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• ASHRAE Opens Green Building Standard Committee to New Membership
  November 14, 2008
  ATLANTA – As ASHRAE, USGBC and IESNA move forward in developing the nation’s first standard for high-performance, green commercial buildings, membership on the committee developing the standard is being reconstituted.
• New Report Illustrates Challenges of Meeting Energy Targets for Federal Buildings
  November 11, 2008
  ATLANTA – Federal agencies may have to make significant process changes to meet the mandated 30 percent energy reduction in federal building by 2015, according to a new report ... 
• Instructional Courses on Energy, IAQ Offered at ASHRAE '09 Conference
  November 3, 2008
  ATLANTA – A full slate of ASHRAE instructional courses are available for attendees at the ASHRAE 2009 Winter Conference and the AHR Expo in January...
• ASHRAE/USGBC Names Washington, D.C. Fellow
  October 28, 2008
  ATLANTA – A Florida mechanical engineer has been named as a Washington Congressional Fellow hosted by ASHRAE and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ...
• ASHRAE Hosts Industry Partners at Headquarters Renewal Event
  October 23, 2008
  ATLANTA – The ribbon is cut, the donors have been honored, and ASHRAE’s newly renovated sustainability showcase is officially open for business ...
• ASHRAE Names 14 New Distinguished Lecturers
  October 13, 2008
  ATLANTA – ASHRAE has named 14 new Distinguished Lecturers who provide Society chapters with noted authorities who speak on relevant topics that impact the HVAC&R industry...
• ASHRAE Partners with Industry Leaders in Building Sustainable Headquarters
  October 8, 2008
  ATLANTA – ASHRAE’s newly renovated Headquarters effectively serves as a laboratory without walls to extend the Society’s knowledge and information worldwide. 
• IFMA, ASHRAE Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Issues
  October 7, 2008
  ATLANTA — (Oct. 7, 2008) — With buildings accounting for 40 percent of primary energy use in developed nations, it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to build and operate them in an energy efficient manner.
• ASHRAE Publishes Residential IAQ Guideline
  October 7, 2008
  ATLANTA – A new residential ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) guideline is now available from ASHRAE.
• Congress Extends Energy Tax Incentives through Economic Recovery Package
  October 6, 2008
  ATLANTA – With the passage of the economic recovery package by Congress last week, banks aren’t the only ones relieved; proponents of energy efficiency efforts are as well.
• Sustainable Urban Design the Focus of ASHRAE Winter Conference '09 in Chicago
  October 1, 2008
  ATLANTA – At the 2009 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago, you can be greeted at the Tech program not once but twice, courtesy of this year’s extended series of sessions at McCormick Place on Wed., Jan. 28.
• ASHRAE '09: ASHRAE Seeks to Engineer Tomorrow... Today in Windy City
  September 30, 2008
  ATLANTA – Chicago, with one of the most recognizable skylines in the world, has long-standing status as a livable urban center. That the city has stood the test of time makes it the perfect backdrop for ASHRAE’s 2009 Winter Conference theme, Sustainable Urban Design: Engineering Tomorrow….Today.
• Changes Proposed for ASHRAE Standards, Guidelines
  September 22, 2008
  ASHRAE is currently accepting public input on more than 35 proposed addenda to standards as well as a proposal to withdraw Standard 52.1.
• ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 User's Manual Makes it Easier to Save Energy
  September 17, 2008
  A revised user’s manual will assist users of the ASHRAE/IESNA energy conservation standard in energy efficient design.
• New Standard Provides Guidance on Testing Seismic Restraints for HVAC&R Equipment
  September 10, 2008
  ATLANTA – Forget what Jerry Lee Lewis said; there’s not going to be a whole lotta shakin’ going on with a new standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). 
• New Ventilation Design Requirements for Health Care Facilities Available from ASHRAE
  September 9, 2008
  ATLANTA – Just like the right dose of medicine can improve health, proper ventilation is an integral part of patients’ well-being in health care facilities.
• Inspection, Maintenance Requirements Outlined in New ASHRAE/ACCA Standard
  September 5, 2008
  ATLANTA – Maintain to sustain is the name of the game when it comes to saving energy and money in today’s building stock. A new standard from ASHRAE and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) will help ensure a consistent minimal level of HVAC&R maintenance and inspection to preserve a system’s ability to achieve acceptable thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality in commercial buildings.
• New Professional Certification from ASHRAE Focuses on Facility Operations and Performance
  September 4, 2008
  Energy use in buildings can be reduced by 10 to 40 percent by improving operational strategies in buildings, according to a study by the Energy Systems Lab at Texas A & M University. A new certification program from ASHRAE helps building owners know they are hiring and retaining employees and consultants who know how to take advantage of such strategies.
• Eco-Roof Game Developed Through ASHRAE Grant
  September 3, 2008
  University of Oregon students, come on down. You’re the next contestants on the Eco-Roof Game.
• 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.
• ASHRAE Announces Scholarship Recipients
  July 22, 2008
  The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has announced the recipients of 16 scholarships totaling $85,000 for the 2008-09 academic year.
  
