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When:
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Breakfast/registration at 7:00 AM, shotgun start at 8 AM, dinner following golf
Where:
Mill Woods Golf Course
4540 50 Street Northwest
Edmonton, AB T6L 6P6
Pricing:
Foursome: $700
Individual: $185
Prizes with your business card are welcome and greatly appreciated!!
Beer Island:
Beer Island is our research reverse draw this year instead of Wine Survivor.
● Beer Island: the entry fee for Beer Island is $20 plus a pack of beer (suggest four pack of Craft Beer or six pack of Domestic Beer).
● If you do not bring a pack of beer, we will have limited quantities for sale at the curling club for $20. We will have the Square devices to process credit or debit card payments at check in (cash also accepted).
● All proceeds to ASHRAE Research.
Join us for a buffet dinner alongside ASHRAE President Bill McQuade who will speak on Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life.
Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow Member ASHRAE, LEED AP is ASHRAE’s President for the 2025-26 term.
McQuade previously served on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as president-elect, treasurer, vice president and director-at-large. He has also served as chair of the ASHRAE Members Council and Technology Council, liaison to the Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization, vice chair of the President-Elect Advisory Committee and coordinating officer of the Conferences and Expositions Committee, the Communications Committee, the Chapter Technology Transfer Committee, the Honors and Awards Committee, the Membership Promotion Committee, the Research Promotion Committee, the Student Activities Committee and the Young Engineers in ASHRAE Committee. From 2021-2022, Bill served as president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of ASHRAE and was awarded the ASHRAE Region III ACE award.
Prior to his term as President, McQuade was the ASHRAE representative to the Building Owners and Managers Association, the International Code Council and the Rocky Mountain Institute, liaison to the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force and was a member of the AIA Liaison Committee, the AiCARR ASHRAE Club and the United Nations Environment Programme, among other Society participation.
McQuade’s theme for the 2025-26 ASHRAE Society Year is "Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life."
“Balancing energy efficiency with good IEQ ensures that buildings are not only environmentally sustainable but also conducive to the health and productivity of their occupants, creating a win-win situation for both people and the planet.”
McQuade’s theme highlights the interplay between energy efficiency and IEQ and presents practical solutions to enhance air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, lighting and water quality in buildings.
“We are all so proud of the work that ASHRAE has done to protect our climate and outdoor environment by improving energy efficiency, eliminating ozone depleting refrigerants, conserving resources, and decarbonizing buildings. We can build on a half-century of progress in the energy performance of buildings and now focus the same effort on the indoor climate and environment.”
He was selected by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to serve as an industry representative on the Indo-U.S. Taskforce on Hydrofluorocarbons. He has served as an expert on the U.S. Department of Energy HVAC Roadmap Collaboration Team (Oak Ridge National Lab).
McQuade is an ASHRAE Fellow and received the ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award in 2023. During his career, he has been awarded 22 U.S. and international patents related to chiller design, oil separation, chiller control algorithms and leak detection for flammable refrigerants.
McQuade has over 32 years of experience in the HVAC&R, serving in various roles. He is currently vice president for government affairs and global sustainability at Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC) in Jessup, Maryland, where he is responsible for establishing and maintain relationships with regulators, legislators, associations and societies for the purpose collaborating in all areas that are relevant to the BAC businesses and provide for the benefit of its customers or society as a whole. In addition, he leads the development and implementation of the company's global ESG strategy, including setting ambitious goals and targets aligned with industry best practices and stakeholder expectations. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Meet Karine Leblanc, engineer, bestselling author, and international speaker. She is the Regional Equipment Sales Manager at Daikin Applied, where she uses her engineering background, coaching, and relationship-building skills to motivate and develop a winning sales team. On April 16, she will be speaking about how emotional intelligence drives diversity and innovation in the HVAC industry.
She has a mechanical engineering degree from Ecole de Technologie Superieure in Montreal, a University focused on applied engineering and technology. She is a certified John Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker, a certified behavioral analysis consultant, a Heroic Public Speaking graduate Alumni, and an eSpeakers certified virtual presenter.
She is the best-selling author of How to Be Human in a Technical World available on Amazon.
Not your typical engineer™, Karine served on the board of directors for ASHRAE from 2014 to 2017, and holds the distinction of becoming the first female Region X director and regional chair since 1959. She is the Past-President of the National Speaker Association Los Angeles Chapter. She has received the ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award and John F James International Award.
