ASHRAE and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Sign Memorandum of Understanding
ATLANTA — ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The MOU was signed by Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E., 2020-2021 ASHRAE president, and Robert P. Burns, executive director of the Office of Innovation and Collaboration for DHS S&T, via electronic signature in January and a kick-off event took place on February 26 to further specify the path forward. The agreement defines parameters by which ASHRAE and DHS S&T will discuss and share information about emerging research results and technologies in HVAC systems in order to support building occupant health and safety across the Homeland Security Enterprise.