• ASHRAE Raises More Than $2 Million for Research Promotion
  July 15, 2008
  Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?
• BACnet Looks at Improving Standardized Communications
  July 14, 2008
  A new standard way of representing building data will give BACnet new capabilities for standardized communications between a wide range of applications.
• ASHRAE Announces Staffing Changes Related to Technology
  July 7, 2008
  Two senior management changes are being announced related to ASHRAE’s Technology Department.
• Improving Building Performance Strong Focus of ASHRAE Meeting
  July 2, 2008
  Tremendous opportunities for improving the performance of existing buildings were highlighted at the ASHRAE 2008 Annual Meeting held in Salt Lake City.
• ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors
  June 25, 2008
  SALT LAKE CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) installed new officers and directors at its 2008 Annual Meeting held here June 21-25.
• Market Transformation Taking Place with Advanced Energy Design Guide
  June 24, 2008
  

  ATLANTA – Nine million tons of carbon dioxide. $600 million in energy costs.

  That’s the potential savings represented by 100,000 copies in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series now in circulation. More than 88,000 of the publications have been obtained via free download since January.

• Outstanding Achievements Recognized at ASHRAE's Annual Meeting
  June 21, 2008
  SALT LAKE CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 86 members for contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2008 Annual Meeting being held here June 21-25.
• ASHRAE Leads Briefing on New High Performance Building Report to Congress, Caucus
  June 12, 2008
  A new assessment report to the U.S. Congress and a new Congressional caucus, both addressing high-performing buildings, will be unveiled next week at a briefing with ASHRAE as the lead sponsor.
• UVC, Turbine Cooling Included in New ASHRAE Handbook
  June 9, 2008
  New chapters related to ultraviolet lamp systems and combustion turbine inlet cooling are featured in ASHRAE’s new 2008 Handbook volume.
• ASHRAE Publishes Nation's First Airplane Cabin Air Quality Standard
  May 27, 2008
  Proper air quality is essential for general health and well-being in indoor spaces. Recognizing this, most people will take steps to address air quality in their homes and workplaces, but what about when on board an airplane when passengers have no control in a very high-density environment?
• ASHRAE President to Provide Testimony on Green Buildings to U.S. House Committee
  May 13, 2008
  ASHRAE’s work in providing advanced energy guidance will be highlighted in upcoming Congressional testimony.
• New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Warehouses
  May 13, 2008
  The latest publication in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series will help guide the construction of warehouses using off-the-shelf technology that can cut energy use 30 percent or more annually.
• 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.
• Building Performance Highlighted in ASHRAE's 2008 Annual Meeting
  April 9, 2008
  The mountains of Salt Lake City provide the perfect backdrop for scaling the peak of performance at ASHRAE’s 2008 Annual Meeting.
• Lessons from ASHRAE Roundtable on High-Performing Buildings Shared in Video
  April 8, 2008
  ATLANTA – Early involvement by all members of the building team is crucial to the success of high-performing buildings, according to panelists in a new video from ASHRAE. Lessons learned in sustainable design can now been seen via a free online video. The video is a recording of a special roundtable, High-Performance Buildings: Lessons from the Leaders, originally presented at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting.
• ASHRAE and USGBC Cosponsor Washington Fellowship
  March 26, 2008
  The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have joined forces to sponsor a one-year fellowship in Washington, D.C., that will allow the participant to work in the federal government in a technical advisory role. Members of ASHRAE or USGBC may apply.
• International Code Council Takes Action on ASHRAE Proposals
  March 7, 2008
  ATLANTA – International building codes may soon incorporate requirements from a new load calculation standard from ASHRAE and ACCA under several recent proposals now under consideration.
• Proposed Standard for High-Performing Buildings Open for Public Review
  February 28, 2008
  A proposed standard that will essentially define high-performing buildings in code-intended language is one step closer to completion. Proposed Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is now open for its second public review. 
• ASHRAE High-Performance Building Design Professional Certification Now Available
  February 26, 2008
  ASHRAE’s new certification program provides the necessary training and tools for the design of high-performance buildings that live up to their performance capability.
• BACnet Unplugged: Updates Made to Building Controls Standard
