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ASHRAE has over 50,000 members within 201 chapters, all residing within 16 regions. Here are some ways to help you connect with members.

Find your Region and Chapter Websites
Check your Chapter and Region websites for up-to-date event information, and be sure to search for them on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn as well.

Attend your CRC (Chapters Regional Conference)

Plan to attend your annual Chapter Regional Conference to meet members in your Region.

Meet up with Members from across the world at the Annual Conference each June, the Winter Conference each January, and Specialty Conferences held across the globe, throughout the year.

Connect with ASHRAE

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LinkedIn

From technical committees to chapter-level volunteer opportunities, ASHRAE has a lot of ways for you to make a difference. Below are links to information on the various ways to get involved.

ASHRAE Technical Committees 101

Technical Committee Participation

Standards Committee Participation

Society Standing Committee Participation

Chapter or Regional Participation: Reach out to your Chapter or Region to learn more about how to get involved locally.

View/Edit your Participation Profile

View/Edit Your Society Committee Nominations

ASHRAE members receive discounts on all continuing education opportunities, which include 900 Professional Development Hours of instruction covering all major applications, and fundamentals. In addition there are programs and resources geared for members 35 and younger through our Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) program. Here is a quick list of how your membership can help your develop personally and professionally:

View/Print Receipt for courses or events for which you have registered.

ASHRAE Job Board

eLearning Courses

HVAC Design Training Dates & Locations

Conferences

Tech Hour - Tech Hour videos are offered quarterly, just one hour long, and worth one PDH (within the first 30 days of initial publication)

Earn an ASHRAE Certification

YEA Programs

Below is a small sample of numerous YEA programs, check out the YEA page to see what’s available (for ASHRAE members 35 and under).

Leadership U
Have you ever wondered what ASHRAE Officers do at the ASHRAE Winter & Annual Conferences? Here is your chance to find out!

Leadership Weekend
YEA Leadership Weekend is an opportunity for you—the future leaders of ASHRAE—to learn more about Society, develop soft skills and network with other young professionals.

HVAC Design Essentials Scholarship Presented by the ASHRAE Learning Institute, the HVAC Design Essentials Training allows attendees to gain the fundamentals and technical aspects to design, install and maintain HVAC systems.

ASHRAE Journal

ASHRAE Journal is a monthly publication sent to members. The Journal articles provide peer-reviewed "need to know" information and thoughtful insight into the wide range of topics that influence building and system design, installation and operation. 

Technology Portal

ASHRAE Technology Portal is a central body of knowledge for ASHRAE technology and research products. Your membership allows access to 1700+ journal articles published since 1997 and 600+ final reports from research projects published since 1958 (RP-12).

Handbook Online

During the first year of membership, new Full Member and Associate grade members receive complimentary access to ASHRAE Handbook Online. This subscription can be renewed as a member benefit or for a nominal fee.

High Performing Buildings Magazine

As a members you receive a free digital subscription to High Performing Buildings Magazine. The magazine presents practical solutions through case studies that include measured performance data and lessons learned through the design, construction and operation of today’s best-performing buildings measured through sustainability, efficiency and whole-building performance.

Science and Technology for the Built Environment

ASHRAE's journal for archival research is free to members. STBE is ASHRAE’s archival research publication offering comprehensive reporting of original research in science and technology. Access your subscription.

Shop the ASHRAE Online Bookstore

Shop the ASHRAE Bookstore to purchase ASHRAE Publications. Purchase Standards, Guidelines, Conference Papers, Design Guides, Electronic Products and more using your membership discount.

Building EQ Portal

ASHRAE's Building EQ Portal provides a quick energy analysis that benchmarks a building's energy performance. For an official Building EQ Performance Score to be reviewed and approved by ASHRAE, the project must be submitted by a credentialed user (BEAPs, BEMPs, and Professional/Chartered Engineers in the jurisdiction where the building is located). Credential users will also have access to several reports. There is a one-time set-up fee to verify credentials, which is only $15 for ASHRAE members.

Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) Technical Content

New! ASHRAE members can now join the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) as an eAffiliate member with a special discounted partner membership fee to access even more technical resources from IOR. Learn More.