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Member Grades

  • Full Member

    Full Member Grade is open to anyone who has a combination of education, professional licensure and work experience equivalent to twelve years in the HVAC&R industry. You will be asked to provide information regarding your education, work, and professional licensure when applying for Full Member Grade.

    Dues: $285 annually 

    Qualifications: The equivalent of 12 Society-approved years of experience composed of an approved combination of:

    • Completed education beyond high school;
    • Work experience (including research, teaching, design, construction, sales, engineering sales, or engineering management); and
    • Professional engineering or related registration or license issued by a legally authorized body.

    Benefits:

    • One complimentary Winter or Annual Conference registration for new members to use within their first 24 months of membership.
    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Choice of one annual benefit: ASHRAE Handbook Online, Handbook PDF (edition based on the current Society Year), one eLearning Course, one ASHRAE Standard or Guideline (PDF), or one Certification Study Guide (PDF).
    • New members receive complimentary access to the ASHRAE Handbook Online which provides access to all four Handbook volumes. Renewing members may select the Handbook Online as their Annual Membership Benefit or purchase a subscription at a discounted rate.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.
    • Can hold office and vote at Chapter, Regional and Society level.

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  • Associate

    Associate Grade membership is for those who have been in the industry for a few years and are focused on developing skills, and growing their network. Associate grade membership is open to anyone who has an interest in matters of design, operation, or maintenance in HVAC&R-related fields.

    Dues: $285 annually 

    Qualifications:

    • Work experience (including research, teaching, design, construction, sales, engineering sales, or engineering management)
    • Interest in the advancement of the Society's aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application.

    Benefits:

    • One complimentary Winter or Annual Conference registration for new members to use within their first 24 months of membership.
    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Choice of one annual benefit: ASHRAE Handbook Online, Handbook PDF (edition based on the current Society Year), one eLearning Course, one ASHRAE Standard or Guideline (PDF), or one Certification Study Guide (PDF).
    • New members receive complimentary access to the ASHRAE Handbook Online which provides access to all four Handbook volumes. Renewing members may select the Handbook Online as their Annual Membership Benefit or purchase a subscription at a discounted rate.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.
    • Can hold office and vote at Chapter, Regional and Society level.

    Join Now

  • Affiliate

    Affiliate Grade is a low cost, introductory membership for those who are either: (1) under 30 years of age OR (2) who have been honorably discharged from the Military within the past 5 years.

    Dues: $70 (1st Year) | $105 (2nd Year) | $145 (3rd Year)

    Qualifications:

    • Interest in the advancement of the Society's aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application.
    • For new members only.
    • Must be either: (1) under 30 years of age OR (2) honorably discharged from the Military within the past 5 years
    • Can only hold this grade for up to 3 cumulative years.

    Benefits:

    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.

    Join Now

  • Student

    Student Grade membership is designed for engineering students who may be considering a career in HVAC&R. Student members are given the opportunity to transfer to Associate grade membership after graduation using the SmartStart program.

    Dues: $30 annually

    Qualifications:

    • Must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field.
    • Matriculated in an approved course of study in the arts and sciences covered by the Society's objectives.

    Benefits:

    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.

    Join Now

Member Grades: Developing Economies Program

The Developing Economies membership program provides a reduction in dues for applicants and renewing members who reside in countries categorized as “Low Income” and “Lower Middle Income” by the World Bank List of Economies statistics.

Qualifying applicants and renewing members will be automatically notified and given the option to participate in the program when joining and renewing online.

View the Member Grades and Benefits matrix for a quick glance at member grades, benefits, and pricing.

  • Member: Developing Economies Membership Program

    Member Grade is open to anyone who has a combination of education, professional licensure and work experience equivalent to twelve years in the HVAC&R industry. You will be asked to provide information regarding your education, work, and professional licensure when applying for Member Grade.

    Dues for Developing Economies Participants: $170 annually 

    Qualifications: The equivalent of 12 Society-approved years of experience composed of an approved combination of:

    • Completed education beyond high school;
    • Work experience (including research, teaching, design, construction, sales, engineering sales, or engineering management)
    • Professional engineering or related registration or license issued by a legally authorized body.

    Benefits for Developing Economies Participants:

    • Choice of one annual benefit: ASHRAE Handbook Online, Handbook PDF (edition based on the current Society Year), one eLearning Course, one ASHRAE Standard or Guideline (PDF), or one Certification Study Guide (PDF).
    • New members receive complimentary access to the ASHRAE Handbook Online which provides access to all four Handbook volumes. Renewing members may select the Handbook Online as their Annual Membership Benefit or purchase a subscription at a discounted rate.
    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.
    • Can hold office and vote at Chapter, Regional and Society level.

    Join Now

  • Associate: Developing Economies Membership Program

    Associate Grade membership is for those who have been in the industry for a few years and are focused on developing skills, and growing their network. Associate grade membership is open to anyone who has an interest in matters of design, operation, or maintenance in HVAC&R-related fields.

    Dues for Developing Economies Participants: $170 annually 

    Qualifications:

    • Work experience (including research, teaching, design, construction, sales, engineering sales, or engineering management)
    • Experience in technical matters or in design, operation, or maintenance in HVAC&R fields
    • Interest in the advancement of the Society's aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application.

    Benefits for Developing Economies Participants:

    • Choice of one annual benefit: ASHRAE Handbook Online, Handbook PDF (edition based on the current Society Year), one eLearning Course, one ASHRAE Standard or Guideline (PDF), or one Certification Study Guide (PDF).
    • New members receive complimentary access to the ASHRAE Handbook Online which provides access to all four Handbook volumes. Renewing members may select the Handbook Online as their Annual Membership Benefit or purchase a subscription at a discounted rate.
    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.
    • Can hold office and vote at Chapter, Regional and Society level.

    Join Now

  • Affiliate: Developing Economies Membership Program

    Affiliate grade is a low cost, introductory membership for those who are either: (1) under 30 years of age OR (2) who have been honorably discharged from the Military within the past 5 years.

    Dues for Developing Economies Participants: $45 (1st Year) | $65 (2nd Year) | $85 (3rd Year)

    Qualifications:

    • Interest in the advancement of the Society's aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application
    • For new members only.
    • Must be either: (1) under 30 years of age OR (2) honorably discharged from the Military within the past 5 years.
    • Can only hold this grade for up to 3 cumulative years.

    Benefits for Developing Economies Participants:

    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.

    Join Now

  • Student: Developing Economies Membership Program

    Student membership is designed for engineering students who may be considering a career in HVAC&R. Student members are given the opportunity to transfer to Associate grade membership after graduation using the SmartStart program.

    Dues for Developing Economies Participants: $15 annually

    Qualifications:

    • Must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field.
    • Matriculated in an approved course of study in the arts and sciences covered by the Society's objectives

    Benefits for Developing Economies Participants:

    • Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
    • Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
    • Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.

Join Now

10% Discount for 5+ Applicants: Companies who submit 5 or more applications (not online) for new Full Member or Associate Members, may take 10% off the total amount due. 

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