  February 21, 2008
  Advances related to the BACnet standard, including recommending public review for an addendum that would tunnel BACnet over ZigBee wireless networks, were made during ASHRAE’s recent Winter Meeting.
• ASHRAE Provides Support for National Engineers Week Feb. 17-23
  February 19, 2008
  Engineers don’t just shape our buildings and infrastructure; they help shape our world.
• ASHRAE and BOMA International Sign Memorandum of Understanding
  February 11, 2008
  ASHRAE and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in recognition of shared technical interests to foster superior building performance.
• ASHRAE '08: Reaching New Heights
  January 31, 2008
  ATLANTA – Major announcements at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting included free electronic distribution of the Advanced Energy Design Guide series, publication of the 2007 energy conservation standard from ASHRAE and IESNA, and signing of memorandums of understanding with the Brazil Green Building Council and the Building Owners and Managers Association.
• Design of Energy Efficient Datacom Facilities Focus of ASHRAE Book
  January 25, 2008
  ATLANTA – Guidance to assist those involved in the design, construction, commissioning, operation, implementation and maintenance of datacom equipment centers is available in a new book from ASHRAE, Best Practices for Datacom Facility Energy Efficiency.
• ASHRAE Publishes Updated Version of Energy Efficiency Standard
  January 22, 2008
  ATLANTA – Energy reduction through new requirements related to lighting, façades, and mechanical systems is achievable in the latest energy efficiency standard from ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
• New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for K-12 Schools
  January 21, 2008
  ATLANTA – A full 16 percent of schools districts’ controllable costs is spent on energy. A new publication written specifically for K-12 school buildings will aid design teams in constructing energy-smart schools using off-the-shelf technology that can cut energy use 30 percent or more annually.
• ASHRAE Hosts Workshops on Data Center Energy Savings
  January 20, 2008
  ATLANTA – Data centers in New York State use an estimated $593 million worth of energy each year.
• ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements
  January 19, 2008
  NEW YORK CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 49 people for their contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2008 Winter Meeting held here Jan. 19-23.
• ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
  January 19, 2008
  NEW YORK CITY – The importance of HVAC&R as it applies to a range of building types is highlighted in the winning entries for the ASHRAE Technology Awards.
• Frank Dean Inducted Into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
  January 19, 2008
  NEW YORK CITY– Frank Dean, a pioneer in HVAC systems design and installation, was inducted into the ASHRAE Hall of Fame at its Winter Meeting held here Jan. 19-23.
• Ole Fanger Inducted Into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
  January 19, 2008
  NEW YORK CITY– P. Ole Fanger, widely considered the world’s leading expert on the effects of the indoor environment on human comfort, was inducted into the ASHRAE Hall of Fame at its Winter Meeting held here Jan. 19-23.
• Energy Efficient Buildings Encouraged Through Free Download of Advanced Energy Design Guide Series
  January 17, 2008
  ATLANTA – To encourage energy efficient design in a range of building types, ASHRAE and its partnering organizations are making available for free the Advanced Energy Design Guide series.
• ASHRAE Publishes Book on Hot, Humid Climate Building Design Guidance
  January 16, 2008
  Building operators and designers around the world face common issues related to thermal comfort, ventilation and energy.
• HVAC&R Trends Highlighted by AHR Expo Attendees, Exhibitors
  January 15, 2008
  Energy efficiency along with first cost and product costs are top concerns of attendees and exhibitors at next week’s Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating (AHR) Exposition taking place in New York City.
• New Datacom Book Offers Structural and Vibration Guidelines
  January 10, 2008
  Shock and vibration can be problems for datacom facilities, causing equipment and structures to degrade over time. With a new publication from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, datacom design teams and equipment manufacturers can learn how to prevent such issues from occurring.
• ASHRAE News Briefs
  January 7, 2008
  A free satellite broadcast and Webcast on April 16 ... ASHRAE is seeking papers focused on sustainable urban design for its 2009 Winter Meeting ...
• ASHRAE Publishes User's Manual for Standard 62.1
  January 4, 2008
  A manual to help users navigate the changes in ASHRAE’s 2007 ventilation standard is now available.
• Get a Piece of the PIE at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting Technical Program in NYC
  December 21, 2007
  

