Johnson Controls Launches www.MakeYourBuildingsWork.com

New Microsite Features Proprietary Calculator for Estimating Cost Savings by Making Buildings More Energy Efficient

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Jun 08, 2010, 11:57 ET

MILWAUKEE, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., a global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, today launched a new microsite, www.makeyourbuildingswork.com, designed to provide the tools and information users need to make their buildings more energy efficient. Notably the microsite provides an easy-to-use proprietary calculator that helps building owners and real estate professionals estimate the energy cost savings, improved productivity and reduced carbon emissions that can be achieved through building improvements. The microsite supports the corporation's recently launched advertising campaign.

The "Put Your Building to Work" calculator allows users to select the type and location of building in which they work or operate, and insert the building's square footage and annual energy costs. The calculator generates the estimated savings that can be achieved by optimizing energy efficiency.

"By providing an interactive calculator for microsite visitors, we want to personalize the impact that adopting building efficiency solutions can have on any organization or community," said Dave Myers, president, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls. "The microsite also profiles important case studies of our customers. It illustrates the ways in which we have partnered with them to make their buildings more energy efficient while at the same time saving money and reducing their carbon footprint."

The site features a range of case studies users can access across vertical industries, including: corporate offices, healthcare, real estate, government and education in all regions of the country. Many of these organizations have increased the efficiency of their buildings, including energy and cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, by partnering with Johnson Controls.

The home page of the microsite features extraordinary images of customer projects that the Johnson Controls Building Efficiency business is undertaking in building renovation.

Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. For additional information, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.

Johnson Controls Building Efficiency

Johnson Controls Building Efficiency is a leading provider of equipment, controls and services for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and security systems for buildings. Operating from 500 branch offices in 150 countries, we deliver products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs for over one million customers. We are involved in more than 500 renewable energy projects including solar, wind and geothermal technologies. Our solutions have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 13.6 million metric tons and generated savings of $7.5 billion since 2000. Many of the world's largest companies rely on us to manage 1.5 billion square feet of their commercial real estate.

SOURCE Johnson Controls, Inc.