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February 2026
The January Meeting for the ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter brought energy, insight and spectacle with a debate centered on ASHRAE’s society theme for the year: the tradeoffs between indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and decarbonization goals. Combining technical expertise with WWE-inspired theatrics, this spirited debate unfolded over five high-energy rounds, complete with bold claims, technical rebuttals and plenty of audience participation. Read more
ASHRAE announces nominees for the 2026-27 Slate of Officers and Directors. Members will vote on the nominees via electronic ballot in May, including who will serve as ASHRAE President for the 2026-27 Society year. The full list of nominees is provided on the webpage. Read more
The Nebraska Chapter of ASHRAE visited the state house in Lincoln, Neb. to meet with lawmakers and deliver testimony to a legislative committee. The team met with 14 senators and representatives over the course of a day that concluded with chapter Government Affairs Chair Jeff McCaslin delivering testimony to the Committee on Urban Affairs on NE LB 800—legislation which would update the state’s building energy code to the 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2022 edition of ASHRAE's 90.1, Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Read more
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The deadline to submit proposals for ASHRAE’s 6th Building Decarbonization Conference is Feb. 27. This year’s conference will be held in Seattle, Wash., from Sept. 23-25 with the theme “Decarbonization That Delivers: From Policy to Projects to Performance.” The conference will be an information-and-idea exchange between stakeholders in the built environment industry concerning the improvement of energy efficiency, health, comfort and reduction of GHG emissions in new and existing buildings and systems. You are invited to submit proposals for panel and seminar sessions (60 or 90 minutes). This conference is accepting abstracts only for full sessions. Read more
The 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium is taking place in Los Angeles, Calif., from April 13-14. Join Women in ASHRAE for two full days of connection, inspiration, and leadership growth with women from across the HVAC&R industry—from students and early-career professionals to seasoned veterans. This isn’t just for engineers—it’s for every woman making an impact on the built environment. Whether it is to build your network, develop your leadership skills or cheer on the next generation through the Young Women in ASHRAE EmpowerHERment Award competition—this year's symposium has a place for you. Read more
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For our latest Faces of ASHRAE column, we spoke with Ade Awujoola. 
 
Ade Awujoola’s extensive experience in the HVAC&R industry has given him the foresight and creativity to forge ahead towards his goal of creating the most influential practice on his home continent of Africa. Discover his advice for newcomers and his ideas about the future below. 
 
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, along with guests David Quirk and Dustin Demetriou, live from the 2026 AHR Expo for all the latest on liquid cooling in data centers, including rapid IT advancements, the need for quality and speed in the evolving tech landscape, and industry-wide updates on best practices.
 
 
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