The latest in ‘green’ products, technologies, trends and solutions will take center stage at the 2009 AHR Expo, January 26-28, 2009, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Building on the ‘green’ focus of last year’s show in New York, the 2009 AHR Expo (www.ahrexpo.com) will place a special emphasis on environmentally friendly and energy efficient products and technologies.

In addition to the hundreds of environmentally conscious products and technologies on display, several ‘green’ seminars and sessions will also be offered to attendees. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Program will host an educational session at the 2009 Show, as well as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Green Mechanical Council (GMC), and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The Partnership for Environmental Leadership, a collaboration of six green-minded industry associations, is driving its HVAC Mobile Green Classroom right onto the AHR EXPO Show Floor, where attendees will have free access to valuable hands-on learning opportunities on new and innovative technologies being used to enhance a building’s energy efficiency while maintaining occupant health, safety and comfort. To recognize industry suppliers who offer products for a cleaner indoor environment, the AHR EXPO will once again present the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) designation. Also, the most innovative ‘green’ HVAC/R product will be selected from among exhibitor submissions as the winner of the prestigious 2009 AHR EXPO Innovation Award in the ‘Green Building’ category.

Recognizing the need to offer more sustainable products and technologies, many exhibitors said they are planning on showcasing ‘green’ solutions, reveals the organizer’s press release. “Industry knowledge of sustainability is growing and it's critical for us to tell our green story. Attending AHR EXPO allows us to help our customers understand that commitment to the environment," said Stirling Boston, Marketing Manager with Lochinvar. “As a leading information resource for the HVAC/R industry, it is critical that the AHR EXPO keep its attendees on the cutting edge of the latest ‘green’ products and issues,” said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages the AHR EXPO.