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November 2024 
The President's Message
November 2024
Eli wirtes
Dear Chapter Members,
Eli Wirtes
President, CT Chapter ASHRAE
Meet the Team
CT ASHRAE 2023-2024
Officers and Board of Governors
Past President: Kevin Wixom
President: Eli Writes
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President-Elect: Brittany Lydon
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Treasurer: Hank Cullinane
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Vice President: Brian Messerschmidt
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Secretary - Ryan Martin
Board of Governor: Kevin Wixom
Board of Governor: Matt Andel
Board of Governor: Erik Schubert
Board of Governor: Joe Valle
Board of Governor: Chris Gallagher
Special Announcement
Busy people don’t have time to waste on bad conferences. And let’s face it – you’re busy! Busy designing concepts, visiting project sites, meeting with clients and pushing your firm to the next level.
In alignment with SMPS Connecticut’s mission to advocate for, educate and connect leaders in the building industry, back by popular demand, they are pleased to present the Win More Work Summit: a one-day summit featuring A/E/C thought leaders delivering critical content to position your firm to win more work. Polish your marketing and business development skills and engage with our client panel. Conclude the day by networking with attendees, panelists and speakers at a cash bar happy hour to enrich your conference experience.
The best part of the Win More Work Summit is that they’re empowering you to design your day and maximize the return on your investment by choosing between (2) focused learning sessions!
This high-value conference is applicable to anyone in the A/E/C space. Architects, engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, owners' representatives, specialty contractors, business developers and marketers – that means YOU. Let your business development strategy take flight in 2024. Sign up today!
The Connecticut Chapter of ASHRAE is a proud collaborating sponsor of the Win More Work Summit. Members of our organization will receive the SMPS CT member rate ($25 savings) when registering for the summit! Here’s how to register:
- Visit the SMPS CT Win Mmore Work Registration Page
- Click "Register Now"
- Continue as a guest.
- Select "Non-member" Ticket(s) and click "add"
- Enter your registration infomration and cliclk "add"
- Enter coupon code "24WMWCollabSponsor" and click "apply"
- Review you order
- Complete the payment information and submit your regristration
Newsletter Sponsors
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Meeting Announcement
Meeting/Event Information
NOVEMBER 2024 DINNER MEETING
November 14, 2024
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Eli's on Whitney
2392 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
Venue Details and Directions
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NOVEMBER 2024 DINNER MEETING
Hydronic Balancing
Meeting Sponsors:
Wine/Beer Raffle Sponsor: 1 Available
Appetizer Display Tray Sponsor: 1 Available
Vendor Tables: 3 Available
Order of Events:
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Tech Session
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM - Registration, Networking & Cocktail Hour
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM - Dinner Session
Tech Session:
Different Types of Pressure Independent Products
Tech Session Duration: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tech Session Location: Eli's Banquet Room
Tech Session Description:
- Overview of Pressure Independent terminology
- Why to use Pressure Independent and the difference from Pressure Dependent.
- Reviewing all types of Pressure Independent Control Valves: Mechanical PI Valve , Electronic PI Valve, 6-way PI valve and the Energy Valve
- Reviewing best Install practices for each type of PI Valve and the proper setup/ configuration.
- Q/A session.
Dinner Presentation:
Hydronic Balancing
Dinner Session Duration: 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Dinner Session Location: Eli's Banquet Room
Dinner Presentation Description: A session on why hydronic balancing is important, with an overview of balancing methods and how they relate to both the TAB process as well as operating efficiencies. Being mindful of how balancing directly impacts start up, long term pump/unitary performance, and occupant comfort is crucial to total system success.
Dinner Sessions Speaker: Kirk Phipps, Director of Sales for Hays Fluid Controls
Speaker Bio: Starting with Hays Fluid Controls in 2009, Kirk Phipps has now spent over 15 years dedicating his time to ensuring projects of all types have proper distribution of flow. Having been in a variety of roles, he is currently the Director of Sales managing a team of regional managers and providing consultation within the market segments of Commercial HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial Process, and onboard systems for both the US Navy and private marine vessels.
Dinner Menu:
Dinner Buffet
Cavatappi Alfredo
Baked Scrod with Herb Crumb topping
Chicken Marsala
Vegetables and Starch
Chocolate Mousse topped with Raspberry Sauce
Coffee
Calendar of Events
Mark your calendar for the 2024-2025 year!
| DATE | TOPIC(S) |
| November 14, 2024 | Dinner Meeting- Hydronic Balancing |
| December 12, 2024 | Dinner Meeting |
| January 9, 2025 | Dinner Meeting |
| February 13, 2025 | Dinner Meeting |
| March 14, 2025 | Dinner Meeting |
| April 10, 2025 | Dinner Meeting |
| May 8, 2025 | Dinner Meeting |
Research Promotion
Research Promotion
CT ASHRAE Vendor Directory Campaign with RepGuide
We are excited to announce that our 2024-2025 Product Directory is now available to our CT ASHRAE Chapter Members!