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the University of Quebec, she was awarded an honorary medal during its 50th-anniversary celebration. Furthermore, Karine's outstanding contributions to her Alumni granted her the esteemed title of Leadership Ambassador.
Join us for dinner & a presentation to learn more about The Ethics of Money: Bidding, Payment Applications, and Change Orders.
Topic: The Ethics of Money - Bidding, Payment Applications, and Change Orders
Changed conditions on a project is one of the most common, and often most severe obstacles in establishing a mutually beneficial relationship between the engineer, the architect and the contractor. This presentation provides background on what constitutes a changed condition and how the risk of changed conditions can be mitigated for all three parties, while protecting the interests of the building owner.
Speaker Bio:
Tim Wentz
Tim is an Emeritus Professor of Construction Management at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where he is still active serving on various faculty endeavors, such as the Chancellor’s Sustainability and Resilience Commission.
Tim has served the Society in many different capacities. He started his ASHRAE career in 1976 after graduating from the University of Nebraska and worked in a grassroots capacity for many years. He is a past president of the Nebraska Chapter, past DRC of Region IX and Society president in 2016-2017. He received an ASHRAE Technology Award in 1987, Region IX Chapter President of the Year, Region IX Hall of Honor in 2005, E. K. Campbell Award of Merit for Teaching in 2000, the Distinguished Service Award in 2013 and the Exceptional Service Award in 2015. Tim was named an ASHRAE Fellow in 2005.
Tim has also been very active in the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), where he has served as a trustee for the Mechanical Contractors Education and Research Fund (MCERF) and is currently a member of the National Education Initiative (NEI) faculty and also on the Institute for Project Management (IPM) faculty. He was named the MCAA ‘Educator of the Year’ three times (2000, 2002 and 2004) and in 2009 was the recipient of MCAA’s highest award, the Distinguished Service Award, the first academic to receive the award.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Tim is the fourth generation to work for his family’s design/build mechanical contracting firm. He spent 19 years as a mechanical contractor immersed in design, project management, estimating and corporate leadership.
He has been blessed with a wonderful family, led by his wife, Marsha, and their two children, Megan and Blake. Both Megan and Blake have developed into outstanding educators; Megan at Millard West High School and Blake at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Tim enjoys bike riding, playing tennis, photography, restoring and working on his 1969 Mustang, reading and doting on his granddaughter.
Join us for the annual John Ross Bonspiel! This event is open to all members of Region XI. All skill levels are welcome, and non-curlers can enjoy some drinks, food, and prizes as well.
Agenda:
7:30 AM: Registration / Breakfast
9:00 AM: First draw
Dinner, awards, and prizes to follow the tournament. Expect the event to wrap up in the early evening following the champion trophy presentation to the Northern Alberta team :).
Pricing:
Foursome: $600
Individual: $175 (if space available)
Please indicate curling experience when registering to ensure placement on an appropriate team. Non-curling/dinner only tickets available at $30 per plate.
Topic: Fuel-Switching Hydronic Systems with Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
This presentation provides an overview of Air-to-Water Heat Pumps (ATWHP), and how they can best be leveraged to reduce building emissions in retrofits of hydronic systems and new construction alike. Designing Air-to-Water Heat Pump systems can be different than designing conventional chiller-boiler systems, however, when the technology and capabilities are understood, the hydronic system can be adapted to suit the central plant Air-to-Water Heat Pumps, and the energy and emissions savings can become significant.
See exactly how this technology fits into a low-carbon future with electrified buildings from the point of view of Energy Engineers, Mechanical Designers, and Energy Modelers. Learn about various ATWHP applications hydronic systems using 2-pipe, 4-pipe and Cascade System approaches, as well as how to best integrate the equipment with Domestic Hot Water systems. This presentation will demonstrate the significant energy use and greenhouse gas emission reduction potential of using reversible ATWHP systems instead of traditional cooling-only air-cooled chillers.
A detailed analysis will show the potential technology benefits of a partial fuel switch to the ATWHP system with Auxiliary Natural Gas or Electric Boiler for Peak Winter days and show the energy comparison and carbon reduction potential for various supplementary heating means.
The presentation concludes with an overview of operational cost comparisons of fossil fuel and electric heating systems, and how the financials will continue to become more favorable for electrified systems as governments and utility providers adapt their incentives, programs, and targets to transform the market towards sustainable electrified designs.