  ATLANTA – For the first time, ASHRAE is offering New York professional development hour credit through the Practicing Institute of Engineering (PIE) at the 2008 ASHRAE Winter Meeting in New York City.

  For a complete listing of technical program sessions or more information about ASHRAE’s Winter Meeting, please visit the 2008 Winter Meeting page. 

• ASHRAE Legislative Round-Up
  December 20, 2007
  

  Standard 90.1 focus of legislative action.

• ASHRAE Continues Building Community of HVAC&R
  December 19, 2007
  Eighty-five years after creating its first chapter outside the United States, ASHRAE has chartered its 170th chapter, based in Indonesia.
• ASHRAE '08: ASHRAE Session Focuses on Designs for Security with Sustainability
  December 17, 2007
  Guidance on building security and emergency planning and response, and doing so while practicing good sustainability measures, will be presented in ASHRAE’s free public session held at the 2008 Winter Meeting.
• ASHRAE '08: Data Center Energy Consumption Discussed at ASHRAE Forum
  December 12, 2007
  With industry focus on net-zero-energy buildings, input into how low data center energy consumption can go is being sought at a forum at the ASHRAE 2008 Winter Meeting.
• '08 ASHRAE: ASHRAE Seminar Focuses on Proposed Sustainability Standard
  December 10, 2007
  A sneak peek at a proposed standard for high-performance buildings will be shared in a seminar at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting.
• New York City's Sustainability Plan, ASHRAE's Role, Highlighted in Tech Program
  December 5, 2007
  New York City’s ambitious long-term sustainability plan and ASHRAE’s role in helping reduce emissions will be highlighted in a special technical plenary session at the Society’s 2008 Winter Meeting.
• Database of Building, Equipment Owning, Operating Costs Provided by ASHRAE
  December 3, 2007
  Every day, engineers are asked to advise building owners and managers on strategic decisions involving the life cycle and functionally of buildings.
• '08 ASHRAE: Measuring Up: Case Studies of Green Building Energy Performance Shared in ASHRAE Seminar
  November 26, 2007
  When it comes to high-performance buildings, the proof is performance.
• ASHRAE Launches New Magazine Dedicated to High-Performing Buildings
  November 21, 2007
  ASHRAE has launched a new magazine to help decision-makers in the building community learn about the latest developments in innovative technologies and energy-efficient design and operation.
• '08 ASHRAE: Hitting the O&M Notes to Achieve Net-Zero-Energy Buildings
  November 16, 2007
  In composing net-zero-energy buildings, operation and maintenance are two of the most important chords.
• '08 ASHRAE: Prediction of Building Lifecycles via BIM Explored in ASHRAE Session
  November 13, 2007
  Imagine having a crystal ball that allows you to predict the design, construction and operation of a building while still in concept phase.
• ASHRAE Studies Heat, Moisture Production Rates of Swine, Houses
  November 7, 2007
  The proverbial “little pig who stayed home” will be assured of good indoor environmental quality under proposed research from ASHRAE.
• '08 ASHRAE: Refrigerated Shipping Celebrated in ASHRAE Technical Program Session
  November 5, 2007
  Londoners enjoying a lamb chop dinner tonight should take time to celebrate a milestone anniversary in the history of refrigeration.
• '08 ASHRAE: ASHRAE's Role in Providing Guidance for Contractors Explored in Forum
  October 31, 2007
  To ensure design and construction of the most efficient and comfortable buildings possible, ASHRAE is working to provide its technical guidance to all members of the building team.
• ASHRAE Receives NCEES Accreditation for Educational Programs
  October 29, 2007
  ASHRAE has received accreditation for its education program from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• ASHRAE Expands Certification to Testing Centers Worldwide
  October 24, 2007
  ASHRAE’s first certification program is now available in testing centers in 22 countries. The certification, Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP), is a computer-based examination that tests an applicant’s mastery of a body of knowledge.
