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SUMMARY:Bluegrass ASHRAE Season Pass 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a discounted season pass bundle\, giving you access to all of our monthly chapter meeting programs as well as the annual Spring Seminar for the 2025-2026 Bluegrass ASHRAE chapter year. It includes at least 7 events below: \nSep\, Oct\, Nov\, Feb\, March\, May chapter meeting\, and the spring seminar in April. \nWith this limited-time offer\, you will have the opportunity to be locked into last year’s pricing for over 20% savings on chapter meeting and seminar meal tickets! \nIndividual event tickets will still be available at full price on our website up to the date of each respective event. \n  \nTicket Options (In Person Only): \nNEW – Season Pass – $130 (over 20% savings!)
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/bluegrass-ashrae-season-pass-2025-2026/
LOCATION:KY
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE HVAC Design Training at Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:ASHRAE is organizing the HVAC Design Level I and Level II training in Atlanta\, GA on October 6-10\, 2025. You can also visit the HVAC Design Training webpage at https://www.ashrae.org/HVAC2025Atlanta for more signup details on the value of the training.
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/ashrae-hvac-design-training-at-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20251008T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion – Kentucky Building Code Task Force Update
DESCRIPTION:Subject: \nThe Kentucky HBC (Housing Building and Construction) division of Building Code Enforcement (BCE) will present on the code review submission process as well as apprise us on the current efforts to update the Kentucky Building Codes. Meeting outline is attached here: 2025.10 Meeting Outline. \nSpeakers: \nGary Feck – BCE Director:\n \nGary Feck currently serves as the director of the Division of Building Code Enforcement. Gary joined the Department of Housing\, Buildings and Construction in 1991 after earning a degree in Architectural Technology from Lexington Community College. Since joining the Department 34 years ago he has held various positions\, including plan reviewer\, technical advisor\, field operations manager\, assistant director\, and commissioner. \nMandy Hayden – BCE Assistant Director:\n \nMandy Hayden currently serves as an Assistant Director II in the Division of Building Code Enforcement. Mandy graduated from Lexington Community College in 2002 with an associate’s degree in architectural technology.  Mandy has worked in the private sector in engineering firms drafting record plats\, deed research for survey crews\, and working with local municipalities on grant funded county-wide projects. Mandy is a level III Certified Building Inspector in the State of Kentucky and has been in the building code enforcement industry for 20 years.  Mandy has served the Division of Building Code Enforcement in other job titles through her career including plan reviewer\, field inspector\, field supervisor\, and field operations manager with Building Code Enforcement.  Mandy has also worked for a local jurisdiction with expanded jurisdiction and has experience with planning and zoning and property maintenance ordinances. \nWinnie Blythe – Assistant Director II\n \nWinnie Blythe currently serves as an Assistant Director II in the Division of Building Code Enforcement.  A graduate in Architectural Technology\, Winnie began her career in public service as a Building Code Plan Reviewer.  She went on to serve in several leadership roles within the Department of Housing\, Buildings and Construction\, including Technical Advisor\, Assistant Director\, and Master Operations Manager. After nearly two decades of state service\, Winnie took on a new challenge as Director of Facility Compliance for Churchill Downs where she played a key role in the design and execution of the Kentucky Derby for five years\, ensuring world-class standards in safety and operations. In March of this year\, Winnie returned to the Department\, excited to rejoin public service. \nMark Hayden – HVAC Director\n \nMark Hayden currently serves as the director of the Division of HVAC. A native of Fancy Farm\, Kentucky\, he has been involved in the construction industry in the plumbing and mechanical trades for 38 years\, 25 of which have been with the Department of Housing\, Buildings and Construction. Prior to serving in his current role\, he has held various roles in the department including plumbing inspector\, compliance officer\, plan reviewer\, field supervisor\, and field operations manager. Mark is a licensed master and journeyman plumber\, journeyman HVAC mechanic and master HVAC contractor\, and boiler contractor. \nPlease come prepared with questions for BCE\, as this will be an interactive session. \nThe panel is co-hosted with the American Society of Plumbing Engineers Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter.
