimal HVAC system performance with its new Trane Intelligent Services, which offer around-the-clock, year-round remote monitoring of customer-specific performance parameters at a dedicated Trane facility.
January 11, 2012 Trane Leader to Discuss Benefits of High Performance Buildings at ACRECONF 2012
High performance buildings make good economic sense. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that high performance buildings usually provide lifecycle energy and operational savings of 20 to 50 percent a year.
January 10, 2012 Trane Rental Services Offer Temporary Cooling Solutions
With its new Rental Services, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, helps facilities with a wide range of temporary cooling needs to achieve continuous optimal operating performance.
January 9, 2012 Axiom Variable Water Source Heat Pump from Trane Provides High Efficiency Space Control and Lower Operating Costs
Solution exceeds industry standard by up to 58 percent and received first AHRI rating
December 21, 2011 Ice-enhanced, Air-cooled Chiller Plant Provides Lower Operating and Life Cycle Costs
Latest EarthWise™ system from Trane shifts cooling to less expensive off-peak electricity
December 19, 2011 Trane Website Offers K-12 Education Leaders a Wealth of Resources for Creating High Performance School Buildings
A new website from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, helps education leaders to accelerate planning for high performance buildings in their school districts.
December 13, 2011 Trane Leader Shares Strategies for Improving Business Performance at CEO2CEO 12th Annual Leadership Summit
Larry G. Wash, president of global services for the Trane and Thermo King brands of Ingersoll Rand - a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will participate in a roundtable and a panel discussion during the CEO2CEO 12th Annual Leadership Summit.
December 12, 2011 Trane Launches New Intelligent Building Automation Platform to Make Data Centers More Efficient
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, today announced the launch of Tracer™ XT, a platform based on GE software technology that improves the performance and efficiency of data centers.
November 29, 2011 Trane Leader Discusses Opportunities for Improving Total Cost of Ownership at DatacenterDynamics London
Michel van Roozendaal, vice president of service, controls, turnkey and aftermarket for Trane – a brand of Ingersoll Rand – in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, will discuss how cooling system design, reliability and energy management techniques can improve Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and reduce cooling related failures at the November 30-December 1 DatacenterDynamics conference in London.
November 9, 2011 Trane Tracer UC600 Controller Offers Unique Color Touch Screen That Increases Efficiency and Productivity
The Trane Tracer™ UC600 programmable controller now features a unique user-friendly touch screen to improve operator efficiency and productivity.
November 1, 2011 Infrastructure System Improvements at Central Piedmont Community College Expected to Reduce Energy Usage by 20 Percent
CPCC will receive ‘Energy Efficiency Leader Award’ from Trane
October 18, 2011 The Convention Centre Dublin Reduces Cooling Costs by an Estimated 17 Percent
Trane recognises world’s first international carbon neutral convention centre with “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”
October 10, 2011 Trane and New Mexico Highlands University Leaders Discuss Benefits of High Performance Buildings at AASHE
Trane launching higher education version of successful BTU Crew™ energy efficiency curriculum at conference
October 4, 2011 Industry-Leading Benefits of Trane Performance Climate Changer™ Air Handler Now Available in Weatherized Outdoor Version
Only catalogued industry solution allowing stackability for minimal investment in roof reinforcement
September 28, 2011 Gillette Manufacturing Facility in Łódź Significantly Lowers Energy Use and Increases Reliability
Trane to present leading safety razor manufacturer with “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”
September 28, 2011 Trane Power Factor Correction Reduces Chilled Water System Energy Costs
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now offers Power Factor Correction to optimize the energy performance of chilled water systems. The new service allows building owners to achieve significant and immediate cost savings.
September 26, 2011 High Efficiency Building Systems at Nice-Matin Decrease Electricity Costs 15 Percent, Significantly Reduce Water Consumption
Trane will recognize newspaper publisher’s commitment to sustainability with the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”
September 26, 2011 Alpla Saves Energy, Reduces Operating Costs and Increases Operational Reliability with High-Efficiency Systems and Services
Leading plastic packaging manufacturer earns Trane “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”
September 21, 2011 Trane Hosts First London High Performance Buildings Showcase
Trane is introducing its High Performance Buildings continuum of offers at a unique showcase on Thursday, September 22. The introduction is part of an effort to help European building owners realize significant financial and operational savings.
September 20, 2011 Trane Brazil Leaders Discuss High Performance Buildings and Variable Water Flow Systems at the National Meeting of Designers and Consulting Companies and CONBRAVA
Leaders from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will share energy management strategies to help create high performance buildings at the upcoming National Department of Designing and Consulting Companies and Brazilian Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating and Air Treatment Congress (CONBRAVA) conferences.
September 20, 2011 Healthcare Facilities Symposium Attendees to Learn How Energy Efficiency Upgrades Can Yield Significant Savings
At the upcoming Healthcare Facilities Symposium, leaders from Trane and Gundersen Lutheran Health System will discuss how energy efficiency improvements can yield significant savings for a healthcare facility.
September 15, 2011 Attendees at Community College Business Officers Conference Learn Best Practices for Fostering Campus-Wide Sustainability
At the upcoming Community College Business Officers (CCBO) annual conference, leaders from Central Piedmont Community College and Trane will discuss best practices for community colleges interested in undertaking similar improvements at their schools.
September 12, 2011 Trane Leader Shares Strategies for Improving Business Performance at Engineered Systems High Performance Building Conference
Joe Chisholm, northeast territory service solutions leader for the Trane and Hussmann brands of Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will discuss how attendees can adopt high performance building concepts that focus on lowering costs while increasing efficiency during the Engineered Systems High Performance Buildings Conference.
