ASHRAE Oregon Chapter

Technical Tour of Portland's New Living Building
2021-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA):
Technical Tour of Portland’s New Living Building
Join other YEA members for a guided tour by PAE highlighting their design, construction and occupancy of their new building! Check out their website for more details here.
When: Wednesday, December 1st – Two tour times available.

Morning tour @ 9am
Afternoon tour @ 4pm – Happy hour to follow

Where: 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Main entrance on SW 1st Ave.
Registration required, maximum of 15 participants per tour.

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Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
2021-12-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Revolution Hall, 300 Southeast Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214
Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party!
Co-hosted by CSI, ASHRAE, AIA Oregon, AIA Vancouver, NOMA PDX, NAWIC and Diversity in Design

Come out to celebrate the season with your ugliest sweater! Prizes in various categories will awarded by a panel of judges from the member organizations at around 7pm, you must be present to win.

Event registration includes 2 drink tickets, appetizers and entry into the Ugly Sweater Contest!

Everyone must either show negative COVID test results within previous 72 hours or show vaccination card. Revolution Hall will be checking this prior to entrance. For a rapid testing location next to Revolution Hall please check out the Curative website for appointments https://book.curative.com/sites/31218.

At home tests will not be accepted, antigen or PCR test results must be administered by a pharmacist or medical professional and list the person’s name on the results. Masks continue to be required indoors in accordance with state law unless actively eating/drinking.

Limited parking is available onsite for $5 or there is on street parking.

Donation Drive!
In addition to all the fun we want to give back! At the event, we will be collecting new and gently used socks, hats, mittens and scarves for all ages! All donations will be going to City Team Ministries.

Pricing: $10 Emerging Member / $30 Member / $40 Non-Member

Sponsorships are available – Click registration link below for more details.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Trane – Food Sponsor ACI – Badge Sponsor

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ASHRAE Society President Lecture - Chilled Water System Design Decisions
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by ASHRAE Society President Mick Schwedler
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Chilled Water System Design Decisions
This presentation covers many common chilled water system decisions, benefits and adverse effects of those decisions, and reasons a design team may want to choose a particular option.
Topics include

Bypass line sizing
Minimum and maximum flow limits
Pumps: manifolded or dedicated
Variable condenser water flow
One or two pump misperception

ASHRAE Society President Lecture - The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Hospitals
2022-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
Presented by ASHRAE Society President Mick Schwedler
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The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Hospitals – Reducing Energy Consumption by 50%

Since 2002, ASHRAE, the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), USGBC, and AIA, with support from the Department of Energy, have collaborated on a series of Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDGs) that result in significant energy savings in the built environment beyond what is expected by using only ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The AEDG series of documents is now one of the most popular publications in ASHRAE’s history with over 600,000 copies in circulation.
This program provides a brief history of the AEDG Series, and then focuses on the 50% Large Hospital AEDG which will be covered in detail including examples of recommendations, case studies, technologies, systems, and controls to reduce energy use by 50% or more (compared to ASHRAE 90.1-2004).

February Virtual Chapter Meeting - Very High Efficiency DOAS
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
Very High Efficiency DOAS:
A High-Performance HVAC Approach for Better IAQ, Savings and Resilience

The next step in the ongoing evolution of HVAC design, very high efficiency DOAS uses the most efficient HVAC equipment and key design principles to provide cleaner and safer indoor air, enhance indoor comfort, and reduce commercial building HVAC energy use by an average of 65% (when compared to a code-minimum system). This presentation will introduce attendees to the key components of this all-electric system design, outline the energy and non-energy benefits compared to less efficient systems, and present findings and savings figures from a series of pilots conducted across a variety of Northwest commercial buildings.

Speaker: Jordan Pratt, PE, CEM; Senior Engineer, Energy 350

Jordan is passionate about energy efficiency and reducing the significant operating costs and environmental impact of our buildings today. He has experience with high performance mechanical system designs ranging from single-family HVAC to large industrial process optimization and commercial applications. Jordan is a registered professional engineer (mechanical) in Oregon and earned degrees in Energy & Design Engineering (B.S.) and Sustainable Design & Construction (M.S., Civil Engineering) from Stanford University.

