EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDES 13 SEER CHECKLIST TO HELP CONTRACTORS AND DISTRIBUTORS PREPARE FOR TRANSITION

13 SEER checklist available for download at EmersonClimateContractor.com

ST. LOUIS, July 11, 2005 – Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced it has developed a detailed checklist to help contractors and distributors prepare for the 13 SEER regulation, which goes into effect January 23, 2006.

The checklist, available for download on Emerson’s Contractor Portal (EmersonClimateContractor.com), provides a list of business and technical suggestions contractors need to consider as they plan for the transition to 13 SEER. The checklist was compiled with the assistance of feedback gathered from contractor and distributor members of Emerson’s Contractor Council and participants in Emerson’s ongoing 13 SEER survey.

“It is important that contractors take a strategic look at their business and ensure they adequately plan for this massive transition,” said Karl Zellmer, vice president of air conditioning sales for Emerson’s Copeland Corporation. ”Emerson Climate Technologies has developed this checklist to help contractors stimulate ideas to prepare for the transition and understand some of the actions that may need to be considered. Of course, the list is meant as a starting point; there are many more details that should be considered to achieve a smooth and successful transition.”

While the results from Emerson’s second 13 SEER survey show that contractors are beginning to think about the coming 13 SEER regulation, it is evident that much more planning needs to be done and more action needs to be taken. The checklist is designed to encourage contractors to take a strategic look at their business and make sure they start to adequately plan for this massive transition.

The checklist includes helpful suggestions such as:

-- Develop marketing plan for 13 SEER transition and 2006 selling season

-- Understand product differentiation and identify opportunities to upsell homeowners with IAQ, comfort and modulation (humidity control), diagnostics, efficiency, sound, etc.

-- Set up increased credit line for your business to prepare for higher-cost 13 SEER systems

-- Ensure your technicians have the required tools and education for R-410A products and services. It is estimated that up to six times more R-410A units will be sold and installed in 2006 than in 2005.

-- Prepare trucks, loading docks and warehouses for larger-size 13 SEER systems

-- Confirm the type of expansion device used on 13 SEER systems being installed and that it is the correct size for the selected indoor/outdoor combination for the house. More than 80 percent of the new 13 SEER equipment will require TXVs.

For the complete 13 SEER contractor and distributor checklist, and to see results from Emerson’s 13 SEER survey, visit EmersonClimateContractor.com.

The 13 SEER contractor checklist, along with the 13 SEER survey, is a part of Emerson’s “Get SEERious™” campaign, which is designed to educate contractors, distributors and homeowners on 13 SEER and help lead the HVAC industry through a smooth transition.

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 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit GoToEmerson.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.