The President's Message

April 2024

Kevin wixom

To all members of Connecticut Chapter of ASHRAE community:

Welcome to our chapter and our website! 

I am looking forward to this upcoming year and serving as your Connecticut Chapter President for the 2023-2024 chapter year.  In August, a number of our chapter officers and committee chairs were in attendance for the Region I CRC (Chapters Regional Conference) held in Ledyard, Connecticut. While there, we completed trainings, conducted ASHRAE business, and networking with the other chapters within our region to gain even more knowledge for how we can best serve our members here in Connecticut. Our chapter is excited to continue to offer content and benefits that service not only our members but the general public in advancement of the construction industry and specifically heating, refrigeration and air conditioning.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone again at our in person chapter meetings as well as our other fun events like the ASHRAE golf outing, Membership Promotion events, YEA events for our younger members, and other ways to meet, network and grow together as an organization.

If you have needs, suggestions, questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly: [email protected].

Sincerely,

Kevin Wixom

CT ASHRAE Chapter President, 2023-2024

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Meet the Team

CT ASHRAE 2023-2024

Officers and Board of Governors

Past President:  Ashley Keller

President:  Kevin Wixom

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President-Elect:  Eli Wirtes

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Treasurer: Hank Cullinane

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Vice President: Brittany Lydon

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Secretary - Brian Messerschmidt

Board of Governor: Eric Fontaine

Board of Governor: Ryan Martin

Board of Governor: Matt Andel

Board of Governor: Andrew Danna

Board of Governor: Ashlyn Lower

Board of Governor: Chris Gallagher

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Newsletter Sponsors

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Meeting Announcement

MEETING/EVENT INFORMATION

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Calendar of Events

Mark your calendar for the 2023-2024 year! 

September 14, 2023        Dinner Meeting  -  HVAC Design Practices for Zero Infections

October 6, 2023                Dinner Meeting  -  Belimo Factory Tour

November 2, 2023           Dinner Meeting  -  Combined Heat and Power (CHP & GHP)

December 14 2023       Dinner Meeting  -  Fire Suppression & 300A (1 PDH)

January 9, 2024            Dinner Meeting  -  SHU Ice Arena Tour & Game

February 15, 2024           Dinner Meeting  -  ASHRAE Standard 241

March 14, 2024               Dinner Meeting  -  How Do We Get to a Decarbonized World? 

April 11, 2024                  Dinner Meeting  -  Architectural Design to Promote Occupant Comfort & Sustainability in Commercial Heat Pump Water Heating

May 9, 2024                     Dinner Meeting  -  TBD

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Research Promotion

Research Promotion

ASHRAE Research Promotion

The ASHRAE Research Promotion (RP) campaign is an annual fundraiser benefitting several ASHRAE programs such as:

• ASHRAE Research
• Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
• ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI)
• Graduate Research Projects
• Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Leadership Training

Donation Levels:

Platinum Level: Min. $2,000 Donation

• Recognition at all Chapter meetings
• Organization name on ctashrae.org home page
• Organization name on ctashrae.org RP page
• Recognition in monthly newsletter

Gold Level: Min. $1,000 Donation

• Recognition at all Chapter meetings
• Organization name on ctashrae.org home page
• Organization name on ctashrae.org RP page
• Recognition in monthly newsletter

Silver Level: Min. $500 Donation

• Organization name on ctashrae.org RP page
• Recognition in monthly newsletter

Any level of donation is appreciated and will help us reach our goal of $21,110.  Individuals can donate too!  Donations for organizations less than $500 and donations from individuals will be published on our RP page as well. 

How to donate:

Please visit https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/research/ashrae-rp and click on the “Online Contribution Form” button. Please include your ASRHAE ID# and list “Connecticut” as your Chapter. 

Thank you very much for consideration:

Mike Davis - RP Chair 2022-2023

CT ASHRAE thanks the following:

2022-2023 Research Promotion Contributors

Organization Donors

Platinum Level Donors: Min. $2,000

• Swan Associates

Gold Level Donors: Min. $1,000

• EdOs Manufacturers' Reps
• EMCOR Services New England Mechanical
• Mr David Brian Katz
• Mitsubishi Electric
• Trane USA

Silver Level Donors: Min. $500

• Flow Tech, Inc.
• Consulting Engineering Services
• Tighe & Bond
• Melia Associates
• Macri Associates Inc
• Altieri Sebor Wieber Consulting Engineer
• Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC

Organization Donors:

• Pendleton Associates Inc

Individual Donors

THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING TO OUR RP GOAL!

