ASHRAE Government Affairs

ASHRAE Government Affairs Mission Statement:

To establish ASHRAE as a leading source for expertise in the built environment and a resource for policy-makers in the development of legislation and regulations affecting the public, the HVAC&R community, and the engineering profession.

To this end the ASHRAE Washington D.C. office will:

• Build relationships between the Society and all levels of government in the United States and with the appropriate international community representatives.
• Facilitate the transfer of technical counsel and assistance on matters affecting the public, engineering profession and ASHRAE professional community.
• Collect, digest and disseminate to members and staff relevant information regarding current or anticipated government actions.
• Pursue technology transfer and government funding opportunities independently or jointly with other appropriate organizations.

Government Affairs Brochure:

• ASHRAE Government Affairs Brochure 

News Releases:

• New Report Illustrates Challenges of Meeting Energy Targets for Federal Buildings
  November 11, 2008
• ASHRAE/USGBC Names Washington, D.C. Fellow
  October 28, 2008
• Congress Extends Energy Tax Incentives through Economic Recovery Package
  October 6, 2008
• ASHRAE Leads Briefing on New High Performance Building Report to Congress, Caucus
  June 12, 2008
• ASHRAE President to Provide Testimony on Green Buildings to U.S. House Committee
  May 13, 2008
• ASHRAE and USGBC Cosponsor Washington Fellowship
  March 26, 2008
• ASHRAE Legislative Round-Up
  December 20, 2007
• ASHRAE, DOE Partner to Improve Energy Efficiency
  July 30, 2007
• Schumer Energy Plan Reinforces ASHRAE Guidance
  June 20, 2007
• ASHRAE, United Nations Partner on Emission Reduction
  June 11, 2007
• ASHRAE to Provide Energy Guidance in Clinton Retrofit Program
  May 17, 2007
• Purdue Professor Chosen for First ASHRAE D.C. Fellowship
  May 2, 2007
• ASHRAE Hosts Congressional Visits Day Breakfast
  April 30, 2007
• ASHRAE's Advocacy Program Continues to Build Momentum
  April 13, 2007
• ASHRAE Sponsors One-Year Washington Fellowship: Applicant to work in government advisory role
  March 30, 2007
• ASHRAE to Host D.C. Briefing on Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  March 23, 2007