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Improving Energy Efficiency for Consumers: Lennox to Test Innovative New Controls Technology

DALLAS -- Lennox Industries Inc., a leading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturer and a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), announced its latest first in over a century of industry-leading innovations. The company will soon start conducting field tests of a web-accessible HVAC controls system, based on technology developed in cooperation with Invensys, plc. Consumer testing of the system, called e-Comfort(TM), will begin this summer.

Essential Reading on US Energy Crisis and Enterprise Energy Management

VICTORIA, BC - Power Measurement, a leading provider of energy information and control systems, today released its second in a series of energy management white papers describing potential solutions to the US energy crisis.

The paper, "Enterprise Energy Management: The Key to the Right Power at the Right Price" examines how new Internet-enabled EEM technologies help energy suppliers and large industrial and commercial consumers take proactive control of the cost, quality and reliability of energy. The paper includes a discussion of real-time pricing, demand response and load curtailment programs, load and generator control, energy procurement, maximizing uptime, and other issues.

To download the full white paper in PDF format, please visit the white paper page www.pml.com/news/eem_paper.asp on the Power Measurement web site.

Engineered Software and ivalve.com Form Strategic Alliance

Lacey, WA - Engineered Software, a worldwide leader of fluid flow analysis software, today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with ivalve.com, an industrial valve eMarketplace, to streamline the electronic transfer of data from buyers and sellers of valves.

Under terms of this alliance, Engineered Software will enable its award winning PIPE-FLO software to communicate with ivalve.com and its participating valve manufacturers. The transfer of information will occur from PIPE-FLO's system design flow sheet interface to the procurement engine of ivalve.com.

Engineered Software and ivalve.com are developing a standard to exchange valve data from the PIPE-FLO program to the ivalve.com's industrial valve web procurement site. Using PIPE-FLO, an engineer or designer will have the ability to automatically send a file listing all the valves used in a piping project to ivalve.com, completing the procurement process.

Bush Administration's Energy Plan 'Out of Touch With What Americans Need,' Says Alliance to Save Energy --Lip Service to Energy Efficiency-- Statement of David M. Nemtzow, President, Alliance to Save Energy

"The Bush Administration's energy plan is out of touch with what the American people need. Everyone knows we must use energy more efficiently to cut energy bills and protect our environment. This plan is imbalanced - it provides lip service to energy efficiency and saves all its heavy lifting for increasing energy supplies. Their primary response is dig more, mine more, and build more. They should also say, waste less.'

"An energy policy that only hints at energy efficiency and overemphasizes supply will not answer our nation's energy problems. The Administration has painted energy conservation as an image of the past, but today's existing energy efficiency technologies allow for immediate and dramatic energy savings. Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our nation's energy supplies.

The Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, economy, and national security.

Net@Home 2001

Net@Home 2001, the Conference / Exhibition` November 26 to 28 in Nice, will be the largest one ever organised in Europe in the field of Home Networks & Gateways, Connected Appliances & Internet Services.

Over 300 delegates from Europe, North America and Asia, and over 25 exhibitors are expected. Many leading industry associations will also hold their working group meetings or annual general assembly during the Net @ Home 2001 week in Nice. This event will be the key one of the year 2001 in Europe and will offer attendees the best opportunities to network and develop their business.  Detailed event profile, sponsorship benefits and registration conditions can be found at http://www.Net-atHome.com.

SRS Enters Phase Two of Facilities Assessment with Texas School District

Cary, N.C.  - SRS (Strategic Resource Solutions Corp.) - a subsidiary of Progress Energy [NYSE: PGN] and innovator of integrated, web-based energy and facility management solutions - is partnering with Round Rock Independent School District of Round Rock, TX to perform a condition assessment of the district's educational facilities. This is the second phase of an ongoing contract with Round Rock, an SRS client since 1998.

Space data collection and assessment of mechanical and facility assets are in progress for 3.5 million square feet of space with an expected completion date of November 2001. Facility attribute and capital asset information will be collected for 35 schools using the Facility Assessment Survey Tool (FAST) from SRS. This valuable data will be fully documented in the web-based SiteNet(tm) Facility Information System, providing the district with real-time facility information from a living database rather than producing a static set of reports that are difficult to effectively utilize. The database will enable Round Rock to make data-driven decisions about needed capital improvements and help justify necessary funding. 