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/kentucky-hbc-advisory-committee-and-building-code-task-force-update/
LOCATION:Thermal Equipment Sales\, 680 Bizzell Drive\, Lexington\, KY\, 40510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20251001T164119Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Bluegrass ASHRAE Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:12th Annual Bluegrass ASHRAE Golf Scramble\nHouston Oaks Golf Course\nFriday\, October 24th\, 2025\n——————————————————————————————————————–\nEvent Schedule:\n8-8:45am: Breakfast\, registration\,\nnetworking\no Sign-in & Registration\no Light breakfast and coffee\no Buy your mulligans\, strings\, skirts\no Driving range open \n8:45am: Announcements & Rules Review \n9:00am: Shotgun Start (scramble format)\no Cookout boxed lunch on course\no Beverage Cart on course \n~3:00pm Awards and door prizes \n——————————————————————————————————————–\nRegistration is now open and can be submitted with Cory Sharrard at cvsharrard@kfi-eng.com or online at the link below. \nRegistration info is due by October 17th! \nCheck out the full flyer below for more details. \n2025 Golf Flyer
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/12th-annual-bluegrass-ashrae-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Houston Oaks Golf Course\, 555 Houston Oaks Dr\, Paris\, KY\, 40361\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20250921T215604Z
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE YEA Leadership Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in expanding your knowledge\, meeting fellow engineers and having some fun along the way? Look no further than YEA Leadership Weekend! YEA Leadership Weekend is an opportunity for you—the future leaders of ASHRAE—to learn more about Society\, develop soft skills and network with other young professionals. Over 1\,100 YEA members have already taken advantage of this great opportunity…will you be next? \nThis event will include segments on understanding your own personality as well as other types\, leadership development for young professionals\, communication techniques and ASHRAE leadership opportunities. \nDetails and sign up: https://www.ashrae.org/communities/young-engineers-in-ashrae-yea/yea-events-and-programs/yea-leadership-weekend
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/ashrae-yea-leadership-weekend/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251112T130000
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Chapter Meeting: Understanding Fire & Smoke Damper Application Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nReview IBC Fire and Smoke Rated wall types. Review damper types and ratings. Learn where to apply fire\, smoke and combination dampers in a building. Learn some tips and tricks to avoid over specifying dampers and review some project examples. \n \nPresenter: Ian Colten\, P.E. | Mechanical Engineer\nDavis & Plomin Mechanical\n \nIan graduated from the University of Kentucky in the spring of 2014 with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering\, and earned his Professional Engineer license in 2018. Ian worked as a mechanical consulting engineer at KLH Engineering in Lexington\, KY for 3 yrs before joining Davis and Plomin Mechanical in 2017. Ian oversees the engineering department at D&P. In this role he manages the mechanical design for design-build and design-assist projects.\n– Previous President of the Bluegrass Chapter of ASHRAE.\n– Current board member of the Diocesan Building Commission for the Catholic Diocese of Central and Eastern KY. \n 
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/november-2025-chapter-meeting-understanding-fire-smoke-damper-application-requirements/
LOCATION:Thermal Equipment Sales\, 680 Bizzell Drive\, Lexington\, KY\, 40510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251211T170000
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SUMMARY:December Tech Tour and Holiday Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass ASHRAE Technical Tour 2025\n325 West Main\n325 West Main\, Lexington\, KY 40507\n——————————————————————————-\nThis year’s Bluegrass ASHRAE Technical Tour will visit 325 West Main. 325 West Main St. is a 90\,000 sqft mixed-use development in the heart of Lexington. After being neglected for two decades this iconic building is receiving a much needed overhaul on the inside and out. A new façade\, new mechanical central plant\, and new tenant fit-ups are highlights of this renovation project. Future tenants include restaurants\, bars and offices. \nCome join us for a technical tour behind the scenes of this development and a happy hour Holiday Party immediately afterward! \nWhen: Thursday\, December 11th at 2PM \nWhere: Tour @ 325 West Main (325 West Main\, Lexington\, KY 40507). Meet in the Atrium on level 1\nHoliday Party @ Big Blue Martini (369 West Vine Street\, Lexington\, KY 40507) \nParking: There is an attached garage to 325 on Short Street. Enter on level 2\, or there is street parking and you can enter through the front door. Meet in the Atrium on level 1. \n**Required PPE for the tour: Hard hat and high visibility vest
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/december-tech-tour-and-holiday-party-2025/
LOCATION:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260128T000019Z
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SUMMARY:January 2026 Bluegrass ASHRAE YEA and MP Social Event
