Johnson Controls helps city and county governments get the most from their budgets through a comprehensive approach to sustainable community practices - from green buildings and renewable energy to water and traffic infrastructure improvements. As a US Green Building Council board member, a recognized champion of supplier diversity, and a co-sponsor of the annual Energy Efficiency Forum for 18 years, Johnson Controls is a valued resource for developing and implementing
sustainable practices in your community.

Our approach to community sustainability programs involves:

Green Buildings
As a leading contributor to the development of the USGBC’s LEED rating system, Johnson Controls has an understanding of the financial, environmental and social factors that lead a community to pursue sustainable green buildings. We have developed a “Path to Sustainability” that provides counties with a comprehensive technical and strategic approach to implementing high-performance green buildings. By effectively aligning our processes and solutions to the green building model, we help our clients design, build, renovate and operate the most efficient, economical and environmentally responsible buildings possible.

Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is our core business. A 2006 report from the independent Leonardo Academy calculated that the energy efficiency projects implemented by Johnson Controls between 1990 and 2005 have already saved $7.1 billion in North America alone. Looking out to 2025, Leonardo Academy estimates our energy efficiency projects will save an additional $21 billion. We provide a wide variety of technologies and strategies, including our Metasys automation systems, which integrate and control energy consuming equipment in buildings, and our YORK chillers with variable speed drives, which are among the world’s most energy efficient. Additionally, we provide infrastructure improvements for municipalities that include creative energy efficiency technologies, such as energy efficient street lighting and LED traffic lights. Counties benefit by using our life cycle approach and performance contracting arrangements to make investments in energy efficiency that pay for themselves through the savings that result.

Renewable Energy
Johnson Controls has a business unit specifically dedicated to renewable energy. Headed by a 25-year veteran and supported by renewable experts around the country, it focuses on designing, installing and servicing geothermal, solar, biomass, wastewater methane, wind and other renewable sources as energy supply options for customers. Our customers include counties, as well as cities, states, school districts and private businesses.

Air Quality
By reducing energy use in buildings, Johnson Controls also improves the quality of the environment, since power plants do not need to produce as much electricity or steam to power and heat facilities. The savings associated with our projects in North America between 2006 and 2025 are forecast to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 233 Million tons, the equivalent of planting 700 million trees. We also offer our customers the ability to provide GHG emissions calculations and to report those emissions via our Utility Bill Management Service.

Water Utilities and Water Quality
A sustainable approach to facilities and infrastructure addresses ways to reduce water use, to reduce or eliminate run-off, and to re-use grey water for irrigation whenever possible. Johnson Controls also helps municipalities and counties upgrade water meter systems and waste water treatment facilities as part of a comprehensive approach to infrastructure improvements. Our automated meter reading (AMR/AMI) solutions pay for themselves through accuracy improvements of the metering system, the implementation of more efficient meter reading technologies, and reduced meter reading costs.

A truly sustainable project incorporates social responsibility
The triple bottom line of sustainability includes a social responsibility component that is incorporated into facility projects through the use of local small and minority businesses, workforce development, local recruiting, job creation and community volunteering.

To address this issue in urban centers, Johnson Controls has developed the MetroMarkets Strategy, which uses a network of minority businesses, workforce training and recruiting efforts, and a strong community presence. We believe businesses must show a commitment to the communities they serve.