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ASHRAE and AIRAH issue a joint resolution on climate change |
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 |
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 The use of renewable
energy, education of the building industry and responsible refrigerant use are
encouraged in a new joint statement on climate change issue by the American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Australian
Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH).
“ASHRAE and AIRAH are
emphasizing a variety of measures to decrease emissions associated with energy
use and its effect on global climate,” said Bill Harrison, ASHRAE president. “AIRAH
is committed to creating awareness and acceptance through further education and
to the promotion of sustainable building practices and the responsible
development of alternative technologies within the Australian market,” said
John Bosci, AIRAH president.
By signing the
statement, ASHRAE and AIRAH are to support research and development activities designed to reduce
buildings’ energy use and greenhouse gas emissions; develop and implement
sustainable building designs, materials, components, systems, and processes
that minimize environmental impacts, including climate change, while
maintaining indoor environmental quality; provide advice, information, and
assistance to governments and other influential bodies on energy efficiency and
climate change emissions in buildings; encourage emissions reduction strategies
and technologies and encourage development of energy efficient refrigerants
with low or zero global warming potential; help to identifying and resolving
environmental issues at all stages of a building’s life cycle - from
conception, design, and construction through operation, maintenance, refurbishment,
and deconstruction.
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