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SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting - Dru Crawley
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Speaker: Dru Crawley is a Bentley Fellow and Director of Building Performance Research at Bentley Systems\, where he leads initiatives focused on building performance\, decarbonization\, digital twins\, smart cities\, sustainability\, resilience\, and zero-energy buildings. With more than 40 years of experience\, he previously led the development of EnergyPlus and the U.S. DOE’s Commercial Buildings Initiative\, has authored over 125 publications\, and is internationally recognized for his leadership in ASHRAE\, IBPSA\, and advancing energy-efficient\, high-performance buildings. Dr. Crawley holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee\, is a registered architect\, an ASHRAE Fellow\, and a recipient of numerous industry awards for his contributions to building energy modeling\, standards development\, and sustainability. Title: Big\, Smart\, and Everything: Data\, Technology\, Buildings\, Cities\, and the IoT Description: There is a transformation under way in the world that will fundamentally change how we interact with our technology\, buildings and cities. Big data allows us to find trends and causes not clear from our limited data today. Everything is going ‘Smart’ today – from windows\, walls and all the technology in our buildings to communities and cities. With 5G wireless and ubiquitous data sensors soon to be available\, every device that collects data can share it – supporting real-time decision-making for controls\, utility grids\, buildings\, traffic\, and transportation. Imagine dozens of sensors ensuring our comfort in our workplaces while optimizing energy efficiency and sustainability. This presentation describes the basics of big data\, IoT\, and Smart everything and its applications and promise in buildings. Title: Introduction to Building Decarbonization Description: This presentation describes the basics of building decarbonization are presented 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 efforts that ASHRAE already has under way to provide relevant information about decarbonization to the membership\, and to embed decarbonization in our standards and guidelines. Agenda 9:30 am Setup begins 10:00 am Setup complete 10:00 – 10:15 am Coffee & Networking 10:15 – 10:17 am Chapter President welcomes everyone and opens meeting 10:17 – 10:30 am Chapter announcements & attendee introductions 10:30 – 11:30 am Introduction of Speaker & Technical Presentation 11:30 – 11:45 am Food 11:45 – 12:45 pm Second Technical Presentation 12:45 – 1:00 pm Q & A Register Now Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Member's Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/september-chapter-meeting-dru-crawley/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T140000
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SUMMARY:Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Location: Eagle Hills Golf Course 605 N Edgewood Ln Eagle\, ID 83616 \nShare Please join us for the annual golf tournament at Eagle Hills Golf Course! Tournament will be a 4 person scramble to benefit the Idaho Chapter of ASHRAE. (individual players are welcome) Includes: 18 holes of golf\, cart\, golf balls on the range\, food\, drinks\, and door prizes. Sponsorship opportunities available\, see flyers for additional information. Hope to see you there! Tickets $500.00 4 Person Team $440.00 Earlybird rate before May 20 $125.00 Individual Player $110.00 Earlybird rate before May 20 $1\,500.00 Platinum Sponsor $1\,000.00 Gold Sponsor $500.00 Interactive Display Booth $500.00 Silver Sponsor $300.00 Bronze Sponsor $25.00 Additional Lunch Guest $200.00 Tee or Green Company Logo Sign (1 Total) $300.00 Tee and Green Sponsor Signs $20.00 20 Mulligans Documents ASHRAE Golf Scramble rules 2026 Idaho ASHRAE Golf Tournament Flyer
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T193000
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SUMMARY:Golf Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Location: Warm Springs Golf Course 2495 E Warm Springs Ave Boise\, ID 83712 \nShare ⛳ ASHRAE Idaho YEA Golf Lesson & Networking Event ASHRAE Idaho invites members to join us for a group golf lesson and social event at the Warm Springs Golf Course in Boise. This informal\, beginner‑friendly event is a great opportunity to build connections with fellow ASHRAE members while learning from a professional instructor in a relaxed setting. 📅 Event Details Date: May 29\, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Warm Springs Golf Course\, Boise Activity: Two‑hour group golf lesson Equipment: Provided 💲 Registration & Attendance ASHRAE Members: $40 Guests (Friends / Family): $40 Spots Reserved: 15 ASHRAE members 5 guests Depending on the enrollment\, additional guest spots may be opened after May 20 \, and reminders will be sent to registered attendees with the option to bring a guest. 🍹 Food & Beverages First drink for attendees will be covered by the YEA budget Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase onsite Group appetizers may be provided depending on venue offerings This event is ideal for all experience levels—no prior golf experience required. We look forward to seeing you on the course for a fun and relaxed evening of learning and networking! Tickets $40.00 Member Ticket $40.00 Guest Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/golf-lesson/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T140000
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE Presidential Visit
DESCRIPTION:Location: Jaker's Bar & Grill (Idaho Falls) 851 Lindsay Blvd Idaho Falls\, ID 83402 \nShare Title: ASHRAE Presidential Visit Speaker: Bill McQuade Description: Shelter is one of the most fundamental human needs\, providing physical protection\, emotional stability\, and a foundation for communities. "Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life" highlights the vital connection between indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and human well-being\, emphasizing that buildings should do more than provide shelter — they should enhance health\, comfort\, and safety. This theme explores how design\, operation\, and maintenance strategies can balance energy efficiency with occupant well-being\, creating high-performing\, sustainable spaces. By integrating IEQ principles\, the built environment can minimize environmental impact while fostering healthier\, more resilient communities. AGENDA 11:30am Setup begins 11:45am Lunch served 12:00 – 12:50pm Chapter announcements & Presentations 1:00 – 2:00pm Open Forum discussion about establishing an ASHRAE "Section" in Eastern Idaho (Open to all Members & Guests) Speaker Bio: Bill McQuade 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 maintaining relationships with regulators\, legislators\, associations\, and societies\, and leads the development and implementation of the company's global ESG strategy. