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ASHRAE, UNEP Accepting Submissions for 2024 Lower Global Warming Potential Innovation Award
ATLANTA (April 10, 2024) Entries are now accepting entries for the 2024 Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Award. The award, organized by ASHRAE and UNEP OzonAction, aims to encourage the implementation of projects in developing countries that are shown to minimize global warming through refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) management.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2025 Winter Conference in Orlando
ATLANTA (March 19, 2024) Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida, February 8-12, 2025, at the Hilton Orlando. 

2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference To Convene In Indianapolis
ATLANTA (March 14, 2024)  Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference taking place June 22-26, at the Marriott Indy Place in Indianapolis, Ind. Early bird registration ends April 29. 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 Receives Model Energy Code Determination from the DOE
ATLANTA (March 5, 2024) ASHRAE received a determination issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) stating that ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022, Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings subject to the code. 

ASHRAE, The International Code Council Completes Draft Carbon Emissions Evaluation Standard
ATLANTA (February 2, 2024) ASHRAE and the International Code Council (ICC) announced the release of the full publication public review draft of a proposed joint standard for the evaluation and documentation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a building’s life cycle.

ASHRAE Concludes Chicago Winter Conference and AHR Expo With Impressive Attendance and Accelerated Decarbonization Action
ATLANTA (January 26, 2024) The 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference proved to be a dynamic convergence of HVAC&R industry leaders, experts and professionals with a central focus on critical topics such as decarbonization, climate change, artificial intelligence and more.

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2024-25 Slate of Officers and Directors
ATLANTA (January 22, 2024) Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.

ASHRAE Acknowledges Outstanding Achievements of Members during the 2024 Winter Conference
ATLANTA (January 21, 2024) ASHRAE acknowledged the exceptional achievements and contributions of its members to both the Society and the built environment during its 2024 Winter Conference in Chicago.

ASHRAE's Latest Edition Performance Standard for Existing Buildings Shifts Focus to Decarbonization
ATLANTA (January 17, 2024) ASHRAE has released the latest version of its energy efficiency standard for existing buildings, with an expanded focus to incorporate building decarbonization.

ASHRAE To Present Integrative Building Decarbonization Solutions at COP 28
ATLANTA (November 27, 2023) The conference, hosted by the COP 28 UAE Presidency, will take place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023 and will bring together industry leaders, elected officials, policymakers, scientists and businesses to collaborate on climate action and shape a more sustainable future.

ASHRAE Releases Guide on the Role of Grid Interactivity in Decarbonization
ATLANTA (November 2, 2023) The Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is the second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD) and provides information on maximizing carbon reduction through buildings’ interaction with the electric power grid.

2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference to Focus on Decarbonization, Climate Change, AI and More
ATLANTA (October 26, 2023) ASHRAE has unveiled the preliminary technical program for its highly anticipated 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, taking place January 20-24, 2024, in Chicago, IL. The technical program can be found online and in the ASHRAE 365 app.

ASHRAE Leads the Way in Public Health Standards with Groundbreaking Resource
ATLANTA (October 4, 2023) ASHRAE is the leader in the development of guidance proven instrumental in safeguarding public health. As the world continues to grapple with a resurgence of COVID-19, along with the flu and RSV, the importance of clean air flow in buildings has never been more critical.

ASHRAE Wraps Up Successful 2023 Building Performance Analysis Conference
ATLANTA (September 22, 2023) The theme of the conference “Holistic Building Analysis: Linking Operational Energy, Embodied Carbon and Comfort” centered on a comprehensive approach of evaluating and designing buildings.

Register Now for the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago
ATLANTA (September 14, 2023) Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, to be held from January 20-24, 2024, in Chicago. The conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the latest technology in the built environment, as well as network with other professionals in the industry.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2024 Annual Conference in Indianapolis
ATLANTA (August 24, 2023) ASHRAE is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2024 Annual Conference to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 22-26, 2024, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

ASHRAE’s Announces 2023-24 Society Scholarship Recipients
ATLANTA (August 23, 2023) ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 40 Society scholarships, totaling $219,500, for the 2023-24 academic year.

2023 ASHRAE Student Design Competition Winners Display Energy-Efficient Building Innovations
ATLANTA (August 2, 2023) ASHRAE announced the winners of its 2023 Student Design Competition and Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge. The competitions recognize the exceptional talents and problem-solving skills of students in HVAC&R, building sciences and engineering.

2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment Technical Program Released
ATLANTA (July 14, 2023) ASHRAE along with leading industry organizations have released the technical program for the 2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View.

