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ASHRAE Research 

Funding ASHRAE Research since 1959.

ASHRAE sponsors research at universities and research firms across the industry. The results fuel our work in five key ways:

  • The ASHRAE Handbook.
  • Foundation material for special publications.
  • Shaping industry standards.
  • Education and training the next generation of HVAC&R professionals.
  • Sharing knowledge through ASHRAE Transactions and conference proceedings.

Invest in the 2025-26 RP Campaign

ONLINE CONTRIBUTION FORM

Thank You!


ASHRAE thanks the leadership donors to the 2024-25 RP Campaign

  • Benefactor Level

    ($30,000 - $49,999)

    Daikin Industries
    Fortis BC Energy
    Texas AirSystems

  • Platinum Circle Level

    ($20,000 - $29,999)

    AAON
    ASHRAE Life Members Club
    McMillan James
    Trane Technologies
    Western Mechanical Solutions

  • Golden Circle Level

    ($10,000 - $19,999)

    Heather Camden
    Carrier Corporation
    CFM Company
    Cougar USA
    Mike Donovan
    Gray Metal Products

    Michael N Hart
    HTS Engineering
    JMP Equipment Co
    Johnson Controls Inc
    Kildonan Energy Products

    Cheng Wee Leong
    Nortek Air Solutions
    Oslin Nation Co

  • ASHRAE Partner

    ($5,000 - $9,999)

    Air Purification Company
    Arkema
    Con Edison
    Convergentz
    William M Dillard
    Enbridge Gas Distribution

    Mason M Hall
    Harrison Energy Partners
    Elizabeth Jedrlinic
    Robert C Kunkel
    Le Groupe Master S.E.C.
    LONG Building Technologies

    National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)
    O'Dell HVAC Group
    Christopher G Phelan
    Matt C Rowe
    Trane Canada ULC


100% of Funds Directly Supports ASHRAE Research

ASHRAE thanks all of its donors to the 2024-25 RP Campaign. 
See the Honor Roll of donors below:

HONOR ROLL

ASHRAE Research

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Funded Research Project names, contractors, and costs organized by ASHRAE Region

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Details of nearly 1,000 completed Research Projects

word_icon.png Potential Projects Awaiting Funding (as of Fall 2025)
Tentative Research Projects (TRPs) expected to be released for bid


Research: Get Involved

The following are research projects that have been grouped by subject:

pdf_icon.png It’s What’s Inside That Counts!

pdf_icon.png Surviving Winter!

pdf_icon.png Keeping You Healthy!

pdf_icon.png Building & Improving Your Community!

pdf_icon.png Traveling Safely with Research!

pdf_icon.png From Grade School to Grad School!

pdf_icon.png Life of a Research Dollar One-Pager

pdf_icon.png Building Resilience One-Pager

For more information on what your research dollars support, visit ASHRAE Research

Interested in the final reports of projects YOU invested in? See the Final Research Reports!

For additional information on ASHRAE's Research Program, Projects ready to bid, or how ASHRAE Research fits into the overall Strategic Plan: 

Please see ASHRAE Research

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RP Campaign Training


>> Centralized Training Information and FAQ


Register for ASHRAE RP Centralized Training, LIVE and IN PERSON!

Join us for one of two live sessions. If you can’t attend the session for your region, you may register to attend a different session. Please note that training this year will be Sunday to Monday. All attendees are responsible for their own transportation and hotel reservations. Please make your hotel reservation using the links provided on the Info and FAQ page. Questions? Email RP@ashrae.org.

Thank you everyone who made training a success this year! We look forward to another exciting training next fall.


Canadian RP Donors: click here for information about ASHRAE Research Canada.


RP Committee & the RP Campaign

The Research Promotion Committee manages and supports both the Society-level fundraising and Chapter-level fundraising of the RP Campaign. Traditionally supporting just research, the RP Campaign was expanded 10 years ago to include support of Education & ALI, Endowed Research through ASHRAE Foundation, YEA programs, ASHRAE Scholarships, and the General/Unrestricted fund. Research, the backbone of ASHRAE, remains the primary fund of the program with over $2 million raised for this program annually.

If you have questions about a particular fund or the RP Campaign in general, please contact ASHRAE RP Staff at Headquarters.

Curious about CRC motions affecting RP? See the full list of CRC motions and their statuses here.


About ASHRAE

ASHRAE Benefits

ASHRAE and Industry History


RP Campaign Reports

For RP Reports and other chapter officer materials, please visit ashraerp.com!

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