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University\, and brings over 32 years of experience in the HVAC&R industry. Within ASHRAE\, McQuade previously served on the Board of Directors as president-elect\, treasurer\, vice president\, and director-at-large. He has chaired the Members Council and Technology Council\, and served as liaison to the Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization\, among numerous other committee and council roles. From 2021–2022\, he served as president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of ASHRAE and received the ASHRAE Region III ACE Award. He is an ASHRAE Fellow and received the ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award in 2023. Over 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 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\, and has served as an expert on the U.S. Department of Energy HVAC Roadmap Collaboration Team at Oak Ridge National Lab. Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Guest (Non-Member) Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/ashrae-presidential-visit/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T123000
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE Presidential Visit
DESCRIPTION:Location: Esther Simplot Park Pavillon 3206 W Pleasanton Ave Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: ASHRAE Presidential Visit Speaker: Bill McQuade Description: Shelter is one of the most fundamental human needs\, providing physical protection\, emotional stability\, and a foundation for communities. "Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life" highlights the vital connection between indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and human well-being\, emphasizing that buildings should do more than provide shelter — they should enhance health\, comfort\, and safety. This theme explores how design\, operation\, and maintenance strategies can balance energy efficiency with occupant well-being\, creating high-performing\, sustainable spaces. By integrating IEQ principles\, the built environment can minimize environmental impact while fostering healthier\, more resilient communities. AGENDA 10:00am Setup begins 10:30am Setup complete 10:30 – 11:30am Chapter announcements & Presentations 11:30 – 12:30pm Lunch & Networking Speaker Bio: Bill McQuade 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 maintaining relationships with regulators\, legislators\, associations\, and societies\, and leads the development and implementation of the company's global ESG strategy. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University\, and brings over 32 years of experience in the HVAC&R industry. Within ASHRAE\, McQuade previously served on the Board of Directors as president-elect\, treasurer\, vice president\, and director-at-large. He has chaired the Members Council and Technology Council\, and served as liaison to the Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization\, among numerous other committee and council roles. From 2021–2022\, he served as president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of ASHRAE and received the ASHRAE Region III ACE Award. He is an ASHRAE Fellow and received the ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award in 2023. Over 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 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\, and has served as an expert on the U.S. Department of Energy HVAC Roadmap Collaboration Team at Oak Ridge National Lab. Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Member's Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/ashrae-presidential-visit-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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SUMMARY:Idaho ASHRAE 2026 Tech Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Boise Centre on the Grove 850 W Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Register using this link here: Event Page (Ignore "Register now" Button) We invite you to join industry leaders for a full day of learning and collaboration featuring two keynote speakers\, three breakout sessions\, vendor exhibits\, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Doors opens at 7:30am with breakfast starting at 8:00am. Download the ASHRAE Regions App for the conference program! Android IOS
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/idaho-ashrae-2026-tech-conference/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T183000
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SUMMARY:YEA - Geothermal Walking Tour / Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Location: RSVP for full location details Boise \, ID \nShare Hello fellow ASHRAE and YEA members! Join us for a casual walking tour through downtown Boise\, visiting some of the buildings connected to the geothermal system running through the area. We will be walking and chatting\, learning a bit about the geothermal loop\, and enjoying the beautiful spring weather (hopefully)! We'll end at a brewery with food\, final location TBD at this time\, but will likely be 10 Barrel Brewing. We'll be following the City of Boise geothermal tour guide\, which can be found at the link below: https://www.cityofboise.org/media/19179/geowalkingtourtrifold-2.pdf All members are welcome to this YEA-sponsored event! Please RSVP here: RSVP to YEA – Geothermal Walki… | Partiful
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/yea-geothermal-walking-tour-brewery/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T120000
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SUMMARY:April Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: Building Performance Analysis for Building Performance Rating Systems Speaker: Dennis Knight Description: This presentation focuses on building performance rating systems and their requirements for energy use reduction and whole building optimization. The program provides an overview of how to use computer assisted building performance analysis systems and ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G to maximize the design team’s ability to achieve the greatest number of credits when seeking project certification under a building performed rating system. Speaker Bio: M. Dennis Knight joined ASHRAE in 1979 and has been working in the building design\, construction\, and operations industry since 1974. He served as ASHRAE President for the 2024-25 society year. He provides engineering\, design\, and construction-related services within the building industry. Before his presidential year\, Mr. Knight served as a Director at Large\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and President-Elect on the ASHRAE Board of Directors\, and holds the membership grades of ASHRAE Fellow and Presidential Member. Active at the local\, state\, and national levels with various agencies and professional societies\, he works to help develop sustainable\, integrated building design guidelines and standards. Nationally\, as a member of ASHRAE\, Mr. Knight is a member and former chair of Standards Committee SPC 224 – "The Application of Building Information Modeling"\, is the former Chair of Technical Committee (TC) 7.1 "Integrated Building Design\," and served as chair of the ASHRAE Building Performance Analysis Specialty Conference for six years. He currently serves on the ASHRAE Government Affairs Committee and the Development Committee and is the ASHRAE liaison to the National Institute of Building Sciences' BIM Council. Tickets $0.00 Member – In Person $0.00 Member's Guest – In Person $15.00 Non-Member – In Person $0.00 Member – Online