August 31, 2011 New Trane Tracer™ Building Automation Systems Improve Operational Efficiency and Maximize HVAC Performance
An updated Tracer ES building automation system (BAS) from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is now available to optimize building efficiency.
August 11, 2011 Trane AquaStream3G Now Offers Heat Recovery on Entire Range
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now offers heat recovery on its entire range of AquaStream3G chillers and heat pumps to help achieve significant savings.
August 3, 2011 Trane Fast Find Provides Product Data Quickly to Smartphones and Tablet Devices
Trane has launched Fast Find, a mobile web application optimized for smartphones and tablet devices, which gives service technicians, contractors and other customers the ability to access information about Trane solutions everywhere they use their mobile devices.
August 1, 2011 Haltom High School Improvements Reduce HVAC Energy Use by 20 Percent and Maintenance Costs by 76 Percent
Infrastructure improvements completed at Haltom High School in Birdville Independent School District (BISD) have reduced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) energy use by 20 percent and maintenance expenses by 76 percent while improving the environment of learning and increasing energy and operational efficiency and sustainability.
July 13, 2011 Trane Adiabatic Cooling Delivers Enhanced Reliability and Efficiency to Air Cooled Systems Operating In Adverse Conditions
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now introduces Adiabatic Cooling to help building owners and facility managers achieve optimal operating performance and energy savings.
June 28, 2011 American Medical Systems Expects to Increase Energy Efficiency by 20 Percent and Earn $50,000 in Rebates
American Medical Systems® (AMS), a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for male and female pelvic health, recently completed energy-saving infrastructure upgrades that provide the critical system reliability needed to maintain strict, round-the-clock temperature control in the company’s manufacturing facility.
June 23, 2011 Trane Leaders to Discuss Benefits of Continuous Commissioning at 2011 Building Owners and Managers Association International Conference
At the upcoming Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International Conference, co-presenters from Trane and Brandywine Realty Trust will discuss best practices for continuously commissioning building systems on the journey to attaining high performance buildings.
June 22, 2011 Trane CFAS Fan Coil Delivers Enhanced Comfort to Office and Healthcare Buildings
For office and healthcare buildings, maintaining a comfortable environment that supports occupant well-being is crucial. That is why Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is introducing a new one-way cassette fan coil for these specific comfort applications.
June 15, 2011 Trane Leader Discusses High Performance Buildings at the 29th West Coast Energy Management Congress
Dane Taival, vice president of building services for the North American region of Trane - a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss how attendees can adopt high performance building concepts that focus on lowering costs while increasing efficiency during the 29th West Coast Energy Management Congress.
June 6, 2011 Trane and Collaborative for High Performance Schools Team Up to Optimize K-12 Learning Environments
To support the K-12 education market and the development of high performance schools, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has become a national sponsor of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).
June 1, 2011 New Precedent 17 Plus Solution for Schools Earns A+ for Energy Efficiency
Responding to requests for more efficient solutions that provide a better learning and teaching environment, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now offers the Precedent™ 17 Plus packaged rooftop unit which is ideal for K-12 schools.
May 26, 2011 Trane Chiller Plant Retrofit Services Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now offers Chiller Plant Retrofit Services to optimize the performance and energy efficiency of chillers and chiller plants, particularly those older than 10 years.
May 18, 2011 Ingersoll Rand Launches Trane High Performance Buildings to Help Owners Realize Significant Financial and Operational Benefits
Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is introducing New York City to its new Trane High Performance Buildings offer at a unique showcase on Thursday, May 19.
May 12, 2011 Sycamore Community Schools Launches Infrastructure Improvements Expected to Reduce Energy Costs
This week, leaders from Sycamore Community Schools will formally launch infrastructure improvements at six of the seven district’s schools to improve the learning and teaching environment, reduce maintenance and utility costs, upgrade outdated systems and improve lighting.
May 2, 2011 Oxford Unified School District 358 Takes Comprehensive Approach to Infrastructure Improvements
Oxford Unified School District (USD) leaders have incorporated a “boiler room to classroom” approach to green building. The district recently completed infrastructure improvements expected to save more than $90,000 a year in operations and maintenance costs while incorporating an energy efficiency curriculum in the classroom.
April 25, 2011 Trane Leaders Share Holistic Service Strategies at 2011 Field Service West
Global service experts with Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will help attendees at the 2011 Field Service West conference understand how strategic service offerings extend product lifecycle, achieve greater return on investment, gain maximum energy efficiency and deepen client relationships.
April 14, 2011 New Energy Reporting Software from Trane Can Help Reduce Energy Costs
In response to customer requests for tools that help manage energy usage and reduce costs, Trane has developed eView™, an energy reporting and dashboard solution which extends the Tracer product family to provide best-in-class information and reporting on energy use, energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
April 13, 2011 School & College Building Expo Attendees to Learn About Student-Inspired High Performance Building Upgrades
At the 2011 School & College Building Expo, Bill Harris, vice president, education markets for Trane, will join Dr. Justin Henry, Southeast of Saline school district superintendent, to discuss how high performance building upgrades benefitted the district.
April 11, 2011 Education Leaders Learn How to Reinvigorate Aging Facilities While Reducing Expenses at National School Boards Association 2011 Conference
At the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference, Jim Knutson, director of comprehensive solutions for Trane, will join Mesa County School District 51 leaders Steve Schultz, superintendent, and Cal Clark, director of facilities and maintenance, to describe how the district upgraded infrastructure systems while reducing energy, operating and even maintenance costs – all at no additional cost to taxpayers.
