NEW JERSEY ASHRAE THERMOGRAM

JANUARY 2026

The theme for the 2025-26 ASHRAE Society Year is “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life” 

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Calendar of Events

Joint ASPE and MCA Dinner Meeting - Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Thermal Guidelines for Data Centers

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Benefits of Back Up Boilers with WSHP

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Room Pressurization Solutions for Critical Spaces

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Topic TBD

ASHRAE Golf Outing - May 2026 - Fox Hollow Golf Club

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YEA Spotlight

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Advertisements

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YEA Event

ASHRAE New Jersey held our 1st Happy Hour of the season last month at Miller's Ale House in Parsippany. It was a great night of networking and fun with the young professionals that contribute to the chapter. Stay tuned for the next Happy Hour as it might be closer to your home!

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Committee Updates

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

21 State and Local Governments Send Letter Opposing U.S. EPA Refrigerant Transition Rule

On November 21, the Attorneys General of 19 states, as well as the Attorney General of Washington, D.C. and Chief Legal Officer of New York City, sent a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its reconsideration of existing federal refrigerant technology transition requirements. Originally established by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020, the technology transition regulations require the eventual phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85% by 2036. However, the EPA’s recent proposed regulation would extend the compliance deadlines and allow for further use of HFCs, adding more greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. The comment letter opposes these changes and requests that the EPA withdraw the proposed rule.

Senator Introduces Legislation to Overturn Housing Minimum Energy Standards

On November 18, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced legislation requiring the Secretaries of the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) to withdraw the final determination on “Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing.” Finalized in April 2024 under President Biden, this determination updated minimum energy standards for newly built homes financed through covered HUD and USDA programs to the most recent 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for single family/low rise buildings and ASHRAE 90.1-2019, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings for multifamily buildings with four or more stories. The legislation would also require HUD and USDA to revert to the 2009 standards already in effect and prohibit the agencies from adopting new efficiency standards unless at least 26 states have already adopted similar standards. HUD and USDA are currently reviewing the analysis used to justify this final determination, which ASHRAE commented on earlier this year. More information on the legislation can be found here.

Senators Introduce Legislation on AI Liquid Cooling Technology

On November 20, Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced S.3269, “the Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025.” The legislation is designed to help ensure American AI infrastructure is efficient and resilient while reducing energy consumption. Among other provisions, it would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the research and development needs and conditions affecting liquid cooling utilization in data centers, require the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate GAO’s findings and submit a report to Congress with recommendations for liquid cooling and heat reuse R&D, and create a liquid cooling advisory organization of industry experts to consult with federal agencies and establish government-wide best practices for liquid cooling in AI facilities. More information on the legislation can be found here.

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Chapter Officers

Chapter Officers

board of governors

committee chairpersons

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Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on the following and for the academic year following the application deadline beginning with the fall semester.  Re-applications will be accepted from former scholarship applicants and recipients provided they meet current scholarship criteria. Students may only receive one Society scholarship in any given year. Scholarship amounts awarded shall not exceed the direct annual cost of attending the educational institution (i.e. tuition, books, supplies, room and board, etc.) through graduation.

1. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% evidenced by an official transcript of grades or written statement from a school administrator.
2. Three letters of recommendation, including one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference.  In the case of schools with an ASHRAE student branch, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. 
   Visit https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/student-branches  for a list of ASHRAE student branches.
3. Potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession.
4. Financial need
5. Excellence, Character, Leadership (Fully describe academic achievement and other leadership roles)
6. Service to community & others (Detail participation in the arts/music, athletics, volunteerism, environmental/humanitarian groups, or other service organizations)

Presidents Scholarship (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

University-Specific Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

ASHRAE Society Chapter Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

Regional Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

Engineering Technology Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

High School Senior Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: May 1st)

Freshman Engineering Scholarship (Annual Application Deadline: May 1st)

To learn more or apply, visit: www.ashrae.org/scholarships

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Resource Goals

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Job Postings

Looking for Employment?

Visit the NJ ASHRAE website for up to date job listings within our community here.

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PAOE Points

Presidential Award of Excellence Points
Committee	Par Points	Minimum Points	Total Points
Chapter Operations	1500	600	270
Chapter Technology Transfer	1500	550	1830
Communications	700	300	800
Government Affairs	1250	500	0
Historical	500	100	120
Membership Promotion	1400	800	525
Research Promotion	1050	800	210
Student Activities	800	500	185
Young Engineers in ASHRAE	900	300	1300

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