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Membership News

Membership News 

Membership Special Events!

Membership Referral Program

The membership referral program is still around! If you refer a member and they pay the CT chapter dues, both you and the new member will be given a $20 Visa gift card.

Click Here to learn more about the benefits of ASHRAE Membership!

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Young Engineers in ASHRAE

YEA Connection

The YEA Connection newsletter is a member benefit received by all YEA members. If you are not receiving the newsletter please make sure [email protected] is added to your safe list.

Click HERE for the Current YEA News Letter!

Interested in submitting an article? Submit your article here.

Please use the online gift form and select the “YEA Programs” option.  This will help ensure that YEA Society level activities continue to expand the opportunities for professional and personal growth of members like you.

Interested in YEA? Contact Kevin Wixom at [email protected]

The ASHRAE Annual YEA Leadership Weekend:

The ASHRAE Annual YEA Leadership Weekend 1.0 took place in Miami, March 17th through the 19th. Brittany Lydon from the CT chapter attended the weekend along with 20 individuals from The U.S., Canada, Trinada and Tobago, and South Africa. During the leadership weekend the attendees were asked to step outside of their comfort zones to work on soft skills and personal growth. Participants of YLW1.0 have the opportunity to participate in YLW2.0 in the future, where they will continue to work on their leadership skills. If interested in learning more about this training offered through YEA contact CT Chapter YEA Chair.

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Student Activities

ASHRAE Society Scholarships

Did you know ASHRAE Society offers 53 scholarships to students through one application! Deadline for applications is December 1^st for returning students and May 1^st for incoming freshman.

Society Scholarships Application

2022-2023 StuDENT ACTIVITIES INITIATVE

Lucy’s Engineering Adventure Book Drive

This year we are asking for donations to purchase ASHRAE’s #1 selling book Lucy’s Engineering Adventure. All books purchased will be distributed to K-6 teachers throughout the state in an effort to promote STEM and engineering at a young age. If you know a teacher that would like to be on the distribution list, please fill out the following form:

Distribution List Form

Donate Here!

Over the past couple of months student activities committee has been busy with the Lucy’s Engineering Adventure Book Drive. To date the book drive has received just over 1000$ dollars in donations from ASHRAE CT members. With those donations 150 books have been purchased and distributed across the state to 15 schools stretching from Fairfield to Storrs to Farmington Connecticut. The goal of the book is to familiarize children in the K-3^rd grade range with the HVAC, design and construction industry. The Committee is hoping through the book drive we can start to build new relationships with the K-12 STEM community throughout the state. Did you know CT ASHRAE Student Committee offers stem kits presentations and lessons for K-12? If you know a teacher or class that would benefit from ASHRAE student resources please reach out to [email protected] .

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Refrigeration

Refrigeration News

Matt Andel, Refrigeration Chair

We are looking to increase the exposure that refrigeration gets at the CT level, and are looking for help.  If you know of any contacts that could help us find possible presenters for refrigeration themed monthly meetings or tours, or if you have any other suggestions for the refrigeration committee, let us know by e-mail: [email protected]

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Technology Transfer

ASHRAE certification programs were founded to meet industry need and today provide value to 1,000s of built-environment professionals, employers and building owners.

For the past 100+ years ASHRAE has worked hard to earn and maintain a worldwide reputation for being the leader in HVAC&R design. ASHRAE certification programs serve to reinforce that reputation.

Interested in an ASHRAE Certification? Click here for more information

ASHRAE’s mission is to serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields. ASHRAE’s vision is a healthy and sustainable built environment for all.

If you are seeking a job in the engineering field or searching for the most qualified engineers, the ASHRAE job board offers the most qualified opportunities and candidates. Engineers can set up a personal account for job searches, manage resumes and create alerts for new job postings. Employers can set up a corporate account to post new jobs, review resumes and manage recruiting.

