LonMark International is pleased to announce that we have signed a Trade Partnership Agreement with Virtual Energy Forum. This is the fourth time LonMark will attend the Energy Forum. The Forum will take place on June 16-17, and is the worlds largets online energy conference. For more information, please visit: www.virtualenergyforum.com

Please make sure you visit our online booth!

Make sure you don't miss the upcoming LONMARK® Community Event at ConnectivityWeek

Wednesday, May 26:

• LonMark International: Focus on Key Initiatives for Market Expansion
• Energy, Efficiency, Sustainability: Three Keys to Successful Real World Implementations
• The Competitive Edge: A Candid Discussion on Competing in the Game of Facility System Integration
• Expert Panel: Real World Implementation of Smart Control Systems Discuss Key Industry Issues, Trends, and Opportunities

Thursday, May 27:

• US Government Open Systems Specifications:Understanding the bidding process and vision
• New Market Opportunity: A Report on the Quick Service Restaurant Markets Use of LonMark Standards
• Enterprise IT: Practical Applications for Remote Monitoring, Control, Reporting, and Management
• Re-Tuning and Retro-Commissioning: Techniques for High Yield, High Value Integrated Facilities
• Smart Grids, Buildings, Homes, and Vehicles: What is Driving the Convergence and Where Smart Control Systems fit.
• Government Rebates and Incentives: Facility Retrofits Key Target for Green Jobs and Market Growth.

For more information visit www.lonmarkcommunity.org

LonMark International has teamed up with Clasma Events to provide the latest information about open, interoperable systems at ConnectivityWeek 2010 in Santa Clara, CA, USA on May 24-27.

May 25: LonMark International will host a day of member activities: workshops and task group and committee meetings. Meetings are open to all members of LONMARK International. Please contact marketing@lonmark.org for more details.

May 26-27: LonMark International will host a series of educational seminars aimed at the facility management professional, system integrator, and end-user. The seminars will be presented by members and staff of LONMARK International.

ConnectivityWeek focuses on implementation technologies, business development and market growth and offers 120 discussion and education sessions. With more than 250 speakers anticipated for thought provoking keynotes, boot camp and educational sessions, talks, panel discussions and roundtables, ConnectivityWeek speakers form the who's who of connectivity technology and thought leadership to facilitate the deployment of Smart Grid. Click here for more information about the ConnectivityWeek tracks.

Registration
Click here for registration. Please note that the LonMark Community Pass only covers the LonMark International seminars. If you wish to attend all seminars offered at ConnectivityWeek, you must register for a full pass.

Visit the LonMark Germany / LonMark International booth, Hall 9.0 E10 at the Light+Building event in Frankfurt, Germany on April 11-16.

At our booth you will learn more about how you can benefit from using the LonWorks technology as well as benefit from being a member of a global association with a strong local presence.

PRESS RELEASE

LonMark International Partners with Trade Press Media Group to Bring Educational Seminars to NFMT 2010

February 11, 2010 - San Jose, CA, USA - LonMark International is pleased to announce they will host a series of free, educational seminars at NFMT that will highlight how interoperable products and systems can improve control and reduce energy when used in applications such as HVAC and lighting. LonMark International is a non-profit member trade association and a major driving force in the establishment of interoperable guidelines for building, industrial, transportation, lighting, residential, and utility automation.

LonMark International is partnering with Trade Press Media to provide the latest information about open, interoperable systems at the 2010 NFMT Conference and Expo in Baltimore, MD, USA on March 16-18.

The eight educational seminars are aimed at the facility management professional, system integrator, and end-user, and will be presented by members of LonMark International. "Our seminars are a valuable resource that helps show how the LonWorks technology can be used whether in the form of reduced energy usage, lower operating costs, or increased transparency," says Bettina Skehan, LonMark International's Director of Marketing Communications. "The seminars highlight the key role of control systems using the LonWorks technology in the building automation market."

Please visit www.nfmt.com/EducationEvents/TracksDetails.asp?trackid=108 for more information about the educational seminars offered by LonMark International.