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/april-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T120000
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SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: Creating an Underground Research Facility to Explore the Universe Speaker: Darryl K. Boyce\, P.Eng.\, Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE\, was the ASHRAE President for the 2019-2020 term. Boyce has previously served on the board of directors as treasurer\, vice president\, Director and Regional Chair Region 2 and director-at-large. Boyce is retired and was previously special advisor to the vice-president (Finance and Administration) – and the assistant vice president of facilities management and planning – at Carleton University in Ottawa\, Ontario. Throughout his time spent with ASHRAE and in the HVAC industry\, Boyce has worked on various projects to increase energy efficiency. His most recent projects include the SNOLAB project in Sudbury\, Ontario\, where he is responsible for the design and construction of a world class research facility for underground science. Boyce is a 1982 graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and earned his Engineering Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1973. Description: The presentation will review the research requirements and describe how these were translated into the design scope for the facility to be located 6\,800 feet below ground level. We will walk through the construction challenges and review the strategies to keep this specialized facility on budget in a challenging underground construction environment. Designing for commissioning and operation will be discussed as well as the commissioning requirements. Tickets $0.00 Member – In Person $0.00 Member's Guest – In Person $15.00 Non-Member – In Person $0.00 Member – Online
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/march-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: Implementing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Speaker: Terry Rodgers Description: Too often site maintenance programs are implemented independently of the facility construction effort and in many cases almost as an after-thought. The best approach is to literally incorporate the design\, development\, and implementation of the maintenance program in the design\, construction\, and commissioning of the physical facility. This includes establishing the objectives\, requirements\, strategies\, and performance criteria of the maintenance program in the same site programming effort and Owners Project Requirements (OPR) document as used to capture and define the same aspects of the physical facility. Similarly\, the development of the Basis-of-Design (BOD) document should incorporate aspects of what “means and methods” will be employed by the maintenance program to meet the OPR maintenance objectives. Speaker Bio: Terry is an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and a voting member of ASHRAE TC9.9 "Mission Critical Facilities\, Data Centers\, Technology Spaces\, & Electronic Equipment"\, ASHRAE SSPC 90.4 "Energy Standard for Data Centers”\, ASHRAE SPC-127 "Method of Testing for Rating Computer Room Air Conditioners”\, and GPC-1.6P “Commissioning Process for Data Centers”. He is on the Board of Directors of the 7×24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter. He is an active participant in the LLNL Energy Efficient High Performance Computing Working Group. He is on the Board of Directors of the Building Commissioning Association’s Southeast Region and has authored or co-authored books\, whitepapers\, and presentations on Critical Facilities\, facilities management\, and formal commissioning. He has developed and taught multiple training classes in the design\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance of critical facilities including commercial nuclear power plants\, aerospace facilities\, and large data centers. Tickets $0.00 Member – In Person $0.00 Member's Guest – In Person $15.00 Non-Member – In Person $0.00 Member – Online
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/february-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T190000
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE Soft Skills Dev with Toastmasters
DESCRIPTION:Location: Black Bear Diner 1731 S Entertainment Ave Boise\, ID 83709 \nShare Event Name: ASHRAE Soft Skills Workshop with Toastmasters Date: Tuesday January 20 th 2026 Time: 6:00PM Location: Black Bear Diner – 1731 S Entertainment Ave\, Boise\, ID 83709 Description: ASHRAE Idaho is teaming up with Boise Toastmasters Club 61 to put on a Soft Skills workshop! Attendees will listen to speakers perform prepared speeches addressing soft skills\, perform public evaluations of speeches\, and will have the opportunity to give an impromptu 2-minute speech with help from the Toastmaster members. Expect to be pushed outside of your shell and provided with the opportunity to work on your public speaking and soft skills! Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/ashrae-soft-skills-dev-with-toastmasters/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T210000
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SUMMARY:Top Golf Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Location: Topgolf Boise 1050 S Silverstone Way Meridian\, ID 83642 \nShare Tickets $125.00 Individual Registration $100.00 Earlybird rate before December 31
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/top-golf-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T130000