April 6, 2011 Trane Leader Shares High Performance Buildings Strategies at Machinery and Allied Product Institute’s General Managers Council Meeting
Mark Faucher, director of solutions and service sales for Trane, Southeast territory, will discuss how organizations adopt a high performance building strategy to meet their long-term business objectives during the Machinery and Allied Product Institute’s General Managers Council Meeting.
April 4, 2011 Five New Kum & Go Stores Expected to Use 20 Percent Less Energy
In recognition of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Kum & Go leaders will receive the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award” from Hussmann and Trane, both brands of Ingersoll Rand, for adopting sustainable energy and operational efficiency solutions.
March 22, 2011 Rural Hospital Leaders Will Learn How to Leverage Clinical Outcomes for Funding Hospital Renovations
At the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2011 Congress on Healthcare Leadership, Laura Rygielski-Preston, FACHE, vice president, global healthcare practice for Trane, and Charlotte Burns, chief executive officer of Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tenn., will discuss how attendees can leverage positive clinical outcomes into approved funding for infrastructure renovations at rural hospitals.
March 21, 2011 Trane Global Services President Shares Strategies for Improving Business Performance at Tradeline’s Lean Facility Lifecycle Conference
Larry Wash, president of global services, Hussmann, Thermo King and Trane, will present strategies during Tradeline’s Lean Facility Lifecycle Conference to help building owners create a more efficient and sustainable environment in which employees can thrive and productivity can soar.
March 16, 2011 Entire Range of Trane Air Cooled Chillers Is Eurovent Certified
The Trane plant in Charmes, France has been awarded Eurovent qualification for the testing of air cooled chillers greater than 600 kW. As a result, the entire range of air cooled chillers from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is now Eurovent certified.
March 14, 2011 Attendees at National Facilities Management & Technology Conference Learn to Align Maintenance with Business Goals
At the National Facilities Management & Technology Conference (NFMT 2010), Neil Maldeis, energy engineering manager for Trane, will present seven steps for optimizing an organization’s maintenance strategy to align with business goals.
March 9, 2011 Ice Storage Solution Cools High Energy Costs at Westfield Culver City
Westfield Culver City shopping mall recently completed infrastructure upgrades anticipated to save $207,000 in annual energy costs and to garner $191,000 in rebate incentives from Southern California Edison.
February 23, 2011 Low-Tonnage Chiller Provides Superior Energy Efficiency
The world’s most efficient chiller is now available to provide steady and reliable cooling to environments with smaller cooling load demands. The CenTraVac centrifugal chiller from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, can now be configured in the 120- to 350-ton capacity commonly required by K-12 school and government buildings.
February 17, 2011 New Trane Tracer™ Building Automation Systems Improve Operational Efficiency and Maximize HVAC Performance
For facility managers, effortless heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system management and control are keys to achieving increased operational efficiency. A new range of Tracer™ building automation systems (BAS) from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is now available to optimize building efficiency.
February 9, 2011 Trane AquaStream3G Heat Pumps Bring New Versatility, Efficiency and Reliability
Customers today are looking for energy efficient comfort systems that can be tailored to their unique, often variable, requirements. Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is meeting this need for efficient versatility by expanding its AquaStream3G offering with a heat pump range.
February 2, 2011 University of Central Missouri Completes Energy Saving Improvements to Resolve Deferred Maintenance Issues
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) recently resolved their deferred maintenance issues with an innovative budget-neutral solution expected to reduce utility costs by one-third while decreasing greenhouse emissions.
January 20, 2011 New Central Geothermal System Solution Features Single Chiller Option
Responding to customer requests for a geothermal solution for K-12 education buildings, Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, now offers a single chiller option for its central geothermal system.
December 9, 2010 Ingersoll Rand to Hire 1,400 HVAC Experts to Fulfill Global Need for Trane High Performance Buildings
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.
December 9, 2010 GE and Ingersoll Rand Launch Intelligent Building Automation Platform For Data Centers
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.
December 7, 2010 Energy Efficiency Expert to Deliver Building Maintenance Insights During Economic Uncertainty at the World Energy Engineering Conference
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).
November 30, 2010 Hardin Medical Center Launches Infrastructure Improvements Expected to Reduce Energy Costs by 25 Percent
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.
November 30, 2010 Trane Supports New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
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.
November 30, 2010 Energy Efficient Building Strategies Shared at the Property Management Exposition and Conference
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).
November 29, 2010 Hospital Executives Learn Strategies for Responding to Changing Healthcare Environment
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.
November 8, 2010 Trane Leader Speaks about Environmentally Aware Retail Facilities at the Switch to Green Conference in Warsaw
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.
November 4, 2010 Trane Adds Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) With TR200 Series
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).
October 26, 2010 University Students Turn Innovative Energy Ideas Into Reality
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.
October 25, 2010 Students Inspire High Performance Buildings, Taking Extra Credit Work to New Levels
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.
October 7, 2010 Innovative Service Offerings Presented at Aberdeen Chief Officer Summit
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.
October 7, 2010 Higher Education Leaders Learn to Make their Buildings High Performance
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.
October 6, 2010 Clean Rooms Are Not a Dirty Topic at International Pharmaceutical Engineering Association Seminar
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.
October 5, 2010 Trane Heat Recovery Compact Unit Helps UK Schools Reach Higher Standards
To help United Kingdom schools achieve their educational and environmental goals, Ingersoll Rand’s Trane business is introducing the Heat Recovery Compact Unit (HRCU).