Available on a web-based portal and as a PDF Download, this Directory features many of our local equipment representatives' and suppliers' line cards as well as a helpful product cross-referencing index. Thank you to all who contributed to our 1st collaboration with RepGuide in creating this directory. Our hope is that we will continue to grow this directory to encompass more and more of our local equipment representatives and products each year in support of our Chapter's Research Promotion Campaign.
You can access the Online and PDF versions of the 2024-2025 Product Directory by logging in to the Member Area of our chapter website: https://ctashrae.org/members.php and selecting NEW! 2024 Product Directory from the menu on the left-hand side of the webpage.
Kevin Wixom
2024-25 CT ASHRAE Research Promotion Chair
The RP Campaign is an annual fundraising campaign benefitting the funding of numerous ASHRAE programs:
- ASHRAE Research
- Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
- ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) Development of Course & Materials
- Graduate Research Projects
- Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Leadership Training
Please vist https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/research/ashrae-rp for more information on Research Promotion.
Donation Levels
- Recognition at all Chapter meetings
- Organization name on www.ctashrae.org home page
- Organization name on www.ctashrae.org Research Promotion page
- Recognition in monthly newsletter
- Recognition at all Chapter meetings
- Organization name on www.ctashrae.org home page
- Organization name on www.ctashrae.org Research Promotion page
- Recognition in monthly newsletter
- Organization name on www.ctashrae.org Research Promotion page
- Recognition in monthly newsletter
Donate to
ASHRAE Research
ASHRAE Research Promotion contributions made through the ASHRAE HQ website are fast, secure, and easy. CLICK below to donate
CT ASHRAE thanks the following 2024-2025 Research Promotion Contributors:
Platinum Level Donors: Min. $2,000
Gold Level Donors: Min. $1,000
ABS Building Systems, Inc.
Harry Grodsky & Company Incorporated
EDOS Manufacturers Reps
Silver Level Donors: Min. $500
Flow Tech, Inc.
Consulting Engineering Services, Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane
Melia Associates
CTC Building Solutions
Tighe & Bond
Swan Associates Incorporated
Organization Donors
| F+F Mechanical Enterprise, Inc. |
| Environmental Systems Corp. |
| Controlled Air Inc. |
| W W Rothmann Co. Inc. |
Individual Donors
| Mr. Joseph L Furman |
| Mr. Kevin Wixom |
| Miss Ashley Keller |
| Mr. Daniel A Cowan, II |
| Mr. Ryan Martin |
| Mr. Ben Colter |
| Mr. Brian Messerschmidt |
| Mr. Eric Fontaine |
| Mr. Hank Cullinane |
| Mr. Robert Andel |
| Miss Brittany Lydon |
| Mr. Erik Schubert |
| Mr. Craig Marshall |
| Mr. Thomas Buckley |
| Mr. Allan Brown |
| Mr. Ronald Beliveau |
THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING TO OUR RP GOAL!
You can access the Online and PDF versions of the 2024 Product Directory by logging in to the Member Area of our chapter website: https://ctashrae.org/members.php and selecting NEW! 2024 Product Directory from the menu on the left-hand side of the webpage.
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!
Young Engineers in ASHRAE
YEA Leadership Weekend (Fall 2024)
San Francisco, CA
November 8-10, 2024
Registration is NOW OPEN until October 5, 2024!
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge, meeting fellow engineers and having some fun along the way? Look no further than YEA Leadership Weekend! YEA Leadership Weekend is an opportunity for you—the future leaders of ASHRAE—to learn more about Society, develop soft skills and network with other young professionals. Over 1,100 YEA members have already taken advantage of this great opportunity…will you be next?
This event will include segments on understanding your own personality as well as other types, leadership development for young professionals, communication techniques and ASHRAE leadership opportunities.
Leadership Weekend Objectives
- Leadership
- Networking
- Communication
- Professional Development
Download the YEA Leadership Weekend flyer for more information. It’s a great resource to supply your employer to support your attendance!
Registration
The Fall 2024 YEA Leadership Weekend will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, CA from November 8-10, 2024. Registration is $580 and includes hotel accommodations for Friday and Saturday, meals during the event (dinner on Friday, all meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday), and all necessary materials and resources. Airfare and any ground transportation costs are not included.
Travel Information: The event starts at 2pm local time on Friday, November 8, 2024 in San Francisco, CA. It is highly recommended to please book your flight to land in San Francisco no later than 12:00pm local time. The event ends by 12pm local time on Sunday, November 10, 2024. We highly recommend that you please book your return flight no earlier than 2pm local time so that you are able to get the full complete experience of the weekend. If you are unable to find flights that accommodate these times, please let me know.
OPTIONAL TECHNICAL TOUR : The technical tour will be at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, CA. The tour will take place at 3pm local time on November 7th, 2024.
Salesforce Tower is a supertall skyscraper, standing at 1070ft it is the tallest building in San Francisco and second tallest west of the Mississippi River! The Salesforce MEP Engineering team is graciously providing our group with the inside look at their systems, highlights like their custom wastewater treatment plant, backup generators, and condenser water systems. Their event spaces at the top floor have stunning birds-eye views of San Francisco that you will not want to miss!
Registration for the tour is an additional $200 and includes a hotel room for the night of Thursday, November 7, 2024 and the technical tour. If you sign up for the technical tour, additional information will be sent after you register.
>> By registering for this event, you agree to the YLW Policies and to the ASHRAE liability waiver.
2025 YEA Leadership Weekend 2.0
Dates: May 30-June 1, 2025
Location: TBD by end of October 2024
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 Josh Salem at [email protected]
Leadership U
Leadership U is a program in which four YEA members are selected for an ASHRAE Winter or Annual Conference to be matched up with Society Officers and participate in all of their events and board meetings, including social activities. Leadership U not only allows these young professionals to experience a conference like an Officer, but it is also a great opportunity to network and form connections with those active in ASHRAE.
If you have questions about Leadership U, please contact YEA at [email protected] or 678-539-1178.
Program Overview
- If selected to participate in the program, you will have the costs of attending the conference (transportation, lodging and registration) covered by ASHRAE Society. Transportation includes the cost of your flight or gas mileage – whichever is less. Your hotel room will be covered for check in on Friday, and check out on Thursday. You will be registered for the conference and the Welcome Party, President's Luncheon, Members Night Out. Expenses not covered by the program include baggage fees, parking, taxis/public transportation, and food.
- Those selected to participate in the program will document their experiences and share them with the YEA Committee, their Chapter and their Region.
- The Leadership U Program Definition document provides a complete overview of the program.
Application Review
Applications are reviewed using a scoring system that awards a dedicated number of points to each question/qualification. In order to be considered for selection, an applicant must tally a minimum number of points. The scores from each reviewer are compiled and the four applicants with the highest scores are selected.
Program Requirements
The goal of Leadership U is to provide current YEA leaders with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and inspire their continued ASHRAE leadership. In order to qualify for selection, Leadership U applicants must meet the following requirements.
Required :
- ASHRAE chapter leadership
- Attendance at an ASHRAE Annual or Winter Conference. (Exceptions may be made if an applicant has fulfilled all other requirements and their score qualifies them for selection.)
Recommended :
- ASHRAE Regional leadership
- ASHRAE Society leadership, which can include Technical Committee participation
- Attendance at YEA Leadership Weekend or YEA Leadership International
In addition, your application will be reviewed based on your responses to the non-experience questions on the application: your overall YEA participation, how ASHRAE has benefitted you, your interest in participating in Leadership U, and your aspirations within ASHRAE.
Applications for the 2025 Winter Conference in Orlando are Now Open until October 9th, 2024!
ASHRAE Region LeaDRS Program
(Leadership Development through Regional Support)
LeaDRS is an ASHRAE regional program that encourages the development of future regional and Society leaders. Similar to YEA’s Leadership U program, the LeaDRS program allows a Region to select an ASHRAE member to shadow their Director and Regional Chair (DRC) at an ASHRAE conference. The LeaDRS program is open to all ASHRAE members (it is not restricted to YEA members). The LeaDRS program is run, funded, and administered by each Region.
Please review the LeaDRS program document for a complete description of the program.
If you are interested in applying for your Region’s LeaDRS program, please contact your Region’s DRC directly:
Student Activities
Through its scholarships, ASHRAE seeks to motivate students and prospective students worldwide to pursue an engineering or technology career in the HVAC&R field, part of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry. The Society’s Scholarship Program also serves the public interest by aiding in the education of men and women to become qualified to practice as engineers in HVAC&R.
Over the course of 30 years ASHRAE has awarded over $2.25 million to 400+ deserving students.
ASHRAE advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education through our 50,000+ members worldwide. Joining and participating in the Connecticut Chapter of ASHRAE is an excellent way to begin networking in the field of HVAC&R locally which often leads to career opportunities.
ASHRAE Society Scholarships
Did you know ASHRAE Society offers 53 scholarships to students through one application! Deadline for applications is December 1st for returning students and May 1st for incoming freshman.
Refrigeration
Refrigeration News
Sean McKenna, 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]
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.
Government Affairs
Government Affairs
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Data Center Emissions Over 600% More Than Big Tech Reports, Guardian Analysis Claims |
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Refrigerants Will Be Replaced by Air, Korean Researchers Say
The Korea Energy Research Institute has developed, for the first time in the country, a refrigeration technology that uses air as a refrigerant instead of freon gas, hydrofluorocarbons and other refrigerants that cause global warming. Researchers have successfully developed an ultra-high-speed integrated compression and expansion system using advanced design technology. The system is capable of cooling down to -100°C (-148°F), so it is expected to have wide applications in semiconductor processes, biotechnology, pharmaceutical storage and more. Read more
Save the Date
DEEP is announcing two important meetings scheduled for this fall:
October 17, 2024- DEEP will be hosting a Technical Meeting from 10 AM to 4 PM to review the Utility Budget Optimization Plan as required by the 2024 Plan Update Final Determination.
November 21, 2024- DEEP will be hosting a Technical Meeting from 10 AM to 4 PM to review and gather public input on the 2025-2027 Conservation and Load Management Plan.
Both meetings will be held at 10 Franklin Square in New Britain, CT with a hybrid attendance option. Meeting Notices and Agendas will be provided prior to both Technical Meetings.
On April 4, 2024, the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Project Committee overwhelmingly voted and approved the use of “AHJ” (authority having jurisdiction) as the entity responsible for the acceptance or rejection of the design and installation of a construction project within a community where ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, has been adopted. Read more
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2027 IECC Scope, Intent and Board Commentary Final – Public Notice |
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The 2027 IECC Scope and Intent, including additional Code Council Board of Directors Commentary, has been finalized after careful consideration of public comments. The following represents the final scope, intent, and associated commentary for both the commercial (CECDC) and residential (RECDC) committees. Please refer to the IECC related committee page for more information on the committee activity: https://www.iccsafe.org/committees/energy-iecc/
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Grassroots
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DOE Issues Model Energy Code Determinations for Residential and Commercial Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its final determination that the updated model building energy codes, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, will increase energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. DOE analysis estimates the following national average savings for buildings meeting the updated code (as compared to the previous respective editions).
Each State has until July 28, 2023 to certify their state building codes meet the updated editions of the IECC and Standard 90.1. Supporting technical analysis, as well as links to the Federal docket and public comments received, are available here.
Connecticut is in the process of adopting the 2021 IECC. Expectations are that it will be approved by October with an implementation date of Jan 1, 2022
DOE Intends to Issue a Funding Opportunity that Accelerates the Renovation of Buildings with Energy-Efficient Innovations
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) have announced they intend to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) called "Advanced Building Construction (ABC) – 2021." ABC – 2021 will fund research intended to accelerate the renovation and construction of affordable, appealing, and energy-efficient buildings, contributing to a carbon-neutral building economy in America by 2050. Read more about this Notice of Intent here.
DOE Releases Spawn of EnergyPlus Building Energy and Controls Modeling Software
DOE Updates State and Local Fact Sheets on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC
The U.S. Department of Energy has assessed recent editions of ASHRAE 90.1 and the IECC to quantify the associated energy & cost savings. These analyses take into account varying state-level conditions, such as incremental costs, utility rates, climatic conditions and construction trends. The fact sheets for each U.S. state, as well as certain major metropolitan areas, show the specific energy and cost savings associated with adopting the 2021 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019. The fact sheets provide an overview of the expected savings to homeowners and building owners. Links to these fact sheets can be found on the DOE website here.
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For additional information on government affairs issues, please contact [email protected].
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GAC Committee
History Report
History News
My name is Eric Fontaine and I am going into my third 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.
Become a Sponsor
2024-2025 Sponsorship OPPORTUNITies
Thank you for visiting the CT ASHRAE Sponsorship page.
By becoming a 2024-2025 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 450+ 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(s).
Sponsorship Catalog
Contact Brian Messerschmidt with the sponsorship committee with any questions, concerns or to discuss a customized opportunity.
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
Job Posting:
- Eversource; Supervisor, Energy Efficiency Implementation (Hybrid)
Please reach out to Siobhan Hickey ([email protected])
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