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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. Visit GreenBits, a blog about ASHRAE and the industry written by ASHRAE President Kent Peterson. 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

• Data Center Case Studies Focus of ASHRAE Book
  May 7, 2008
  Data centers are becoming increasingly more difficult to adequately cool, due to increased datacom performance that results in increased heat dissipation.
• ASHRAE Names 15 New Distinguished Lecturers
  April 28, 2008
  ASHRAE has named 15 new Distinguished Lecturers who provide ASHRAE chapters with noted authorities who speak on relevant topics that impact the HVAC&R industry.
• ASHRAE Launches Dues Program for Developing Countries
  April 22, 2008
  To encourage membership outside North America, ASHRAE has launched a program that provides a decreased dues structure option for individuals residing in countries categorized as developing countries by the World Bank List of Economies statistics.
• ASHRAE Featured
  on Reuters Billboard in Times Square
  April 22, 2008
  

  ASHRAE’s image is larger than life in the building industry, but now it’s literally larger than life – in Times Square.

  As part of the Society’s public relations campaign centered around Earth Day, the ASHRAE logo, along with a news headline, is appearing on the Reuters billboard in Times Square. From April 21 to 24, ASHRAE’s materials will be displayed several times each day during the morning and evening rush hours.

• ASHRAE Technical Program Focuses on Benchmarking
  April 14, 2008
  Establishing a basis for measuring performance of buildings is the focus of the technical program at ASHRAE’s 2008 Annual Meeting.

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