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Welcome to the ASHRAE Pressroom! Founded in 1894, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is a nonprofit technical organization whose 51,000 members influence the direction of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) technology by creating industry standards and recommended procedures and guidelines, developing research and writing technical information. ASHRAE's areas of expertise include: energy efficiency high performance buildings indoor air quality green building design building codes and standards saving energy during blackouts data center air conditioning and ventilation health concerns such as Legionnaire's disease and mold growth guidance for a safe environment during extraordinary events For more information about ASHRAE, click here. Jodi Dunlop Manager of Public Relations jdunlop@ashrae.org 678-539-1140 Wendy Angel Public Relations Specialist wangel@ashrae.org 678-539-1216 Click here to sign up for the ASHRAE media list to ensure you receive the latest news releases about advancements in the building industry. You can also receive news releases via RSS. Click here to access the RSS feed sign-up. Resources 2008 Winter Meeting and AHR Expo Photos Press Kit Environmental Tobacco Smoke position document Energy Tips for the Heating Season Energy Tips for the Summer How Air Conditioning Works Top 10 Ways Homeowners Can Ensure Good Indoor Air Quality Energy Position Document ASHRAE Consumer Center To help educate consumers about air conditioning, energy efficiency and other issues important to ASHRAE, we have created an online consumer center. The center includes information about: Frequently asked questions Energy efficiency in homes Indoor Air Quality Proper humidity levels in homes ASHRAE Press Releases

• ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors
  June 24, 2009
  LOUISVILLE - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) installed new officers and directors at its 2009 Annual Conference held here June 20-24.
• ASHRAE Introduces Prototype of Building Energy Label at Annual Conference
  June 22, 2009
  

  Program that aims to change the “face’ of building energy use moves closer to official launch

  ATLANTA – Most of us know the fuel efficiency of our cars, but what about our buildings? ASHRAE is working to change that, moving one step closer today to introducing its building energy labeling program with release of a prototype label at its 2009 Annual Conference in Louisville, Ky.

• Outstanding Achievements Recognized at ASHRAE's Annual Conference
  June 20, 2009
  LOUISVILLE - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 56 members and one chapter for contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2009 Annual Conference being held here June 20-24.
• New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Hotels
  June 16, 2009
  ATLANTA – When visiting your next hotel this summer, check to see if energy efficiency is on the amenities list. If it’s not, it should be ...
• CDC and HUD Recognize Benefits of ASHRAE Ventilation Guidance
  June 12, 2009
  ATLANTA – ASHRAE has long said that proper ventilation levels can lead to healthier, more productive environments. Now the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recognize ASHRAE guidance as a means for creating healthy homes ...

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