• '08 Winter Meeting: Lessons Learned in Sustainable Design Highlighted in ASHRAE Roundtable
  October 22, 2007
  In a special roundtable session at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting, two of New York’s best-known owner/developer firms, along with the engineering designers who bring their projects to reality, discuss the challenges, opportunities and successes in delivering new green high-rise towers that add to New York City’s skyline and grace the covers of engineering trade magazines.
• ASHRAE '08W: Guidance for Net-Zero Energy Design Highlighted in Technical Program
  October 18, 2007
  Guidance on how to reduce energy usage in buildings is featured in the technical program at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting, Jan. 19-23, New York Hilton, New York City.
• Water-Cooled Chiller Proposal Represents Energy Savings for 90.1
  October 16, 2007
  An estimated annual energy savings of 13 percent relative to ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 should result from a proposed addendum regarding air- and water-cooled chillers.
• ASHRAE Technology Guides Students in the 2007 Solar Decathlon
  October 11, 2007
  Guidance from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is being used by the student teams in the 2007 Solar Decathlon, being held Oct. 12-20 in Washington, D.C. ASHRAE. As part of its involvement as title sponsor of the national competition, ASHRAE provided student teams with copies of select standards and publications to aid in energy-efficient and safe design of the solar-powered homes built by 20 university student teams.
• ASHRAE Provides Guidance on Achieving Good IAQ
  October 9, 2007
  Providing design guidance on how to achieve good indoor air quality is the aim of a proposed guideline from ASHRAE now open for public comment.
• Occupant Reactions to IEQ in Offices Presented at ASHRAE Conference
  October 8, 2007
  ATLANTA – Glare, noise level and cold drafts during winter months were top concerns of building occupants surveyed in an Australian study regarding indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in office buildings.
• ASHRAE Seeks to Reach New Heights in New York City
  October 5, 2007
  ATLANTA – ASHRAE will reach new heights in sustainability, professional development and HVAC&R technology at its 2008 Winter Meeting. Centered on the theme Reaching New Heights, a nod to the skyscraper skyline of New York City, the meeting takes place Jan. 19-23 at the New York Hilton. Held in conjunction with the meeting is the ASHRAE co-sponsored AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24, Javits Convention Center.
• Demand-Controlled Ventilation Requirements Proposed for ASHRAE 62.1
  October 3, 2007
  ATLANTA – Requirements for systems that use optional demand-controlled ventilation strategies are being proposed for ASHRAE’s ventilation standard.
• Energy-Saving Measures Proposed for ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
  September 25, 2007
  

  ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings. Fourteen proposed addenda to the standard currently are open for public comment.

• ASHRAE Publishes Pocket Guide in Spanish
  September 21, 2007
  Guía de Bolsillo, a Spanish translation of the ASHRAE Pocket Guide, is now available. The Pocket Guide serves as a ready reference for engineers whose mobility keeps them from easy access to the ASHRAE Handbook volumes and information in ASHRAE standards.
• ASHRAE Notes HVAC&R Industry's Role in Montreal Protocol Successes
  September 20, 2007
  As this week marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Montreal Protocol, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) celebrates the efforts of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industries that have played a role in reducing ozone depletion.
• GreenBits Blog Provides Insight Into Building Industry Trends and ASHRAE
  September 12, 2007
  

  In a new blog from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Kent Peterson shares information about ASHRAE happenings and industry trends from his perspective as president of the Society. Titled GreenBits, the blog can be found at www.ashrae.org/blog.

