EVERETT, WA -- 11/09/09 --
Twenty-one educational institutions in Canada
and the U.S. will receive advanced infrared imaging cameras worth a total
of more than $100,000 from Fluke Corporation, the world's leading supplier
of handheld test and measurement equipment, through the Fluke Education
Grant Program.
Each winning school will receive one Fluke Thermal Imager kit including
software, two rechargeable batteries, charger, operation manual and USB
adapter. These Fluke imagers are designed for inspecting building envelopes
to spot leaks and find places where energy is being lost. For more on Fluke
thermal imagers and other test tools for weatherization, home and
commercial energy audits and building inspections, visit the Fluke
Weatherization website.
The Fluke Weatherization Grant Program, announced in July 2009, drew
applications from more than 100 high schools, community colleges,
universities and training programs across the U.S. and Canada. Winners were
chosen by a review committee of industry professionals who examined many
program elements, including the breadth of course offerings and the types
and numbers of certificates and degrees conferred.
"It is a privilege to contribute to training the young technicians who will
keep our homes and businesses warm, comfortable and energy-efficient in the
future," said Kirsten Paust, General Manager, Fluke Thermography. "We were
extremely impressed by the quality and depth of these programs. These
advanced Fluke test instruments will help make them even better."
Interest in energy conservation, home energy inspections and weatherization
services has soared in the wake of the energy price spike of 2008 and
passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which
expands federal financial assistance for weatherizing the homes of
low-income citizens and includes a training and technical assistance
program for training contractors.
The winning schools and training programs are:
Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach, Va.
Astracor, Inc Alexandria, Va.
Augusta Electrical JATC Fairfield, Maine
Bluegrass Community & Technical College Lexington, Ky.
Caldwell Community College Boon, N.C.
Building Science Academy Sparta, Mich.
Building Service 32BJ Thomas Shortman
Training Scholarship & Safety Fund New York
California Building Performance Contractors
Association Oakland, Calif.
Center for Sustainable Energy/Bronx Community College/
City University of New York Bronx, New York
City Service LLC/dba EnergySmart.us.com Waxahachie, Texas
Coastal Training Consultants Charleston, S.C.
Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore
Energy Conservation Training Co. Portland, Ore.
EnergyLogic Inc. Berthoud, Colo.
Habitat for Humanity International Atlanta
HFM BOCES Career & Tech Center -
Fulton Montgomery Community College Johnstown, N.Y.
Home Energy Concepts Corp. McMinnville, Tenn.
Home Performance Training Tonawanda, N.Y.
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Toronto, Ontario
John S & Jas L Knight Green Jobs Training Center,
Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia, Inc. Philadelphia
Professional Home Inspection Institute Madison, S.D.
Fluke is contributing portable thermal imagers with outstanding image
quality. Thermal imagers detect heat patterns or temperature changes in
objects. These patterns or changes allow the user to discover problems
effectively and efficiently. Users can capture up to 150 high quality
infrared images and easily prepare reports from their PC.
These Fluke thermal imagers are optimized for roofing inspections, moisture
(mold) detection, electrical inspections and energy audits. Each unit comes
with two rechargeable batteries and a charger. The thermal imaging cameras
that Fluke is contributing have an estimated value of $5,000. They are
demonstrator (used) units that have been inspected and tested for proper
operation.
For more on the full range of Fluke thermal imaging products, visit
www.fluke.com/thermography, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090,
Everett, WA USA 98206-9090, call 800-760-4523, e-mail
thermography@fluke.com or visit http://www.fluke.com/thermography.
Enter the Fluke Big Game Sweepstakes and be eligible to win a trip for two
to the "Big Game," February 7, 2010 in Miami. Package includes airfare,
lodging for up to three nights and rental car. Contest is limited to
licensed contractors or individuals in a professional trade. Entrants must
be a resident of the U.S. age 21 or older to be eligible. Sweepstakes ends
December 31, 2009. See official rules at
http://www.fluke.com/footballsweeps.
About Fluke
Fluke Corporation is the leader in compact, professional electronic test
tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians,
metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install,
troubleshoot, and manage industrial electrical and electronic equipment and
calibration processes for quality control as well as conducting building
restoration and remediation services. Fluke is a registered trademark of
Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of
actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of
their respective owners.
For more information:
Larry Wilson
Public Relations Manager
(425) 466-5671
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