Artificial intelligence (AI) policy: ASHRAE prohibits the entry of content from any ASHRAE publication or related ASHRAE intellectual property (IP) into any AI tool, including but not limited to ChatGPT. Additionally, creating derivative works of ASHRAE IP using AI is also prohibited without express written permission from ASHRAE. For the full AI policy, click here.
New Certified Professionals
The following earned ASHRAE certifications in September 2025:
Name, ASHRAE Chapter
Rodyn Collera, Austin
Cameron M. Dahl, Manitoba
Donald Michael Goodman, Pittsburgh
Tyler Hoeppner-Dehn, Wisconsin
Chris Laughlin, Birmingham
Byron Smith, New Mexico
Ibrahim Morsy, New Jersey
Kiran Purohit, South Korea
Austin Barolin, Philadelphia
Kenneth Edward Teeter, Golden Gate
Mohammad Fuad Ferdous
Samuel Harvey, Atlanta
Abdelkader Ahmed Mohamed Mahfouz, Cairo
Ahmed Ebrahim Mohamed, Cairo
Kiran Purohit, ASHRAE Mumbai
Hisham Ragab Husain Mohamed, Cairo
Naufil Sayed, Halifax
Matthew E. DeFeligibus, New York City
Roberto A. Torres, Gold Coast
Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)The BCxP certification, an ANSI-accredited certification program, validates competency to lead, plan, coordinate and manage a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings.
Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) The BEAP certification, an ANSI-accredited certification program, validates competency to assess building systems and site conditions; analyze and evaluate equipment and energy usage; and recommend strategies to optimize building resource utilization. BEAPs also qualify to perform In Operation ratings for ASHRAE’s Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program.
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) The BEMP certification, an ANSI-accredited certification program, validates competency to evaluate, select, implement, calibrate and interpret the results of energy modeling software when applied to new and existing building and systems energy performance. BEMPs also qualify to perform As Designed ratings for ASHRAE’s Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program.
Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)The CHD certification validates competency of the HVAC Designer to design HVAC systems to meet building/project requirements, including load calculations, equipment selection and sizing, mechanical equipment room design, duct and piping design and layout for the development of HVAC plans for permit and construction.
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) The HBDP certification, an ANSI accredited certification program, validates competency to design and integrate sustainable HVAC&R systems into high performing buildings.
Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) The HFDP certification validates competency to incorporate standards, guidelines and regulatory codes as well as unique healthcare facility requirements and design principles in HVAC system design.
Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP)The OPMP certification validates competency to manage facility operations and maintenance to achieve building performance goals, including those related to indoor environmental quality, health and safety.