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Welcome to the ASHRAE Pressroom! Founded in 1894, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is a nonprofit technical organization whose 50,000 members influence the direction of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) technology by creating industry standards and recommended procedures and guidelines, developing research and writing technical information. ASHRAE's areas of expertise include: energy efficiency high performance buildings indoor air quality green building design building codes and standards saving energy during blackouts data center air conditioning and ventilation health concerns such as Legionnaire's disease and mold growth guidance for a safe environment during extraordinary events For more information about ASHRAE, click here. Jodi Dunlop Manager of Public Relations jdunlop@ashrae.org 678-539-1140 Wendy Angel Public Relations Specialist wangel@ashrae.org 678-539-1216 Click here to sign up for the ASHRAE media list to ensure you receive the latest news releases about advancements in the building industry. You can also receive news releases via RSS. Click here to access the RSS feed sign-up. Resources 2008 Winter Meeting and AHR Expo Photos Press Kit Environmental Tobacco Smoke position document Energy Tips for the Heating Season Energy Tips for the Summer How Air Conditioning Works Top 10 Ways Homeowners Can Ensure Good Indoor Air Quality Energy Position Document ASHRAE Consumer Center To help educate consumers about air conditioning, energy efficiency and other issues important to ASHRAE, we have created an online consumer center. The center includes information about: Frequently asked questions Energy efficiency in homes Indoor Air Quality Proper humidity levels in homes ASHRAE Press Releases

• ASHRAE, Global Cold Chain Alliance Band to Promote Mutual Refrigeration Interests
  August 26, 2008
  Under a new agreement, ASHRAE and the Global Cold Chain Alliance will work together in a strategic partnership to advance and promote the mutual interests of refrigeration and facility professionals.
• ASHRAE, The Green Grid Collaborate to Develop Data Center Efficiency
  August 20, 2008
  Publications that provide improved guidance for data center design and operation will result from a new agreement between ASHRAE and The Green Grid.
• New Package from ASHRAE Gives Users Tools for LEED
  August 19, 2008
  With a new package, ASHRAE has put the tools for making the most out of your LEED-intended project at your fingertips—at a discount.
• Recreation Center Focus of ASHRAE Student Design Competition
  July 29, 2008
  

  ATLANTA – Healthy bodies and a healthy building go hand-in-hand in the winning entries for ASHRAE’s 2008 Student Design Competition.

   

• ASHRAE Publishes New Guidance on Commissioning Process
  July 28, 2008
  Specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems and assemblies are featured in a new guideline from ASHRAE.

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