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting our January social event sponsored by the Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) and Member Promotion (MP) Committee. This free gathering offers a great opportunity for young and new members of ASHRAE Bluegrass community to connect\, network\, and build relationships with peers in the HVAC&R industry. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional circle or simply enjoy an evening with colleagues\, this event is the perfect way to kick off the new year with the ASHRAE Bluegrass chapter. \n \n 
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/january-2026-bluegrass-ashrae-yea-and-mp-event/
LOCATION:Main Event\, 240 Canary Rd\, Lexington\, KY\, 40503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260204T010254Z
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SUMMARY:February 2026 Chapter Meeting: An Introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  \nANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55 defines the range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to the majority of occupants. An understanding of this standard is integral to the design of a new building or renovation\, as it accommodates a variety of comfort solutions that contribute to sustainable building.\nThe purpose of this presentation is to provide an introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55\, which explains occupant thermal comfort requirements and how they affect design\, and consider changes incorporated in the 2020 version of the standard. \n  \n \nPresenter: Christian Taber | Principal Engineer of Codes and Standards \nBig Ass Fans\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Taber is a Principal Engineer of Codes and Standards at Big Ass Fans with a strong academic background in chemical\, mechanical\, and biosystems engineering focused on renewable energy and sustainable buildings. He previously worked at Trane as a marketing and applications engineer\, training thousands in building energy modeling\, and taught HVAC-related courses at the University of Kentucky. Highly active in codes and standards development\, Christian collaborates with organizations such as ASHRAE\, AMCA\, the U.S. DOE\, and ICC\, serves in multiple leadership and voting roles on key standards committees\, and holds several professional certifications. His contributions include published research\, national and international presentations\, a patented condensation control system\, involvement in an International Space Station experiment\, and technical support for the Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020. \nASHRAE DL Profile
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/february-2026-chapter-meeting-an-introduction-to-ansi-ashrae-standard-55/
LOCATION:Trane Technologies\, 2473 Fortune Dr ste 150\, Lexington\, KY\, 40509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260212T214731Z
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SUMMARY:University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering E-Day
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URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/university-of-kentucky-pigman-college-of-engineering-e-day/
LOCATION:Grehan Hall\, 505 Library Dr\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260402T204125Z
CREATED:20251112T013918Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass ASHRAE Cornhole Tournament 2026
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URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/bluegrass-ashrae-cornhole-tournament-2026/
LOCATION:West Sixth Brewery\, 501 W 6th St\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260309T020107Z
CREATED:20260309T020107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T020107Z
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SUMMARY:March 2026 Chapter Meeting: From ABET to HVAC: What an Accredited Engineering Education Includes for HVAC Career Paths
DESCRIPTION:Topic: From ABET to HVAC: What an Accredited Engineering Education Includes for HVAC Career Paths. \nDescription: Managers and mentors are the front lines of transitioning new engineering graduates into professional HVAC practice for both engineer and non-engineer roles. Most of these engineering students have graduated from programs that have been accredited through a rigorous process administered by ABET\, a non-profit\, non-governmental agency. \nABET defines required student outcomes and program criteria\, while allowing for significant flexibility in how each program meets them. \nThis talk will examine the following: \nExplain how ABET accreditation works\, including program criteria and accreditation paths\nDistinguish between engineering and engineering technology programs\, and the classification’s impact on engineering licensure\nIdentify what is and isn’t included in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering curriculum\, and how that prepares graduates for both engineer and non-engineer roles within the HVAC industry. \n\nPresenter: Matt Price\, P.E. | Founder \nDay 3 Academy \nMatt Price\, P.E. serves as East Tennessee Chapter CTTC Chair and President-Elect and leads Day 3 Academy\, an education company for new construction industry professionals. Matt was a student member of ASHRAE at the University of Tennessee and worked as a process engineer for Nissan before moving into the HVAC industry as a mechanical equipment account executive.
