This seminar will discuss both commercial and residential geothermal applications, covering basic fundamentals and applications. It will also cover life cycle costing, lessons learned and troubleshooting, typical costs, design rules, and a discussion on emerging technologies. Geothermal applications can lead to a great reduction in energy consumption if applied properly. >more

May's PES presentation on Geothermal Systems can be viewed here.

This presentation will be an overview of the development of ASHRAE’s green building Standard 189.1, including discussions of the six objectives in the Standard and how 189.1 compliments green building rating programs.  Also, we will review the recent agreement between ASHRAE, USGBC, ICC and other groups to include Standard 189.1 as an alternative compliance path in the International Green Construction Code and issues surrounding adoption of green codes at the federal, state and local levels. >more

May's PES dinner program on Standard 189.1 can be viewed here.

Our April 14th meeting began with the introduction of this year’s Charles Kannapell Student Scholarship awards. The following students received awards. >more

You can earn 2.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) by attending our afternoon PES Program. PDH credits often fulfill state requirement for PE license renewal. They are occasionally required by employers as well. You will get an official ASHRAE certificate, type-written, if you sign up for the PES by at least the Friday prior to the meeting. Otherwise, contact a member of the Programs Committee, and a certificate can be arranged after the program. Certificates are not handed out until after the PES is concluded.

Please check with your local state license board for renewal
requirements. Some states accept several credit programs, including PDH's. Other states may not, or require different programs such as CEUs or AIA-sponsored credits. Please note that PDH's do not convert into other forms of credit.