September 27, 2010 Keys to Sustainable Product Innovation Delivered at Aberdeen Group Summit
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.
September 20, 2010 China Mayors Gain Green Building Education at UC Davis
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.
September 14, 2010 Infrastructure Upgrades at TIAA-CREF Manhattan Headquarters Expected to Save $765,000 in Annual Energy and Operating Costs
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.
September 14, 2010 Ingersoll Rand Leader Presents Strategies to Help Businesses Drive Innovation and Deliver High Performance Results
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.
September 9, 2010 AHMP Attendees Learn How to Navigate Complex Business Relationships
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.
September 1, 2010 Building Design Professionals Can Continue Education on Green Building Requirements through New Courses Offered by Trane
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.
August 31, 2010 Attendees Will Learn Keys to Successful High Performance Buildings at GBC International Conference & Expo Brazil
To promote high performance green building practices, Trane is participating in a number of presentations at the upcoming GBC International Conference & Expo Brazil.
August 30, 2010 Ingersoll Rand’s Asia Pacific President Makes Business Case That Bottom Line Success Can Be Achieved By Promoting Energy Efficiency
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.
August 30, 2010 Four Wisconsin School Districts Receive $1,500 Scholarships from Trane in Energy Star School Challenge
Four Wisconsin school districts received a $1,500 scholarship to award to students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
July 22, 2010 NACUBO Members Find Yet Another Reason to Go Green: Lower the Budget Pain of Deferred Maintenance Costs
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.
July 21, 2010 New Culver City, Calif., Sprouts Farmers Market Offers High Efficiency HVAC&R Solutions
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.
July 14, 2010 APPA Speakers to Address the Benefits of Geothermal Technology
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.
July 13, 2010 Knox County Detention Facility to Start Gathering Sunshine
New solar farm, one of the nation’s largest, expected to save $60,000 in annual natural gas costs.
July 12, 2010 ASHE Attendees to Learn About Excellence in Facilities Management
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.
July 8, 2010 Trane Launches New Variable Refrigerant TVR™ Air Conditioning System
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.
July 1, 2010 Trane TracerTM ZN525 Ensures Quiet, Comfortable Indoor Environments and Optimum Energy Efficiency
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.
June 24, 2010 Trane Adds Electronic Commutation Fan Motor Technology to Chilled Water Terminals
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.
June 24, 2010 BOMA Attendees Learn to Go Green for Healthy, Productive Employees
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.
June 22, 2010 The Claridges, New Delhi Increases Energy Efficiency, Improves Guest Comfort
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.
June 15, 2010 Technical University of Lodz Students Learn about Green and Sustainable Buildings
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.
May 24, 2010 Elizabethton Middle School Students “Go Green” by Joining Trane BTU Crew™
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.
May 11, 2010 Global President Shares Strategies for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings at Energy Efficiency Global 2010
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...
May 10, 2010 Integrating Energy Efficiency Upgrades: 2010 School/College Building Expo Attendees to Learn About Combining Improvements with Hands-On Curriculum, Campus Expansion
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.
May 5, 2010 Warsaw Chopin Airport Earns Energy Efficiency Leader Award
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.
May 3, 2010 New Cogeneration System Enables Wastewater Treatment Plant to Use Treatment Byproducts as Fuel
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.
April 29, 2010 Environmentally Responsible Upgrades Make Old Buildings New Again at Mesa County Valley School District 51
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.
April 29, 2010 Recognizing Brazilian Organizations as Energy Efficiency Leaders
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.
April 22, 2010 Ingersoll Rand Mobilizes Employees and Customers around the Globe to Make Every Day Earth Day
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.
April 14, 2010 IEEE Green Technologies Conference to Highlight Benefits of Renewable Energy Technologies April 15-16
Jim Knutson, comprehensive solutions director at Trane, will discuss emerging energy tools and technologies for high-performance buildings, their application and results.
April 12, 2010 New Trane Air-Cooled Helical-Rotary Chilled Water Systems are EXtra Efficient
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.
April 6, 2010 Education Leaders Learn How to Gain Support for Going Green at 2010 National School Boards Association Annual Conference
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.
March 30, 2010 Trane to Sponsor Destination ImagiNation of Kansas
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.
March 29, 2010 Trane Named a U.S. Green Building Council Education Provider
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.
March 18, 2010 Ingersoll Rand Leader Shares Green Building Principles, Practices and Policies at Globe 2010
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.
March 17, 2010 Trane - Dallah, Saudi Arabia, Serves as Gold Sponsor of Inaugural Climate Control Conference
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.
March 16, 2010 Trane Leader Speaks on Energy Conservation at National Facilities Management & Technology Conference
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.
March 11, 2010 Donation Supports Literacy at Crestview Elementary School
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.
March 10, 2010 Ingersoll Rand Leader Shares Innovative Technologies at Great Energy Efficiency Day 2010
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.
March 4, 2010 District Combines Building Upgrades with Hands-On Learning Experience, Earns Award for Energy Efficiency
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.
March 1, 2010 Warsaw University of Technology Students Learn About Building Green and Sustainability
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.
February 24, 2010 Kansas Schools Learn to Redefine Success in a Difficult Economy
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.
February 17, 2010 Eastern Aroostook Regional School Unit 39 Launches Energy Upgrades
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.
February 16, 2010 Trane is World’s First Manufacturer with AHRI-Approved Run Test Facility for Air-Cooled Water Chilling Systems
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.
