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ASHRAE Commits to Developing an IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard

December 9, 2022

ASHRAE’s board of directors announced its commitment to support the expedited development of a national IAQ pathogen mitigation standard.

ASHRAE Highlights Refrigeration At Winter Conference

The technical program consists of eight tracks, which cover a variety of HVACR topics

December 2, 2022

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ASHRAE has released its technical program for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, and one of the tracks is dedicated to refrigeration and refrigerants.

White House Holds Indoor Air Quality Summit

Biden administration makes the case for IAQ in post-COVID America

Maria Taylor

October 25, 2022

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October is National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month and the Biden administration is working to ensure that IAQ remains in the spotlight as the pandemic fades into America’s rearview mirror.

ASHRAE’s Revised Refrigeration Handbook Now Available

The new guide covers refrigeration systems for applications other than human comfort

July 5, 2022

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From cryogenics to strawberries, from fishing vessels to mortuaries, the 2022 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration covers the refrigeration equipment and systems essential for applications other than human comfort.

ASHRAE Recognizes Member Contributions at the 2022 Annual Conference

June 27, 2022

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ASHRAE recognized achievements and contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during an honors and awards program at its 2022 Annual Conference in Toronto.

New Initiative Seeks To Advance Women In Cooling

The international coalition aims to promote career opportunities for women in HVACR

May 3, 2022

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Numerous international organizations have launched an initiative to advance career opportunities for women in the cooling sector.

Feds to Step Up Indoor Air Quality Efforts

Plan calls for clean air “Challenge,” HVAC upgrades in public buildings

Matt Jachman

April 4, 2022

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The White House’s IAQ initiative was broadly outlined in its 97-page National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.

Dehumidification a Big Part of Indoor Air Quality Equation

Manufacturers see increased interest in moisture control in the home

Matt Jachman

March 15, 2022

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Homeowners are increasingly paying attention to improving their indoor air quality, and dehumidification is a big part of the IAQ equation.

AHR Expo 2022 has Strong Return in Las Vegas

Attendance came in lower after year off, but industry excited about gathering in person again

Ted Craig

February 28, 2022

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After being shut down last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the AHR Expo returned in person to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the energy was “impossible to miss.”

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2022-23 Slate of Officers and Directors

February 7, 2022

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ASHRAE announced its nominees for the 2022-23 slate of officers and directors. Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee.