Johnson Controls files 200th U.S. Patent Application and receives 90th U.S. patent approval for OpenBlue Energy Optimization Innovations

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced it has surpassed a milestone by filing 200 U.S. utility patent applications for innovations surrounding its OpenBlue Central Utility Plant offering and related energy optimizing product offerings. Additionally, it received its 90th U.S. patent grant for innovations related to OpenBlue Central Utility Plant product and energy optimization innovations. Central Utility Plant is a key component of the newly announced OpenBlue NetZero Buildings as a Service offering.