September 2026 Chapter Meeting Recap
Thank you to ASHRAE President Sarah Maston for joining our September chapter meeting and presenting her theme, “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience.”She shared that existing buildings plays a critical role to a sustainable future, and it takes teamwork across owners, engineers, code officials and commissioning providers to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Get in…
ASHRAE 2027 Winter Conference Travel Grant
One Week Left to Apply! ASHRAE is offering ten $1,000 travel grants to help students attend the 2027 Winter Conference in Chicago. Applications are due September 30, 2026. This is an incredible opportunity to participate in student programs, technical sessions, committee meetings, and the AHR Expo while connecting with industry leaders and fellow students. Apply…
September 2026 Newsletter
President’s Message September 2026 Chapter Meeting – ASHRAE Presidential Visit 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference in Seattle Region X & Region XI Joint CRC 2026 in Hawaii Recap Volunteering Opportunity – ACE President’s Message As we move into September, I continue to be energized by the momentum and engagement across our chapter. We have…
Volunteering Opportunity – ACE Mentoring
To our extended mechanical engineering community, this is a call for mentors to participate in the 2026-2027 ACE Mentoring school year! They anticipate serving close to 500 students in Seattle, Tacoma, the Eastside, and possibly other parts of Washington this year. If you are not familiar with ACE, since 2001, the ACE Mentor Program of…
2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference
2026 Theme: Decarbonization That Delivers: From Policy to Projects to Performance The 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference is where vision meets execution. Designed as a dynamic exchange of ideas, insights, and real-world solutions, this premier event brings together leaders across the built environment to tackle the most pressing challenges in energy efficiency, occupant health and…
Region X & Region XI Joint CRC 2026 in Hawaii Recap
Aloha from Hawaii everyone! In Mid-August, ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter, had a great time in the sun of Waikiki and are proud to come home with several awards for our hard work throughout the year! Special thank you to ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter and ASHRAE Region X for hosting all of us from Region XI. We…
August 2026 Newsletter
In this issue:President’s MessageDecarbonization ConferenceForging Event President’s MessageHello Puget Sound ASHRAE Members,As we move through the heart of summer, chapter activities naturally slow down a bit. While it may seem like a quiet season from the outside, it’s actually one of our most important times of the year. Behind the scenes, volunteers and committee…
ASPE WOA / ASHRAE YEA: Forging Event
In July 16th’s ASPE Seattle WOA x ASHRAE YEA forging event, creativity and craftsmanship combined forces in a blacksmithing endeavor! Attendees created custom designs on space needle bottle openers with the help of the incredible instructors at Lawless Forge. Thanks to Viega LLC for sponsoring this event! Click here to see more photos!
July 2026 Newsletter
July 2026 NewsletterIn this issue: – President’s Message– 2026 ASHRAE Puget Sound Volunteers Retreat– ASPE WOA x ASHRAE YEA: Forging Event President’s Message Hello Puget Sound ASHRAE Members, Welcome to a new ASHRAE year! I’m excited (and a little humbled) to be writing my first newsletter as Chapter President. Our chapter has a long history…
Call for Volunteers – Get Involved with Puget Sound ASHRAE
Puget Sound ASHRAE is powered by the dedication, talent, and passion of our members—and we’re always looking for volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact in our local HVAC&R community. Whether you’re an experienced professional, an emerging engineer, or a student, volunteering with Puget Sound ASHRAE is a rewarding way to grow your network,…
Student Activities Committee Highlight
Lucy Engineering Books ASHRAE has developed a series of Lucy’s Engineering Adventures books for early education learning. Around eighty (80) copies of Lucy’s Engineering Adventure and Lucy Goes Green have been ordered for the Seattle Public Libraries, the Northwest African American Museum, and (9) schools across Kent, Federal Way, Shoreline, and Everett school districts. Our…
Vote for the 2026-2027 Puget Sound Board of Governors!
Our local chapter is gearing up for the year ahead, and member participation is essential. While the majority of next year’s Board of Governors slate has been reviewed and approved by the Nominating Committee, there are two open board positions that require a vote of the membership. We encourage all members to take a few…