ASHRAE Government Affairs

ASHRAE Government Affairs Mission Statement:

To establish ASHRAE as a leading source for expertise in the built environment and a resource for policy-makers in the development of legislation and regulations affecting the public, the HVAC&R community, and the engineering profession.

To this end the ASHRAE Washington D.C. office will:

• Build relationships between the Society and all levels of government in the United States and with the appropriate international community representatives.
• Facilitate the transfer of technical counsel and assistance on matters affecting the public, engineering profession and ASHRAE professional community.
• Collect, digest and disseminate to members and staff relevant information regarding current or anticipated government actions.
• Pursue technology transfer and government funding opportunities independently or jointly with other appropriate organizations.

Government Affairs Brochure:

• ASHRAE Government Affairs Brochure 

ASHRAE Recovery Resources:

• ASHRAE Recovery Resources 
• Building Community Explanatory Statement on Building Codes and the Recovery Act

ASHRAE Government Affairs Reports

• The Key to Energy Efficiency in Buildings: ASHRAE's Response to the McKinsey Report "Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy"
• Achieving National Energy Goals for Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities Facing a New President and Congress 

News Releases:
Earlier releases of interest to ASHRAE Government Affairs may be found in the archives.

• ASHRAE Lends Support to Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010
  April 22, 2010
• National Building Energy Leaders Clarify Stimulus Act Funding
  December 1, 2009
• Energy Efficiency Today Ensures Prosperous Economic Future, Declares President Obama
  October 19, 2009
• ASHRAE Standard Provides Guidance for DOE Federal Standard
  September 23, 2009
• Congressional Briefing: Improving Performance of Buildings through "Smarter" Operation
  July 21, 2009
• CDC and HUD Recognize Benefits of ASHRAE Ventilation Guidance
  June 12, 2009
• Virtual Congressional Visits Day Hosted by High-Performance Buildings Caucus Coalition
  June 8, 2009
• ASHRAE Appoints First DOE Building Energy Codes Fellow
  May 12, 2009
• Coalition Looks to Producing High-Performance Federal Buildings
  May 6, 2009
• ASHRAE Seeks Applicants for Department of Energy Fellowship
  April 29, 2009
• ASHRAE Provides Federal Recovery Act Resources
  April 15, 2009
• Re-Engineering the Past: Congressional Briefing Held on High-Performing Historic Buildings
  April 13, 2009

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