Ingersoll Rand Leader Joins Clean Energy Panel at Climate Leadership Conference
Davidson, N.C., February 24, 2014 /3BL Media/ – Scott Tew, executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, will be a speaker for a panel discussion at the 2014 Climate Leadership Conference (CLC), February 24-26, 2014 in San Diego, Calif.
The CLC convenes around the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious Climate Leadership Awards and is jointly produced by the Association of Climate Change Officers, The Climate Registry and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, with the EPA as the headline sponsor. Presenters and attendees will include thought-leaders from business, government, academic, and non-profit organizations. The event focuses on exploring energy and climate related solutions, introducing new opportunities, and providing support for those addressing climate change in their operations.
Tew will speak on a panel alongside executives from Kaiser Permanante, SC Johnson & Son, Southern California Gas Company and other sustainability-minded companies. He will provide insights on energy audits and share findings from an Ingersoll Rand case study report titled, “Don’t Waste Money on an Energy Audit. The report states:
Despite good intentions, year after year, energy audit reports pile up on the shelves of facility managers. Eventually, the question must be asked, “Why are we wasting money conducting audits whose recommendations don’t get implemented?” We believe the problem is not technical, it’s organizational. As a leading force in developing and applying energy saving solutions and services worldwide, advocating against energy audits might seem a bit peculiar.
Tew will discuss the organizational parameters that must be in place to conduct impactful energy audits as a best practice and primary vehicle for achieving better building performance.
Session Details:
Title: Powering Forward: The Shift to Cleaner Operations
When: February 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Hyatt Mission Bay Hotel, San Diego, Calif.
Conference Website and Twitter Handle:
http://climateleadershipconference.org/ @TheCLC2014
About the Conference
The Climate Leadership Conference is dedicated to professionals addressing global climate change through policy, innovation, and business solutions. This event gathers forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community, to explore energy and climate related solutions, introduce new opportunities, and provide support to leaders taking action on climate change. The Climate Leadership Conference convenes around U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's prestigious Climate Leadership Awards and is hosted by The Climate Registry, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and the Association of Climate Change Officers, with U.S. EPA as the event's headline sponsor. For more info visit http://climateleadershipconference.org/.
About the Speaker
Scott Tew is the founder of the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand (CEES) and is responsible for sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing resource demand of products and minimizing resource use. He has helped develop a green product portfolio, personalized employee engagement programs, unique research on unmet needs in the green space, and sustainability-related solution concepts. Tew holds degrees in environmental science and ecology from Livingston University. He plays key roles in the Alliance to Save Energy, the EDGE Center for Energy and the Global Environment at Duke University, the North Carolina New Schools Energy & Sustainability Council, and the US and India Green Building Councils, and has contributed to the book, “Practicing Sustainability”. He’s a featured speaker and thought leader in linking public policy, economic impacts and sustainability.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane®—work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.
Contact:
Paige Muhlenkamp, Ingersoll Rand
(704)990-3282
paige_muhlenkamp@irco.com