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LonMark International’s mission is to create, support, and promote the standards for open, interoperable LonWorks technology-based products, systems, and professionals. Membership to LonMark International is open to any manufacturer, distributor, engineer, system integrator, or end user committed to the development, specification, and use of open, interoperable products utilizing ISO/IEC 14908-1 and related standards.

LonMark International is a non-profit, mutual-benefit trade association with over 400 members worldwide, and local affiliates in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. For more information about LonMark International please visit www.lonmark.org.

LonMark, LonWorks, and the LonMark Logo are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation in the US and other jurisdictions.

LonMark International will be hosting eight free educational tracks at NFMT in Baltimore on March 17-18. The NFMT show is on March 16-18.

Wednesday, March 17
LM1: 9:00-9:50
The ABCs of the LonWorks Platform

LM2: 10:00-10:50
The Building Controls Market

LM3: 3:10-4:00
LonMark International, NIST and the Interoperable Smart Grid Roadmap

LM4: 4:10-5:00
Leveraging HMIs to Centrally Manage a LonWorks Technology-based Enterprise

Thursday, March 18
LM5: 9:00-9:50
Open Integrated Systems: A Case for Total Facility Control

LM6: 10:00-10:50
Open Systems Case Studies – Value of Specifying the LonWorks Technology

LM7: 2:10-3:00
Powering the Smart Grid with the LonWorks Technology and Wireless Technology

LM8: 3:10-4:00
Deep-Dive into Automated DR

January 25, 2010 – Orlando, FL, USA – LonMark International, a non-profit member trade association and a major driving force in the establishment of interoperable guidelines for building, industrial, transportation, lighting, residential, and utility automation, announced today the launch of the LonMark International Certified System Integrator Program. The program was established to meet the increasing demand from building owners and building managers for safer, greener, energy efficient buildings.

“Over 350 individuals have passed the LonMark Certified Professional program during the last three years, which tells us that there is significant market demand for a professional proficiency,” said Ron Bernstein, LonMark International’s Executive Director.  “The new Certified System Integrator credential builds on the Professional Certification and certifies companies that promote, install, and integrate smart control systems leveraging the highly qualified, LonMark Certified Professionals on their staff.”

Participation in the Certified System Integrator program assures end users that the system integration company will deliver a solution that fits their exact installation and performance requirements. This usually means an energy-efficient, cost-effective and future proof solution that can easily incorporate on-going demands for further energy saving programs such as load control and demand response.  Companies in the Certified System Integrator Program deliver the interoperable, energy efficient systems that help keep an organization’s operating and maintenance costs to a minimum. This allows the building owners to run their buildings seamlessly and transparently in a financially sound manner.

The LonMark Certified System Integrator Program is an accreditation for companies that have obtained the highest level of technical certification within LonMark International. Companies in the program undergo a rigorous peer review process to establish proficiency and commitment with LonMark system specifications and the enduring value that they can deliver to end-users. 

For more information about the Program, visit http://www.lonmark.org/news_events/calendar.

Monday, January 25

Session #1            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
LonWorks Open Systems & Intelligent HVAC Design
Get a thorough look at how to maximize cost savings and operational efficiencies by implementing open, intelligent designs in this HVAC-specific class.

Session #2           10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
The Building Controls Market – Understand the role building controls take in creating optimally efficient enterprises and how they can impact every facet of operation, from the obvious energy-savings benefits to the lesser known ways such as streamlining production and reducing training costs. This session will explore the market, resources, and available options for those looking to implement intelligent building automation and control solutions.

Session #3            1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
LonMark International, NIST, and the Interoperable Smart Grid Roadmap
Learn of the work LonMark International and many governmental and non-governmental organizations are doing to create the standards that define energy use from the stand-point of the supplier all the way down to the individual appliances using that energy.

Session #4            2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Powering the Smart Grid with the LonWorks Platform and RF Wireless Technology
LonMark Americas and the EnOcean Alliance will highlight multiple interoperable products and investigate real world case studies to examine how these technologies mesh within buildings.

Tuesday, January 26

Session #5            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Leveraging HMIs to Centrally Manage a LonWorks Technology-based Enterprise
Wonderware and Invensys to talk about leveraging HMI’s for centrally managing LonMark systems across an enterprise.

