April 2026 Thermogram 
NEW JERSEY ASHRAE THERMOGRAM

APRIL 2026
The theme for the 2025-26 ASHRAE Society Year is “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life”
This Month's Meeting
This Month's Topic: Benefits of Backup Boilers with ASHP
April 07, 2026 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cocktail & Networking Hour from 5:00pm - 6:00PM
Dinner & Technical Presentation Starting at 6:00PM
Please pre-pay and register through the website registration link.

Devon Sowiak
Calendar of Events
Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Room Pressurization Solutions for Critical Spaces
Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Decarbonization and Electrification of HVAC Systems
ASHRAE Golf Outing - May 2026 - Fox Hollow Golf Club
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Committee Updates
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Decline in New York City GHG Emissions Attributed to Buildings Policies
In December 2025, New York City’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory report showed that in 2024, the city’s emissions declined to levels not seen since the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Total GHG emissions in 2024 were 5% below the previous year, and 25% below 2005 levels, when the city first began tracking such emissions. One of the biggest contributors to this decline was emissions from buildings, which were 5% below the previous year and 27% below 2005 levels. Also, transportation emissions were down more than 22% and waste emissions by 19% since 2005. Local Law 97, the city’s flagship GHG emissions reduction requirements for buildings over 25,000 square feet, went into effect in 2024.
About Consigli Construction Co., Inc. ![]() Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is a leading construction manager in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Consigli services clients across all markets, including academic, healthcare, life sciences, institutional, energy, corporate and federal. Founded in 1905, Consigli is now a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, providing its people a direct benefit of its success and creating a culture of accountability. The company has offices in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Maine, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, New Hampshire and the Caribbean. Consigli has received numerous awards for its craftsmanship and employment practices, including national recognition as a Forbes Best Employer. For more information, visit consigli.com and follow us on LinkedIn. |
Chapter Officers
Chapter Officers
| Position | Chapter Member | Company | Contact |
Chapter President |
Greg Miller | Miller & Chitty Co. Inc |
[email protected] |
Chapter President Elect |
Vincent Sanchez | Technical Air Systems |
[email protected] |
Chapter Treasurer |
Bradley M Joinson | Joinson Engineering LLC |
[email protected] |
Chapter Secretary |
Clara Merino | Mechanical Technologies |
[email protected] |
Chapters Regional Office |
Christopher G Phelan |
Thermco |
[email protected] |
board of governors
| Board of Governor's Member | Company |
Adam R. Caravaglia |
EI Associates |
Christopher G Phelan |
Thermco |
Tim Choma |
Engineering Driven Design |
George Martin |
Loring Engineers |
committee chairpersons
| Committee | Chapter Member | Company | Contact |
Government Affairs |
Bradley M Joinson |
Joinson Engineering LLC |
[email protected] |
Honors & Awards |
Adam R. Caravaglia |
EI Associates |
[email protected] |
CTTC |
Veronica DeStefano |
Trane Technologies |
[email protected] |
| Membership |
George MartinJeffrey Beeden |
Loring EngineersEngineering Driven Design |
[email protected] |
Special Events |
Christopher G Phelan |
Thermco |
[email protected] |
Communications |
Tim Choma |
Engineering Driven Design |
[email protected] |
Attendance |
Bradley M Joinson |
Joinson Engineering LLC |
[email protected] |
| Student Activities |
James RossettiNate Smith |
Rossetti EngineeringSchneider Electric |
[email protected] |
| YEA | Luke Morahan | ATC Systems | [email protected] |
| Historian | Greg Miller |
Miller & Chitty Co. Inc | [email protected] |
| Refrigeration |
Brian Busseno |
Klima NJ | [email protected] |
| Research | Greg Miller |
Miller & Chitty Co. Inc | [email protected] |
Sustainability |
Ferdinando Liguori |
Wales-Darby Inc. |
[email protected] |
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.
- 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.
- 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. - Potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession.
- Financial need
- Excellence, Character, Leadership (Fully describe academic achievement and other leadership roles)
- 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
Resource Goals
Job Postings
Looking for Employment?
Visit the NJ ASHRAE website for up to date job listings within our community here.
PAOE Points
| Presidential Award of Excellence Points | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee | Par Points | Minimum Points | Total Points |
| Chapter Operations | 1500 | 600 | 2190 |
| Chapter Technology Transfer | 1500 | 550 | 2030 |
| Communications | 700 | 300 | 800 |
| Government Affairs | 1250 | 500 | 50 |
| Historical | 500 | 100 | 520 |
| Membership Promotion | 1400 | 800 | 1445 |
| Research Promotion | 1050 | 800 | 220 |
| Student Activities | 800 | 500 | 650 |
| Young Engineers in ASHRAE | 900 | 300 | 2250 |