ASHRAE Jobs

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Government Affairs

Government Affairs

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Teaming Partner List

The U.S. Department of Energy is creating a Teaming Partner List for schools to help connect industry partners willing to support schools in their IAQ and energy improvement endeavors. This list is being created to help support several DOE programs including the Renew America's Schools Program, the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program, the ESPC Campaign, and the Better Buildings/Better Climate Challenge.

To sign up for this list please use this link: Teaming Partner List.

Biden Administration Releases the Fifth National Climate Assessment

The Global Climate Change Research Act of 1990 mandates that a report shall be prepared for congress and the President no less frequently than every four years that “analyzes the effects of global change on the natural environment, agriculture, energy production and use, land and water resources, transportation, human health and welfare, human social systems, and biological diversity; and analyzes current trends in global change, both human-induced and natural, and projects major trends for the subsequent 25 to 100 years.” The most recent iteration of this report was released by the Biden Administration on November 14, and contains 32 chapters that break out the effects of climate change by region and by topic areas including the built environment, indoor air quality, and energy. A fact sheet from the Biden Administration that introduces this report and lays out the Administration’s proposed policy solutions can be found here.

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Climate Solutions

Notice of Public Meeting

Monday, December 18, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Remotely via Zoom (Register)

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold a public information meeting on December 18, 2023, regarding the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan and a grant application to implement that plan with funding from the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program, designated by the federal Inflation Reduction Act (2022).

Meeting Purpose: This meeting is to present the state’s implementation-ready measures to reduce greenhouse gases and benefit low-income disadvantaged communities (per EPA’s definition) to be included in the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) due March 1, 2024 and its approach to develop an application for funding to implement the PCAP through the nationally competitive CPRG Phase 2 Implementation Grant due April 1, 2024. DEEP will be joined by representatives from Connecticut’s Councils of Governments (COGs) that are undertaking regional climate action plans with grant funding they also received from the CPRG. Following the presentations from DEEP and the COGs, there will be an opportunity for public comment.

Who should attend: The meeting is open to all interested in climate action in Connecticut, especially to those who live or work within designated Environmental Justice Communities. Anyone wishing to provide public comments may sign up ahead of the meeting by emailing [email protected] by 4 pm December 15, the Zoom registration form, or via the chat function on Zoom during the meeting. DEEP will post a recording of the meeting to its website.

Meeting Agenda
December 18, 2023; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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I. Welcome - 5 minutes
II. DEEP Presentation - 55 minutes
III. COG Presentation - 30 minutes
IV. Public Comment - 30 minutes

Background on the Connecticut Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program

Phase 1 of the CPRG provided $3 million in funding to Connecticut to update and undertake further climate action planning to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Connecticut with an equity and environmental justice lens. EPA requires that CPRG grantees produce I) a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) which will include a focused list of near-term, high-priority, implementation-ready measures to reduce GHG pollution due March 1, 2024; and II) a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) which will establish near-term and long-term GHG emission reduction goals and strategies for all significant GHG sources and sectors in Connecticut due Summer 2025. Connecticut’s PCAP will draw from and build upon the plans and policy recommendations of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) and the state’s sector-specific climate plans in the areas of transportation, energy, buildings, and natural and working lands. The CCAP will serve as a roadmap to reach the state’s statutory GHG emission reduction targets of 45% below 2001 levels by 2030, a zero-carbon energy supply by 2040, and 80% below 2001 levels by 2050.

To Learn More Visit:
DEEP Climate Change (ct.gov)
US EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program

ASHRAE Submits Written Testimony on Massachusetts Indoor Air Quality Bill

On October 5, the ASHRAE Boston Chapter submitted written testimony for Massachusetts legislation H. 4098, “An Act to Improve Indoor Air Quality.” The bill would develop a comprehensive, statewide plan to help assess and set priorities for improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in public buildings. The proposed bill is based on the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security’s model state legislation for improving IAQ, which was released in August. The letter, signed by Boston Chapter Government Affairs Committee Chair Ben Pignatelli, requests that the legislation reference ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, and Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols. The letter can be found on the ASHRAE website here.

