ASHRAE Announces Memorandum of Understanding with NYSERDA
Partnership to help establish post-COVID-19 building reopening framework
ATLANTA — ASHRAE and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ strategic partnership.
The MOU was signed by 2020-21 ASHRAE President Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E., and NYSERDA Acting President and CEO Doreen M. Harris on July 9. The agreement defines parameters on how the two organizations will develop and provide safe building occupancy guidelines following the spread of COVID-19, including building readiness and reopening guidance, sustainable development practices, and associated training.