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Toronto – Dec. 12, 2011 – 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.

Tracer XT was developed in response to data center customer requests for more ways to reduce energy consumption, improve building operations and optimize system management. Energy reduction is more important than ever. The world’s data centers are expected to consume 19 percent more energy in the next 12 months than they have in the past year, according to results of a global industry census conducted by DatacenterDynamics. Read more…

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 9, 2011 — The Trane Tracer™ UC600 programmable controller now features a unique user- friendly touch screen to improve operator efficiency and productivity. The Tracer™ TD7 is a seven-inch diagonal color touch screen designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Read more…

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released the fifth edition of its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts was a newcomer to the top spot, while California dropped to the number two slot (it had been number one for the past four years). Read more…

POSTED: Friday, October 7, 2011 at 03:29 PM PT

BY: Lindsey O’Brien

PAE Consulting Engineers was recognized this week for actively seeking new ways of approaching sustainability in its offices.

Sustainability at Work, a program born out of the city of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, awarded the mechanical and engineering firm a gold certification through a new sustainable business evaluation system. Read more…

Only catalogued industry solution allowing stackability for minimal investment in roof reinforcement

St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 4, 2011 – Trane now offers the industry-leading capabilities of the Performance Climate Changer air handler in a weatherized outdoor version for customers who prefer or require exterior installation. The outdoor Performance Climate Changer air handler from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is the only catalogued air handler in the industry offering stackability. This allows users to invest in a minimized structural support footprint for rooftop installations. Read more…

Trane will recognize newspaper publisher’s commitment to sustainability with the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award”

Nice, France (Sept. 26, 2011) – Nice-Matin, which publishes and prints newspapers serving southern France, Monaco and Corsica, incorporated innovative system upgrades and an ongoing service contract that have reduced electricity costs by 15 percent, eliminated 2 million cubic meters of water consumption and improved employee comfort. Read more…

Joe Chisholm to deliver insights on energy efficiency strategies that drive reputation and the bottom line

Tysons Corner, Va., Sept. 12, 2011 – The Building Owners and Managers Association estimates that energy expenses amount to 29 percent of the total operating costs for a typical commercial building. Adopting a high performance building approach can reduce those costs, making a building an asset rather than an expense. Read more…

Company recognized for its worldwide environmental leadership

Swords, Ireland, September 9, 2011 – Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, was selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index in recognition of the company’s economic, environmental and social performance. Inclusion on this year’s World Index is a first for the company. Read more…

Trane Tracer ES now integrates with Tracer SC, BACnet™ and non-Trane solutions

St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 31, 2011 – For facility managers, effective and reliable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system management and control are key to achieving increased operational efficiency. 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. Read more…

August 24, 2011

Energy-efficiency upgrades can earn bonus incentives this fall

Energy Trust of Oregon helps businesses upgrade now, save now

PORTLAND, Ore — August 24, 2011 — Energy Trust of Oregon is helping commercial and industrial businesses who may be impacted by changes to Oregon state energy tax credits by providing bonus cash incentives for qualified lighting upgrades and custom capital energy-efficiency improvements. To be eligible for these bonus incentives, a project must be enrolled with Energy Trust September 1 or later and be completed by December 15, 2011. The bonus incentives are for eligible projects served by Energy Trust’s Existing Buildings, Existing Multifamily and Production Efficiency programs. Read more…