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SUMMARY:January Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: The New Legionella Standard: ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems Speaker: Patricia Graef Description: This session provides an overview of Legionella bacteria\, its source\, how it is amplified\, how it is transmitted and who is susceptible. There will be a detailed look at the standard\, the background on its development and what is required for its application and adoption. Specific topics include the framework for legionella bacteria control measures\, health care facility requirements\, requirements for adopting a Water Management Program for specific devices such as cooling towers\, ornamental fountains\, spas\, etc.\, elements of a Water Management Program\, and designer requirements . Speaker Bio: Patricia Graef\, P.E.\, Fellow ASHRAE\, LEED GA\, retired from Munters Corp.\, Fort Myers\, Fla. Patricia Graef has spent the more than 40 years focusing on engineering and developing products that control temperature and moisture in building air as well as the water associated with the processes. Graef received her bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida. In the time Graef has worked for Munters\, she has served as a Scientist in the cooling tower division\, was the Director of Core Technology for Humidification and Engineering and Development Manager for the HumiCool division. Today she is senior engineer for the Air Treatment division and has more than a dozen international patents in her name. Tickets $0.00 Member – In Person $0.00 Member's Guest – In Person $15.00 Non-Member – In Person $0.00 Member – Online
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/january-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T130000
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SUMMARY:December Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: Shifting Trends of Refrigerants and Applications Speaker: Nate Torres Description: Nate will provide an overview of the different types of refrigerants (FREON\, ammonia\, and CO2) and compare the application and pros/cons for different refrigerants. He will also give a big picture of the regulatory requirements for various refrigerants\, as well as provide an overview of new technologies changing the industry\, including low-charge refrigeration systems. Speaker Bio: Nate Torres is the Operations Manager at Resource Compliance where he is responsible for sales and marketing\, as well as assigning and overseeing the work performed by the Process Safety Consultants and other staff. His background in the agriculture industry gives him a keen understanding of what it takes to make a successful business in California. He is also responsible for expanding RMP/PSM/CalARP\, CARB RMP\, SPCC\, and HMBP consulting services. He also provides expertise in the preparation and implementation of Risk and Process Safety Management programs\, Refrigerant Management Programs\, Spill Prevention\, Control\, and Countermeasure Plans\, and Hazardous Materials Business Plans. Nate graduated from California State University Fresno with a degree in Business Finance. Additionally\, he is a Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) through the Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) and a certified SP001 AST Inspector through the Steel Tank Institute (STI). Building Tour – 1:30 PM – Idaho Central Arena (Steelheads)\, 233 S Capitol Blvd\, Boise\, ID 83702 AGENDA 11:00am Setup begins 11:30am Setup complete 11:30 – 11:45am Food 11:45 – 11:47am Chapter President welcomes everyone and opens meeting 11:47 – 12:00pm Chapter announcements & attendee Introductions 12:00 – 12:50pm Introduction of Speaker & Technical Presentation 12:50 – 1:00pm Q & A 1:00 – 1:15pm Closing remarks & Networking 1:00pm Leave water center to walk to the Idaho Central Arena
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/december-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T123000
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SUMMARY:November Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Idaho Water Center – Legacy Pointe 322 East Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: Energy Efficient Design Ideas for Multifamily Speaker: Dr. Damon Woods is a licensed mechanical engineer who started working at the IDL as a graduate student back in 2013. His dissertation used energy models paired with weather forecasts to predict how a radiant slab should be managed to maximize occupant comfort. His current research focus is on the integration of surface temperatures into building energy management systems. Dr. Woods has taught courses in advanced thermodynamics and energy modeling. In the office\, he spends his time working on energy models and estimating savings from energy upgrades; out of the office he is usually fly fishing or gardening. Dr. Woods earned his B.S. from Montana State University\, his M.S. from Boise State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Idaho. Description: This session will cover the most cost-effective strategies engineers can use to minimize energy use when designing a new multifamily or mixed-use project. The speaker will provide data on the major energy uses in multifamily buildings in Idaho and how to estimate annual utility bills for the tenants (including Idaho Power’s new multifamily rebate program). This presentation will include new and existing code requirements around ventilation and noise transmission. For example\, you cannot just ventilate corridors and use door gaps to pull air into apartments. There will be a few case studies presented and information from ASHRAE’s Advanced Energy Design Guide to hopefully inspire your creativity when it comes to your next multifamily design. Some of the technologies covered include working with architects to meet high-performance insulation and air tightness metrics\, efficient ventilation options\, and load sizing strategies. The focus will be on design approaches tailored to the southern Idaho and eastern Oregon climate. Building Tour – 1:30 PM – Broadstone Saratoga\, 1201 W Grove St. Boise\, ID 83702 AGENDA 10:30am Setup begins 11:00am Setup complete 11:00 – 11:15am Food 11:15 – 11:17am Chapter President welcomes everyone and opens meeting 11:17 – 11:30am Chapter announcements & attendee Introductions 11:30 – 12:30pm Introduction of Speaker & Technical Presentation 12:30 – 12:40pm Q & A 12:40 – 1:00pm Closing remarks & Networking 1:00pm Leave water center to walk to the Broadstone Saratoga apartments Tickets $0.00 Member's Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket – In Person Only $0.00 Member – Online $0.00 Member – In Person (Late Registration)
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/november-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251111T200000
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SUMMARY:YEA - Boise Bicycle Project Volunteer Night
DESCRIPTION:Location: Register for full location details! Boise \, ID \nShare 🚲 Join ASHRAE YEA for a Volunteer Night at Boise Bicycle Project! Help make a difference in our community by volunteering with BBP as they prepare for their annual Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway —where hundreds of donated bikes are transformed into dream bikes for local children. No bike mechanic experience? No problem! BBP staff will be there to teach and support you. Tasks may include: Basic bike maintenance & cleaning Replacing parts Moving bikes between storage and the shop YEA members get priority access. Non-members can join the waitlist and will be notified if spots open up one week before the event. Be sure to indicate your YEA status when you RSVP. 👉 Spots are limited—sign up now to secure yours! REGISTER HERE!!!