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Student Trivia Night
2022-02-24 17:00 - 19:00
ASHRAE’s Annual Student Trivia Night is ON! On Thursday, February 24th, 2022, tune in to hear Brett Stinson, PSU Student and winner of 2022 ASHRAE HVAC&R Student Paper Competition. He will be presenting on his experience attending the 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference.
Following his presentation, a live, professional TriviaHub host will bring us three rounds of fun, engaging, pub-style trivia! Registration closes EOD Wednesday 2/23, so be sure to get your name on our list by registering today! Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize with your peers in a friendly, competitive setting.
All the fun of traditional ASHRAE Student Trivia Night without the hassle of parking! Register now by clicking the button below! We can’t wait to see you there!
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March Virtual Chapter Meeting - BAS & Cybersecurity
2022-03-29 14:00 - 15:00
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Presented by Brian Meyers
According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $3.9 million and data from Juniper suggests cybercrime cost businesses over $2 trillion total in 2019. So, what does Cyber Security have to do with a Building Automation Systems? Building Automation Systems provide significant value in connecting and automating a building and its components; however, anywhere you or your customers are connected can provide risk. There are simple and proactive measures you can take to improve your job or building’s cyber security.
Key Learnings:
• Understanding IT requirements that need to be proactively built into BAS specifications.
• Specifying the right products with cyber security considerations.
• Best practices for BAS installation that can improve cyber security.
• Ongoing maintenance required to mitigate cyber security risk.

April Chapter Meeting - Strategic Energy Management Program
2022-04-21 17:00 - 20:00
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Presented by Kevin Campbell
Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a program designed to help commercial and industrial facilities holistically reduce energy use. SEM is offered by many program administrators throughout the Pacific Northwest including Energy Trust of Oregon, Bonneville Power Administration and various other electric and natural gas utilities. This presentation will provide a general overview of SEM including how it differs from other utility funded energy efficiency programs. The presentation will highlight on how those working in the HVACR community can best support their commercial and industrial customers who are participating in SEM programs. Examples of previous projects will be shared – whether they be out of the ordinary or common energy savings strategies.

May 2022 Meeting - Legionella and Methods of Control - Past Presidents Night
2022-05-12 17:15 - 20:00 | Portland Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, 97204
Presented by Phil Roach
Legionella is a naturally grown bacteria that occurs in warm freshwater with the common sources being in cooling towers and potable water systems. The number of cases in the US of Legionnaires disease continues to rise year after year with about 10,000 cases of Legionnaires disease being reported to the CDC in 2018. Most recently, Portland experienced an outbreak where 5 people were hospitalized including 1 who died in 2021.
In this presentation, we’ll cover legionella itself, other water borne pathogens, and how a person could contract legionella. In addition, relevant standards involved with legionella control along with some of the methods being used to control it will be shared.

Registration opens at 5:15pm
Happy Hour Networking 5:15 – 6:30pm
Announcements and Dinner at 6:30pm
Presentation starts at 7:00pm

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Membership Night - Social Bingo
2022-06-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Steeplejack Brewing, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, 97232
It’s time to dust off those social skills, and get ready for an evening of reconnecting with your fellow ASHRAE members. During this happy hour, join us for scavenger hunt bingo – designed to encourage you to interact with, and get to know, other members! There will be first, second, and third place prizes handed out for greatest participation. Bring a friend for a significant advantage. Bring a new member for a GUARANTEED chance at a first prize.
Can’t wait to see you there! Register with website URL below!

Annual Golf Tournament
2022-08-03 11:30 - 20:00 | Langdon Farms, 24377 Airport Rd NE, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
Please join us for our annual tournament on August 3rd at Langdon Farms.
Schedule of Events
11:30 am – Registration Opens
Registration, hot dog lunch, cocktail bar opens. Additional gift bags, raffle tickets, and mulligans available for purchase. Prizes on display.
1:45 pm – Shotgun Start
After a brief welcome and review of the tournament and course rules. Teams leave the clubhouse together via carts. “A” teams may tee off once they arrive at their hole, and it is safe to do so. “B” teams may tee off after “A” teams once it is safe to do so.
6:45 pm (Approx) – Dinner
After completing the tournament teams are welcome to join us for dinner. Dinner will be “Langdon Luau” which includes: Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, Sticky Rice, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad, House Salad, Macaroni Salad, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and Coconut Brownies for dessert. Dinner will include awards and the raffle drawings. (Raffle participants must be present to win).
What to Expect
• Hot Dog Lunch & Pre Tee-Off Cocktail Bar
• Prize-winning game holes (Long Drive, Closest to Pin, Long Putt, etc.).
• Photo Booth w/ props for team photos
• Fun activities and vendor booths at sponsored holes
• Putting Contest
• Driving Range
• Raffle Prizes Galore!
• Delicious Hawaiian Luau Dinner
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September 2022 Chapter Meeting & Tour - Very High Efficiency DOAS
2022-09-22 03:30 - 18:00 | Energy 350 Office, 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Presented by Jordan Pratt
The next step in the ongoing evolution of HVAC design, very high efficiency DOAS uses the most efficient HVAC equipment and key design principles to provide cleaner and safer indoor air, enhance indoor comfort, and reduce commercial building HVAC energy use by an average of 65% (when compared to a code-minimum system). This presentation will introduce attendees to the key components of this all-electric system design, outline the energy and non-energy benefits compared to less efficient systems, and present findings and savings figures from a series of pilots conducted across a variety of Northwest commercial buildings.
Registration Opens: 3:30pm
Presentation and Q&A: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Happy Hour Networking & Optional Building Tour: 5:00 – 6:00pm

