- Supporting green communities through clean air and energy efficiency - PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions, is reaffirming its commitment to green communities through its platinum sponsorship of the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Greenbuild will be held on November 7-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. "Two thirds of green buildings come from the energy efficiency and indoor air quality aspects of commercial and residential HVAC," said John W. Conover IV, president of Trane's commercial business in the Americas. "That's why it's critical for businesses like Trane to support the mission of the U.S. Green Building Council and Greenbuild. We must find ways to advance building technologies and solutions that accelerate the design and construction of green communities." For the second consecutive year, Trane is sponsoring LEED for Schools education sessions and workshops. For the first time, Trane will expand its commitment by sponsoring "LEED for Homes" educational programs. LEED for Homes is USGBC's newly introduced rating system for the residential sector.
