Ingersoll Rand Leader Shares Green Building Principles, Practices and Policies at Globe 2010

VANCOUVER, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Buildings are significant consumers of energy and major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions.  Organizations are discovering the importance of employing green building practices and principles not only to raise the level of its building's operational performance but also to make it more environmentally friendly.

Dane Taival, vice president of global contracting solutions for Hussmann and Trane businesses of Ingersoll Rand, will be speaking at the Globe 2010 conference as part of panel discussion Eco Communities: Designing a Sustainable Future.  The panel will explore how cities and communities are becoming more sustainable through better planning, integrated developments and the design of resource-efficient buildings.

During the session, Taival will present recommendations for implementing energy and operational efficiency practices within organizations. His discussion will focus on project funding and incentives in Canada, the United States and rest of the world.

The panel will be moderated by Gwendolyn Hallsmith, founder of Global Community Initiative, and will feature commentary from industry leading experts from around the globe.

Globe 2010 is one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment.  Every two years, more than 10,000 professionals from 70+ countries come together at Globe to attend thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts, to survey leading-edge environmental innovations and to participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities.

About Taival

Dane Taival is the vice president of Hussmann and Trane global contracting solutions business and is responsible for developing and delivering commercial building modernization and improvement services and solutions. Taival has been with Trane for 17 years and handles asset management and high performance building services, controls contracting, and comprehensive solutions. With 19 years of experience in the HVAC industry, his position establishes the direction for the business and creates new offerings to fuel the organization's growth.  He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin. He is also a registered professional engineer (PE) and certified energy manager (CEM).

About Climate Solutions

The Ingersoll Rand Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for customers globally. Its world class brands include Hussmann, a manufacturer of refrigeration and food merchandising solutions, Thermo King, the leader in transport temperature control and Trane, provider  of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced controls for homes and commercial buildings.

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