Key takeaways and Learning Objectives from the session:
1. Understand the concept of fuel-switching and its importance for high efficiency retrofits of existing building central plant systems or for new plant designs.
2. Learn design strategies, sizing methodologies and application techniques of using air-to-water heat pump plant equipment including system optimization of central plant Energy Management Strategy (EMS).
3. Learn about the energy and cost savings, and emission reductions achievable with fuel-switching retrofit of traditional central plant systems with air-to-water heat pumps with supplemental gas or electric boilers.
Speaker Bio:
Christopher A. DesRoches
Chris is a Professional Engineer with 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry in all aspects from Product Development and Testing to Sales & Service. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As Business Development Manager – Heating & Cooling, Chris is a subject matter expert on Hydronic Heat Pump solutions. Chris has a passion for efficient and environmentally responsible HVAC solutions which will be imperative in the preparation for the future of the built environment, as the industry strategizes to meet local and global targets to mitigate the effects of climate change. He has been an active ASHRAE member since 2012 providing numerous presentations at the chapter level across Canada and the US, as well as presenting through other industry associations such as ASHRAE, HRAI, CIPH and the CHC on Air-to-Water Technologies as a solution for electrification and decarbonization of hydronic systems. He has also provided presentations at ASHRAE conferences in both Canada and the United States.
The Importance of Crucial Conversations in our Teams
Many of us encounter adversarial situations / conversations in our projects and our life. And having candid conversations while still maintaining a level of safety and productivity are key to our projects / team functioning at a higher level. This session will look at some of the basics of crucial conversations and some practical techniques that can be used when you need to have a tough discussion.
Speaker Bio:
Jen Hancock | Vice President Collaborative Construction
Jen has worked for Chandos for the last 18 years and has helped lead many of the company’s innovative practices in that time. She has a focus on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), collaborative construction practices, lean, sustainability. Jen is Past-Chair for the Edmonton Construction Association Board, Chair of the Alberta Construction Association Board and a Director on the board of Partners for Affordable Housing.
Join us for our Christmas Luncheon - a fundraiser for the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Spread some Christmas cheer & help families in need.
Every year, thousands of people in Edmonton celebrate Christmas. Unfortunately, many people celebrate Christmas without things we take for granted on Christmas Day. Not just gifts and a bottle of wine, but how about a warm supper or new socks?
Please join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon - a fundraiser for the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Kevin Lowe, supporter of the Christmas Bureau, will speak at the event. Spread some Christmas cheer and help out some families in need. Please help us start the Christmas season and support one of Edmonton’s great organizations.
We will also continue to host a Prize Draw in support of the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Tickets will be available from our staff on-site, and the winners will be announced at the end of the function.
Prize donations will be graciously accepted on-site. Please ensure to attach your card so we can ensure appropriate recognition for all our donors.
Place holder for our November Chapter Meeting. More information to follow as the venue/speaker/topic are confirmed.
This course provides an introduction to A2L refrigerants and refrigerant gas detection requirements. Participants will learn about safety hazards, refrigerant sensor technologies, and recent updates to ASHRAE Standard 15-2024 / CSA B52. The course includes application examples such as shaft and piping requirements, ducted HVAC systems, machinery room requirements, and the applicable mitigation actions. By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of A2L refrigerants and the necessary safety measures to implement in various settings, ensuring compliance with the latest standards and enhancing overall safety.
Alex has been with Delta, BC based Critical Environment Technologies (CETCI) for 3 years as their Regional Sales Manager, focusing on channel sales for their gas detection solutions. In his career, Alex has worked for large multi-national contractors, HVAC distributors, and growth-stage OEMs in a technical business development capacity. Alex has a passion for technical training & empowering those who seek knowledge to better themselves & their customers. In his spare time, you can find him on the tennis courts over the summer or on the AB/BC ski slopes with colder weather.
Back by popular demand!!
We’re excited to announce the start of a new ASHRAE year, and we’re kicking things off again with something special! Join us on September 17th for Past President Night, where we’ll recognize our ASHRAE past presidents and take a trip down memory lane with a Trivia Night focused on the history of our ASHRAE Northern Alberta Chapter.