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/yea-boise-bicycle-project-volunteer-night/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T182000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T200000
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SUMMARY:YEA - Brewery & Bike Night
DESCRIPTION:Location: Esther Simplot Park 614 N Whitewater Park Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare • First YEA event of the year\, everyone is welcome! • Tuesday\, October 14 th • 6:20 pm @ Esther Simplot Park – roll out at 6:30 pm • Bike ride to be 3.5 miles\, about 20 minutes total • Casual no drop pace\, no one left behind • Brewery meet up @ 7 pm ! Documents YEA – Brewery and Bike Night
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/yea-brewery-bike-night/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
CREATED:20260815T225837Z
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SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street – Legacy Pointe (1st Floor) Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: BIM to BEM – Agile Energy Modeling for High Performance Building Design Location: Idaho Water Center – Legacy Pointe (1st Floor) 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 Parking: Parking is available underneath the building or in the adjacent parking garage. The first hour of parking is free\, each subsequent hour is $1.00. Registration: To Register for In-person Attendance* Click Here ; WEBINAR Presentation Click Here *FREE LUNCH provided to in-person attendees registered 24 hours in advance Speaker: Krishnan Gowri Description: Agile energy modeling provides a framework for robust energy modeling practices based on iterative development starting with BIM models\, where the energy model evolves through collaboration between architect\, MEP designers and a self-organizing cross-functional team of energy modelers. The collaborative and communicative nature of agile energy modeling needs a scalable infrastructure that can support building model management\, analysis as well as delivery of modeling outcomes with software tools and infrastructure solutions. This presentation will introduce the concepts\, best practices and evolving workflows that help automate the energy model creation from BIM for early design analysis to detailed design. Bio: Krishnan Gowri\, Energy Solutions Krishnan Gowri has more than thirty years of experience in the construction industry as a building science and building performance expert. Krishnan received his undergraduate degree in Civil and Structural engineering from Annamalai University in India and obtained his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Building Engineering from Center for Building Studies at Concordia University\, Montreal\, Que. He is a student of Dr. Paul Fazio\, founding Director of Center for Building Studies. As a graduate student\, Krishnan conducted research in integrated building design and advanced computer applications for the construction industry. He was an Assistant Professor at Concordia University and taught building science\, matrix analysis of structures and integrated building design courses. Krishnan has been a member of ASHRAE since 1995 and has served on various technical and society committees. Krishnan is a recipient of ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award and recognized as an ASHRAE Fellow in 2017. He is currently the Chair of 2027 Applications Handbook Subcommittee and serves as a member of the Board of Governors of ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter. Krishnan spends his leisure volunteering for non-profit educational organizations and anything tennis – as a player\, stringer\, certified official and coach.
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/october-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Location: Powderhaus Brewing 9719 W Chinden Blvd Garden City\, ID 83714 \nShare Please join us for our fall Corn Hole Tournament F undraiser at Powderhaus Brewing. Get ready for an evening of friendly competition\, great food\, and local brews—all to support the ASHRAE Idaho Chapter start to the chapter year! The event will include Dinner\, Drinks\, Brewery Tour and a Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament. Event Sponsorships for the event are available\, see details below. Annual sponsorships are available for all of our 2025-2026 events: https://idahoashrae.com/sponsors We hope to see you there! Tickets $70.00 Team registeration (2 person) $35.00 Individual Registration $150.00 Bronze Sponsorship $500.00 Gold Sponsorship $1\,000.00 Platinum Sponsorship
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/corn-hole-tournament-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
CREATED:20260815T225837Z
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SUMMARY:September Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare We’re excited to welcome Jim Vallort\, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer\, for an engaging and insightful session focused on Green Data Center and Intelligent Buildings. Jim Vallort\, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer\, has spent his career focusing on energy: ranging from measuring energy usage\, optimizing the systems\, integrating automation to control energy and the impact of commissioning on energy consumption. Jim brings a unique perspective having been on the engineer of record\, 3rd party commissioning and contracting sides of project delivery. Jim served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2015-2016 Board of Directors. He currently serves as a member of Technical Committee (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning and Guideline Project Committee 1.6\, Commissioning of Data Centers . Jim previously served on the Board as a director-at-large in 2005-08 and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. Jim has over 20 publications and numerous presentations under his belt on topics ranging from Energy Efficiency\, Automation and Commissioning to Underfloor Air Distribution. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Schedule • 10:30 AM – Achieving a Green Data Center • 11:45 AM – Intelligent Building – Technology is changing what is possible in the Built Environment • Lunch Provided! Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed The concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. So the goal for a green data center is to minimize the energy consumed by the facility that does not go into computing power. To achieve this reduction the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation and operations all play an equal role. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high performance in various climates. Also I will present some keys to maintaining the edge of a high performance site such as Cx at turnover\, seasonal testing\, operations plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center and most importantly – annual monitoring and operational adjustments. These concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls will be presented. Intelligent Buildings – Technology is changing what is possible in the built environment There is a lot of buzz around Intelligent\, or Smart\, Buildings\, but what is an Intelligent Building? This presentation will examine the answers to this question and how you can put your building on its path to a “higher education”. Advancements in technology have given the engineer the ability to aggregate and share data across disparate systems thereby creating opportunities to increase energy and operational efficiencies\, improve occupant comfort\, safety\, productivity\, and enrich the visualization capabilities for the organization’s numerous internal and external stakeholders. The intelligent building platform will result in a more efficient\, secure and productive asset that has the capacity to continuously improve over its lifetime. Tickets $0.00 Member Workshop and Lunch Meeting $0.00 Member Lunch Ticket $15.00 Guest Lunch and Workshop Ticket $15.00 guest Lunch ticket $0.00 Workshop Only Ticket $0.00 Virtual meeting ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/september-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
CREATED:20260815T225837Z
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SUMMARY:June Chapter Meeting and Social
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building (Mtg) & Esther Simplot Park (Social) Boise\, ID \nShare 10:30 to 11:30 AM – Chapter Meeting/Lecture @ Idaho Water Center 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Travel to Esther Simplot Park (3206 W Pleasanton Ave\, Boise\, ID 83702) 12:00 to 1:00 PM – Social Hour with Gift Card Giveaway sponsored by Trane Chapter Meeting/Lecture Title: Electrification\, Heat Pumps\, and Thermal Energy Storage – Using Yesterday's Waste Energy for Tomorrow's Heating Speaker: Bruce Lindsay Bio: Bruce B. Lindsay is the Business Development Leader for Trane Technologies’ Thermal Energy Storage systems. He has been involved in thermal energy storage research\, engineering\, sales\, and operation for over 30 years. Bruce received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University. He received a Master of Science in Energy Resources at the University of Pittsburgh\, where he taught graduate engineering courses. He received a Master of Management from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Bruce began his energy career at Peoples Natural Gas in Pittsburgh in industrial sales\, conducting energy audits in Western Pennsylvania. He underwent special industry training and received a Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant designation. He was recruited by the Gas Research Institute to conduct national programs to develop new natural gas-fueled cooling and heating systems. Description: “Electrification” has recently become a widely accepted roadmap towards the goal of a low-carbon future. The concept is easily understood in the transportation sector: cars using fossil fuels as their on-board energy source can never be carbon free. However\, an electric car that is charged by a carbon free source\, can be carbon free. When applied to buildings\, one method is to envision stopping the flow of fossil fuels to them and having all energy come from the carbon-free grid of the future. Some skeptics of the concept believe it is a pipe dream to have a carbon-free electric grid but certainly you cannot have a carbon-free building if you are burning fossil fuels in them. Electrification will play a part in our low carbon future so understanding heat pumps\, “free cooling” and thermal energy storage’s relationship to them\, will be critical. The presentation will cover the multiple value streams of using thermal storage for heating and cooling in an all-electric building. Tickets $0.00 Lecture Only Ticket $0.00 Lecture and Social Hour Ticket $0.00 Social Hour Only Ticket $0.00 Non-member Lecture Only Ticket $0.00 Non-member Lecture and Social Hour Ticket $0.00 Non-member Social Hour Only Ticket $1\,000.00 Social Sponsor $0.00 Virtual Ticket – Lecture Only
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/june-chapter-meeting-and-social/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE Idaho Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Location: Eagle Hills Golf Course 605 N Edgewood Ln Eagle\, ID 83616 \nShare Please join us for the annual golf tournament at Eagle Hills Golf Course! Tournament will be a 4 person scramble to benefit the Idaho Chapter of ASHRAE. (individual players are welcome) Includes: 18 holes of golf\, cart\, golf balls on the range\, food\, drinks\, and door prizes. Sponsorship opportunities available\, see flyers for additional information. Hope to see you there! Tickets $440.00 4 Person Team $400.00 Earlybird rate before May 21 $110.00 Individual Player $100.00 Earlybird rate before May 21 $15.00 Additional Lunch Guest $0.00 Tee or Green Company Logo Sign $0.00 Tee and Green Company Logo Signs $0.00 Interactive Display Booth $0.00 Title Sponsorship for Lunch Platinum Level $0.00 Title Sponsorship for Lunch Silver Level $440.00 4 Person Team – Non-Member Ticket $110.00 Individual – Non-Member Ticket Documents 2025 Golf Tournament Flyer ASHRAE Golf Scramble Rules
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/ashrae-idaho-annual-golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:2025 ASHRAE Idaho Tech. Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Boise Centre on the Grove East 850 W Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Registration and sponsorships are now open for our annual Technical Conference! When: Friday\, May 9th Registration opens at 7:30am with Breakfast Keynote at 8:00am Where: Boise Centre on the Grove East Join us for 2 keynote sessions\, 6 Distinguished Lecturers and 3 tracks of breakout sessions with up to 5.5 PDH available. Breakfast\, Lunch and the Social Hour are included with registration! There will be a 1920's themed Murder Mystery after-party at Watson's Mystery Cafe (formerly The Playhouse) for those interested in continuing the fun. Make sure to select this additional ticket during registration if interested! Corporate Sponsorships and Individual Registrations Available! Tickets $150.00 ASHRAE Member $200.00 Non-Member $25.00 Student Member $0.00 Speaker Ticket $50.00 Murder Mystery Party Individual Ticket $275.00 Murder Mystery Party Table (includes up to 6 seats) $400.00 Bronze Sponsor – incl. 1 Full Event Ticket $600.00 Silver Sponsor – Incl. 2 Full Event Tickets $1\,000.00 Gold Sponsor – incl. 2 Full Event Tickets & Vendor Booth $1\,500.00 Platinum or Social Hour Sponsor (4 Available) – incl. 4 Full Event Tickets & Vendor Booth $2\,500.00 Keynote Sponsor (4 Available) – incl. 4 Full Event Tickets & Vendor Booth $1\,500.00 Murder Mystery Party Sponsor (2 available) – incl. 4 Full Event Tickets\, Vendor Booth & Party Table