February 11, 2010 Western Michigan University Students Learn the Key to “Greening” Our Communities
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.
January 28, 2010 New Trane Voyager™ Rooftop Units Deliver Superior Energy Efficiency, Life Cycle Performance
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.
January 22, 2010 Clayton County Launches Infrastructure Upgrades Expected to Save $575,000 Annually
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.
January 20, 2010 Donald E. Wojtkowski to Receive Award for Role in Creating New Patient-Centric Hospital
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.
January 19, 2010 Lt. Gov. Lawton and Industry Leaders to Discuss Integrated Approach to Greening Wisconsin’s Schools
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.”
December 15, 2009 Trane Introduces Active Chilled Beams for Europe, Middle East, India, Africa Region
To meet demand for comfort with tight control and high environmental quality, Trane is introducing active chilled beams with integrated controls to the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa markets.
December 14, 2009 System Upgrades Improve Efficiency and Decrease Utility Costs at Le Meridien
The Le Meridien Hotel, a 25-year old city landmark building, is more comfortable and energy efficient due to the completed infrastructure improvements that saved $85,000 USD in annual energy costs, lowered operating noise levels and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
December 8, 2009 Energy Saving Improvements Advance Lakota Schools to New Level of Excellence
Lakota Local School District, recognized by the State of Ohio as Ohio’s largest “excellent” district for eight consecutive years, recently completed energy saving upgrades that take the district to a new level of distinction.
December 8, 2009 High Efficiency Upgrades Preserve Historic Courthouse for Future Generations
In a move that does justice to the historic Osage County Courthouse and other county buildings, community leaders have completed upgrades that are expected to reduce the county’s environmental impact and increase the productivity and comfort of county employees.
November 25, 2009 Rutgers Students Learn About Engineering Careers that Apply Green Building Solutions
Steve Wey, business leader, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration sector of Ingersoll Rand in New York/New Jersey, will discuss sales engineering, a career that utilizes technical and scientific knowledge in a business application.
November 16, 2009 Point Park University Receives More Applause for New Dance Complex
On Nov. 19, a new dance complex at Point Park University will receive the Trane Energy Efficiency Leader in Education Award in recognition of the university’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability in selecting high performance infrastructure systems for the building.
November 12, 2009 Mason City School District Gets Top Grade for Energy Efficient Expansion Using Innovative Ice Storage System
Mason High School’s recently completed expansion takes advantage of energy efficient infrastructure systems, including an innovative ice storage system, projected to save the district more than $55,000 in annual energy costs and to pay the investment back in less than five years.
November 11, 2009 Trane Introduces New Online Resource for Architects
It is easier and more productive for the architect community to obtain resources, tools and information to assist with the planning and design of the functional aspects of buildings through a dedicated Web site – www.tranearchitect.com.
November 9, 2009 Trane and Engineered Systems Host Webinar on Indoor Air Quality
To educate engineers on the new technologies and strategies for improving the quality of indoor air, “Engineered Systems” magazine and Trane will host a free webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. ET, titled “IAQ for High Performance Buildings.”
November 4, 2009 New Version of TRACE 700 receives Product of the Year Award from peer-reviewed engineering journal
Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine recently announced the new version of TRACE 700 as the winner of the magazine’s 2009 Product of the Year - Silver Award.
November 4, 2009 Existing Energy Tools and Technologies Can Help Businesses and Educational Institutions Create High Performance Buildings
Bob Vorwald, measurement and verification manager for Trane, will explain the financial and environmental pay-offs of energy efficient buildings at the 2009 World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC). Keith Willis, Ph. D., new technologies leader for Trane, will moderate this panel.
November 3, 2009 Trane Will Hold Stimulus, Credits and Incentives Seminar for Indiana Manufacturers
The Trane commercial business in Indiana is launching an Insight Series to provide Indiana manufacturers with the knowledge they need to run their energy management programs and save money in the process.
November 2, 2009 System Upgrades Improve Efficiency and Decrease Utility Costs at The Historic Oxford Hotel
Building on a long history of using the latest infrastructure systems, the owners and operators of Denver’s first hotel, The Oxford Hotel, recently completed upgrades on the building that improve energy efficiency while decreasing average monthly utility costs by 47 percent.
October 29, 2009 Trane Leaders Discuss How to Prepare Your Healthcare Facility for Catastrophic Failure
Trane leaders Richard Campbell, central territory vice president, and Mark Sundstrom, direct sales account manager, will describe the consequences of a major HVAC outage, the key steps involved in preparing a well-crafted, up-to-date HVAC contingency plan, and the successful case examples of hospitals that have developed HVAC contingency plans at the 2009 Midwest Healthcare Engineering Conference.
October 29, 2009 TRANE LAUNCHES SERIES R® RTWD, THIRD GENERATION, WATER-COOLED CHILLER
Building owners are facing increasingly stringent financial and regulatory demands that require them to maximize building performance. With the launch of the third generation Series R® RTWD water-cooled chiller, Trane meets customer demand for energy efficiency and couples it with increased reliability.
October 28, 2009 Engineering Students at WMU Learn to Turn Building Solutions into Business Advantages
Students at Western Michigan University will be taking a fresh look at engineering as they learn about green jobs that take them “outside the cubicle.” They will learn that engineering goes beyond drafting, design, development, testing, production or maintenance.
October 28, 2009 Engineering Students at WMU Learn to Turn Building Solutions into Business Advantages
Students at Western Michigan University will be taking a fresh look at engineering as they learn about green jobs that take them “outside the cubicle.” They will learn that engineering goes beyond drafting, design, development, testing, production or maintenance.