ASHRAE Strictly Social
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Backwoods Brewing, 231 NW 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97209, United States
Come join us for another happy hour event where we dust off our social skills and get to know our fellow ASHRAE members. We’re so excited to see you again, that your first round of drinks are on us. Bring someone new to ASHRAE and we’ll cover your second round as well!
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Annual Ugly Sweater Party
2022-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Revolution Hall, 300 Southeast Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214
The annual Ugly Sweater Party is back! Join ASHRAE, CSI, AIA Oregon, NOMA PDX, NAWIC, Diversity & Design and other industry organzations for a fun night of cozy competition, seasonal celebration, & networking.
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YEA - Happy Hour and Mini Golf
2023-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Birdie Time Pub, 925 SE Main St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Looking to practice your short game for spring? Or just have some fun?
Then it’s time for a YEA “Strictly Social” event next Thursday at Birdie Time in SE Portland! Join us in the Aviary room and catch up with other YEA members. The Chapter will cover your first couple rounds… one at the bar and another at the mini golf course 😊 Hope to see you there!

HVAC Pressure Independent Control Technology
2023-02-01 | Shine Distillery, 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
TBD

Annual Student Trivia Night
2023-02-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Shine Distillery, 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Registration is OPEN for ASHRAE’s Annual Student Trivia Night on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 @ 5:30PM at Shine Distillery & Grill.
Our first in-person trivia night since 2020 will feature a live trivia host leading 3 engaging rounds of pub-style trivia! Registration closes EOD Wednesday 2/15, so be sure to get your name on our list by registering today! Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize with your peers in a friendly, competitive setting.
All profits from this meeting go to benefit the Student Activities Committee (SAC).
In addition to trivia, the Oregon ASHRAE Chapter will be awarding the annual student scholarships, so come and support our industry’s future!
Don’t forget to bring your old ASHRAE manuals for donation, the SAC will put them to good use.
We look forward to seeing you all at Student Trivia Night, thank you for your support.

March 2023 Chapter Meeting - Future of Refrigerants
2023-03-08 16:30 - 18:30 | NW Natural, 250 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Future of Refrigerants
New societal environmental demands to control climate change are driving the development of new regulatory policies to restrict and lower the direct GWP (global warming potential) impact of F-gases. The HVAC&R industry is currently being challenged to invest significant resources to understand the best refrigerants that meet the above requirements. However, there are many uncertainties and challenges given the ever-changing global regulatory environment, within regions, country, state, and sometimes locally by city.
Safe non-flammable low toxicity F-gases allowed for an exponential increase in the standard of living of society through increased food productivity, reduction in heat related deaths, increased worker productivity and migration of people to cities and to hotter climates. The orderly transition from CFCs to HCFCs and HFCs achieved a balance between the societal environmental demands for reduced ozone depletion while continuing to improve the standard of living in developing countries and minimize the societal safety (nonflammable refrigerants) impacts for everyone.
Today designers are being asked to consider new lower direct GWP unsaturated hydrofluorocarbons (HFOs) refrigerants, some of which are slightly flammable under certain conditions, as well as revisiting the application of natural refrigerants, like carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbons, and water.
This presentation will provide an update on new lower GWP alternatives introduced into the marketplace and it will highlight some important considerations, particularly flammability, that engineers, designers, and building owners should keep in mind regarding next-generation refrigerants.

