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ASHRAE: Shaping Tomorrow's Built Environment Today

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today.

Mission: To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.

Vision: A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.

What We Do

Excellence

We focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration, and sustainability within the industry.

Integrity

We are committed to the highest ethical standards. Working transparently, observing essential requirements for due process and peer reviews.

Collaboration

We seek and embrace collaborative efforts with organizations, agencies, and individuals sharing our commitment to sustainable built environments.

Our Committees

Student Activities

Student Activities Committee develops a comprehensive program for the educational community for the purpose of promoting and encouraging engineering and HVAC&R careers.

Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)

The YEA committee provides programs, technical tours, and networking opportunities for young members. Any current ASHRAE Affiliate, Associate, or Member who is 35 years of age or younger is considered a YEA member.

Research Promotion

The Research Promotion Committee plans and implements programs within the Society to generate funds to support ASHRAE research.

Chapter Technology Transfer

CTTC is selecting and booking the year’s technical speakers for our Chapter programs.

Government Affairs Committee

Government Advocacy Committee is dedicated to advocating and educating our local political leaders and government officials on ASHRAE’s work in the HVAC&R industry.

Sustainability

The responsibilities of the Sustainability Committee include developing and coordinating a chapter-sponsored Community Sustainability project to help local charities lower costs related to HVAC & R.

Honors & Awards

A Message From The President

ENGINEERING TOMORROW: EMPOWERING IDEAS AND RETROFITTING LEGACY FOR A SUSTAINABLE INDIA Our theme aligns directly with ASHRAE Society President Sarah Maston’s global mandate: “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience.” Our built environment is at a crossroads. As we strive for a Net-Zero India, we must confront two realities: the immense potential of our rising young engineers and the vast existing infrastructure that defines our present landscape. This theme demands a dual approach. First, we are committed to Empowering Ideas. While we enthusiastically nurture the innovation springing from our student chapters and Young Engineers (YEA), innovation is not exclusive to youth. The leaders of our chapter have proven their groundbreaking innovation globally in the built environment. We are committed to honoring them, because ideas have no age bar. Driven by this philosophy, the core ideas I am personally championing this year focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Built Environment and simplifying CFD simulation standards. Our goal is to make these advanced tools highly accessible, ensuring ease of use for both analysing engineers and end-users alike. Second, we are focusing on Retrofitting Legacy for Resilience. The greenest building is often the one already built. To meet national sustainability goals, we must transform our traditional factories, older buildings, and existing mechanical systems into smart, efficient, human-centric assets—successfully moving traditional engineering toward the collaborative framework of the latest industrial norms. Finally, there is the unsaid power that works behind me. This is the rich, 36-year legacy of the ASHRAE India Chapter and the collective legacy shared among our members—whether rooted in thriving family businesses or decades of deep industry experience. Together, your expertise and support will help us build a robust ecosystem, propelling the ASHRAE India Chapter to unprecedented global heights.

Abhishek Jain

President

A Message From The President

It gives me immense pleasure to reach out to you, at a time when our industry is embracing unprecedented change. The global mission of ASHRAE — to serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of HVAC&R and allied fields — continues to guide us in creating a sustainable, healthy, and decarbonised built environment for all. In India, this vision is more relevant than ever. Our cities are growing rapidly, and with that growth comes the responsibility to build smarter and cleaner. ASHRAE India is deeply committed to supporting the nation’s net-zero and decarbonisation goals through promotion of energy-efficient design practices, sustainable HVAC technologies, and integrated building solutions that reduce environmental impact while improving human comfort and well-being. This year, our focus extends to an equally critical dimension of sustainability — water efficiency and conservation. Water, energy, and climate are deeply interlinked, and efficient water management is fundamental to a resilient future. In this context, ASHRAE India is proud to host the National Conference on Water Efficiency and Conservation in April 2025 at Kashi (Varanasi) — one of the most significant gatherings of policymakers, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the future of sustainable water use in the built environment. Modern HVAC systems now go beyond comfort control — they are becoming the nervous system of sustainable buildings, integrating sensors, smart automation, renewable energy, and low-GWP refrigerants to deliver measurable carbon and water savings. ASHRAE India continues to be at the forefront of this transformation — through its technical chapters, training programs, student outreach, and partnerships with government and industry. As we prepare for the Kashi Conference, I invite each of you to participate, share your expertise, and contribute to shaping India’s path toward sustainability. Together, we can turn innovation into action — driving decarbonisation, digitalisation, and resilience in every aspect of the built environment. Let us continue to uphold the spirit of ASHRAE — where knowledge meets purpose, and where every idea contributes to a better tomorrow.

Ashrae India

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Tackling the Climate Crisis

Ginger Scoggins, P.E., Fellow ASHARE2023-24 ASHRAE President

ASHRAE: Shaping Tomorrow's Built Environment Today