Trane’s commercial business leader for Chicago and West Michigan, Chris Comperchio, will speak to Ferris State University students on Oct. 23 about how to reduce the impact of buildings, the largest global warming culprit — through green building and sustainability.

Comperchio’s presentation, “Green Building and Sustainability” will be held: 11 a.m. - noon in Whiting Turner Auditorium, room 102. He will discuss the state of green building in the United States today, available technologies and applications that can make green building a cost-effective reality, and ways that students, professors, building owners and others in the construction process can contribute to green building.

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings consume one-third of energy world-wide. Their environmental effect is greater than that of the transportation industry and industrial sectors. “Alternatively, green buildings consume 20 to 30 percent less energy and require fewer natural resources,” said Comperchio.

Comperchio will also unmask the myth that technology needs to catch up to make buildings green. He will discuss proven green technology options such as high-efficiency chilled water systems, district cooling/heating systems which deliver higher overall system efficiency for multiple building campuses or industrial settings, and geothermal heat pump systems which tap into energy from underground to enable year-round energy savings.

“Each of these systems can reduce fuel consumption substantially, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and save money,” said Comperchio.

Students are hungry to learn more about green building and sustainability, according to Comperchio. “We’re talking to students about green building and green technology because we find that they are keenly interested in it,” he explained. “After salary and benefits, environmental contribution is the topic most frequently addressed by college graduates interviewing with Trane.”

While on campus, Comperchio will also meet with leaders from engineering student organizations, including the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), and International Facility Management Association (IFMA) to discuss the industry’s future and alternative careers for engineering students as part of Trane’s “Engineering Better Careers, Engineering Better Environments” program.

“The skills these students can bring to the marketplace are more important than ever before,” said Comperchio, citing an aging workforce in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. “Over the next decade we expect double-digit growth in the demand for HVAC professionals,” said Comperchio.

Engineering Better Careers, Engineering Better Environments

The Engineering Better Careers, Engineering Better Environments program was created by Trane in response to the impending engineer shortage. By 2015, the HVAC industry will be short roughly 700,000 engineers with more than 70 percent of energy services companies expecting their future to be impacted by shortages of skilled personnel.

The program is designed to connect Trane’s senior executives with college engineering students looking to make a difference in the built environment today.

Trane teams with top engineering schools, like Ferris State, to engage students in the issues important to their careers, like the environment, energy use, and business ethics. It also creates experiences for students that better prepare them for the business world, including sponsoring clubs, events, internships, and limited scholarships as well as providing software and lab equipment at reduced rates.

About Comperchio

With more than 30 years of experience, Comperchio delivers economically and environmentally responsible solutions to colleges and universities, K-12 schools, industrials and other businesses throughout Chicago and West Michigan. He leads more than 280 sales, service and aftermarket parts and supply associates in providing building owners and their influencers with energy-efficient HVAC systems and services.

Comperchio is active in the industry through several associations, including 32 years with ASHRAE where he served on various code committees. Comperchio is also an active member and presenter for the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE) and Washington Association of Maintenance and Operation Administrators (WAMOA). Comperchio holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Michigan Tech University in Houghton, Mich.

Comperchio is available for interviews upon request and appointment.

About Trane

Trane, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) , provides systems and services that enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings around the world. The business offers a broad range of energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; dehumidifying and air cleaning products; aftermarket service and parts support; advanced building controls; and building and financing solutions including those that allow energy-efficient systems to pay for themselves through energy savings. Trane’s systems and services have leading positions in premium commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial markets; a reputation for reliability, high quality and product innovation; and a powerful distribution network. The business has more than 29,000 employees worldwide.

For more information, please visit their website: http://www.trane.com and http://www.americanstandardair.com

Source: Trane

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