Gov. Pawlenty, Trane President to Discuss Energy Issues With Minnesota Business Leaders

July 10, 2008 10:12 AM EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota has a missed opportunity -- making its commercial buildings energy efficient. Energy use in existing commercial buildings in urban areas like Minneapolis and St. Paul is a contributor to global warming, and are expensive to operate.

Governor Tim Pawlenty, an advocate for increasing efficiency of state buildings and escalating the use of renewable fuels, will speak at Minnesota's first Alliance to Save Energy Associate event, being held in St. Paul. The governor will talk to local business leaders about energy issues in Minnesota and around the country.

To raise further awareness for this issue in the state of Minnesota, the Alliance to Save Energy has asked Trane, a leading global provider of energy efficient indoor comfort systems and services, to get engaged and discuss solutions.

Trane has a significant presence in the state including a site focused on designing, engineering and manufacturing building control systems; a sales and service center, and numerous parts retail stores throughout the state of Minnesota.

Introducing Gov. Pawlenty will be John Conover, president of Trane's commercial business in the Americas, a global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions. Under Conover's leadership, Trane offers energy efficient solutions integral to solving the problem of inefficient commercial buildings. Details of the event are:

    Alliance to Save Energy Associate Luncheon with Trane
    Where:  The Saint Paul Hotel, 350 Market Street, St. Paul
    When:  July 10 from noon - 1 p.m.
    Conover is available for media interviews upon request and appointment.

"Governor Pawlenty has demonstrated his commitment to energy efficiency in a number of ways within Minnesota and nationwide as the leader of National Governor's Association platform 'Securing a Clean Energy Future,'" Conover said. "We feel it is vital to work with forward-thinking policy makers and organizations like the Alliance to Save Energy to help educate business leaders about the importance of making commercial buildings more energy efficient."

About The Alliance to Save Energy

The Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, economy, and national security.

Founded in 1977 by Senators Hubert H. Humphrey (D-MN) and Charles H. Percy (R-IL), the Alliance to Save Energy has since amassed a solid track record in unifying the public and private sectors to promote a sustainable energy future. Through its Alliance Associates Program, the Alliance partners with businesses, like Trane, non-profit organizations, trade organizations and others to promote greater investment in energy efficiency as a primary means of achieving the nation's environmental, economic, national security and affordable housing goals.

About Trane

Trane, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), provides systems and services that enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings around the world. Through its two premium brands -- Trane and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning -- the business offers a broad range of energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions. Its systems and services comprise dehumidifying and air cleaning products; aftermarket service and parts support; advanced building controls; and building and financing solutions, including those that allow energy-efficient systems to pay for themselves through energy savings. Trane's systems and services have leading positions in premium commercial, residential, institutional and industrial markets; a reputation for reliability, high quality and product innovation; and a powerful distribution network. The business has 35 plants in 10 countries and more than 29,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.trane.com; www.americanstandardair.com; and www.ingersollrand.com.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Perri Richman, 732-980-6386, prichman@trane.com

SOURCE Trane

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