About ASHRAE

WHAT IS ASHRAE

ASHRAE Society

ASHRAE is an International Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC&R) Professionals.

Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is dedicated to 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, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today.

ASHRAE was formed as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers by the merger in 1959 of American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) founded in 1894, and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) founded in 1904.

In 2012, as part of a rebranding, ASHRAE began doing business as “ASHRAE” vs. using its full legal name of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Use of ASHRAE reflects the Society’s worldwide membership and that services will continue evolving globally.

ASHRAE Conferences

ASHRAE holds two major conferences each year: the Winter Conference and the Annual Conference. Both bring together members and professionals from across the HVAC&R, building, and energy industries, but they have different primary focuses.

ASHRAE Winter Conference

The Winter Conference is generally held in January or February and focuses heavily on:

Technical sessions and educational programs
Research and technical committee meetings
Development and maintenance of ASHRAE standards and guidelines
Society and industry meetings
Networking with HVAC&R professionals
The AHR Expo, which is often held in conjunction with the conference

The Winter Conference is typically the larger of the two events and is a major gathering for technical professionals and the broader HVAC&R industry.

ASHRAE Annual Conference

The Annual Conference is generally held in June and focuses on:

ASHRAE Society governance and leadership
Chapter and regional leadership
Technical sessions and educational programs
Research and standards activities
Society business and planning
Networking and professional development

The Annual Conference is particularly important for ASHRAE volunteers, chapter leaders, regional leaders, and Society leadership.

ASHRAE One Page Summary

Who We Are, What We Do, and How We Advance the Built Environment.

ASHRAE Leadership

Dedicated Leaders Guiding Our Mission and Advancing the Built Environment.

ASHRAE Society Snapshot

Key Facts, Global Reach, and the Impact of Out Society,

ASHRAE's Mission & Vision

Guiding Our Purpose to Advance the Built Environment Globally.

ASHRAE's Core Values

The Principles That Guide Our Members and Strengthen Our Profession.

ASHRAE's Code of Ethics

Guiding Integrity, Responsibility, and Professional Excellence in the Built Environment.

WHERE IS ASHRAE

ASHRAE Regions and Chapters

ASHRAE is compromised of 16 Regions across 130+ Countries, 53,000+ Members from 201 Total Chapters.

An ASHRAE Region is a geographic grouping of local ASHRAE chapters. Regions provide leadership, guidance, and support to chapters while serving as a link between local chapters and the Society.

Regions

Countries

Members

Chapters

WHAT CHAPTERS ARE IN REGION XI

ASHRAE REGIoN XI

Serving Members in the Provinces of: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and in the States of: Alaska, Washington, Oregon.

Region XI is a geographical grouping of 11 local Chapters, serving a total of 3,170 Members. We are a unique and diverse Region, as we span four time zones across the western half of Canada and the northwestern corner of the United States. Traversing mountains, prairies, & oceans with various climates, we celebrate our differences, embrace our similarities, and are proud to work together to be Region XI.

Each region is led by a Director & Regional Chair (DRC) and supported by Regional Vice Chairs (RVCs) who oversee key Society programs.

Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) is held each fall or spring and offer a wonderful opportunity for chapters and members to meet, interact, and socialize on a regional level. These conferences offer workshops, technical sessions, technical tours, addresses by Society officers and staff, and regional award presentations. CRCs provide an effective local option for many members to actively participate in regional activities. Each chapter in the region has the opportunity to host on a rotating schedule.

British Columbia Chapter

ashraebc.com

Charted Date: 1952

Chapter Number: 020

Home City: Vancouver, BC

Number of Members: 546

Southern Interior Section – Kelowna, BC

Alaska Chapter

ashraealaska.com

Charted Date: 1974

Chapter Number: 122

Home City: Anchorage, AK

Number of Members: 189

Fairbanks Section – Fairbanks, AK

Inland Empire Chapter

ie-ashrae.org

Charted Date: 1949

Chapter Number: 078

Home City: Spokane, WA

Number of Members: 160

Manitoba Chapter

ashraemanitoba.ca

Charted Date: 1935

Chapter Number: 017

Home City: Winnipeg, MB

Number of Members: 201

Northern Alberta Chapter

ashraenac.org

Charted Date: 1956

Chapter Number: 019

Home City: Edmonton, AB

Number of Members: 256

Oregon Chapter

orashrae.org

Charted Date: 1939

Chapter Number: 080

Home City: Portland, OR

Number of Members: 511

Cascades Section – Bend, OR
Willamette Valley Section – Eugene, OR

Pugent Sound Chapter

pugetsoundashrae.org

Charted Date: 1924

Chapter Number: 079

Home City: Seattle, WA

Number of Members: 665

Regina Chapter

ashraeregina.org

Charted Date: 1963

Chapter Number: 096

Home City: Regina, SK

Number of Members: 85

Saskatoon Chapter

ashraesaskatoon.ca

Charted Date: 1966

Chapter Number: 102

Home City: Saskatoon, SK

Number of Members: 104

Southern Alberta Chapter

sac-ashrae.com

Charted Date: 1957

Chapter Number: 018

Home City: Calgary, AB

Number of Members: 357

Vancouver Island Chapter

ashraevi.ca

Charted Date: 1985

Chapter Number: 145

Home City: Victoria, BC

Number of Members: 96

LOCAL ORGANIZATION

ASHRAE Regina Chapter

Serving Members in the Regina Area.

The Saskatchewan Chapter was charted in 1963 becoming the 96th ASHRAE Chapter. In 1966 the Saskatchewan Chapter was renamed to the Regina Chapter, and the Saskatoon Chapter was charted, becoming the 102nd ASHRAE Chapter.

Chapter Organization

The Regina Chapter is led by a volunteer group of officers who are elected by the chapter. These officers include: President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Regina Chapter combines the roll of President-Elect and Vice President. An important duty of the next year’s chapter President (current President-Elect / Vice President) is to appoint members to committees.

Each chapter must have the following mandatory standing committees: Chapter Technology Transfer, Government Affairs, Membership Promotion, Research Promotion (Past-President), Student Activities, and Young Engineers in ASHRAE. Chapters have the opportunity to create other optional committees.

The Chapter’s Board of Governors (BOG) typically consists of the chapter’s elected officers, the most recent Past-President, and the chair of each committee.