Recently, four major industry associations, namely ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), AABC (Associated Air Balance Council), ACG (AABC Commissioning Group) and EMA (Energy Management Association) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship.
The MOU was signed by Mike Kelly, TBE, CxA, AABC President; Troy Byers, P.E., TBE, CxA, ACG President; Chris Smith, CxA, EMP, EMA President; and Wade Conlan, ASHRAE Director-At-Large, at a signing ceremony during the AABC Annual Meeting in Destin, Florida. The agreement specifies the path forward and defines parameters by which the organizations will work cooperatively to promote the advancement of emerging research and technologies to support a more sustainable built environment.
Commenting on the development, ASHRAE President (2021-22) Mick Schwedler P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP, said, “With a focus on maintaining safe, healthy and efficient built environments, ASHRAE is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with AABC, ACG and EMA to enhance innovative technologies and resources to meet the challenges of the communities we serve.