• ASHRAE Awards First Certification for Healthcare Facility Design
  September 4, 2007
  

  ASHRAE’s certification program identifies individuals who have mastered a body of knowledge covering successful design and operation of healthcare facilities. The technical content for the exam was developed in cooperation with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA). 

• ASHRAE Publishes Energy Performance Comparison Standard
  August 27, 2007
  A common basis for reporting building energy use and comparison of energy performance is available in a new standard from ASHRAE. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 105-2007, Standard Methods of Measuring, Expressing and Comparing Building Energy Performance, provides a method of energy performance comparison that can be used for any building, proposed or existing, and that allows different methods of energy analysis to be compared.
• ASHRAE, Mexico Green Building Council Partner on Sustainability
  August 23, 2007
  Under a new partnership agreement, ASHRAE and the Mexico Green Building Council (CMES) will work together to promote buildings that are healthful, environmentally responsible, comfortable and productive, and profitable.
• ASHRAE Research Investigates Photocatalytic Oxidation Technology
  August 20, 2007
  Air-cleaning equipment featuring new photocatalytic oxidation technology is used to remove contaminants from indoor and outdoor air. But does this technology also introduce chemicals into the air? New research from ASHRAE will provide a method for analyzing by-products from photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) air cleaning devices, improving understanding of the technology. The project is one of 12 ASHRAE recently approved for funding, totaling $1.4 million.
• ASHRAE to Expand Member Services Globally
  August 15, 2007
  With an eye toward a more interconnected world, ASHRAE has approved strategies to help strengthen its role as a global resource for HVAC&R practices through expanded membership services and cooperation with associations globally.
• ASHRAE to Provide Design Guidance for Green Health Care Facilities
  August 10, 2007
  Working to make advanced energy efficiency guidance mainstream, ASHRAE is developing a code-intended baseline sustainability standard for health care facilities.
• Varied HVAC Systems Featured in ASHRAE Headquarters Renovation
  August 9, 2007
  Once completed, ASHRAE’s renovated headquarters building in Atlanta will feature two separate HVAC systems as part of its role as living lab.
• ASHRAE Strives to Provide Advanced Energy Savings by 2010
  August 6, 2007
  Declaring that the building industry must improve building energy efficiency, ASHRAE is striving to increase building energy efficiency in Standard 90.1.
• Performance Measurement, Carbon Metrics Studied by ASHRAE
  August 3, 2007
  Just like the events in Alice in Wonderland, building performance isn’t always what it seems. To ensure that buildings are designed to and actually operate at peak efficiency as intended, ASHRAE is developing tools related to carbon metrics and performance measurement.
• ASHRAE Student Design Competition
  August 1, 2007
  Just like the events in Alice in Wonderland, building performance isn’t always what it seems. To ensure that buildings are designed to and actually operate at peak efficiency as intended, ASHRAE is developing tools related to carbon metrics and performance measurement.
• ASHRAE, DOE Partner to Improve Energy Efficiency
  July 30, 2007
• ASHRAE Announces Scholarship Recipients
  July 24, 2007
• Natural Ventilation Highlighted in IAQ 2007 Workshop
  July 19, 2007
• Updated Design Manual Published by ASHRAE
  July 18, 2007
• BACnet Elevated to New Heights at ASHRAE Annual Meeting
  July 16, 2007
• Energy Efficiency Strong Focus of ASHRAE Meeting
  July 9, 2007
• ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors
  June 27, 2007
• ASHRAE and CIBSE Offer Reciprocal Membership Agreement