April 2023 Chapter Meeting - Liquid Cooling
2023-04-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Shine Distillery, 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
As process-intensive computing applications grow, data center operators are evaluating liquid cooling options. According to Omdia’s 2022 Data Center Thermal Management Market Analysis, the liquid cooling market will top $3B by 2026, with a 50% compound annual growth rate between now and then. Currently, air-cooling effectively supports rack capacities up to 20kW. Newer generation CPUs and GPUs designed for high-performance compute and AI applications are pushing rack loads above 50kW. Liquid cooling leverages higher thermal transfer properties to support efficient and cost-effective cooling of these high-density racks.
There is a wide array of resources to help you understand the challenges, opportunities, and technical requirements that liquid cooling presents including white papers by the ASHARE TC9.9 Committee. This presentation is just one of those resources to help you decide how to apply and scale liquid cooling in the data centers of today and tomorrow.
Presented by Kevin Gray
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YEA Event - Liquid Cooling: Why it’s Making Such a Splash in Data Centers
2023-04-14 17:00 - 21:30 | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
As the server power density in data centers goes ever higher, the demand for more effective server rack cooling goes up too. Liquid cooling appears to be a very viable solution. Here’s your chance to learn all about why liquid cooling works so well … and watch some soccer too!
Vertiv will provide a pre-match presentation at Providence Park. Your electronic game ticket will allow you in starting at 5pm. The liquid cooling presentation will follow at 5:30pm in the Community Room. After the presentation, we will provide dinner, drinks, and an opportunity to watch the Portland Thorns from the Modelo Cantina 😊 Hope to see you there!

May 2023 Chapter Meeting - Thermal Energy Storage in the Era of Sustainability
2023-05-04
Time and Location TBD
Past Presidents Night

Past Presidents Night
2023-05-04

June 2023 - Chapter Technical Meeting - Applications for Healthy Buildings
2023-06-08 16:30 - 19:00 | Shine Distillery, 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Achieving balance among desired goals for indoor air quality (IAQ), energy consumption, and occupant Comfort / Health within the built environment is challenging. ASHRAE endeavors to achieve this through guidelines and standards focused on advancing building science as it relates to environmental quality. This presentation will review the commonly used design guides found in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1, “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.”
The current form of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022 outlines mechanical ventilation procedures to provide acceptable IAQ in buildings: The Ventilation Rate Procedure and the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Procedure. While the Ventilation Rate Procedure provides only a dilution solution for the control of typical offending contaminants for a specified occupancy, the IAQ Procedure provides a directed approach by reducing and controlling the concentrations of selected air contaminants of concern through both dilution and enhanced air cleaning.
Rather than relying only on diluting the concentration of contaminants with outdoor air, designing with enhanced filtration of both recirculated and ventilation outdoor air can improve IAQ, reduce airborne infectious disease and enhance cognitive functioning within the occupied space. This presentation will focus on the application of enhanced particle, gas-phase and biological filtration for compliance with Standard 62.1 and recently published information on the Control of Infectious Aerosols – Standard 241P. An outline of the design aspects to consider will be reviewed, with the focus on achieving acceptable levels of contaminants of concern within the occupied space while considering the desire to meet healthy building standards and improved cognitive functioning.
Presented by Brian Monk
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June Lunch Meeting - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and ASHRAE: Does it Really Matter
2023-06-14 11:30 - 13:00 | NW Natural, 250 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
In 2020, ASHRAE’s Board of Directors approved a Diversity Commitment for the Society and established a Proactive Diversity Task Group with a goal to recommend detailed programs and initiatives seeking to eliminate all forms of discrimination and social injustice, and proactively drive diversity through all levels within ASHRAE. This led some members to ask “why?” As a technical engineering society, shouldn’t ASHRAE be focusing its efforts and the efforts of its volunteer members on industry-related research and education, rather than furthering what some consider to be a political agenda? What role, if any, should ASHRAE play when it comes to diversity in the AEC community and social justice? Is there really a problem that needs to be solved? This highly-interactive, engaging and thought-provoking presentation will tackle these questions head on by:

• Reviewing ASHRAE’s current Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
• Defining terminology – What exactly does DEI mean?
• Discussing metrics, trends, and research
• Encouraging a respectful exchange of ideas through an online digital platform than ensures privacy and anonymity.
Presented by Devin Abellon.
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ASHRAE Oregon and Room for More Presents: Cultivating Inclusive Workplaces
2023-06-29 16:30 - 18:00 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Please join Room for More and ASHRAE Oregon at the PAE Living Building for a panel discussion on inclusive workplaces. The panel will be hosted by four distinguished mechanical engineers at various levels of their careers bringing a diversity of voices to the panel. Refreshments and light bites provided.
4:30pm – 5:00pm Happy Hour and Networking
5:00pm – 6:00pm Panelist Discussion
This is a hybid event. There will be a teams link for anyone who wishes to join the discussion virtually. Looking forward to seeing you!
Please register here to let us know if you’ll be attending.

