ASHRAE Research
Since 1959, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings.
ASHRAE currently has 37 active research projects.
The total value of all active projects is $5,183,600. The average duration is 20 months.
Average cost: $143,988.
Since 1959, ASHRAE has sponsored 1007 projects with a combined value of $87.9 million.
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ONLINE CONTRIBUTION FORM
Thank You!
ASHRAE Thanks the leadership donors to the 2023-24 RP Campaign
Benefactor Level
($30,000 - $49,999)
Daikin Industries
Fortis BC Energy
Platinum Circle Level
($20,000 - $29,999)
AAON
ASHRAE Life Members Club
Trane Matching Funds
Western Mechanical Solutions
Golden Circle Level
($10,000 - $19,999)
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Carrier Corporation
CFM Company – Denver
Cougar USA
Cyclone Energy Group
William M. Dillard
Richard A. & Mary M. Farr Estate Gift
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Gray Metal Products
Michael N. Hart
HTS Engineering Ltd.
JMP Equipment Co.
Johnson Controls Inc.
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Cheng Wee Leong
McMillan James
Nortek Air Solutions
Texas AirSystems
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ASHRAE Partner
($5,000 - $9,999)
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Air Purification Company
Alaska Mechanical Contractors Association
Delta Controls
Enbridge Gas Distribution
Harrison Energy Partners
Havtech Group
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HDA Engineering
Heat Transfer Systems
Elizabeth Jedrlinic
Mary Koban
Longhill Energy Products Eastern Ltd.
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Morgan Group
Oslin Nation
Christopher Phelan
Roessler Equipment Company
Trane Technologies
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100% of Funds Directly Supports ASHRAE Research
ASHRAE Thanks all of its donors to the 2023-24 RP Campaign.
See the Honor Roll of donors below:
HONOR ROLL
ASHRAE Research:
Active or Recently Completed Projects (as of Annual Meeting 2024)
Historical Research Projects (as of Spring 2019)
Potential Projects Awaiting Funding (as of Spring 2024)
ASHRAE Research and You
The following are research projects that have been grouped by subject:
It’s What’s Inside That Counts!
Surviving Winter!
Keeping You Healthy!
Building & Improving Your Community!
Traveling Safely with Research!
From Grade School to Grad School!
Strategic Plan (2010 – 2018) – Active Research Projects
Advanced Energy Design Guides Free downloadable guides promoting energy efficiency
Available Guides include: Hospitals, Retail Buildings, Schools, Highway Lodging, & Warehouses.
Interested in the final reports of projects YOU invested in? See the Final Research Reports!
For additional information on ASHRAE's Research Program, Projects ready to bid, or how ASHRAE Research fits into the overall Strategic Plan.
Please see ASHRAE Research
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Regions VIII, IX, X, XI
Denver, CO
September 14-15, 2025
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Regions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, XII
September 21-22, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners
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Canadian RP Donors: click here for information about ASHRAE Research Canada.
RP Committee & the RP Campaign
The Research Promotion Committee manages and supports both the Society-level fundraising and Chapter-level fundraising of the RP Campaign. Traditionally supporting just research, the RP Campaign was expanded 10 years ago to include support of Education & ALI, Endowed Research through ASHRAE Foundation, YEA programs, ASHRAE Scholarships, and the General/Unrestricted fund. Research, the backbone of ASHRAE, remains the primary fund of the program with over $2 million raised for this program annually.
If you have questions about a particular fund or the RP Campaign in general, please contact ASHRAE RP Staff at Headquarters.
Curious about CRC motions affecting RP? See the full list of CRC motions and their statuses here.
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