U.S. DOE Developing Definition of a “Zero-Emission Building”

The Federal Government is developing a definition of a “zero-emission building,” according to several news outlets. The standard will not be legally binding, but it is intended to provide consistency across states. ASHRAE has already developed Standard 228, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance, which sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meets a definition of “zero net energy” or “zero net carbon.” The DOE is expected to release a draft of the definition later this year.

New York Announces First State Emissions Limits on Concrete

In September, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new state rules establishing emissions limits on concrete used for state-funded building and transportation projects. The rules also support the Governor’s Executive Order 22, which requires state agencies to collect data on concrete and other construction materials in order to set emissions limits on concrete starting in 2027. Under these new rules, Environmental Product Declarations must be submitted for all concrete mixes used in certain state projects beginning in January 2025. The state has also developed implementation guidance that includes recommendations from the statewide Climate Action Council Scoping Plan for transparency on embodied carbon and stricter material specifications for state projects.

Proposed Massachusetts Bill Aims to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Buildings

Soon after New York became the first state to set emissions limits for concrete, Massachusetts Representative Michelle Ciccolo and Senator Jo Comerford introduced a proposed bill, S. 2090, which aims to incorporate embodied carbon into state climate policy. The bill would establish an advisory board to provide recommendations on embodied carbon, develop regulatory strategies, and incorporate specific embodied carbon reduction requirements into the state energy code. It has been referred to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. To date, most progress on enacting embodied carbon reduction in Massachusetts has occurred at the local level, in cities such as Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville that have municipal embodied carbon policies.

Massachusetts Becomes First State to Ban State Agency Purchase of Single-Use Plastics

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently announced an Executive Order banning state procurement officers from purchasing disposable plastics. This makes Massachusetts the first U.S. state to officially end its purchase of single-use plastic bottles. The order went into effect immediately, and requires state agencies to report before December 2023 that state funds have not been used for these plastics. The Governor’s office estimated that state agencies purchase approximately 100,000 single-use bottles a year.

IMF Says U.S. Spending Alone is Not Enough to Meet Carbon Reduction Goals

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) invested historic amounts of funding in the public and private sectors to combat climate change, but that may not be enough. A new report by Wood Mackenzie determined that the U.S. is projected to only reduce carbon emissions by 15 percent by 2030, compared to 2005 levels – the Biden administration pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent in the same time period. The International Monetary Fund built on the report with their own report on fiscal policies in a warming world and found that developed countries will require borrowing 50 percent of their gross domestic product to invest in emission reduction through public investment, subsidies, and tax incentives; the U.S. would add $12 trillion of extra debt by 2050. The findings of these reports advocate for the use of carbon pricing, where fines or fees are tied toward an entity’s associated carbon pollution. Presently, California and Washington are the only two states that have codified a carbon pricing mechanism.

U.S. Attempting to Quadruple Heat Pump Supply by 2030

The U.S. Climate Alliance, a group comprised of the governors of half of the States and the Biden Administration, pledged on September 21 to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030, aiming to reach 20 million heat pumps deployed. The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has published an explainer document that visually lays out the scope of the challenge and the potential benefits. The pledge would more than quadruple the number of heat pumps in the U.S. and would vastly increase the technology’s market share as well. RMI goes on to explain how the Inflation Reduction Act allows for low-income households to access heat pumps and other electrification upgrades, and how states can act to implement the U.S. Department of Energy’s flagship Home Energy Rebate Program to provide even more necessary funding to low- and middle-income households. You can read the full report from RMI here.

Groups Released Report on Building Emissions

from Fossil Fuels

Building emissions are the cause of 9 percent of direct greenhouse gas releases in the U.S. And, while efforts are underway to transition to electrified buildings, many existing buildings still rely on fossil fuels to provide heat and hot water, including 50 percent of homes. A joint report by Physicians for Social Responsibility, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, and the Sierra Club focuses on identifying the consequences of using fossil fuel combustion in homes and buildings, and the public climate impacts and contribution to the climate crises. The report does not only look at carbon dioxide, but also considers other harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter, methane, and carbon monoxide. Recommendations for mitigating harmful effects of combustion include the use of heat pumps and other all-electric alternatives, and the report highlights the need to address low-income households and environmental justice communities. The full report can be read here.