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/march-2026-chapter-meeting-from-abet-to-hvac-what-an-accredited-engineering-education-includes-for-hvac-career-paths/
LOCATION:Trane Technologies\, 2473 Fortune Dr ste 150\, Lexington\, KY\, 40509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260330T132841Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Bluegrass ASHRAE Sustainability Seminar and Keeneland Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, April 17th for 2026 annual Bluegrass ASHRAE Sustainability Seminar\,\nfollowed by a tailgate on The Hill at Keeneland!\n \nPresentation and Speaker Details\nSpeaker: Mark Fly – Managing Partner – Fly Advising LLC \n \nMark Fly has 40+ years of experience as a Researcher\, Consulting Engineer\, Contractor\, and Manufacturer in the HVAC Industry. He was formerly the Executive Director of Research and Development at AAON\, Inc. in Tulsa\, Oklahoma prior to his retirement after almost 18 years of engineering leadership at AAON. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Missouri State University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. \nIn ASHRAE\, Mr. Fly holds the grade of Fellow and is a Life Member having been honored with both the Distinguished Service and Exceptional Service Awards. He has been and is currently active on numerous Technical Committees\, Standing Committees and Councils\, and is currently serving as a Trustee on the ASHRAE Foundation Board and as a Member-at-Large on Technology Council. He served as a Director at Large on the ASHRAE Board of Directors from 2014-2017. \nMr. Fly has also been active in the HVAC Industry Trade Association\, AHRI\, where he served on their Board of Directors from 2012-2016 and as Section Chair for Unitary Large Equipment\, and Air-to-Air Energy Recovery. He has also participated in the Technical on Sound\, Unitary Sector Leadership Council and is currently serving on the Systems Steering Committee and Applied Sector Leadership Council. \nTopic: The Future of HVAC Energy Efficiency – Pushing the Boundaries of HVAC Efficiency – Current Technology\, What’s Next \nRegulations and their associated compliance metrics are developed to drive the desired results. However\, as it is only practical to simplify these metrics\, they often result in manifesting unintended consequences. As we raise the bar on energy efficiency\, in order to lower building energy and carbon consumption\, the means of measurement and regulation must necessarily become more complex. As the end goal is to reduce the Whole Building Energy and Carbon Use\, more sophisticated modeling of equipment energy consumption will be required. This also necessarily include the modeling both equipment and building sequence of controls and operations. Future metrics will have to rely more on whole building energy modeling combined with continuous commissioning to ensure continued efficient building operation. This requires the future development of performance maps all types of equipment as well as better incorporation of control and operation sequences into modeling software. This presentation will discuss where we are and what needs to be done to change how we evaluate system efficiency by: \n\nUnderstanding the difference between equipment and system efficacy\nReviewing where we have been and what happened when we reach “Max Tech” in equipment efficiency\nEvaluating where equipment is rated vs. where it operates\nDiscovering what tools need to be developed to change how we evaluate building energy performance\n\n  \nSpeaker: Luke Leung – Principal Principal of the Sustainability Engineering Studio – Skidmore\, Owings & Merrill \n \nLuke Leung is an ASHRAE and LEED Fellow. A Centennial Fellow of The Pennsylvania State University Architectural Engineering program\, he has been deeply involved in ASHRAE’s mission—serving as Commercial Team Leader for the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force\, member of the Task Force for Building Decarbonization Executive Committee\, and committee member of the Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization. Luke has also held the roles of ASHRAE Director-at-Large\, Distinguished Lecturer\, TC 9.12 on Tall Buildings Chair\, Environmental Health Committee Chair\, and 2025 Decarbonization Conference Chair. Beyond ASHRAE\, he is a founding member of the MEP 2040 initiative\, serves on the City of Chicago Decarbonization Task Force\, advises the National Renewable Energy Laboratory IN² Incubator program\, and co-chairs the BOMA Toronto Health Committee. \nAs Principal of the Sustainability Engineering Studio at Skidmore\, Owings & Merrill LLP\, Luke leads a firm-wide practice