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/2025-ashrae-idaho-tech-conference/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:April Morning Workshop + Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building\, Room 156 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare This month we have a morning workshop starting at 10:30am plus chapter meeting over lunch which starts at 12:00. The workshop will have coffee/pastries and feel free to register for both or just one of the sessions. Workshop Title: Moving Closer to Net Zero Buildings with the IAQ Procedure of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022 Speaker: Chris Muller Bio: Recognized as a world-wide authority on the topics of indoor/environmental air quality\, the application and use of gas-phase air filtration\, filtration and enhanced air cleaning\, corrosion control and monitoring\, and electronic equipment reliability. Written and spoken extensively on these and related topics with more than 175 articles and peer-reviewed papers\, more than 100 seminars\, and 8 handbooks. Contributed to chapters in two handbooks on the application and use of gas-phase air filtration\, wrote the chapter on contamination control in the ASHRAE Datacom Series Handbook – Particulate and Gaseous Contamination in Datacom Environments\, wrote a chapter on gas-phase air filtration in the NAFA Air Filtration Handbook\, a chapter on airborne molecular contamination in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Handbook\, 2nd Ed. published by McGraw-Hill\, and on Contamination Control in the upcoming Data Center Handbook edited by Hwaiyu Geng. Workshop Description: Being able to achieve IAQ goals while reducing energy consumption is one of the more valuable aspects of using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016: "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality". By meeting the requirements of the IAQ Procedure\, one is allowed to take credit for the application of validated air cleaning technologies and reduce the amount of ventilation air that has to be heated and/or cooled. Revisions to Standard 62.1 have caused some confusion in its use and the application of energy conservation measures. This presentation will discuss the status of the Indoor Air Quality Procedure\, review the applicable provisions of the Standard\, discuss indoor air quality models in use\, and provide examples where the IAQ Procedure has been successfully employed as part of an energy conservation program. There will also be a discussion of current activities to make it easier to validate the IAQ Procedure and make it more useful to the engineering community when designing "net zero" energy buildings. Chapter Meeting Presentation Title: Applying the IAQ Procedure of ASHRAE 62.1 – 2022 at K-12 Education Facilities Speaker: Chris Muller Chapter Meeting Presentation Description: Mechanical Engineers use ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 to determine minimum building ventilation requirements and multiple mechanical codes refer to it as the basis for ventilation calculations. Engineers use the Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) less frequently\, partly because of its perceived difficulty. This presentation provides information about the requirements of the IAQP\, incentives to apply the IAQP\, and experiences of one school district in using the IAQP. Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket – Workshop Only $0.00 Member Ticket – Chapter Meeting Only $0.00 Member Ticket – Both Workshop and Chapter Meeting $0.00 Member's Guest Ticket – Workshop Only $0.00 Member Guest Ticket – Chapter Meeting Only $0.00 Member Guest Ticket – Both Workshop and Chapter Meeting $15.00 Non-Member Ticket – Chapter Meeting Only $0.00 Virtual Ticket – Workshop and Chapter Meeting Documents April ASHRAE Idaho Sessions
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/april-morning-workshop-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:DEI & Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Location: 10 Barrel Brewing 826 W. Bannock St. Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare DEI lecture from Devin Abellon for the first hour Trivia for the second hour When: March 26th\, 6:30 to 8:30pm Where: 10 Barrel (826 W Bannock St\, Boise\, ID 83702) Food: Appetizers\, pizza\, and free beer ! Title: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and ASHRAE: Does it really matter? Description: In 2020\, ASHRAE’s Board of Directors approved a Diversity Commitment for the Society and established a Proactive Diversity Task Group with a goal to recommend detailed programs and initiatives seeking to eliminate all forms of discrimination and social injustice\, and proactively drive diversity through all levels within ASHRAE. This led some members to ask “why?” As a technical engineering society\, shouldn’t ASHRAE be focusing its efforts and the efforts of its volunteer members on industry-related research and education\, rather than furthering what some consider to be a political agenda? What role\, if any\, should ASHRAE play when it comes to diversity in the AEC community and social justice? Is there really a problem that needs to be solved? This highly-interactive\, engaging and thought-provoking presentation will tackle these questions head on by: • Reviewing ASHRAE’s current Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion initiatives • Defining terminology – What exactly does DEI mean? • Discussing metrics\, trends\, and research • Encouraging a respectful exchange of ideas through an online digital platform than ensures privacy and anonymity. Speaker: Devin Abellon\, P.E. Bio: Devin Abellon\, P.E. is the Director of Engineered Solutions at Pac West Sales. He has 30 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on highperformance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He has been an active member of ASHRAE at the chapter\, regional and society levels and currently serves as an ASHRAE Society Vice President\, on ASHRAE’s Planning Committee and the Board of Directors DEI Advisory Subcommittee. He is also co-host of The Flourish Podcast. Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Member's Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/dei-trivia-night/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Idaho State University – Idaho Falls 1776 Science Center Dr.\, Suite 304 Idaho Falls\, ID 83402 \nShare This meeting will be held in-person in Idaho Falls with an in-person watch party in Boise at the Cushing Terrell office and will be available virtually. *There will be a 30 minute networking and informational session starting at 4:30pm in Idaho Falls and the presentation will begin at 5:00pm* Overview: Microgrids are smaller networks that include electric generation and distribution capability to provide power to users. Although microgrids are interconnected to larger utility networks\, they are capable of disconnecting and operating independently; thereby\, offering the potential to increase resiliency. Because the generation of electricity needs to constantly balance the demand\, some form of energy storage is important to maximize the potential benefits of microgrids. This presentation will discuss how thermal energy storage is a strategic technology to incorporate into microgrids and how thermal storage can actually increase the proportion of electricity generated by renewable energy to further increase reliability. Presenter: Douglas Reindl is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition\, he is the founding director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC) at UW-Madison. Professor Reindl has taught at all levels: undergraduate\, graduate\, and continuing professional development. Professor Reindl has developed an internationally recognized series of professional development courses focused on industrial refrigeration systems with an emphasis on the safe use of ammonia as a refrigerant. Through the IRC\, Professor Reindl works with some of the world’s leading food companies to improve the safety\, efficiency\, reliability and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems and technologies. Zoom link for virtual session: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/p5LdVHvsQFa2LeIQCcZLUg Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket – Idaho Falls In-person $0.00 Guest Ticket – Idaho Falls In-person $0.00 Guest Ticket – Boise Watch Party In-person $0.00 Member Ticket – Virtual Attendance $0.00 Member Ticket – Boise Watch Party In-Person