  June 25, 2007
• Outstanding Achievements Recognized at ASHRAE's Annual Meeting
  June 24, 2007
• Schumer Energy Plan Reinforces ASHRAE Guidance
  June 20, 2007
• ASHRAE, United Nations Partner on Emission Reduction
  June 11, 2007
• ASHRAE Publishes New Handbook Volume
  June 8, 2007
• ASHRAE Publishes 2007 Residential IAQ Standard
  June 7, 2007
• ASHRAE Publishes 2007 Residential Energy Standard
  June 5, 2007
• International Code Council Adopts 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure
  May 31, 2007
• Organizations Collaborate to Provide IAQ Guidance
  May 30, 2007
• Sustainable Buildings Standard to Define Green Buildings
  May 25, 2007
• ASHRAE Publishes New Standard 62.1
  May 22, 2007
• ASHRAE to Provide Energy Guidance in Clinton Retrofit Program
  May 17, 2007
• ASHRAE '007: Natural and Mechanical Ventilation in Schools Discussed in Seminar
  May 15, 2007
• ASHRAE '007: Ground Source Heat Pump Innovation Highlighted in Seminar
  May 9, 2007
• ASHRAE '007 in Long Beach: Tech Program Focuses on Conserving Natural Resources
  May 4, 2007
• Building Design Leaders Unite on Energy Reduction Targets
  May 4, 2007
• Purdue Professor Chosen for First ASHRAE D.C. Fellowship
  May 2, 2007
• ASHRAE Hosts Congressional Visits Day Breakfast
  April 30, 2007
• ASHRAE, ACCA Publish Load Calculation Standard
  April 13, 2007
• ASHRAE's Advocacy Program Continues to Build Momentum
  April 13, 2007
• Proposed Addenda Open for Review: ASHRAE Looks at Combining Air Filter Testing Standards
  April 11, 2007
• HVAC System Inspection, Maintenance Standard Open for Public Comment
  April 10, 2007
• ASHRAE Grants: Student Studies Impact of Noise Levels on Design
  April 3, 2007
• ASHRAE Names Nine New Distinguished Lecturers
  April 2, 2007
• ASHRAE Sponsors One-Year Washington Fellowship: Applicant to work in government advisory role
  March 30, 2007
• Numerous Standards, Addenda Open for Review ASHRAE Public Review Process Makes for Stronger Standards
  March 29, 2007
• Proposed 90.1 Addendum Would Allow More Efficient Skylighting: Addenda to Standard 90.1 open for public review
  March 28, 2007
• ASHRAE to Fund Research on Operating Room Air Distribution
  March 27, 2007
• 5 Addenda Open for Review: Outdoor Air Cleaning Proposed as Requirement for ASHRAE 62.1
  March 26, 2007
• ASHRAE to Host D.C. Briefing on Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  March 23, 2007
• ASHRAE Announces Healthcare Design Professional as First Certification
  March 22, 2007
• Engineers Without Borders Founder to Speak at ASHRAE '007
  March 20, 2007
• Sustainable Buildings Highlighted in ASHRAE Online Seminar
  March 19, 2007
• ASHRAE Seeks Members for Contractor, Design Build Firm Task Group
  March 15, 2007
• 20 Projects Funded: Clear Ice Maker Developed Through ASHRAE Grant
  March 14, 2007
• Registration Open for ASHRAE Indoor Environment Broadcast/Webcast
  March 9, 2007
• Adventure is a State of Mind: Record Balloonist Speaks at ASHRAE '007
  March 7, 2007
• ASHRAE Offsets Emissions at Meeting; DuPont Contributes
  February 14, 2007
• BACnet Access Control, Lighting, Network Addenda Approved for Review
  February 13, 2007
• ASHRAE Members Get Energized in Dallas
  February 8, 2007
• ASHRAE, REHVA Partner to Encourage Sustainability
  January 29, 2007
• ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
  January 27, 2007
• Mary Pennington Inducted Into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
  January 27, 2007
• ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements
  January 27, 2007
• Indoor Environmental Design Focus of ASHRAE Satellite Broadcast
  January 16, 2007
• Major Study of Aircraft Cabin Air Quality Launched
  January 10, 2007
• 07' ASHRAE: Measures to Attain Major Energy Savings Shared at ASHRAE Seminar
  December 19, 2006
• ASHRAE Receives Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
  December 19, 2006
• Liquid Cooling Guidelines Available: IT Heat Load Solution Discussed in New ASHRAE Publication
