Changes regarding lighting and climate zones are being proposed to the energy standard published by ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).
According to ASHRAE, while many building rating programs exist worldwide, there is nothing in the industry that standardizes the contents of these programs, ensuring users are knowledgeable about what impacts their rating.
Ten online professional development seminars focused on commissioning, environmental quality, energy efficiency, HVAC applications, and standards and guidelines are being offered this fall by the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI).
With 12 confirmed dead and more than 120 cases of infection due to legionellosis, New York City Council adopted legislation that requires adherence to part of ASHRAE’s newly published Legionella standard.
A proposed standard from ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to create smart facilities supporting smart grids is open for public review until Oct. 6, 2015.
A call for papers is now open for the IAQ 2016 conference, “Defining Indoor Air Quality: Policy, Standards and Best Practices,” co-organized by ASHRAE and AIVC.
In a deal nearly two years in the making, the International Code Council (ICC) and ASHRAE have signed the final agreement that outlines each organization’s role in the development and maintenance of the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC).