named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Conversations
Features stories and videos from ASHRAE members about their professional journeys and career development.
Center of Excellence for Indoor Environmental Quality (CE IEQ)
Provides resources and research on indoor environmental quality, including a video series on IEQ topics.
Presidential Ad Hoc Reports
Produces strategic reports such as ASHRAE Vision 2020 and the Sustainability Roadmap to guide future industry directions.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Advances workforce development and member engagementProduces career stories and video series on indoor environmental quality and workforce development, and facilitates peer engagement through the Member to Member Connection Series and the establishment of the ASHRAE Center of Excellence in Indoor Environmental Quality.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocates for public policy engagement in built environment engineeringBuilds relationships with U.S. and international government entities, facilitates technical expertise transfer to policymakers, analyzes and shares policy intelligence, and produces regular updates (Government Affairs and European Policy Updates) to inform members about legislative and regulatory developments.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds local chapter projects through competitive grant programRuns a year-long competitive grant program that awards $1,000 to $10,000 for local chapter projects aligned with the Society’s annual presidential theme, supporting innovation and engagement at the regional level.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operates technical library and archives for HVAC&R researchMaintains a physical library at ASHRAE Headquarters providing on-site access to historical and technical materials in HVAC&R, and makes transcripts and abstracts of papers available through an online index of nearly 7,000 entries for member use.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizes conferences, symposia, and professional eventsHosts conferences, leadership symposia—including the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium—and briefings such as the Indoor Air Quality for a Healthier America Congressional Briefing, as well as YEA Leadership Weekends, to promote knowledge exchange and professional engagement.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Provides continuing education and training programs for HVAC&R professionalsOffers instructor-led training at ASHRAE Headquarters in Atlanta, global training programs in the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia (including virtual and in-person formats), and produces technical education videos through ASHRAE Tech Hour to support professional development in HVAC&R design and operations.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Supports student development and career guidance in HVAC&R fieldsProvides financial assistance and career guidance to students pursuing education in heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning engineering to strengthen the future workforce in the field.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts scientific research in HVAC&R engineering and related sciencesEncourages and carries out scientific research to advance the fields of heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning engineering and related sciences, including maintaining a chronology of technological developments and publishing reports and papers on key topics such as net zero energy buildings and sustainable technology in the built environment.
- Develops and publishes technical standards and guidelinesCreates, maintains, and disseminates technical standards, guidelines, and position documents—such as Guideline 36-2024—to improve energy efficiency, system performance, and fault detection in HVAC systems, and provides them to government jurisdictions for adoption into codes and regulations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$21K21%
Program service revenue$64K64%
Investment income$7761%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$87K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -1.0%
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ASHRAE Network — Global society of professionals advancing sustainable technology in the built environment
- ASHRAE Foundation Funder — Considers funding requests for programs or projects that further ASHRAE's mission when discretionary funds are available.
- ASHRAE Foundation Partner — Co-sponsor of the ASHRAE HVAC Hero initiative.
- Building Owners and Managers Association Government — ASHRAE Representative participates in this organization.
- CIBSE Partner — Co-authored a position document on resiliency in the built environment with ASHRAE.
- Charter Institution of Building Service Engineers Partner — ASHRAE co-chairs a liaison subcommittee with CIBSE.
- Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers Partner — Collaborates with the CIBSE Heritage Group on historical initiatives related to building services engineering.
- Daikin Partner — Named sponsor of the ASHRAE HVAC Hero initiative.
- Indoor Environmental Quality – Global Alliance (IEQ-GA) Partner — Collaborative alliance focused on advancing global indoor environmental quality knowledge and guidelines.
- International Code Council Government — ASHRAE Representative participates in this organization.
- International Code Council Partner — Collaborative relationship indicated through staff experience and shared focus on building codes and standards adoption.
- International Well Building Institute Government — ASHRAE Representative participates in this organization.
- Leadership Recall Partner — Channel featuring individual reviews of past ASHRAE presidential members.
- Life Members Club Network — Group for retired or long-standing members maintaining affiliation with ASHRAE
- U.S. General Services Administration Government — ASHRAE staff have prior experience and professional connections at the U.S. GSA, supporting engagement with federal agencies.
- U.S. Green Building Council Government — ASHRAE Representative participates in this organization.
- United Nations Environment Programme Government — ASHRAE Representative participates in this organization.
- Vertiv Partner — Named sponsor of the ASHRAE HVAC Hero initiative.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts ASHRAE video content including Career Conversations and Leadership Voices interviews.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts Year in Review videos on ASHRAE’s official YouTube channel.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Diversity and Inclusion as a Driver of Technical Innovationmethodology: diversity_drives_innovationBy fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession, ASHRAE enhances creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in engineering solutions, because diverse perspectives lead to more robust and adaptable technical advancements in the built environment.
- Healthy and Sustainable Built Environments Through Systems Integrationmethodology: sustainable-built-environment-through-systems-integrationBy integrating energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and building systems design, ASHRAE promotes sustainable and healthy buildings that enhance occupant well-being, because holistic system optimization improves both environmental performance and human health outcomes in the built environment.
- Policy Influence Through Technical Authoritymethodology: policy-advocacy-through-technical-positioningBy positioning itself as a technical expert and disseminating evidence-based position documents and policy updates, ASHRAE influences public policy and regulatory frameworks, because authoritative, data-driven advocacy increases the likelihood of adopting building standards and climate policies aligned with engineering best practices.
- Standards and Research-Driven Innovationmethodology: standards_and_education-driven_innovationBy developing technical standards, conducting research, and disseminating findings through publications and education, ASHRAE advances the science and practice of HVAC&R to improve building performance, human well-being, and environmental sustainability, because standardized practices and evidence-based knowledge enable widespread adoption of efficient, healthy, and resilient building systems.
- Workforce Empowerment for Sustainability Outcomesmethodology: workforce-empowermentBy investing in professional development, continuing education, and ethical adoption of emerging technologies like AI, ASHRAE ensures a technically proficient and mission-aligned workforce capable of advancing sustainable engineering practices, because skilled and ethically guided professionals are essential for implementing and innovating in complex building systems.