2023 Annual Golf Tournament
2023-08-11 | Stone Creek Golf Course, 14603 S Stoneridge Dr., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Tournament photos from the 2023 Golf Tournament

Photobooth photos from the 2023 Golf Tournament

Thank You to Our 2023 Event Sponsors

Chapter Meeting
2023-09-21 16:30 - 18:30 | The Slide Inn, 2348 SE Ankeny St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Understanding, Resolving, and/or Preventing Unhealthy Mold and Dampness Problems Inside Housing
Dr. Tsongas is a consulting engineer and a Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University. He is a building scientist with specialization in moisture, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), and water intrusion problems in housing. He was invited to be one of five presenters for an ASHRAE-sponsored Satellite Broadcast/Webcast titled “Mold in our Building Environment.”
Over 22,000 people from North and South America viewed the three-hour satellite broadcast and webcast. He has inspected thousands of dwellings for mold and dampness problems and has over 40 years of experience. He regularly inspects low income housing with dampness and mold problems for Legal Aid Services of Oregon. He has four engineering degrees from Stanford University and is an ASHRAE Fellow.
Presentation Description: An overview of mold, dampness, and excess moisture problems inside single and multifamily housing. Learn what dampness is, what mold is, where and why mold grows, and what the true health impacts are. Learn how to inspect for mold growth conditions and identify common moisture sources. Learn about the best mold cleanup procedures and what can be done practically and economically to remedy or prevent indoor mold and dampness problems. We will discuss the pros and cons of excess moisture and mold control measures including: source control, ventilation, and dehumidification; and specific approaches for improving bathroom ventilation in existing housing.
Where:The Slide Inn (2348 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214)
When: September 21, 2023
Itinerary:

Registration will open at 4:30 PM
Presentation/Dinner starts at 5:00 PM

Dinner Includes:
Salad:

Caesar Salad with Croutons

Mains:

Hungarian Sausage with Spicy Tomato Sauce served over Penne Pasta
Vegan & Gluten-free Gnocchi – Mushroom, Caramelized Onions, Herb Tomato Sauce
Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Parmesan in a Basil Pesto Cream Sauce served over Penne Pasta

Dessert:

Apple Strudel

OSU Student Branch Meeting - Trivia Night
2023-10-06 | TBD – Corvallis, OR, Corvallis, OR, United States
Trivia Night
More details to follow…

Chapter Meeting - 90.1 Training Session - Building Performance Standards
2023-10-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Oregon continues to advance policies, such as energy codes and building energy performance standards, that will reduce energy use and emissions in our new and existing commercial buildings. This session will provide an overview of the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code, which is currently based on ASHRAE 90.1-2019 but will soon be updated to reference ASHRAE 90.1-2022. While this next Oregon code update is still in development, a high-level look at what’s new in ASHRAE 90.1-2022 will be discussed. This session will also cover recent Oregon legislation that will bring Building Energy Performance Standards, based on ASHRAE Standard 100, to large commercial buildings and provide attendees an overview of what to expect as this process gets going.
Itinerary:

Registration will open at 11:30 AM
Presentation/Lunch starts at 12:00 PM

Lunch Options (Choose One):

Shepherd’s Pie
Fish and Chips
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Rice Bowl (Vegetarian)

Speaker:
Blake Shelide, PE – Blake is a Facilities Engineer with the Oregon Department of Energy, providing technical expertise for a number of ODOE programs. Blake is a licensed mechanical engineer in Oregon, and his career has included work as a design engineer and consultant as well as serving as a corporate energy manager for a large industrial manufacturer which involved engineering and implementing energy efficiency projects, tracking energy consumption, and performing energy audits. With ODOE, Blake is the lead for ODOE’s role with energy codes and standards and serves on the Construction Industry Energy Board, working together with stakeholders and the Building Codes Division on energy code issues. Blake has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Register:
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November Chapter Meeting – ASHRAE Technical Activities Committees: What They Are, What They Do, and How to Get Involved
2023-11-16 | Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Registration Opens at 11:30AM
Presentation/Lunch Begins at 12PM