  December 19, 2006
• IAQ 2007 Conference to Discuss Sustainable Buildings
  December 8, 2006
• ASHRAE Publishes User's Manual for Standard 62.2
  December 7, 2006
• ASHRAE, ARI to Host D.C. Briefing on Energy Tax Incentives
  December 4, 2006
• Building Sector Unites to Confront Global Climate Change
  December 1, 2006
• Become Part of the Green Team: New Guidance from ASHRAE
  November 29, 2006
• ASHRAE, Canada Green Building Council Partner to Advance Sustainability
  November 20, 2006
• Learn to Meet, Beat 90.1 Requirements with new eLearning Course
  November 10, 2006
• Engineering Engine that Drives Sustainability: ASHRAE Releases New Green Tools at GreenBuild
  November 9, 2006
• Focus on Small Retail: ASHRAE Releases Next Advanced Energy Design Guide
  November 2, 2006
• ASHRAE '07 in Dallas: ASHRAE Winter Meeting Centers on Energy Efficiency
  November 1, 2006
• Standard 161P Open for Public Review
  October 27, 2006
• ASHRAE '07 Winter Meeting: Energy-Efficient Buildings the Focus of Public Session
  October 26, 2006
• ASHRAE Receives EPA Grant to Provide Advanced IAQ Guidance
  October 25, 2006
• ASHRAE Looks to Develop Water Conservation Standard
  October 23, 2006
• Registration Opens: Multiple Benefits Broadcast Benefits Building Designers, Operators, Owners
  October 18, 2006
• International Code Council Takes Action on ASHRAE Proposals
  October 17, 2006
• Proposed Load Calculation Standard Open for Review
  October 16, 2006
• Educational Programs at ASHRAE '07: Health Care Design Guidance Provided in New ASHRAE Courses
  October 16, 2006
• ASHRAE/ACCA Inspection, Maintenance Standard Open for Review
  October 11, 2006
• ASHRAE Research Provides Comparison Data for Unitary Equipment
  October 11, 2006
  ATLANTA – New research from ASHRAE will lead to better understanding of humidity control and energy cost when comparing unitary equipment.
• New Designations Proposed for ASHRAE Refrigerant Safety Standard
  October 10, 2006
  ATLANTA – Eight proposed addenda, including three adding new refrigerant designations, to ASHRAE’s refrigerant safety standard are open for public review.
• Yo! ASHRAE Video Promotes Engineering as Career
  October 10, 2006
  ATLANTA – The hottest new rap video can’t be seen on MTV, BET or even VH-1 – it’s on ASHRAE.org.  That’s right – “rap video.” Not something you would think that the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) had the 4-11 about, right?
• ASHRAE Proposes New Moisture Control Standard
  October 6, 2006
• Infiltration Credit in ASHRAE Standard 62.2 Open for Comment
  October 4, 2006
• ASHRAE, CAMEE Pursue Interests in Advocacy, Education
  October 3, 2006
• Access Door Addendum Proposed for ASHRAE BACnet Standard
  October 2, 2006
• New Research from ASHRAE: Lower Temperatures, Increased Ventilation Boost Student Performance
  September 27, 2006
• Changes Related to ETS and Ventilation Proposed for ASHRAE 62.1
  September 26, 2006
• ASHRAE Looks at Making ASHRAE Handbook More "Sustainable"
  September 19, 2006
• Web Site Features Improved Technology and Navigation: ASHRAE Unveils Redesigned Web Site
  September 5, 2006
• ASHRAE Offers Educational Program at AHR Expo-Mexico
  August 24, 2006
• ASHRAE Student Design Competition: Winning Projects Focus On Mixed-Use Buildings
  August 17, 2006
• ASHRAE Awards Scholarship in Memory of Frank Coda
  August 16, 2006
  A scholarship created in memory of Frank Coda, ASHRAE’s former executive vice president who died in 2004, has been awarded for the first time.
• ASHRAE Sustainable Metrics Group to Develop Design Guidance
  August 15, 2006
• ASHRAE Joins PERSI to Promote Infrastructure Sustainability
  August 9, 2006
• ASHRAE Updates Existing Buildings Energy Standard
  August 8, 2006
• ICC and ASHRAE Announce Significant Collaborative Effort
  August 7, 2006
• Entries Sought for ASHRAE 2007 Student Design Competition
  August 7, 2006
• ASHRAE Joins Former President Clinton in Climate Initiative
  August 4, 2006