Artificial intelligence (AI) policy: ASHRAE prohibits the entry of content from any ASHRAE publication or related ASHRAE intellectual property (IP) into any AI tool, including but not limited to ChatGPT. Additionally, creating derivative works of ASHRAE IP using AI is also prohibited without express written permission from ASHRAE. For the full AI policy, click here. 

Close
logoShaping Tomorrow’s Global Built Environment Today

2026 News Listing

Update

  • 06 Jul 2026
  • Conferences
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Annual Conference Showcases Innovation and Leadership for the Future of the Built Environment

ASHRAE concluded its 2026 Annual Conference, held June 27–July 1 in Austin, Texas, bringing together more than 2,233 registered HVAC&R and building science professionals from around the world for five days of technical learning, collaboration and leadership. The conference featured discussions on today's most pressing industry challenges, including data center cooling, cybersecurity, dehumidification system design, indoor environmental quality, commissioning and other emerging topics shaping the built environment. More

  • 29 Jun 2026
  • Conferences
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces 2026-27 President, Officers and Directors

ASHRAE has installed its 2026–27 Society president, along with newly elected officers and directors, during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. More

  • 28 Jun 2026
  • Conferences
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding Member Achievements at Annual Conference

ASHRAE recognized outstanding member achievements during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, honoring individuals whose leadership, service and technical excellence have advanced the Society and the built environment. Through the ASHRAE Honors and Awards program, recipients were recognized for their contributions to innovation, sustainability, research, education and the continued advancement of HVAC&R and building sciences. More

  • 18 Jun 2026
  • Refrigeration
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Celebrates World Refrigeration Day 2026, Highlights the Role of ‘Cool Intelligence’ in Shaping the Future of Refrigeration

ASHRAE joins organizations, governments and industry partners around the globe in recognizing World Refrigeration Day (WRD 2026) on June 26. This year's theme, "Cool Intelligence," showcases the innovation, expertise and advanced technologies that are transforming refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems to operate more efficiently, sustainably and intelligently. More

  • 10 Jun 2026
  • Data Centers
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE, NEMA and PNNL Release AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework to Guide Next-Generation Design and Operation

ASHRAE, in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), announced the release of a comprehensive AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework. The Framework is hosted on ASHRAE’s website, providing industry-wide access to practical, expert-driven guidance for next-generation data center design and operation. More

  • 27 Apr 2026
  • ASHRAE
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President Jeff Littleton

ASHRAE today announced that Jeff Littleton will retire as Executive Vice President in early 2027. More

  • 15 Apr 2026
  • Conferences
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Highlights Industry Priorities in 2026 Annual Conference Technical Program

ASHRAE released its technical program for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 27–July 1 in Austin, Texas. The conference will bring together industry professionals, researchers and practitioners from around the world for a week of knowledge-sharing, technical exploration, professional development and peer engagement. More

  • 13 Apr 2026
  • BACnet
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces New Study Quantifying Global CO₂ Reduction Enabled by BACnet Building Automation

ASHRAE announced the release of a new groundbreaking study from the University of New Hampshire (UNH), for the first time, quantified the global climate impact of BACnet®. More

  • 01 Apr 2026
  • Conferences
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2027 Winter Conference in Chicago

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, January 23 – 27, 2027. More

  • 19 Feb 2026
  • UNEP
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE and UNEP Approve Two-Year Work Plan Focused on Life Cycle Refrigerant Management

ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have approved a new two-year work plan titled Life Cycle Refrigerant Management (LCRM), reinforcing their long-standing partnership to advance sustainable refrigerant practices worldwide. The plan was adopted during the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Las Vegas. More

  • 06 Feb 2026
  • Conference
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Concludes 2026 Winter Conference and AHR Expo with Strong Momentum for Indoor Environmental Quality and Healthy Buildings

ASHRAE concluded its 2026 Winter Conference in Las Vegas with renewed momentum around indoor environmental quality (IEQ), healthy buildings and the evolving role of HVAC&R professionals in shaping the future of the built environment. More

  • 02 Feb 2026
  • Conference
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2026-27 Slate of Officers and Directors

ASHRAE is pleased to announce its nominees for the 2026-27 slate of officers and directors. More

  • 01 Feb 2026
  • Conferences
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Celebrates Outstanding Member Contributions at 2026 Winter Conference

ASHRAE honored members whose leadership, innovation and service have made a lasting impact on the Society and the built environment during its 2026 Winter Conference, held in Las Vegas. The recognitions highlight the distinct ways ASHRAE members advance building performance, sustainability and the HVAC&R profession worldwide. More

  • 12 Jan 2026
  • Conference
  • Atlanta

2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium to Feature Dynamic Speakers and Sessions

ASHRAE announced a dynamic technical program for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, taking place April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angles, California. Following a sold-out inaugural event in 2025, the symposium returns with an expanded agenda designed to empower women and allies across the HVAC&R and built environment industries. More

Close