October 27, 2009 LIM Center/Warsaw Marriott Hotel Improves Infrastructure to Save Energy, Increase Guest Comfort and Be Environmentally Responsible
LIM Center/Warsaw Marriott Hotel, a 20-year old city landmark building, is more comfortable and energy efficient thanks to the completed infrastructure improvements that resulted in a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption, lowered operating noise levels and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
October 27, 2009 Trane Launches New Program to Help Indiana Industrials Reduce Energy Costs
In an economic climate where every penny counts, the Trane commercial business in Indiana is launching an innovative energy optimization and sustainability program to help industrial companies reduce energy costs by as much as 20 percent, positively impacting the environment and the bottom line.
October 19, 2009 Trane Leader Presents on Sustainable Solutions for Business and the Environment for GVSU Campus Sustainability Week
Students at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will learn firsthand about energy efficient and sustainable building solutions from Chris Comperchio, business leader for the Trane and Hussmann commercial business in Chicago and West Michigan, as part of the university’s Campus Sustainability Week.
October 15, 2009 University of Missouri in Columbia Students Learn the Business Case for Doing the Right Thing
John Dorn, systems and operations leader for the Trane commercial business in St. Louis, will discuss the evolution of ethics and business leadership with students at the University of Missouri in Columbia (MU) on Oct. 14.
October 13, 2009 Trane Introduces 17 New Products - Completes Mandatory Refrigerant Conversion for Entire Americas Unitary Product Line in Advance of Regulatory Deadlines
Customers asked. Trane responded. Trane just completed an unprecedented introduction of new products and concluded a refrigerant conversion for its entire unitary product line in the Americas.
October 7, 2009 Center Grove School Infrastructure Improvements Generate Savings for School
When it comes to allocating resources, administrators at Center Grove Middle School Central just aced the test. Recently completed infrastructure upgrades will allow administrators to realize significant energy and operational savings, leaving greater resources to focus on their biggest priority: educating students.
October 1, 2009 Trane Global Services President Larry Wash to Discuss the Economics of a Sustainable Services Business at Aberdeen Group Chief Service Officer Summit
Larry Wash, president of Trane’s global service, contracting and parts businesses, will provide the keynote address at the 2009 Aberdeen Group Chief Service Officer Summit, explaining the value of service in difficult economic times, elements of a strategic plan and steps to ensure profitability now and in the future.
September 30, 2009 Green Upgrades Enhance Owners’ and Managers’ Investment in One City Center
Owners and managers have reduced operating and energy costs by 17 percent a year and anticipate additional maintenance cost savings of 50 percent or more for 2010.
September 23, 2009 Architecture Students at Ball State University Learn How Green Design Affects the Environment and the Economy
Architecture students at Ball State University will learn how designing and building green impacts both the environment and a business’ bottom line as Dave Sommer, business leader for the Trane commercial business in Indiana, discusses energy efficient technologies for buildings.
September 22, 2009 Trane Opens Rental Equipment Stocking Location in Baton Rouge
The new Trane Rental Services stocking location in Baton Rouge, La., provides portable power and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) temperature control rentals to meet the temporary power, heating and cooling needs of building owners and contractors in the Gulf Region, which includes Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas.
September 14, 2009 Trane to Discuss Fast-Payback, Low-Risk Energy Conservation Measures at Facility Decisions 2009 Conference
At the Facility Decisions 2009 Conference, Dane Taival, vice president of contracting solutions for Trane, will present a detailed blueprint for energy conservation plans within an organization.
September 14, 2009 Trane Leader to Make a Case for Green Schools at Greening of the Campus Conference
Dave Sommer, district manager, Trane Indiana, will explain how to create financially feasible green campuses at the Greening of the Campus VIII Conference.
September 10, 2009 Uniland Development Company Building Earns LEED Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has certified an existing Amherst, N.Y., commercial building as a high-performance green building that maximizes operational efficiencies while minimizing its environmental impact.
September 10, 2009 Trane Global Services President Larry Wash to Discuss How to Grow a Profitable Services Business in Current Economy at Field Service East 2009
At Field Service East 2009, Larry Wash, president of Trane’s global service, contracting and parts businesses, will share with attendees how to grow and sustain a profitable global services business in today’s economic environment.
August 24, 2009 TRANE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF AQUASTREAM3G ENERGY EFFICIENT, QUIET AIR-COOLED CHILLERS
Building owners are looking for comfort systems with high energy and operational efficiency and low sound levels. To meet this customer demand, Trane is introducing and shipping in September the Eurovent certified Aquastream3G, a new air-cooled, scroll chilled water system that delivers on all of these requirements and is particularly suited for retail, lodging and office buildings as well as industrial environments.
August 20, 2009 Gov. Ritter, Trane Leader to Discuss Energy Issues with Colorado Business Leaders
Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr., an advocate for increasing efficiency of state buildings and escalating the use of renewable sources, will speak at Colorado’s Alliance to Save Energy Associate event, being held in Denver. The governor will talk to local business leaders about his views on energy-related issues in Colorado and around the country.
August 18, 2009 Knox County Ceremony to Launch $16.2 Million in Infrastructure Improvements
Even with autumn just around the corner, it seems that nearly everything in Knox County is going green. Knox County administrators are undertaking $16.2 million in improvements to address aging infrastructure and high energy and operating costs. The county will combine anticipated energy and operational savings with $2.1 million in U.S. Dept. of Energy Tennessee Block Grant Funds to fund the improvements.