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow members, learn a little more about the rich history of our chapter, and enjoy some friendly competition. Plus, the winner will take home an exciting prize!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network, have fun, and kick off the new ASHRAE year in style. Buy your tickets now, and let’s see who knows the most about our chapter’s journey!
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Join us for a bonus technical talk prior to our Past Presidents Trivia Night.
Introduction to Distributed Pumping Solutions
Distributed pumping solutions are a paradigm shift away from centralized pumps in distribution networks towards decentralized pumps distributed throughout the building. By replacing balancing and motorized valves with pumps, the system is equipped only with components that generate pressure only when and where it is needed.
Speaker Bio:
Hishaam is an Ontario Professional & Chartered UK Engineer with 18 years of experience in the building service engineering industry. He currently oversees the Grundfos Sustainable Buildings Academy in Canada, where he drives initiatives for sustainable building practices. Hishaam holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Master's degree in Project Management, and an MBA from the DeGroote School of Business. Throughout his career, he has worked in various roles including HVAC contractor, design engineer, and maintenance team lead
When:
Wednesday, June 11, 2023
Breakfast/registration at 7:00 AM, shotgun start at 8 AM, dinner following golf
Where:
Broadmoor Public Golf Course
2100 Oak St.
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0V9
Pricing:
Foursome: $700
Individual: $185
Prizes with your business card are welcome and greatly appreciated!!
Beer Island:
Beer Island is our research reverse draw this year instead of Wine Survivor.
● Beer Island: the entry fee for Beer Island is $20 plus a pack of beer (suggest four pack of Craft Beer or six pack of Domestic Beer).
● If you do not bring a pack of beer, we will have limited quantities for sale at the golf club for $20. We will have the Square devices to process credit or debit card payments at check in (cash also accepted).
● All proceeds to ASHRAE Research.
Join industry peers from ASHRAE, MCA and SMACNA for a night of networking and a delicious lobster dinner!
Topic Summary:
Have you ever desired a streamlined solution for ventilation, heating, and cooling?
Discover an innovative technology designed for both retrofit and new construction that improves indoor air quality, uses high-efficiency energy recovery, and integrates hydronic systems in a compact, state-of-the-art package.
Join us to explore the architectural and mechanical advantages of this technology, which not only meets evolving energy and carbon policies but also reduces embodied carbon and enhances building resilience.
With over 30 years of experience as a professional engineer and energy consultant, Goran Ostojic, Chairman of ZAMBA, will present this groundbreaking HVAC solution.
Speaker Bio:
30+ years of senior executive mechanical engineering & energy consultancy experience
Senior VP of international environmental consulting engineering firm Integral Group for 20+ years
Global player in energy efficiency and sustainable building design
Pioneer in the introduction of radiant cooling, capillary radiant, VRF and displacement ventilation systems in North America.
2000+ projects completed worldwide.
Join us for the annual John Ross Bonspiel! This event is open to all members of Region XI. All skill levels are welcome, and non-curlers can enjoy some drinks, food, and prizes as well.
Agenda:
7:30 AM: Registration / Breakfast
9:00 AM: First draw
Dinner, awards, and prizes to follow the tournament. Expect the event to wrap up in the early evening following the champion trophy presentation to the Northern Alberta team :).
Pricing:
Foursome: $500
Individual: $150 (if space available, registration opens March 18th. Please indicate curling experience when registering to ensure placement on an appropriate team)
Non-curling/dinner only tickets available at $25 per plate.
Doug will discuss construction challenges within the Arctic and advise on overcoming common design issues.
Before relocating to Edmonton, Doug was a 34-year resident of the North, having returned to his original home in Yellowknife after completing his university studies in Engineering in the ‘South.’ He is a proven specialist in building mechanical engineering systems and has extensive experience in severe cold climates, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, the Yukon, and Russia. Doug is still working on projects in the North, including the new Aquatic Centre in Yellowknife, NT, and a Cultural Centre in Tulita, NT.
