The presentation "Commissioning, Recommissioning, Retro-commissioning" made by Jean Bundock, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, on March 11, 2009 at the Triangle ASHRAE chapter meeting is available for download. The presentation is under the 'ASHRAE Presentations' section of the 'Downloads' page. Or you can click here to take you directly there.
The presentation "Maintain to Sustain" made by Bill Harrison, ASHRAE President, on February 11, 2009 at the Triangle ASHRAE chapter meeting is available for download. The presentation is under the 'ASHRAE Presentations' section of the 'Downloads' page. Or you can click here to take you directly there.
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings.
Among the proposed addenda out for public review is addendum aq, which proposes changes to the purpose and scope of the standard. The proposed modification addresses applications not covered in the existing standard scope, such as requirements for laboratories, data center cooling and kitchen exhausts. It would also permit the 90.1 committee to address technologies, such as computer equipment and refrigerated casework, and would extend existing requirements for envelope, space cooling and lighting to a larger group of spaces where energy is consumed.
Standard 90.1 currently addresses design and construction of buildings. The proposed addendum would add operation and maintenance, which allows incorporation of industry standards such as ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2008, Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems.
The addendum also incorporates utilization of on-site, renewable energy resources.
The proposed addenda to ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 are available during their public review period. To read the addenda or to comment, visit
www.ashrae.org/publicreviews. Proposed addendum aq is open for public review until Feb. 2. Four other proposed addenda – ar, as, au and av – are open for review until Jan. 19, while a fifth addenda, at, is open until Jan. 4. – Changes to the purpose and scope of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as well as new lighting requirements are being proposed through public review.
ATLANTA – As the federal government prepares for the presidential transition in January, it will face challenges in dealing with increasingly complex issues and new directives from the Obama administration and the new Congress, especially concerning energy issues. A new report from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) provides a potential roadmap for addressing the nation’s dependence on foreign energy sources and its greenhouse gas emissions while growing the economy.
"Buildings are often overlooked as an opportunity to reduce energy consumption and offer an excellent opportunity to achieve national energy goals,” says ASHRAE President Bill Harrison. Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of the United States’ energy consumption—more than transportation and industry — and represent 38 percent of the U.S.’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Our citizens spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors—many of them in schools and office buildings. The entire U.S. construction industry employs an estimated 10 million people including manufacturing, and with increased focus on improving energy efficiency within buildings, that number can be expected to rise.
Luke's commets below were recently published in an ASHRAE Newsletter. Lukie was the 2007-2008 Reuben Trane Scholarship Recipient from our region
Real People...Real Stories
Luke Domermuth, North Carolina
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Why an engineering career in HVAC&R?
I have always been interested in how things work and desire to improve the world and apply my knowledge by developing new technologies and improving existing technologies. I learned about ASHRAE by word of mouth from other students and I joined in 2007 for the benefits and scholarship opportunities and for the networking and knowledge experiences.
What has ASHRAE meant for your career?
I have learned a great deal about the HVAC&R industry, where ASHRAE is headed, and all the numerous opportunities available to me as a mechanical engineer. Being involved in many organizations is one of the most important things you can do to further your career and provide a way for you to stand out. It is also a great way to know more about the people in your school and major...and expand your network.
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