ASHRAE Awarded $2.85 Million Grant for Energy Code Training Collaborative
ATLANTA (July 13, 2023) ASHRAE, along with seven partnering organizations, announced that it has been awarded a $2.85 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office for Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI).

ASHRAE, UNEP Announce Lower GWP Award Selections
ATLANTA (July 11, 2023) ASHRAE and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) have announced the project selections for the 2023 ASHRAE-UNEP OzonAction Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Awards. The annual international award program promotes innovative design, research and practice by​...

ASHRAE Publishes Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols
ATLANTA (July 7, 2023) ASHRAE has published its pioneering consensus-based, code enforceable standard, developed to reduce the risk of infectious aerosol transmission in buildings. ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols can be purchased at ashrae.org/241.

ASHRAE Concludes Successful 2023 Annual Conference in Tampa
ATLANTA (June 30, 2023) The 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference, held in Tampa, Florida, concluded on June 28 with resounding success. The event brought together industry leaders, researchers and professionals in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry to exchange knowledge, explore advancements, and foster collaboration.

ASHRAE Installs 2023-23 Officers and Directors
ATLANTA (June 26, 2023) ASHRAE is pleased to introduce its 2023-24 Society president, officers and directors. Ginger Scoggins, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, will serve as the 2023-24 Society president. During her inaugural presidential address, Scoggins introduced the theme for the 2023-43 Society Year, “Challenge Accepted: Tackling the Climate Crisis.”

ASHRAE Recognizes the Exceptional Contributions of Members at the 2023 Annual Conference
ATLANTA (June 25, 2023) ASHRAE recognized the contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during an Honors and Awards program at the 2023 Annual Conference in Tampa.

ASHRAE Approves Groundbreaking Standard to Reduce the Risk of Disease Transmission in Indoor Spaces
ATLANTA (June 24, 2023) ASHRAE announced the approval for publication of its highly anticipated airborne infection risk mitigation standard for buildings, bringing numerous benefits to occupants and promoting healthier environments.

ASHRAE Pledges Support for World Refrigeration Day
ATLANTA (June 20, 2023) ASHRAE has joined organizations, government agencies and companies worldwide to support World Refrigeration Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the significant role of refrigeration and air conditioning to modern life.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2024 Winter Conference in Chicago
ATLANTA (May 23, 2023) Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, January 20 - 24, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis Chicago.

ASHRAE Completes Draft of First-Ever Pathogen Mitigation Standard
ATLANTA (May 15, 2023) ASHRAE announced the completion of the first draft of its standard for maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ), with final approval expected in June and publishing anticipated in July.

ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Building Evaluation Standard
ATLANTA (April 27, 2023) ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 228-2023, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance, sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meets a definition of “zero net energy” or a definition of “zero net carbon” during building operation.

ASHRAE and The International Code Council Seeking Comments On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation Standard
ATLANTA (April 21, 2023) Proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P - Evaluating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Emissions in Building Design, Construction and Operation is open for comment from April 21, 2023 to May 21, 2023.

More Than 100 Technical Sessions Scheduled for 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Tampa
ATLANTA (April 20, 2023) The technical program for the 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference, taking place June 24-28 in Tampa, Fla., is now available online and in the ASHRAE 365 app.

ASHRAE Certification Program Adds New Building Decarbonization Related Job Tasks to Exams
ATLANTA (April 3, 2023) ASHRAE recently approved Job Task Analyses for the Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) and High Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) certification exams to support building decarbonization efforts.

ASHRAE and Leading Industry Organizations to Host 2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment
ATLANTA (March 31, 2023) ASHRAE is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, 2023 in the Washington, D.C. metro area at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel.

Introduction of Copyright Protection Legislation Draws Continued Support from ASHRAE
ATLANTA (March 17, 2023) ASHRAE, along with other non-profit Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), announced continued endorsement of bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate to protect the copyrights of standards.

ASHRAE is Headed to Tampa for the 2023 Annual Conference
ATLANTA (March 14, 2023) Registration is now open for the 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference which will take place June 24-28, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa. Early bird registration ends April 30.

ASHRAE Awards $163,000 in Equipment Grants to Fund 34 Undergraduate Projects
ATLANTA (March 7, 2023) ASHRAE will award a total of $163,000 for 2023-24 academic year to fund 34 projects through ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Equipment Grants. The ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Equipment Grants provides grants to engineering, technical and architectural schools worldwide.

ASHRAE Concludes Successful Winter Conference and AHR Expo in Atlanta
ATLANTA (February 10, 2023) The ASHRAE 2023 Winter Conference concluded in Atlanta, with a strong focus on building decarbonization strategies. The conference took place February 4-8, with more than 3,000 HVAC&R industry professionals in attendance.

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2023-24 Slate of Officers and Directors
ATLANTA (February 6, 2023) Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.

ASHRAE Recognizes Excellent Achievements of Members at the 2023 Winter Conference
ATLANTA (February 5, 2023) ASHRAE recognized the excellent achievements and contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during its 2023 Winter Conference in Atlanta.

ASHRAE Expands Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Releasing Building Performance Standards Guide and Redesigned Decarbonization Webpage
ATLANTA (February 3, 2023) ASHRAE announced its unwavering commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with the launch of its redesigned building decarbonization webpage and the release of a new Building Performance Standards Technical Resource Guide.

ASHRAE Announces Call For Abstracts For Eighth International Conference On Energy Research And Development
ATLANTA (January 27, 2023) ASHRAE announced that abstracts are now being accepted for the Eighth International Conference on Energy Research and Development to be held in Kuwait University City, Kuwait November 28-30, 2023, at the Conference Cultural Centre in the Sabah Al-Salem Kuwait University City.

Newly Released ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Includes Expanded Scope For Building Sites
ATLANTA (January 25, 2023) Major additions appearing for the first time in a minimum-efficiency U.S. model energy standard or code.

Call for Speakers Announced for ASHRAE Developing Economies Conference
ATLANTA (December 9, 2022) ASHRAE announced a call for healthcare and residential tracks speakers for the Developing Economies Conference 2023, May 11-12, 2023 in Mumbai, India. 

ASHRAE Commits to Developing an IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard
ATLANTA (December 7, 2022) ASHRAE’s board of directors today announced its commitment to support the expedited development of a national indoor air quality (IAQ) pathogen mitigation standard. 

2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference Technical Program Released
ATLANTA (November 15, 2022) ASHRAE has released its technical program for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 4-8, 2023 in Atlanta, GA at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center.

ASHRAE and Building Industry Organizations Assume Leadership Role in Global Decarbonization Efforts
ATLANTA (November 8, 2022) ASHRAE, along with 24 of the world’s leading building industry organizations issued a statement to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) pledging to assume a leadership role in decarbonization efforts in the built environment.

ASHRAE, UNEP Invite Lower GWP Innovation Award Entries
ATLANTA (October 28, 2022) Entries are now being accepted for the ASHRAE and OzonAction of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) 2022 Lower GWP Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Innovation Award. 

2022 Buildings XV Conference to Focus on Thermal Performance
ATLANTA (October 25, 2022) The 2022 Buildings XV Conference will bring attention to the thermal performance of the exterior envelopes of whole buildings. Co-organized by ASHRAE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Buildings XV conference will be held December 5-8 in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

ASHRAE Supports Ratification of Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
ATLANTA (September 22, 2022) ASHRAE is pleased to support the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, paving the way for a swift global phasedown of high global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a large driver of climate change, by 2050.

ASHRAE, IBPSA-USA Wrap Up Successful Building Performance Analysis Conference
ATLANTA (September 21, 2022) Building better buildings while pursing low carbon strategies was the focus of the 2022 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, co-organized by ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA.

Register Early for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Atlanta
ATLANTA (September 9, 2022) Registration is now open for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 4-8 in ASHRAE’s global headquarters city, Atlanta, Georgia. Registration for the conference provides entry to the co-sponsored AHR Expo, held February 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

ASHRAE and The International Code Council to Co-sponsor Whole Life Carbon Approach Standard
ATLANTA (August 30, 2022) ASHRAE and the International Code Council announced joint development of a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life cycle.

ASHRAE’s 2022-2023 Society Scholarship Recipients Are Announced
ATLANTA (August 25, 2022) ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 32 Society scholarships, totaling $168,000, for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Call for Abstracts Announced for 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Tampa
ATLANTA (August 18, 2022) Paper abstracts are now being accepted for the 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference to be held in Tampa, Florida June 24-28, 2023. The conference addresses the future of built environment and the process to make it more sustainable and compatible with the natural environment.

ASHRAE Announces 2022 Student Design Competition Winners
ATLANTA (August 2, 2022) ASHRAE announced the winners of 2022 ASHRAE Student Design Competition and The Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge. The competitions recognize outstanding student design projects, promote teamwork and allow students to apply their practical design knowledge of energy-efficient HVAC systems.