•Join us for an exclusive tour of two cutting-edge refrigeration facilities featuring the latest technology with Earth Refrigerants, which have an ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
•Tour Details
•1st Tour:
Leduc Agrivalue
Hybrid NH3/CO2 Refrigeration Plant
📍 6309 45 Street, Leduc, AB
🕓 4:00 PM
•2nd Tour and Dinner:
Silent Ice Center
Ultra Low Charge NH3 Plant
📍 1515 35 Ave, Nisku, AB
🕓 5:00 PM
Includes dinner and presentation at Summit Restaurant
•Tour Presenter will be Brad Goddard of Ultimate Fabrication
•Don’t miss this opportunity to explore sustainable refrigeration solutions and network with industry professionals! Links to registration will be provided once open for registration
Trends: Buildings, Technologies and Tools
The buildings industry faces many challenges and opportunities over the next few decades. Over the next ten years, changes in building technology—particularly wireless controls and solid-state lighting—will profoundly alter how our buildings are designed, built, and operated. Building energy simulation (SIM) has evolved into a powerful tool for evaluating the energy performance of potential or existing buildings. Building simulation allows easy comparison of the energy and environmental performance of many hundreds of design or retrofit options. The buildings touted today as ‘net-zero energy’ or ‘sustainable' would not be possible without energy simulation—but no single simulation tool can model all aspects of our buildings today. This presentation provides an overview of trends and drivers affecting the building industry as well as the simulation tools of tomorrow.
Speaker Bio:
Dru Crawley is Bentley Fellow and Director, Building Performance Research focusing on building performance, zero-energy Buildings, decarbonization, digital twins, smart cities, sustainability, and resilience. Prior to being elevated to Bentley Fellow in 2014, he led the development of Bentley’s building performance software suite for four years. Before joining Bentley in 2010, Dr. Crawley developed and managed EnergyPlus and the USDOE’s Commercial Buildings Initiative (now Better Buildings Initiative and Alliances), promoting the creation of net-zero-energy buildings.
With more than 40 years of experience in buildings energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability, he has worked in engineering software development, government research and standards development organizations, as well as building design and consulting companies. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, on the topic of building simulation as a policy tool, and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee, and is a registered architect.
Introduction to Building Decarbonization
This presentation presents the basics of building decarbonization, including building carbon dioxide and other emissions, key drivers for decarbonization, how carbon impact is measured, and the accepted international standards for defining carbon life-cycle calculations. The key decarbonization methods are then described, including offset strategies, electrification technology applications, and ways they can be implemented in the building sector. Finally, the presentation discusses the efforts that ASHRAE already has underway to provide relevant information about decarbonization to the membership and embed decarbonization in our standards and guidelines.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Crawley is active in ASHRAE (Director-At-Large on ASHRAE Board, member of Task Force on Building Decarbonization, Chair of Standard 169 (Climatic Data for Building Design Standards), member of SSPC 189.1 (Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings), as well as a member of Standards PC 105R, 140, 205R, 209R, 228P, and 229P. He is a former member and Chair of Standards Committee as well a past member of the Technical Activities, Research Administration, Advocacy, and Grassroots Government Activities Committees, and past chair of Technical Committees 2.8, 4.2, 4.7, and 7.1). He was elevated to ASHRAE Fellow in 2009 and achieved ASHRAE BEMP (Building Energy Modeling Professional) certification in October 2012, and received the ASHRAE Standards Achievement Award (2022), ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award (2013), Service to ASHRAE Research Award (2012), Distinguished Service Award (2003), and Symposium Best Paper Award (1999) for “Which Weather Data Should You Use for Energy Simulations of Commercial Buildings?”
He is also active in the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA Vice President since 2018, at-large board member since 1998, Fellow in 2012, Regional Affiliate Liaison since 2006), IBPSA-USA (IBPSA-USA board member since 2013, President 2019-2021, Vice President 2017-2019, and Treasurer 2013-2017), U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC, past vice chair and member, Energy & Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group; past member, Research Committee; past research Liaison), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), an Affiliate member of CIBSE, and serves on the editorial boards of three international journals. He has written more than 125 papers and articles, testified before the U.S. Congress, lectured at more than 40 universities, and made more than 400 presentations on building energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy throughout the world. As an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, he has given more than 200 presentations and workshops for nearly 1000 ASHRAE chapters throughout the world.
Every year, thousands of people in Edmonton celebrate Christmas. Unfortunately, many people celebrate Christmas without things we take for granted on Christmas Day. Not just gifts and a bottle of wine, but how about a warm supper or new socks?
Please join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon - a fundraiser for the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Spread some Christmas cheer and help out some families in need. Please help us start the Christmas season and support one of Edmonton’s great organizations.