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/march-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: Hydronic Piping with PEX – Pros and Pitfalls Speaker: Devin Abellon\, P.E. Bio: Devin Abellon\, P.E. is the Director of Engineered Solutions at Pac West Sales. He has 30 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He has been an active member of ASHRAE at the chapter\, regional and society levels and currently serves as an ASHRAE Society Vice President\, on ASHRAE’s Planning Committee and the Board of Directors DEI Advisory Subcommittee. He is also co-host of The Flourish Podcast. Description: While the use of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping has been widespread in residential applications for some time\, building owners\, contractors and engineers are moving towards it as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to conventional metallic piping systems on large-scale commercial projects. PEX has become a proven system solution that can reduce both material and labor costs while providing the reliability and peace of mind that building owners demand. When considering PEX\, however\, it is important that contractors and engineers understand not only the benefits but the challenges and potential pitfalls. Learning Objectives: • What is crosslinked polyethylene (PEX)? • What are the different types of PEX available in the commercial marketplace? • What are the advantages of PEX compared to conventional metallic systems? • How does a PEX design differ from a metallic pipe design? • What are common design and installation best practices? Online Zoom Registration: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gc_POj40S5KjMV_hWq12ag Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Member Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/february-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
CREATED:20260815T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T013848Z
UID:10293-1739037600-1739044800@idahoashrae.com
SUMMARY:Region IX Happy Hour @ 2025 Winter Meeting in Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Location: FastBreak Sports Bar & TopGolf SwingSuite @ Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Pkwy Orlando\, FL 32819 \nShare Join fellow ASHRAE Region IX members and guests at the FastBreak Sports Bar inside the Conference HQ Hotel\, Hilton Orlando for some drinks\, light appetizers and fun in the TopGolf Swing Suite. Happy Hour event will be held immediately following the Conference Welcome Party\, from 8:00-10:00pm (EASTERN Time). Please register early and bring your guests! Cost is $60 per person. Students receive 50% discount – contact your chapter student activities chair for the student discount code. Click Here to REGISTER See you there!!! For Questions\, please contact Dan Russell\, Region IX RMCR – [email protected] Tickets $60.00 Region IX Happy Hour Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/region-ix-happy-hour-2025-winter-meeting-in-orlando/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
CREATED:20260815T225839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T013848Z
UID:10294-1738681200-1738706400@idahoashrae.com
SUMMARY:YEA+MP Ski Night
DESCRIPTION:Location: Bogus Basin Simplot Lodge (Base) \nShare Come One\, Come All to our annual Membership Promotion and Young Engineers in ASHRAE Ski Night\, Tuesday February 4th up at Bogus Basin. Do you want to learn about the benefits we provide to our members? Do you want to learn how to grow within our industry? Do you want a chance to gain leadership experience? But most importantly\, DO YOU WANT TO SHREAD THE MOUNTAIN !!! (while networking) Twilight Passes will be provided for ASHRAE Members and interested guests who do not have season passes already. Please contact Tais Mitchell at [email protected] for pass information and equipment rentals. We h ope to see you (and fresh snow) on the mountain! Tickets $0.00 Guest Ski Pass $0.00 ASHRAE Member Ski Pass
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/yeamp-ski-night/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T013848Z
CREATED:20260815T225839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T013848Z
UID:10295-1736337600-1736341200@idahoashrae.com
SUMMARY:January Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: U of I Water Center Building\, Legacy Pointe 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 \nShare Title: The Engineer's Business Case for Energy Performance Modeling. Description: Building Energy Modeling (BEM) can help identify areas for improvement\, such as inefficient insulation or lighting\, and suggest changes to reduce energy bills. BEM can also help reduce the first cost of a building by helping to simplify systems and right-size equipment. BEM is useful throughout the design process but is especially important at the beginning and end. BEM can help architects maximize energy-efficiency early in the design process. BEM can be used to assess a building's performance\, which can be used for code compliance\, green certification\, and financial incentives. Panelists: TIM JOHNSON – Cushing Terrell Architects – Energy Services Lead BOB TIKKER – Tikker Engineering – Principal Idaho Power Representative – Incentive Programs – SW Idaho Utility provider Panel Questions: What is energy modeling and how do you use it? What role does energy modeling play in your design process? How do you explain energy modeling to your clients? What is your primary energy modeling software and why? What is the best practice or workflow you utilize for energy modeling? GIGO – How do you gather data for inputs into your energy model? How do you determine accurate savings or cost estimates? How do you present your findings or analysis? What’s the best way to achieve actionable data-driven recommendations for a client? Location: Idaho Water Center\, Legacy Pointe – 322 E. Front Street Boise\, ID 83702 Zoom Link: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfuusrTgqE9Eqn5-SujcHUprfNRL5Edxd Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://idahoashrae.com/event/january-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meetings
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