ASHRAE Open Session to Focus on Energy Efficiency

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Atlanta - October 26

In the big-energy State of Texas, where else would you expect engineers to seek to emphasize the importance of reducing energy use in buildings in order to achieve a sustainable future? At the 2007 ASHRAE Winter Meeting, of course.

Energy use in buildings from HVAC&R and lighting account for up to 40% of a building’s energy use. Examples of engineers’ ability to significantly reduce a building’s energy consumption and footprint on the environment will be demonstrated at a free public session at ASHRAE’s 2007 Winter Meeting in Dallas. Strategies for Low Energy Efficient Buildings will be held Monday, January 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Convention Center.

“With the support of building owners, engineers can create green buildings that use energy wisely, provide a productive indoor environment for occupants, and have a minimal impact on the environment,â€