Eaton Corporation


		Was this e–mail forwarded to you? If you like what you read, become a subscriber here. Upcoming Events February 25–26, 2009: ELEVATION:FM '09 Park City, Utah Links Demand Response Article Demand Response Brochure Eaton's HQ Project Profile Did You Know? • Buildings represent 39 percent of U.S. primary energy use. • The biggest source of emissions from buildings is their use of electricity (50 percent of which is produced from coal in the U.S.), representing 71 percent of U.S. electrical consumption. • The EPA estimates that 136 million tons of building-related construction and demolition debris was generated in the U.S. in a single year. • The Virtual Energy Forum was featured on CNN’s “The Situation Room.” • Speakers at the Virtual Energy Forum included senior executives from the U.S. Department of Energy, Senator John Kerry, and Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
IN THIS ISSUE Welcome Solution Highlight Project Profile Virtual Energy Forum Upcoming Events Links Did You Know?	Sustainability Matters

	Welcome Welcome to the premiere issue of Sustainability Matters! The purpose of this eNewsletter is to create a forum of knowledge and awareness of sustainability-specific issues, challenges and solutions that are affecting our industry today. This newsletter, delivered on a bimonthly basis, will include solution highlights, product updates, upcoming events, project profiles, resources and more. We look forward to providing you with the information that you need to be up to date on the latest innovations in the world of sustainability. Demand Response With the start of the new year and the current state of the economy, many companies are exploring new ways to reduce costs. Consider this: A demand response program allows companies to save as much as 15 percent of their total energy costs. By agreeing to conserve energy hours through cutting back on uses of air conditioning, chillers and nonessential lighting, back-up generators and power-intensive processes, your business can qualify for cash incentives. This mutually beneficial relationship allows companies to earn money while reducing the burden on the power grid. Read the full article here.

	Project Profile—Eaton's Electrical Headquarters Recently, Eaton’s Electrical Group headquarters near Pittsburgh, PA recognized a need to expand their technology center. Instead of building on a new site, they chose to add onto their existing headquarters. Due to Eaton’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing manufacturing waste, the decision to build green was an easy one. Eaton anticipates the addition, completed in 2008, will receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC.) To qualify for LEED Silver Certification, Eaton incorporated many sustainable design elements and more than a dozen Eaton products into the building. Read the full article here. To tour a green building, click here. To learn more about LEED certification and green building, click here.
	Virtual Energy Forum Last month, Eaton proudly participated in the Virtual Energy Forum, a two-day, online-only event devoted to educating companies on how they can reduce their energy consumption. The event, featuring live-streaming video presentations, industry-specific topics, virtual exhibits and booths, and live chat among participants and attendees was extremely well received. To view Eaton’s booth at the Virtual Energy Forum, click here. Simply create a login and you can access the Virtual Energy Forum and view Eaton’s booth for free.