EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES UPDATES PAPER ON STATUS OF ENERGY REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

Guide for State and Federal Regulation Compliance and Energy-Saving Solutions Updated for Ever-Changing Policies

ST. LOUIS, March 7, 2008 – Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), announced today that the company has published an updated version of its Status of Energy Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment white paper for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contractors and end-users in the commercial refrigeration industry. This paper is intended to raise awareness of industry-changing state and federal energy regulations while also offering solutions for energy-saving challenges.

By taking a comprehensive look at the latest state and federal regulations and ENERGY STAR policies for commercial refrigeration applications, the Status of Energy Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment white paper offers a new, updated energy-saving resource for the industry. It provides a concise, yet detailed, overview of relevant effective dates of energy-consumption standards for reach-ins, walk-ins, ice machines and display cases, as well as an overview of available incentives. It also offers a variety of energy-efficient solutions for the commercial refrigeration industry, including compressors, condensing units, evaporator- and condenser-fan motors, thermal expansion valves and service options.

“New and revised regulations affecting energy efficiency are being announced all the time, so we are updating our literature regularly for the benefit of our industry,” said Rajan Rajendran, director of application engineering for Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration Division.  ”This white paper gives the industry the information that it needs to not only comply with these latest regulations, but to also improve the quality of their business and equipment with energy-saving solutions.”

This paper is the latest white paper in Emerson Climate Technologies’ ongoing campaign to educate and inform OEMs, contractors and end-users on industry-changing state and federal legislation. Additional changes in regulations are expected for reach-ins, ice machines and display cases within the next few years.

Those interested in downloading this white paper should visit http://www.emersonclimate.com/energy.htm.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22.6 billion. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

About Emerson Climate Technologies

Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson, is the world’s leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and commercial applications. The group combines best-in-class technology with proven engineering, design, distribution, educational and monitoring services to provide customized, integrated climate-control solutions for customers worldwide. Emerson Climate Technologies’ innovative solutions, which include industry-leading brands such as Copeland Scroll and White-Rodgers, improve human comfort, safeguard food and protect the environment. For more information, visit EmersonClimate.com.