focused on high-performance and net-zero buildings. His portfolio includes iconic landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and four of the world’s top 20 tallest buildings\, as well as master-planning initiatives like Xiong’an’s millennium net-zero city in China. Notable building projects include the Pertamina Tower (Net Zero Supertall)\, General Motors Global Headquarters\, Beijing Finance Street\, and the Canadian embassies of the US in Ottawa and Beijing. Luke has also contributed editorially to key industry publications\, including the CTBUH guide Natural Ventilation in High-Rise Office Buildings and ASHRAE’s Design Guide for Tall\, Supertall\, Megatall Building Systems. \nTopic: Collaboration Intelligence: Humans and AI Together to Reach Net Zero Across Building Portfolios. \nIn the race toward net-zero carbon\, we often rely on siloed tools—either human expertise or artificial intelligence. But what if the key lies not in choosing one over the other\, but in orchestrating both? This is the essence of Collaboration Intelligence (CI): a methodology that leverages the complementary strengths of human insight and AI capability to decarbonize buildings at portfolio scale. This presentation introduces the result of a real project where a five-step CI framework is applied across a major U.S. building portfolio. Step one\, Building Data Collection\, harnesses AI’s breadth and speed with human discernment to extract and structure data—both quantitative and hidden-in-plain-sight. In step two\, Interviewing the Facility Team\, human conversations bring forth tacit knowledge no sensor can detect. Step three\, Benchmark and Analysis\, engages AI to assess each building’s relative performance\, identifying inefficiencies and emissions hotspots. In step four\, Strategizing Emissions Reduction Measures\, AI rapidly models and ranks interventions for maximum carbon impact. Finally\, in step five\, Developing the Net Zero Roadmap\, human-led judgment transforms strategy into a tailored\, feasible decarbonization path. CI doesn’t just scale decarbonization—it transforms how we perceive buildings not as inert structures\, but as evolving entities with unique trajectories toward sustainability. Join us to explore how this synergistic approach unlocked actionable results across one of the country’s largest building portfolios\, and why the future of engineering lies in amplifying—not replacing—human intelligence with AI.
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/2026-bluegrass-ashrae-sustainability-seminar-and-keeneland-tailgate/
LOCATION:BAF\, 2348 Innovation Drive\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T122055Z
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SUMMARY:May 2026 Chapter Meeting: Better Cooling Tower and Closed Loop Water Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Better Cooling Tower and Closed Loop Water Treatment \n \nPresenter: Stirling Boston | Director of Sales for EasyWater by Watts \nStirling Boston brings over 30 years of experience in the plumbing and HVAC industry. He values the strong relationships within the industry and believes collaboration among great people is the key to delivering comfort and lasting solutions for shared customers.
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/may-2026-chapter-meeting-better-cooling-tower-and-closed-loop-water-treatment/
LOCATION:Thermal Equipment Sales\, 680 Bizzell Drive\, Lexington\, KY\, 40510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T011317Z
CREATED:20260401T204654Z
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Bluegrass ASHRAE Beat The Heat 5K Race
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Beat the Heat 5K Presented by the American Society of Heating\, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\nSaturday\, July 11th at 8:00am at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Lexington \nRACE FEATURES \n\nScenic\, flat/fast course at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail\nCustom race T-shirts (Adult/Unisex S-3XL and Youth S\, M & L)\n5K Run/Walk & FREE Kid’s Dash (9 & under)\nAwards for Top Finishers\nConvenient race morning packet pickup\nFood\, fun & fellowship for a great cause!\n\nWHY WE RUN \nBluegrass ASHRAE is the Lexington\, Kentucky chapter of the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50\,000 heating\, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world.  Learn more at www.bluegrassashrae.org \nAll proceeds from the run will go towards ASHRAE’s research promotion campaign. Since 1960\, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings. \nPRICING – $25 (May 26 – June 15)\, $30 (June 16 – July 11) \nRSVP link below!