2022 Building Performance Analysis Conference To Focus on Better Buildings, Less Carbon
ATLANTA (July 15, 2022) – The 2022 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild will bring attention to carbon reduction strategies through the application of simulation and modeling over the entire building life cycle.

ASHRAE Commits to Broad Building Decarbonization Initiatives in New Position Document
ATLANTA (July 12, 2022) – ASHRAE issued a position document on building decarbonization and its role on mitigating the negative carbon impact of buildings on the environment.

ASHRAE Wraps Up Annual Conference In Toronto
ATLANTA (July 1, 2022) – From changes to buildings created by the pandemic to decarbonization, the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Toronto offered an exchange of knowledge to direct the future of the global built environment.

ASHRAE Welcomes 2022-23 President, Officers and Directors
ATLANTA (June 27, 2022) – ASHRAE is pleased to introduce its 2022-23 Society president, executive committee officers and directors. Farooq Mehboob, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE, will serve as the 2022-23 Society president. During his inaugural presidential address, Mehboob introduce the theme for the 2022-23 Society Year, “Securing Our Future.”

ASHRAE Recognizes the Extraordinary Contributions of Members at the 2022 Annual Conference
ATLANTA (June 26, 2022) – ASHRAE recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during an Honors and Awards program at the 2022 Annual Conference in Toronto.

ASHRAE and DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sign Renewed MOU Agreement
ATLANTA (June 23, 2022) – ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to further their long-term relationship.

ASHRAE To Observe World Refrigeration Day
ATLANTA (June 21, 2022) – On June 26, ASHRAE, along with government and industry organizations, will highlight the impact of refrigeration technologies on everyday life by observing World Refrigeration Day. World Refrigeration Day is an international initiative that raises the awareness of cooling’s benefits and inspires development and adoption of innovative and sustainable cooling solutions.

ASHRAE Announces Technical Program For Annual Conference in Toronto
ATLANTA (May 13, 2022) – ASHRAE has released is technical program and safety protocol for the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 25-29 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto. The full conference schedule is now available online and in the ASHRAE 365 app, and registration is open at ashrae.org/2022annual.

ASHRAE Supported Follow Up Report on IAQ In Schools Released
ATLANTA (May 5, 2022) – ASHRAE provided technical support for a newly released report from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), detailing how school districts around the country have continued to manage air quality within their schools during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Advanced Energy Design Guide for Multifamily Buildings Available
ATLANTA (April 22, 2022) – A new design guide is now available from industry leading organizations to help contractors and designers develop a viable plan for attaining zero energy multifamily buildings.

ASHRAE Joins Initiative to Support Opportunities for Women in the Cooling Sector
ATLANTA (April 18, 2022) – ASHRAE, along with other key international organizations, has launched an initiative to advance career opportunities for women in the cooling sector.

Registration Is Open for 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Toronto
ATLANTA (March 24, 2022) – Registration is now open for the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 25-29 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2023 Winter Conference in Atlanta
ATLANTA (March 10, 2022) – Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia February 4 - 8, 2023, at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and Georgia World Congress Center.

Call for Abstracts Announced for ASHRAE’s Building Decarbonization Conference
ATLANTA (March 4, 2022) – ASHRAE has announced a call for abstracts for its International Building Decarbonization 2022 Conference to be held in Athens, Greece, October 6-7, 2022.

ASHRAE Applauds Legislation that Protects Copyrights
ATLANTA (February 23, 2022) – ASHRAE, along with other standards development organizations (SDOs), affirmed legislation for copyright protection of codes and standards adopted or incorporated by reference as long as they are available on a publicly accessible website for viewing.

ASHRAE Issues Call for Abstracts for 2023 HVAC Cold Climate Conference
ATLANTA (February 22, 2022) – Abstracts are being accepting for the ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023, to be held in Anchorage, Alaska, March 6 – 8, 2023, at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown.

ASHRAE Wraps Up First Hybrid Winter Conference and a Successful AHR Expo in Las Vegas
ATLANTA (February 4, 2022) – More than 2,800 HVACR industry professionals, building systems engineers, architects, contractors and students, gathered in Las Vegas and virtually from January 29 – February 2 for the 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference.

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2022-23 Slate of Officers and Directors
ATLANTA (January 31, 2022) – ASHRAE is pleased to announce its nominees for the 2022-23 slate of officers and directors. Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.

ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding Achievements of Members at the 2022 Winter Conference
ATLANTA (January 30, 2022) – ASHRAE recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during its 2022 Winter Conference in Las Vegas.

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