Efficiency Now

The Newsletter for Smart Environments

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With a focus on creating a more comfortable, safe, and sustainable world, our monthly newsletter keeps you updated on our latest products, services, and community involvement.

Award-winning Energy Plan Helped US Agency Save Energy and Tax Dollars 

What do you do when the President issues an executive order to increase energy and water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions – but you have thousands of facilities in remote locations all over the country? The Bureau of Land Management sought Johnson Controls' experience and expertise to perform an award-winning energy management audit and comprehensive plan. 

Rawlins Wind Turbine

Regence Group Improves Portfolio Performance, Saves $1.2 Million 

In an effort to identify long-term cost savings and optimize operations, Regence Group, one of the largest healthcare insurance organizations in the Pacific Northwest, selected Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions to provide integrated real estate and facilities management of its 1.5 million-square-foot-portfolio. As result, Regence saved $1.2 million in direct and avoided costs in the first year of the contract. 

Regence Group Portland

YORK® YVAA Chiller Now Offers Capacity up to 350 Tons 

The YORK® model YVAA air-cooled, variable-speed, screw chiller now has a capacity up to 350 tons, which means larger facilities can take advantage of the industry’s highest energy efficiency ratio (EER), along with superior sound performance and LEED® certification points.

YVAA Chiller