URL:https://bluegrassashrae.org/event/1st-annual-bluegrass-ashrae-derby-day-5k-race/
LOCATION:Cold Stream Park\, 1850 Pisacano Dr\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T141059Z
CREATED:20260615T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T141059Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CRC Technical Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by our Gold and Platinum sponsors of CRC. Special thank you to KCC\, Patterson-Kelly\, Big Ass Fans\, Trane\, and Daikin for supporting these technical sessions \nSchedule of Sessions \n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 22\, 2026\n\n\n9:00\nFrom Boiler/Tower to AWHP: Practical Design of Electrified WSHP Systems\nJohn Sustar\n\n\n10:00\nFrom OPR to Operations: Using Project Requirements to Make Buildings Perform\nCandice Rogers and David Burks\n\n\n11:00\nRedefining Outdoor Air\nDerick Hobbs\n\n\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026\n\n\n8:00\nThe Case for Modular HVAC: Enhancing Project Performance Through Offsite Manufacturing\nRodney Sproul\n\n\n9:00\nHVAC + CEILING FAN DESIGN GUIDANCE: Cost Effective Resilience & Sustainability\nChristian Taber\, DL\n\n\n10:00\nBoiler Best Practices for Design\, Installation\, and Maintenance\nMike Dixon\, P.E.\n\n\n\nPricing: \n1 day ticket: $20 \nBoth days: $35 \nStudent Members: Free \n3.0 PDH per day \nFrom Boiler/Tower to AWHP: Practical Design of Electrified WSHP Systems – John Sustar sponsored by Trane Technologies\nWednesday July 22\, 9:00 AM \nElectrified water-source heat pump systems (WSHP) offer a practical pathway to decarbonize buildings\, reduce on-site water use\, and simplify maintenance by replacing boilers and cooling towers with an air-to-water heat pump (AWHP). This approach builds on mature distributed water-source heat pump systems\, which have long been used in multizone buildings. \nThis session examines the design implications of these electrified systems that use an AWHP for both heat addition and heat rejection. It will compare the efficiency of electrified and traditional WSHP systems\, including the effects of compressor lift\, heating and cooling performance\, and potential cooling-efficiency tradeoffs. Design topics will include AWHP sizing\, defrost and ambient temperature limits\, auxiliary heat\, pumping and flow management\, and the roles of buffer tanks\, glycol\, dry coolers\, economizers\, and backup boilers. The session will also discuss enhancements such as thermal storage\, load shifting\, exhaust heat recovery\, hybrid systems\, and domestic hot water integration. \n \nJohn Sustar started in the HVAC industry in 2009\, specializing in energy modeling\, electrical\, mechanical\, and hydronic systems. As an HVAC Systems Product Manager at Trane\, he leads the development and execution of commercial systems strategies\, working closely with engineering and marketing teams. He holds a master’s in building systems engineering from the University of Colorado–Boulder and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from the University of St. Thomas. \nIn his current role as Systems Portfolio Product Manager\, John develops and implements commercialization strategies across Trane’s commercial businesses\, working with product managers\, engineering teams\, applications experts\, sales teams\, and marketing partners. He leads market activation plans for new system introductions and supports sales enablement through training\, customer engagement\, and content development. Previously\, he served as the Commercialization Execution Leader for Chillers and held multiple engineering roles supporting water‑cooled chillers\, energy modeling software\, and customer technical support. \nJohn lives in La Crosse\, WI\, with his wife and three kids. He enjoys spending time outside with his family\, engaging in activities such as skiing\, mountain biking\, and trail running. \nFrom OPR to Operations: Using Project Requirements to Make Buildings Perform – Candice Rogers and David Burks sponsored by the Bluegrass ASHRAE Chapter\nWednesday July 22\, 10:00 AM \nHigh-performing buildings do not happen by accident. They begin with clearly defined Owner’s Project Requirements and continue through disciplined design verification\, field testing\, and operational handoff. This session will explore how an effective OPR establishes both qualitative goals and quantitative performance criteria that guide project decisions from the earliest planning stages through occupancy. \nCandice Rogers and David Burks will discuss practical methods for defining OPR criteria that is useful to design and construction teams. The session will then show how those requirements are carried forward through the design and construction process. Attendees will see how the OPR becomes a tool for accountability: first confirming that the design meets the Owner’s goals\, then verifying in the field that systems are operating as expected. \nThe session will conclude by connecting the OPR to Current Facility Requirements\, showing how project-phase expectations can transition into long-term operational guidance for facility teams. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how the OPR supports better decisions\, clearer verification\, and buildings that better serve their owners and occupants. \n \nCandice Rogers\, MBA\, CCP\, CxA\, LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador:  \nCandice Rogers is the President of Paladin\, Inc. a leading firm specializing in sustainability consulting\, commissioning\, and direct-to-owner engineering services. With over 25 years of experience in the industry\, Candice has been instrumental in driving sustainable practices and achieving significant environmental outcomes across numerous projects in Kentucky and the surrounding areas. \nUnder her leadership\, Paladin\, Inc. has partnered with architects and owners to set and achieve ambitious sustainability goals\, focusing on reducing CO2e emissions and promoting environmentally responsible practices. Her commitment to sustainability is reflected in her extensive credentials\, which include an MBA\, Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)\, Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)\, LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)\, and WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP). \nCandice’s expertise and dedication to sustainability have made her a respected figure in the industry. She is passionate about creating a positive environmental impact and is known for her collaborative approach\, working closely with clients to ensure that their sustainability objectives are met. Her work has not only contributed to the success of individual projects but has also helped to advance the broader goals of environmental stewardship and sustainable development. \nIn addition to her professional achievements\, Candice is an advocate for continuous learning and professional development\, often sharing her knowledge and insights at industry conferences and events. Her leadership and vision continue to inspire others in the field of sustainability and engineering. \n \nDavid Burks CxA\, BECxP\, CxA+BE\, CAPM: \nDavid Burks is a Principal at Paladin\, Inc.\, where he has served as project manager on hundreds of commissioning projects and led building enclosure testing efforts for more than 350 facilities. He also serves as the President and co-founder of PaladinDTS\, a firm specializing in building testing\, existing conditions documentation\, 3D laser scanning\, BIM coordination\, and building performance verification services. With extensive experience in commissioning\, building testing\, and field verification\, David has helped owners\, architects\, contractors\, and project teams identify and resolve issues before they impact schedule\, budget\, or long-term building performance. \nAs one of Kentucky’s two ABAA-Certified Air Barrier Auditors\, David has played a significant role in advancing building enclosure testing and verification services throughout the region. His expertise includes building enclosure performance\, air barrier systems\, thermography\, fenestration\, commissioning\, and field verification. Known for his practical\, field-focused approach\, he works closely with project teams to provide clear answers\, reliable data\, and actionable solutions that support quality construction and reduce project risk. \nDavid holds numerous industry credentials\, including ABAA-Certified Air Barrier Specialist\, Building Enclosure Commissioning Authority\, Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)\, Fenestration Master Professional\, and Level II Thermography certification. His technical knowledge\, attention to detail\, and collaborative approach have made him a trusted resource for owners\, designers\, and contractors across a wide range of building types. \nRedefining Outdoor Air – Derick Hobbs sponsored by KCC\nWednesday July 22\, 11:00 AM \nThe Dedicated Outdoor Air market has been flipped upside down with regulatory changes and new performance requirements\, all in a very short period.  In an effort to maximize efficiency of system design\, exceed new performance requirements\, and deliver a successful project\, we can boil it down to a few simple principles.  These basic rules have been used across the HVAC industry for years and are now being incorporating into DOAS systems and standards. \n \nDerick Hobbs graduated from Indiana University Southeast with his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management.  He is currently the Regional Sales Manager for the Southern Atlantic region at KCC Manufacturing – manufacturer of DOAS and CEA equipment and systems.  Derick has been involved with local ASHRAE and the engineering community since 2021.  He is passionate about continuing to learn and share industry knowledge\, specific to the Outdoor Air market. \nThe Case for Modular HVAC: Enhancing Project Performance Through Offsite Manufacturing – Rodney Sproul sponsored by Daikin\nFriday July 24\, 8:00 AM \nPackaged modular HVAC equipment is transforming mechanical system delivery in construction by shifting fabrication\, assembly\, and testing from the jobsite to controlled factory environments. This approach can reduce installation errors\, enhance overall system reliability with consistent/standardized manufacturing and quality control. In addition\, modular HVAC systems can shorten project build schedules by shortening unit installation time through offsite fabrication not impacted due to jobsite weather or labor shortages along with field constraints having to work across multiple trades. Some of those ‘hidden’ costs can be almost eliminated with modular systems as this shifts onsite costs to factory costs reducing onsite labor\, minimizing material waste\, improving productivity\, and decreasing rework and schedule disruptions. \n \nA graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Chemical Engineering\, Rodney Sproul