July 20, 2009 Energy Efficiency Improvements Reduce Energy Costs and Increase Production for Solae™
The food manufacturing environment is greener than ever at a Solae™ plant in Remington, Ind. The plant, which produces food grade ingredients for food manufacturing companies worldwide, is nearing completion of infrastructure upgrades which will increase system reliability while reducing energy costs and product spoilage.
July 14, 2009 Oklahoma City Community College Combines Campus Expansion with Energy Saving Improvements
Education leaders at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) recently completed infrastructure upgrades that have significantly decreased energy use and improved the school’s learning environment while making the school more environmentally responsible.
June 30, 2009 Royal Castle in Warsaw Improves Infrastructure to Save Energy, Better Preserve Art and Improve Visitor Comfort
To recognize...upgrades and commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, the Royal Castle is earning the “Trane Energy Efficiency Leader Award” for its sustainable energy and operational efficiency improvements.
June 22, 2009 Energy Efficient Improvements Move Eminence Community School Corp. to Head of the Class
Education leaders at Eminence Community School Corp. recently earned an “A” in energy efficiency. They completed upgrades that make the school more energy efficient and create an optimal learning environment.
June 22, 2009 Trane Shares Performance Contracting Methodologies to Commercial Real Estate Owners and Property Managers at BOMA 2009 International Conference
At the upcoming Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) 2009 International Conference in Philadelphia, Trane leaders will educate building owners and property managers on how to take advantage of performance contracting (PC) to finance energy and operating projects in their buildings.
June 16, 2009 Trane Ships First of Its New Energy Efficient Air-Cooled Scroll Chillers to Community College in Kentucky
Called CGAM, the 20-to 120-ton system is one of the industry’s most efficient designs available today. It is approximately 50 percent more efficient at part load than the minimum efficiency targets of ASHRAE 90.1 and up to 10 percent more efficient at full load.
June 15, 2009 Ceremony at Passavant Area Hospital to Launch Efficiency Improvements
Passavant Area Hospital will soon undertake $2.3 million in infrastructure improvements to address aging infrastructure and high energy and operating costs.
June 15, 2009 Trane Leader Joins Forbes Chief Executives Panel in Scotland to Make Business Case for Energy Efficiency
The global search for a financial energy efficiency imperative will be a core focus of discussion among multinational CEOs, business and political world leaders at the Forbes CEO Forum in Scotland on June 14-16.
May 28, 2009 Tonganoxie Sixth-Graders Encourage Gov. Mark Parkinson and State Policy Makers to Help Schools Become More Energy Efficient
On Friday, seven Tonganoxie Middle School sixth-grade students met with Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson and other state policy makers to discuss the importance of energy efficiency in their school and their community.
May 28, 2009 Facilities Engineers Learn to Develop a Strategic Energy Plan During Trane and AFE Webinar
Understanding how to create, present and manage a strategic energy plan for a building or series of buildings can be complicated. That’s why, on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. ET, Trane, together with the Association of Facilities Engineering, will host a webinar for facilities engineers.
May 14, 2009 Indiana Lengthens School Finance Contracts to Enhance School Buildings
To allow political subdivisions (k-12 schools, local municipalities, higher education, and public libraries) the opportunity to complete more wide-ranging infrastructure improvements and renovations, the Indiana state legislature last week approved both a 20 year payback period for building improvements as well as water conservation measures.
May 7, 2009 More Than 30 Trane Associates in Indiana Earn LEED Professional Accreditation
To meet the increasing need for green building expertise, Trane in Indiana has intensified effort for its employees to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) Accredited Professional (AP) status.
May 4, 2009 Midwest Sustainability Leaders Learn to Develop a Strategic Energy Plan…Without Emptying Their Pockets
Richard Campbell, vice president of the U.S. central territory for Trane, will teach environmental leaders how to Develop a Strategic Energy Plan Without Emptying Your Pockets at the Air & Waste Management Association Practical Sustainability Conference.
April 20, 2009 Trane Leader Makes Financially-Driven Business Case for Energy Efficient Buildings at the 2009 Energy Efficiency Global Forum in Paris
As part of a panel discussion at the Energy Efficiency Global Forum, Wash will discuss the energy, environmental and financial payback of energy projects.
April 20, 2009 Trane Leader Shares Best Practices in Sustainability
Steve Miclette, district leader for the Trane business in Georgia, will share best practices in energy reduction and sustainability at the FMA Congresses’ Progressive Energy and Environment Congress.
April 20, 2009 Anne Arundel Medical Center Expansion Increases Energy Efficiency, Improves Standard of Care
As part of a major expansion to meet the growing healthcare needs of baby boomers and young families, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) in Annapolis, Md., has chosen high efficiency comfort systems that will optimize their standard of care and create a sustainable, high performance healing environment for patients.
April 16, 2009 Improvements to Lakeland Electric Administration Building Tighten Spigot on Maintenance Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency
Lakeland city leaders recently completed infrastructure improvements that make the Lakeland Electric administration building more comfortable, energy efficient and environmentally responsible.
April 14, 2009 New Trane Tracer SC™ Improves Energy Efficiency Performance of Rooftop VAV Systems up to 25 Percent
Do you have a medical or commercial office building, primary or secondary school, or retail space that uses rooftop units and a variable air volume (VAV) system for heating and cooling? It’s one of the most commonly used heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system types in North America. If you do, you should know that Trane has introduced a control system that can improve its efficiency by up to 25 percent.
