Associations
SUPPORT ADOPTION OF THE LATEST EDITION OF ASHRAE ’ S ENERGY STANDARDS INTO BUILDING CODES ASHRAE has an opportunity to make significant progress with the adoption of more recent versions of Standard 90.1 energy standard for buildings except low-rise residential buildings , which has provided the minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design in the United States for over 40 years .
ASHRAE supports the global phase-down of the production and consumption of Hydrofluorocarbons ( HFCs ) refrigerants that have high- Global Warming Potential ( GWP )
Although its adoption in the US by states is required by the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( ECPA ), most states have not adopted the 2016 version of the standard . ASHRAE will increase advocacy efforts to adopt the latest version of 90.1 , as well as advocate for effective enforcement of energy efficiency codes and standards .
We will also prioritise the adoption of ASHRAE Standard 90.2 for residential energy performance requirements and Standard 90.4 for energy performance of data centres . Additionally , ASHRAE will continue to encourage the adoption of energy efficiency standards around the world . Standard 90.1 has already been adopted in Brazil while ASHRAE standard 90.2 has been adopted by Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .
STRENGTHEN THE HVACR WORKFORCE The HVACR industry is facing a serious shortage of skilled employees , which impacts ASHRAE ’ s ability to accomplish any of its other Public Policy Priorities . ASHRAE supports policies that strengthen science , technology , engineering and math education at all levels ; better align education and training programmes with building design necessities ; require quality certification programmes that deliver better building performance ; and promote and make available technical and career training in the HVACR industry . RACA