lives in Lexington\, Kentucky\, with his wife and four children. As a Sales Engineer with Thermal Equipment Sales\, he focuses on air side HVAC products and works closely with customers\, contractors\, and design engineers to deliver HVAC solutions for projects ranging from small retail spaces to schools\, healthcare facilities\, and other commercial buildings. He is passionate about improving building performance and efficiency through practical solutions\, including the application of modular HVAC systems. \nHVAC + CEILING FAN DESIGN GUIDANCE Cost Effective Resilience & Sustainability – Christian Taber\, Distinguished Lecturer sponsored by Big Ass Fans\nFriday July 24\, 9:00 AM \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Advantages of designing with air movement for occupant thermal comfort\n2. Basic ceiling fan selection / layout\n3. Modifying air distribution design to reduce material usage & cost\n4. Increasing building efficiency & resilience via air circulation\nOutcomes:\n1. Able to incorporate ceiling fans into traditional HVAC systems\n2. Able to perform load calculations & equipment sizing that includes ceiling fans & air movement \n \nChristian Taber is a Principal Engineer of Codes and Standards at Big Ass Fans. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering followed by a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering from the University of Kentucky. Christian’s graduate work focused on renewable energy and sustainable building design. \nChristian has worked as a marketing and applications engineer for Trane\, where he trained thousands of customers on building energy modeling. He has also taught several undergraduate engineering courses on HVAC/Environmental Control at the University of Kentucky. \nChristian is an active participant in regulations\, standards\, and building code development and collaborates with ASHRAE\, AMCA\, US DOE\, and the ICC. He is a member of ASHRAE’s Standards Committee/Standards Project Liaison Subcommittee (SPLS)\, a voting member of SSPC 90.1\, a member of GPC 37\, and was a voting member of SSPC 189.1. Christian is also an ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional\, an ASHRAE High-Performance Building Design Professional (HPBDP)\, and an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM). \nChristian’s contributions to the air movement industry include leadership roles on publications\, test standards\, and codes for fans. He currently chairs AMCA’s North American Air Movement Advocacy Committee and AMCA Standard 340\, a new standard being developed for rating the sound performance for large diameter ceiling fans. He is also the Vice Chair of the AMCA Air Movement Division and a member of the North America Region Steering Committee. Christian has served on committees for the recent revisions to ANSI/AMCA test and rating standards 230\, 214\, 210\, 208\, 99 and AMCA Publications 211 and 11\, which are operating manuals for the AMCA Certified Rating System. \nChristian has several articles in the ASHRAE Journal and has presented his work at various national and international conferences. He has been granted a patent for a condensation control system\, was part of a team that designed an experiment sent to the International Space Station\, and provided technical support to Congress for the proposed and enacted Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020. \nIn his free time\, Christian enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and twin daughters. He currently resides in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \nBoiler Best Practices for Design\, Installation\, and Maintenance – Mike Dixon\, P.E. sponsored by Patterson-Kelly\nFriday July 24\, 11:00 AM \nMike will be presenting on aspects for consideration during design\, installation\, and maintenance of a boiler system which affect the boiler’s operation. This presentation highlights how to avoid potential issues which may occur during start-up that would cause problems and not allow optimal boiler operation. Anyone who is involved in hydronic systems should attend this presentation. \n \nMike Dixon\, P.E. has been an ASHRAE Member for 16 years and has previously served as Membership Promotion and Refrigeration Chair for the Triangle Chapter. Currently he is a member of the Southern Piedmont Chapter. \nMike obtained his B.S. and M.S. in Engineering from North Carolina State University and has been a registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina since 2000. Mike has practiced as both a Civil Engineer and a Mechanical Engineer and has experience in Mechanical Systems (Hydronic\, Plumbing\, Balancing\, Fire Protection\, Special Hazards FP)\, WWTP Design and Installation\, Manufacturing\, Engineering Design\, Underground Pipeline Installation\, Retention / Detention Design\, and Storm Drainage. \nMike has worked with HVAC systems for the past 20 years. When he returned to Mechanical Engineering\, he worked with EPCs on industrial projects with Victaulic and transitioned to MEP before leaving to work as a Regional Sales Manager with EnviroSep. He has been the South Regional Sales Manager for Patterson-Kelley for the last six years. \nMike resides in Black Mountain\, NC. \n*Please note: The CRC technical sessions are complimentary with a full CRC Registration. If you would like to register for the full CRC or other events within it\, please visit the CRC Registration Website here.\n  \n 
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