April 13, 2009 Trane Introduces New Online Resource for Specifying Engineers
Trane is making it easier and more productive for engineers to get the technical information they need through a dedicated web site – www.trane.com/engineer. The Trane Site for Engineers serves as the single location for engineers to stay in touch with new Trane products, systems and solutions.
April 13, 2009 Tonganoxie Education Leaders Earn A+ for Bringing Energy Efficiency to the Classroom
The Tonganoxie School District has made a special commitment to energy efficiency – it has improved its building infrastructure and it is using those improvements to educate sixth grade students throughout the process.
April 13, 2009 Energy Tools and Technologies Can Help Indiana Businesses Create High Performance Buildings
Dave Sommer, business leader for the Trane commercial systems business in Indiana, and Richard Campbell, vice president of the Central territory in the U.S. for Trane, will explain the financial and environmental pay-offs of energy efficient buildings at the 2009 Indiana Building & Facility Maintenance Show.
April 2, 2009 Cal Poly Launches Sales Engineering Club, Continuing its Emphasis on “Learn by Doing”
Already known for emphasizing hands-on experience, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is continuing its “learn by doing” tradition. Together with Trane, Cal Poly is launching a sales engineering club to provide students with an opportunity to gain real-world sales engineering experience.
April 1, 2009 Southwest Property Managers Learn About Emerging Energy Technologies in Order to “Keep Up with the Houstonians”
BOMA has invited Scott Lenger, director of strategic relationships for Trane to instruct property managers on the latest and emerging technologies to make buildings more energy efficient and to increase its energy and operating performance.
April 1, 2009 Trane and Southern California Edison Discuss How to Create “Offices of the Future” Today
Energy conservation is top of mind for businesses and homeowners alike. That is why Trane is working with utilities such as Southern California Edison, industry and government on an initiative that will help further energy-efficient technologies, such as “The Office of the Future.”
March 23, 2009 Trane Demonstrates Energy Management Success One Building at a Time
Paul Wheeler, national service engineer for Trane, will present a case study at the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Globalcon 2009 conference about the energy management strategy that Ingersoll Rand employed in its Residential Systems facility in Tyler, Texas.
March 16, 2009 Facilities Engineers Learn “How to Maintain Your Building During a Recession” During Trane and Association of Facility Engineering Webinar
There are recommended steps for “how to recession-proof your building and its maintenance plan” including understanding the building’s current health and state, understanding stakeholder requirements, and learning and analyzing the risks of deferred maintenance in order to make educated service decisions. On Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2 PM ET, the Association of Facilities Engineering and Trane will host a webinar on this subject.
March 16, 2009 Peachtree City Conserves Resources and Maximizes Use of Tax Payer Dollars
In recognition of Peachtree City’s commitment to energy efficiency and the reduction of its environmental footprint, the city is earning the “Trane Energy Efficiency Leader in Municipal Government Award” for its sustainable energy and operational efficiency improvements.
March 9, 2009 Eagles Learn New Significance of Green
University of North Texas (UNT) students will soon gain an eagle-eyed focus on high performance buildings.
February 24, 2009 University of Notre Dame Students Learn to Do the Right Thing
Dave Sommer, business leader for Trane’s commercial systems business in Indiana, will discuss the evolution of ethics and business leadership with students in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
February 24, 2009 Syracuse University Engineering Students Learn How To Think Green “Outside the Cubicle”
Students at Syracuse University will soon take a fresh look at their futures by learning about careers in green building that take them “outside the cubicle.”
February 24, 2009 New Trane Office Building Earns LEED Silver Certification, Sets New Standards for Commercial Real Estate in San Antonio
Trane’s new commercial office building in San Antonio is comfortable, productive, efficient, environmentally- responsible – and it’s earned the certification that validates it.
February 20, 2009 IUPUI Engineering Students Learn How to Turn Buildings Green
Engineering students at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) — Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus — will soon gain a greater understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable building.
February 12, 2009 Trane and Engineered Systems Host Webinar on Green Design
To educate specifiers and school facilities engineers on the latest trends and design guidelines for green schools, “Engineered Systems” magazine and Trane will host a free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. ET, titled “Green Schools – Right for our Kids, Right for the Environment.”
February 9, 2009 Missouri S&T Students Greener than Ever
Students will soon increase their knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainable building solutions by learning from one of their own. It’s a natural fit: the campus already hosts three student-built and inhabited solar homes and the Midwest’s only rural hydrogen fueling station.
February 2, 2009 Purdue University Students Are Seeing Green
Students at Purdue University will soon learn how to view the world through “green-colored glasses.”
February 2, 2009 Hood County Improves Infrastructure, Increases Staff Comfort and Earns Energy Efficiency Award
No news is good news when it comes to feedback from Hood County’s 300 employees about the comfort in county buildings. Hood County officials recently completed upgrades to eight county buildings which are significantly increasing energy efficiency, meeting state energy efficiency mandates and improving comfort for building occupants.
February 2, 2009 Green Isn’t Just for Gators When University of Florida Students Learn About Green Building
The University of Florida mascot is not the only green one on campus – the green wave is making its way to the engineering school.
January 26, 2009 Four Technicians Win Trane “2008 Outdoor Adventure” Grand Prize Adventure Trips
Four of the industry’s finest service technicians have been named winners of Trane’s HVAC Parts & Supplies 2008 Outdoor Adventure Program’s grand prize – a year-end trip giveaway to one of four locations.
January 22, 2009 University of Hartford Students Prepare for Green-Focused Workplace
University of Harford engineering students will learn about sustainable building solutions using the latest emerging energy technologies on Jan. 23.
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