Power Measurement Enhances Web Communications and Security Functions on ION® Energy and Power Quality Meters

Improvements include Internet Connectivity, Increased Security and Modbus Master Support

Victoria, BC  - Power Measurement, a leading provider of enterprise energy management systems, today announced several new features for its 8000-series ION® energy and power-quality meters. New additions include the company's MeterM@il® e-mail messaging and WebMeterT web-browser support, more security options, and enhanced "Modbus Master" compatibility.

With MeterM@il, the company's 8400 ION and 8500 ION power and energy meters meters can now automatically send high-priority alarm notifications or scheduled system-status updates as e-mail messages to anyone, anywhere within the facility or around the world. MeterM@il messages can be received like any e-mail message over a workstation, cell phone, pager or PDA. The WebMeter feature adds an on-board web server to the meter, making the meter's real-time energy and basic power quality information accessible from any popular Web browser. Also, 8400 ION and 8500 ION meters can now exchange information using industry-standard XML format to support custom applications development.

ProComm Updates Web Site

Progressive Communication Supply (ProComm) has recently updated web site. It consists of an online catalogue and ecommerce site. ProComm is a stocking distributor of wire, cable (both copper and fiber), as well as the appropriate connectivity devices. ProComm also manufactures a full array of copper and fiber cable assemblies. ProComm prides itself on competitive pricing and unparalleled service. Please visit us at our new web site @ PROCOMM-SUPPLY.COM.

Slaney New Products, Catalogue, CD-ROM and Website

Slaney Controls the field equipment for Building Control Systems specialist has launched over 200 New Products in their latest New Catalogue. The new products include Electronic Heat Meters, Water Meters, Butterfly Valves, Speed Controllers, Gas Valves, Multi-Sensors and more products incorporating LonWorks interface. Slaneys' unique Product Supply Partnership (PSP) will be offered on their new products. A total marketing services facility for clients who desire their own range of customised and badged products. A full-animated example can be viewed on a free New CD-ROM accompanying the catalogue. In addition, clients will be able to view and print Data Sheets, valve-sizing information and download a free multi conversation program and interactive price guide. All this information along with future up dates will be available on Slaney's New Website at www.slaney-controls.com.

NEMA Releases Cable Tray Installation Guide

ROSSLYN, Va.- NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, has released NEMA VE 2, Cable Tray Installation Guidelines. The publication is intended as a practical guide for shipping, handling, storing, and installing a wide variety of cable tray systems. This new version of VE 2 contains information on a new breed of single-rail cable trays, as well as more diagrams on installing cable trays. A cable tray is the structural component of a building's electrical system that allows cables and wires to pass across open spans.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Coleman Cable recently added a new brochure entitled “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters”. Included are seventeen (17) different models separated into four distinct product categories: Compact, Duplex & Quad Boxes, In-Line, and Right Angle.  The four-page brochure contains product features, benefits, part numbers, and other information necessary for a wholesaler to place an order for these safety products. Products are displayed in full-color photographs.

Invensys plc Announcement of Preliminary Results

Invensys plc, the global automation and controls group, will be announcing its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2001, on Thursday 31 May 2001.

There will be a presentation for City analysts at 10.15am, at Bloomberg, City Gate House, 39-45 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PQ.  There will also be a webcast of the event, details of which will be on our website on the day.

Environmental Support Solutions Appointed To Congressional Internet Caucus Committee

TEMPE, Ariz. Environmental Support Solutions, Inc., (Environ.com), the leading provider of environmental management and regulatory compliance software, was appointed today to the Advisory Committee of the Congressional Internet Caucus.

The Caucus, http://www.netcaucus.org, is a bipartisan group of more than 100 members of the House and Senate working to unlock the promise and potential of the Internet. In the past, the caucus has addressed issues concerning content, access, bandwidth, privacy and security. Environmental Support Solutions joins other Advisory Committee member companies such as Microsoft Corporation, MCI WorldCom, AT&T, eBay, Inc., IBM Corporation, Compaq and Novell. Environmental Support Solutions’ President and CEO, Robert J. Johnson, will serve as the company's representative to the Caucus.

New Releases from Fairmont Press

Revolution in Lamps: A Chronicle of 50 Years of Progress, Second Edition, edited by Raymond Kane and Heinz Sell.  Written for designers, engineers, architects and others involved with application of modern lamps and lighting systems, this book provides a comprehensive accounting of current lamp technologies, covering both the fundamental technologies on which they are based and trends in their use, both historical and current.

National Mechanical Estimator, Twenty-fifth Edition by Ottaviano Technical Services.  Now available in this newly revised and updated edition, this best-selling reference is designed to bring you up to speed in today's competitive market with the latest, most advanced estimating techniques in the industry.

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