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June 2025
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By Ernis Karybekov, Student Member ASHRAE
The EPA 608 Universal Certification exam is a crucial requirement for HVAC technicians working with refrigerants in the United States. This article provides a detailed analysis of the exam structure, key topics, and effective study strategies. It also highlights common mistakes that can lead to failure and provides practical recommendations on how to avoid them. Additionally, this expanded version includes insights into the history of the EPA 608 certification, the importance of ongoing education, and real-world applications of the knowledge gained from the certification. Read more
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The newly updated School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fact Sheet series from the Center for Green Schools, developed in partnership with ASHRAE, are now available. These resources are designed for school staff and decision-makers without a technical background in order to help them make informed choices about indoor air quality. With expert input from across the country, the series has been updated to reflect the latest guidance on school IAQ strategies. The series includes an overview, which gives a foundation on IAQ strategies and standards, as well as eight fact sheets on: ventilation, HVAC filtration, germicidal ultraviolet, in- room air cleaners, electronic air cleaners, disinfectants, indoor air quality monitoring, and indoor air quality during wildfires. Read more
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A total of 56 teams participated in this year’s nationwide ASHRAE-CAR (Chinese Association of Refrigeration) Student Design Competition in Shanghai. The judging team, comprised of lecturers from several Universities, spent about 3 months, including a 2-week face-to-face presentation, with the shortlisted final round of about 14 teams to review all the entries. Once a year, ASHRAE sponsors the top winning team and Student Advisor to receive their awards at the Plenary Session. Read more
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The theme of WRD 2025 is “Cool Skills,” which recognizes the wide range of skills required to deliver sustainable cooling that protects the environment, safeguards human health and comfort and supports modern life in countless ways. The campaign aims to place the spotlight on the professionals whose expertise underpins refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps and other low-carbon cooling systems. Read more
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In response to the devasting wildfires in Canada, ASHRAE is providing free public access to a read-only version of the new ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024, Protecting Building Occupants From Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events, available until June 30, 2025. This Guideline offers vital tips for creating safer, healthier indoor environments during and after fire events. Additionally, the ASHRAE Wildfire Resources page has included links to resources an webinars from the EPA. Read more
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For our latest Faces of ASHRAE column, we spoke with Allison A. Bailes, Member ASHRAE.
His company does residential HVAC design as well as consulting and training. He’s the author of a bestselling book on building science titled A House Needs to Breathe…Or Does It? You can find him on LinkedIn, where he’s a regular contributor working to elevate the fields of building science, indoor air quality, and HVAC. To nominate a member for Faces of ASHRAE, please email insights@ashrae.org with the subject line: "Faces of ASHRAE Nomination." Read more
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Join host Justin Seter, Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests David Quirk, Member ASHRAE, Tom Davidson, Member ASHRAE, and Dustin Demetriou, Member ASHRAE, as they provide an update on the state of liquid cooling in data centers. Topics of discussion include research on liquid cooling resiliency, S classes and their importance, and standardization as it pertains to the rapidly evolving data center industry.
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Held in Chicago from Oct. 22-24, the 2025 Building Decarbonization Conference will be an information and idea exchange between stakeholders in the built environment industry concerning the reduction of GHG emissions in new and existing buildings and systems. The conference will bring together engineering and technical solution providers with building owners, utility program managers, local governments and financial services providers who are increasingly challenged to meet stringent building decarbonization goals, policies and regulations in a practical, cost-effective manner. Read more
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ASHRAE Endorsed Conferences & Events
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Because of the impact that COVID-19 is having on conferences, please check each conference’s website for the most up-to-date information.
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