The Transition to Cleaner Energy May be Hindered by Electric Grids, According to IEA Report

The International Energy Agency (IEA) published an analysis that found almost 50 million miles of power lines will need to be added or upgraded by 2040 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Grid integrity is essential to the clean energy transition because it will need to be able to handle increased capacity as electrification progresses, in addition to being able to facilitate a sizeable increase in renewable energy as a source of electricity generation. The IEA determined that global electricity use will need to grow 20 percent faster to meet the expected increased demand from electrification across a variety of sectors. Without dependable grid access, renewable energy and electrification projects may begin to bottleneck as grids struggle to meet the demand. The IEA report found that there are already at least 3,000 gigawatts of renewable energy projects that are being hindered because of challenges associated with grid connection queues. Therefore, the IEA is recommending grid investments double to over $600 billion per year by 2030. The full report can be found here.

Energy And Commerce Committee Meets to Markup 17 Bills on Nuclear Power, Hydropower, and Grid Resilience

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee met October 24th to markup 17 bills relating to nuclear power, hydropower, and grid resilience. In opening statements, the two Committee Chairs spoke on the necessity of American leadership in nuclear energy, advocated for licensing reform at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy, and decried EPA and DOE regulations that will shutter old gas power plants. The markup also touched on bills that would curtail Department of Energy attempts to regulate the energy efficiency requirements of home appliances and energy efficiency standard targeting for manufactured housing. You can watch a video recording of the committee hearing and find the opening statements from Committee Chair Rodgers (R-WA-05) and Committee Chair Duncan (R-SC-03) here.

House Ways and Means Holds Hearing

to Strengthen the Workforce

On Wednesday, October 25th the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on “educational freedom and opportunity for American families, students, and workers.” Specifically, the committee discussed how education tax policy will empower students, families, and workers to pursue otherwise unattainable opportunities. One item of discussion was the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1477), which would allow the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials. The legislation would support those interested in applying for and maintaining ASHRAE certifications. ASHRAE previously supported this bill as a member of the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition. A copy of the letter of support for the bill can be found here, a copy of H.R. 1477 can be found here, and the committee hearing can be found here.

EPA Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Management of Certain HFCs and Substitutes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the management of certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and potential substitutes. The rulemaking is driven by requirements outlined in the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020, which included provisions on the phaseout of high-global warming potential (GWP) HFCs. The proposed rule addresses the recycling and reuse of spent HFCs, leak repair and detection of HFCs, and reporting and labeling requirements. The proposed rule references ASHRAE Standard 34-2022, Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants when discussing the reporting and labeling requirements. EPA also requests comments on whether the Agency should establish requirements for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) technician training and/or certification to address servicing equipment using ASHRAE 2, 2L, and 3 refrigerants. The full notice and advance notice of proposed rulemakings is available here. EPA will accept comments on the proposed rulemaking received on or before December 18, 2023.

DOE Issues Guidance on Energy Efficiency Rebates for Homeowners

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued clarifying guidance for its $9 billion program to incentivize energy efficiency upgrades in homes. The program is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and will provide states with the opportunity to set up rebate programs for innovative efficiency and electrification programs. Notably, the new guidance will allow states to retroactively award rebates to homeowners who have retrofitted their homes since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. This change will allow homeowners to benefit from the program while states establish a more permanent approach to distributing the rebates. The new guidance can be viewed here.

GSA and DOE Issue RFI for

Commercial Decarbonization Technologies

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office (BTO) are joining forces to drive innovation in the realm of sustainable and efficient commercial buildings. They've issued a Request for Information (RFI) calling for advanced technologies that can promote energy efficiency, health, and fossil-fuel-free operations. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to respond. The focus of this year's RFI revolves around five key areas: Deep Energy Retrofits, All-Electric Buildings and All-Electric Vehicle Fleets, Net-Zero Operations, Healthy and Resilient Buildings, and Building Commissioning and Control. Technologies in these domains should be on the cusp of commercialization and ready for validation within GSA-affiliated facilities or DOE partner sites. Selected technologies will undergo testing in GSA-owned commercial buildings and small commercial facilities. Novel financing approaches and business models to expedite the adoption of low-carbon technologies are also welcomed. The submission window for this RFI closes on December 8th, 2023, at 11:59 pm ET, and responses can be submitted by individual vendors or teams. If you have an innovative solution that aligns with the quest for sustainable and decarbonized commercial facilities, this RFI offers a significant opportunity for collaboration and validation. You can find more information on the GSA website here, and you can register for an informational webinar on this process here.

