The Mount Airy News

Surry’s commissioners have given unanimous approval to an agreement under which a Charlotte firm will study ways of saving energy in the county’s buildings and infrastructure.

The cost of the performance agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. is $62,000. This will cover a “detailed evaluation study” of structures, equipment and operating procedures to identify potential strategies for improving efficiency and reducing costs.

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AMEinfo.com

Johnson Controls Building Efficiency business unit, the global leader in providing energy efficiency solutions for buildings, has expanded its presence in the Middle East region with more offices, staff and increased business solutions.

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Lone Star College System, the second largest community college system in the state of Texas, is updating facilities across eight campuses to be more comfortable, safe and sustainable for students, staff and visitors. Johnson Controls is overseeing the energy savings program that will reduce overall environmental impact and is projected to save more than $65 million in energy costs over the next 20 years. » More: Lone Star College System to save more than $65 million through facility upgrades

From Chesterton Tribune

The Porter County Board of Commissioners held a special session this morning to deliberate final bid proposals and choose a maintenance firm to replace the defective boilers at the Porter County Jail.

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Timberjay

Johnson Controls Inc., which served as School District 2142’s consultant on the district’s restructuring plan and passage of a recently approved $78.8 million bond issue, will continue to provide services to the district as a result of school board action on Tuesday.

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