ASHRAE Position Statements
Written materials, approved by the Society’s Board of Directors (such as ASHRAE Position Statements, Position Documents and Position Briefs), officially represent the Society’s position on a technical subject. These are timely position documents, which have been developed by technical experts within the Society on major industry issues, also have been approved by the ASHRAE Board of Directors. These Board-sanctioned materials can be used (in whole or in part) in comments given by local chapters without seeking permission.
View the complete list of ASHRAE Position Documents
Letters and Testimony
ASHRAE Government Affairs staff regularly tracks activities within Congress. and Federal, State and Provincial legislative bodies, and local government agencies that are of importance to ASHRAE members. When warranted, letters and testimony are prepared to express ASHRAE’s stance on a particular issue. The most recent letters or testimony appear below.
2018
07-25-2018 - ASHRAE Comments EU Ecodesign Regs for Data Storage
07-17-2018 - President Sheila Hayter Writes Atlanta Georgia Mayor and City Council on Proposed Smoke Free Ordinance
07-13-2018 - Letter to the Senate Supporting the DRRA's Building Code Provisions
07-11-2018 - Appropriation Letter in Support for DOE EERE Programs and ENERGY STAR in Conference Negotiations
06-26-2018 - Senate Letter on Perkins Reauthorization
06-18-2018 - Support Letter for Provisions in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA)
05-22-2018 - Energy and Water Appropriations Letter
04-27-2018 - Support for the ENERGY STAR Program
04-17-2018 - Letter of Support for Triennial Code Review in Florida
03-29-2018 - Senate FY2019 Appropriations Letter
02-02-2018 - Energy Efficiency Appropriations Caps and Impoundment Letter
02-02-2018 - Letter of Support for NIST
2017
12-18-2017 - Efficiency Tax Incentives Letter
12-06-2017 - Energy Efficiency Appropriations and Caps Letter
11-07-2017 - Support the ENERGY STAR Program
10-17-2017 - Multisociety Immigration Letter
09-26-2017 - House Impoundment and Budget Letter
09-26-2017 - Senate Impoundment and Budget Letter
09-14-2017 - Public Comments on Behalf of ASHRAE in Indiana
08-22-2017 - Public Comments on Behalf of ASHRAE in Kentucky
06-26-2017 - HPBC Letter in Support of Energy Star
05-03-2017 - Letter in Support of EPA’s Indoor Air Program Sent to Management and Budget Office
03-21-2017 - Letter in Support of EnergyStar Sent to House Appropriations Committee
03-21-2017 - Letter in Support of EnergyStar Sent to Senate Appropriations Committee
03-10-2017 - President Wentz Writes Columbus Georgia City Council on Proposed Smoke-Free Ordinance
2016
12-27-2016 - ASHRAE Supports Indiana’s Commercial Energy Code Extension
10-17-2016 - ASHRAE Supports Licensing That Works Task Force Efforts
09-02-2016 - ASHRAE Comments-GSA Payment in Kind Rulemaking
04/27/2016 - ASHRAE Comments to New York State on Proposed Legionella Rules
01/23/2016 - ASHRAE Comments on EPA Proposed Section 608 Rule on Refrigerant Management
2015
11/13/2015 - ASHRAE Comments to DOE on BTO’s Draft Multi-Year Program Plan
06/26/2015 - ASHRAE Opposition to Language in NC State Senate Budget Draft
05/11/2015 - Sign-On Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee in Support of Model Building Energy Codes
Government Affairs Impact Brochures
If you wish to obtain additional copies, email GovAffairs@ashrae.org. Please limit quantities to 25 per request.
Region XIII — Global Alliances for Sustainability
Region-at-Large — Global Alliances for Sustainability
Government Affairs Impact Brochure
Government Advocacy Flyer
ASHRAE Canadian Impact Brochure
ASHRAE Public Policy Issue Briefs
In an effort to translate ASHRAE’s positions and activities into easily understood and communicated concepts, the Society has developed a series of Public Policy Issue Briefs. These documents are intended for distribution to government officials and others with limited technical expertise, but who would benefit from information regarding ASHRAE and its activities.
All files updated July 5, 2016
Building Energy Data: A Critical Resource
Climate Change and Building Energy Efficiency
Consensus Standards: Expert Solutions to Meet National Needs
Energy Efficiency for Buildings and HVAC&R Equipment
Energy Use Metrics and Targets for Commercial Buildings
Research and Development Needs to Meet National Goals
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education & Competitiveness
Commercial Building Energy Use Disclosure