Session #6            10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Open Integrated Systems: A Case for Total Facility Control – This session will focus on the value of system integration, introduce the master system integrator concept, present a unified controls and IT system infrastructure, and explore various options for system management and applications.

Session #7            12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: LonWorks Open Systems Case Studies – Successful systems integrators will share their best practices and lessons learned from a variety of LonWorks technology enabled projects ranging from sustainable renovations to LEED-certified, multi-campus installations.

Session #8            3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Who is specifying the LonWorks Platform and Why? (Panel Session) - Listen to end user experiences and the deciding factors and considerations made for the use of LonWorks technology throughout their facilities and campuses.

All classes will be held at the Orange County Convention Center. Room TBA.
Session times may change slightly.

Monday, January 25
Session #1            8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
The ABCs of the LonWorks Platform: Hear an overview of the LonWorks technology and the LonMark community, including current market trends, strategies, and opportunities in a growing market; also discover simple techniques for streamlining open solutions.

Session #2            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
LonWorks Open Systems & Intelligent HVAC Design
Get a thorough look at how to maximize cost savings and operational efficiencies by implementing open, intelligent designs in this HVAC-specific class.

Tuesday, January 26
Session #3            8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
Open Integrated Systems: A Case for Total Facility Control – This session will focus on the value of system integration, introduce the master system integrator concept, present a unified controls and IT system infrastructure, and explore various options for system management and applications.

Session #4            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
The Building Controls Market – Understand the role building controls take in creating optimally efficient enterprises and how they can impact every facet of operation, from the obvious energy-savings benefits to the lesser known ways such as streamlining production and reducing training costs. This session will explore the market, resources, and available options for those looking to implement intelligent building automation and control solutions.

Session #5            12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: LonWorks Open Systems Case Studies – Successful systems integrators will share their best practices and lessons learned from a variety of LonWorks technology enabled projects ranging from sustainable renovations to LEED-certified, multi-campus installations.

Session #6            3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Who is specifying the LonWorks Platform and Why? (Panel Session) - Listen to end user experiences and the deciding factors and considerations made for the use of LonWorks technology throughout their facilities and campuses.

Wednesday, January 27
Session #7            8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
Powering the Smart Grid with the LonWorks Platform and RF Wireless Technology
LonMark Americas and the EnOcean Alliance will highlight multiple interoperable products and investigate real world case studies to examine how these technologies mesh within buildings.

Session #8            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
LonMark, NIST, and the Interoperable Smart Grid Roadmap
Learn of the work LonMark International and many governmental and non-governmental organizations are doing to create the standards that define energy use from the stand-point of the supplier all the way down to the individual appliances using that energy.

For more information, please contact marketing@lonmark.org

LonMark International is pleased to announce the winners of its annual “Best of the Year” Awards in the following categories:

Multi-Vendor Project: This year’s award went to Enerlon for their Energy Star-rated renovated building in Hollywood, CA, USA. The Energy Star rating means that the building outperforms 75% of comparable buildings based on energy consumption.

Certified Device: Infranet Partners UK was awarded this year for their InfraLED 400 Under-Canopy Lighting, which is a low-energy LED light fitting with integral controls for surface or recessed installation.

Infrastructure Product: Austrian company LOYTEC electronics GmbH won for their 15" Touch Panel LVIS-3E115, which is a flexible, graphical user interface that supports automation functions such as alarming, scheduling, and trending plus event-driven e-mail notification and mathematical/logical operations.

Software Solution: The winner in this category was ELMA Kurtalj from Croatia for their BrightCore Distributed Building Management Infrastructure, a distributed software system that successfully mediates between control networks and client programs.

Industry Initiative: The award went to the US organization GreenLink Conservation Alliance for their Federal Incentives for Retrofits. GreenLink Alliance is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting energy conservation though building retrofits that utilize innovative building automation and control technologies.

Visionary: In acknowledgement of his efforts, contributions, and commitment to the betterment of the organization and the industry, long-time member Christoph Brönnimann of Switzerland was presented with the Visionary award.

LonMark International wishes to thank all the members who submitted their projects and products for this year’s award ceremony.

For more information about all the nominees, including the winners, please visit our website, www.lonmark.org.