Ingersoll-Rand recently introduced its new Trane High Performance Buildings, an outcome-based approach that complements building industry standards and helps owners link the physical environment of a building to a business mission, the company explained. 

“Buildings account for 71 percent of U.S. electricity consumption,” said Larry G. Wash, president of global services for the Climate Solutions sector of Ingersoll Rand. “Adopting high performance building concepts can reduce energy and operating expenses by 30 to 50 percent over the course of a building’s life cycle. Just as important, high performance buildings can improve occupant safety, comfort and productivity and help a business achieve its mission.” 

The discussion took place as part of a May 19 program hosted by Ingersoll Rand at which more than 400 building owners and operators, media, industry analysts and public policymakers attended. The company hosted thought leaders from the public and private sectors to explain and demonstrate high performance buildings and discuss the financially driven business case for energy and operating efficiencies. 

Brian Gardner, editor of business research and publishing for The Economist Group shared results of a 2011 C-level executive study conducted by The Economist called “Unlocking the Benefits of Energy Efficiency: An Executive Dilemma.” The study offered insights into the effectiveness of corporate energy programs, as well as gaps and executive-level requirements that need to be addressed in order to achieve success. 

Attendees also toured three locations that are currently on a high performance building journey and listened to remarks from Mark M. MacCracken, PE, LEED-AP, CEO of CALMAC Mfg. Corp and Chairman, U.S. Green Building Council Board of Directors, about the connection between green buildings and high performance buildings.