We will also continue to host a Prize Draw in support of the Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Tickets will be available from our staff on-site, and the winners will be announced at the end of the function.
Prize donations will be graciously accepted on-site. Please ensure to attach your card so we can ensure appropriate recognition for all our donors.
Topic Summary:
We will explore the efficiency of high-induction diffusers through both experimental and numerical approaches, showcasing their superior energy performance and ventilation effectiveness compared to traditional methods.
The presentation will also cover how different perforations design can enhance airborne infection control, achieving up to a 30% reduction in the residence time of infectious particles. Our design approach aligns with ASHRAE standards, including ASHRAE 55 and 62.1, ensuring high induction solutions with optimized Ez values for indoor air quality and comfort.
This presentation will offer a comprehensive analysis of how innovative diffuser designs and adherence to industry standards can improve both ventilation performance and energy efficiency.
Speaker Bio:
Peyman Raphe, PhD, is an expert in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), specializing in numerical simulations and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). As a Product Specialist at The Master Group, he focuses on personalized ventilation (PV) systems, leveraging his extensive knowledge of 3D CFD to design and optimize advanced HVAC solutions.
With a PhD that solidifies his expertise in HVAC design, Peyman's research enhances the understanding of airflow dynamics, aiding in the development of efficient ventilation systems that reduce energy consumption while maximizing comfort. His work is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Peyman effectively communicates complex engineering principles, making him a valuable resource for engineers and sales teams, especially regarding energy efficiency and comfort. He trains and mentors teams on innovative HVAC solutions, emphasizing ASHRAE standards and building codes.
Speaker Bio:
Jaeson Cardiff is the CEO and visionary behind CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies and the inventor of the innovative CarbinX micro-scale carbon capture system. With a strong background in the HVAC industry, Jaeson combines his passion for innovation with his expertise in heating technologies to create solutions that improve lives and promote sustainability.
Hello Members!!
We’re excited to announce the start of a new ASHRAE year, and we’re kicking things off with something special! Join us on September 18th for Past President Night, where we’ll recognize our ASHRAE past presidents and take a trip down memory lane with a Trivia Night focused on the history of our ASHRAE Northern Alberta Chapter.
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow members, learn a little more about the rich history of our chapter, and enjoy some friendly competition. Plus, the winner will take home an exciting prize!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network, have fun, and kick off the new ASHRAE year in style. Buy your tickets now, and let’s see who knows the most about our chapter’s journey!
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
When:
Thursday, June 13, 2023
Breakfast/registration at 7:00 AM, shotgun start at 8 AM, dinner following golf
Pricing:
Foursome: $650
Individual: $175
Prizes with your business card are welcome and greatly appreciated!!
Beer Island:
Beer Island is our research reverse draw this year instead of Wine Survivor.
● Beer Island: the entry fee for Beer Island is $20 plus a pack of beer (suggest four pack of Craft Beer or six pack of Domestic Beer).
● If you do not bring a pack of beer, we will have limited quantities for sale at the curling club for $20. We will have the Square devices to process credit or debit card payments at check in (cash also accepted).
● All proceeds to Ashrae Research.
In light of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and the recent updates to the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM), we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the refrigeration industry. As we navigate the global imperative to phase down high-global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), it becomes imperative for us to delve into the transition towards more sustainable alternatives.
To this end, I am excited to extend an invitation to you to join us for an enlightening webinar where we will explore the transition from high GWP HFCs (such as R-410A, R-507, etc.) to lower GWP HFCs such as R-32, and the emerging class of HFOs (Hydrofluoroolifins) and HFO containing refrigerants such as R-1234yf, R454A, R454B, R454C. These new refrigerants, with their significantly lower GWPs are also in the A2L (lower flammability) class of ASHRAE std 34 and are at the forefront of our industry's efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.
During the webinar, we will delve into the technical aspects, regulatory considerations, and practical implications of adopting these new refrigerants. Our expert speakers will share insights, best practices, and case studies to help you understand the challenges and opportunities presented by this transition.
This webinar isn't just about staying compliant; it's about embracing innovation and sustainability to shape the future of refrigeration. Your participation and expertise are invaluable as we collectively chart the course towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Register HERE for the May chapter meeting which will be a our annual Lobsterfest hosted on May 15, 2024. As we did last year, we will be teaming up with MCA and SMACNA to bring our industry all together.
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