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Dec. 16, 2013: ASHRAE Announces Technology Award Recipients

First Place Awards Will Be Presented at ASHRAE 2014 Winter Conference

December 16, 2013

ASHRAE has announced that a net zero facility, a historic building, a cheese factory, a residence, a college building, and an agriscience farm are being recognized with ASHRAE Technology Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements by members in the application of innovative building design.

Dec. 4, 2013: ASHRAE Joins Effort to Promote Better Prepared Workforce

Organization Is Part of Board of Advisors for Commercial Workforce Credentialing Council

December 4, 2013

ASHRAE has accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to join an effort aimed at improving building performance through a better prepared workforce. The goal is to advance the skill sets of engineers and other professionals involved in building design, operation, and commissioning.

ASHRAE Releases Energy Standard 90.1-2013

Standard 90.1-2013 Nearly 50 Percent More Efficient than 2004 Standard

December 2, 2013

Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical systems, and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES.

NEBB Donates to ASHRAE’s Researchers

Funds Will Help ASHRAE Research HVACR Technologies, Develop Improved Standards

November 25, 2013

NEBB’s donation will help ASHRAE’s research to further high-performance HVACR technologies which result in improved standards and guidelines.

Nov. 8, 2013: IAPMO’s Hansen to Co-Chair High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition

Coalition Provides Guidance and Support to High-Performance Buildings Caucus of Congress

November 8, 2013

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) announced that Dain Hansen, director of government relations for IAPMO, has been named co-chair of the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC).

Nov. 6, 2013: ASHRAE, IAQA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Organizations to Work Together to Enhance the Ability of Both to Achieve Their Shared Goals

November 6, 2013

ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to promote better IAQ in the built environment. The agreement was signed during ASHRAE’s IAQ 2013 Conference held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

ASHRAE Awards Grants to Advance HVAC Technology

Winners Will Receive $100,000 or More to Support Their Research

November 4, 2013

The ASHRAE Innovative Research Grant carries a base grant of $50,000 per year for two years, with an additional $25,000 available in the third year if matched by an industrial contributor.

Oct. 21, 2013: ASHRAE Publishes Updated Energy Standard

Reducing Building Energy Use and Cost Remains Primary

October 21, 2013

Major changes to requirements regarding mechanical equipment, building envelope, lighting, and the energy cost budget and modeling are contained in the newly updated ASHRAE energy standard.