NPGA Sues New York State

A coalition of businesses and organizations — among them the New York Propane Gas Association and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) — have filed a suit against New York State for its ban on gas infrastructure. The ban would take effect Dec. 31, 2025, and would restrict the incorporation of gas appliances and equipment in most new buildings.

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Grassroots

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History Report

History News

My name is Eric Fontaine and I am going into my second year as CT ASHRAE historian.  There are a lot of items I would like to accomplish this year as historian, and the first and foremost is gathering information on our chapter’s history.  If anyone has relevant items from our CT ASHRAE history, please reach out to me so I can look to gather them.  I am looking to compile them and digitize as best as possible our chapter’s history.  I know that our chapter has a lot of historical information, so if anyone, whether you are a current member or a past president or BOG member, please reach out to me.  

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CT Code Update Seminar

On January 31^st CT ASHRAE Chapter members gave a presentation on the IECC and IMC 2021 edition and amendments to those codes in the 2022 CSBC. Over 100 people were in attendance representing every part of our industry and state. The presentation slides have been posted on the CT ASHRAE website and the recording of the presentation can be made available to individuals upon request.  

https://ctashrae.org/Codes

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Become a Sponsor

2022-2023 Sponsorship OPPORTUNITies

By becoming a 2022-2023 sponsor, your firm will be exposed to decision-makers from major engineering, design, construction and contracting firms at programs and social events throughout the year. Our membership includes 550+ members made up of owners, principals, senior associates, business developers and more!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor CLICK THE LINK BELOW to access our sponsorship catalog.

Sponsorship Catalog

Contact Kevin Wixom with the sponsorship committee with any questions, concerns or to discuss a customized opportunity.

Have Questions or Want to Purchase Your Sponsorship? 

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Classifieds

Are you interested in posting a classified ad on the CT ASHRAE website and through our monthly newsletter? Please click HERE to fill out the submission form. We will contact you upon receipt of the form to implement the ad. The cost is $100 per month.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

CLASSIFIEDS

SUBMIT AN AD

 Job Posting:

• Eversource;  Supervisor, Energy Efficiency Implementation (Hybrid)

Please reach out to Siobhan Hickey ([email protected])

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ASHRAE Social Media

Follow ASHRAE on Social Media 

Check out the NEW CT ASHRAE page on Linkedin! 

LinkedIn: CT ASHRAE

Want to stay up-to-date with all the latest and greatest news to hit the HVAC&R industry? Start following ASHRAE National on one of their many social media channels!

Linkedin: ASHRAE

Facebook: ASHRAE

Twitter: @ASHRAENews

YouTube: ASHRAEvideo

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ASHRAE Golf Outing

The 2023 CT ASHRAE Golf Outing is right around the corner on Thursday May 4th, with a 10am Shotgun Start at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, CT.  We have reserved both the White and Green courses. There will be lunch on the course with a Southwest BBQ dinner.

We are planning some fun games and activities on the course. The first one to mention is the ORANGE Ball contest. Every foursome will be given 1 orange ball (it may be some other special type of ball so don't go and buy a bunch of orange golf balls). A different player of the foursome plays the ball on each of the 18 holes. All teams that complete play and still have the SPECIAL ball will be entered into a raffle for a Team Prize. Stay tuned on Linked-in and watch for our emails for additional info.

 Thank you for all who have already signed up to play and to all who have purchased sponsorships. We have additional Golf sponsorships and foursomes available and they can be purchased on the CT ASHRAE website. Please help support us as we are working to grow our tournament so that we may be able to create and fund outreach programs/events targeting students in communities across the state to introduce them to Mechanical Engineering and the HVAC industry.

We thank you for your participation and sponsorship of our Golf Outing and are looking forward to a Great Day on the course. 

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Job Board

https://jobs.ashrae.org/

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