Abstract submissions are being accepted for the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 8-12 at the Hilton Orlando. Abstracts (400 words or less) are due May 29. If accepted, final conference papers (8-page maximum) are due Sept. 4. In addition, technical papers (complete 30-page maximum papers) are also due May 29. Read More …
ASHRAE Releases Guide on Role of Grid Interactivity in Decarbonization
ASHRAE has released a new guide focusing on the critical role of grid interactivity in the decarbonization process. 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 and provides information on maximizing carbon reduction through buildings’ interaction with the electric power grid. Read More …
ASHRAE Opens Call for Abstracts for 2024 Winter Conference in Chicago
Abstract submissions are being accepted for the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, Jan. 20-24 at the Marriott Marquis Chicago. The conference will focus on how IEQ/IAQ, decarbonization and energy efficiency can be holistically combined to benefit both the people and the environment. Read More …
ASHRAE Completes Draft of First-Ever Pathogen Mitigation Standard
ASHRAE has completed the first draft of its standard for maintaining healthy indoor air quality, with final approval expected in June and publishing anticipated in July.
The committee developing the standard is seeking comments on the normative portions of the standard. The public review draft is posted and comments can be made through May 26 at Read More …
ASHRAE Certification Program Adds New Building Decarbonization Related Job Tasks to Exams
ASHRAE recently approved Job Task Analyses for the Building Energy Modeling Professional and High Performance Building Design Professional certification exams to support building decarbonization efforts. The updated job tasks resulted from a job task analysis study, which included an industry-wide survey in which respondents were asked to rate how important and frequently the job tasks are performed. Read More …
ASHRAE Opens Call for Healthcare Expertise for Developing Economies Conference
ASHRAE calls for healthcare and residential tracks speakers for the Developing Economies Conference 2023, May 11-12 in Mumbai, India. This is ASHRAE’s third Developing Economies Conference. The conference theme is “Decarbonizing and Sustaining Growth of Healthcare and Residential Infrastructure in Emerging and Future Markets.” Read More …