Golden Gavel ’72-’73 James Beach Jack Thompson Award ’10-’11 Keith Reihl ’12-’13 Alan Neely ’12-’13 Alan Neely

President’s Message

Hello friends and ASHRAE colleagues. Happy New Year to all of you. It is my sincerest hope that all of you had a wonderful holiday season and were able to take some time off to spend time with family and friends. I don’t know about all of you, but it is one of my favorite times of year. I love the Christmas music, I get to wear my favorite Christmas tie, and I get to spend quality time with family and friends. It seems like it has been such a long time since we have all been together, and it has been. We are now ready to start of a new

year and I hope it will be a happy, healthy and prosperous one for all of you. This month is a very special month because it is Past President’s month. I look forward to this meeting every year. It is always a lot of fun and it is that one time of year that we get all of the big names in Houston ASHRAE out for the evening. It is a very nostalgic meeting for a lot of us when we line up all of the presidents from days past. It’s then that we can plainly see our heritage and the long line of great people who have led our organization in the past, and help to make it what it is today. My thanks to all of them. Our industry has changed a lot over the years and these men have been some of the key folks that have lead us through those changes.

So be sure to come out for Past President’s night and help celebrate our heritage and thank those that have laid the groundwork and direction for all of us, and enjoy some wine tasting too. Michael Langton, P.E. 2015-2016 ASHRAE Houston President

Past Presidents Night

ASHRAE January MeetingWednesday, January 20th, 20165:30 PM-8:00 PMHESS Building5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056http://www.hessclub.com/Topic: Past Presidents Night

Come join us for Dinner and hear a Presentation given by Marina Badoian-Kriticos of the City Of Houston. Marina V. Badoian-Kriticos serves as Senior Advisor to the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. In this role, she provides support and expertise to help the City continue to be a leader in building energy efficiency and energy conservation. Marina will share with us how the City is exploring a variety of strategies aimed at reducing resource consumption in existing buildings. Additionally, she will discuss how the public and private sectors are working to make progress and influence environmental trends while collaborating to scale up ideas through various programs.

Also, join Foodie superduo Ryan Levy and Ian Eastveld of The Nice Winery are Certified Sommeliers, wine educators, and Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs. Their hand crafted, boutique wines are poured in top restaurants and have won gold medals in internationally recognized wine competitions. Ryan and Ian built their epicurean pedigree first while studying in Paris France, then directing culinary education for Viking, teaching cuisine to thousands of students at Central Market, and operating their restaurant and catering companies, Republic and Nuance. They make their wines in Texas, Argentina, and California.Wine will be available for purchase, which can be taken home after the meeting.

Costs: Members: $50 Non-members: $50 YEA Members: $30 Consulting Engineers Express Members: $50 Regular Express Members: Free

Format:5:30 PM -6:30 PM – Networking and Wine Tasting6:30 PM-7:00 PM – Begin dinner and Business Meeting7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Program8:00 PM – Conclude

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Upcoming Workshop

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Upcoming Local Green Events

Green Book Club -- The Year of Reading Dangerously

Do you have a secret desire to change the world? If you enjoy reading and

discussing environmental issues and what makes people tick, you will want to join

us. Led by Steve Stelzer, Program Director, Houston Green Building Resource

Center.

Book Club Location: Central Library | 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002

January 14, 2016 | 12 PM

The Upcycle by William McDonough and Michael Braungart

February 11, 2016 | 12 PM

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

March 10, 2016 | 12 PM

How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet: The

Soil Will Save Us by Kristin Ohlson

More Info Here.

http://houstonlibrary.org/learn-explore/readers-link/book-clubs

Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Houston

After hosting a sold-out showing in January 2015, the Citizens’ Environmental

Coalition (CEC) is bringing The Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour, one of the

largest environmental film festivals in North America, back to Houston for two

nights: January 27 & 28, 2016 at the historic River Oaks Theatre! The Festival

consists of twenty-two short documentary films which speak to the environmental

concerns and celebrations of our planet, covering topics ranging from adventure

and the beauty of the great outdoors to grass roots efforts to combat serious

issues. Each night, eleven films will be shown including one created by local

groups depicting local issues. Tickets are now on sale.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, partner, or volunteer, please contact

rachel@cechouston.org. The Festival is an amazing opportunity to raise

awareness for your own green initiatives and show your support for local

environmental groups and green business. It is a great opportunity to offer

Kickback coupons, promote a new line or service, or generate goodwill with free

giveaways.

Learn More Here.

https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/

City Hall Farmers Market

When: Wednesdays from 11 am to 1:30 pm

Where: Hermann Square, 901 Bagby

Spring Season Returns February 24th!

More than 30 vendors offer prepared lunch items and fresh, local produce for

you to enjoy while sitting by the reflection pool, at your desk, or at home.

For more information, visit www.greenhoustontx.gov or follow

GreenHoustonTx on Facebook and Twitter.

ASHRAE Historical Section The Jefferson Theatre Beaumont, TX Submitted By Andrew Hohler

The Jefferson Theatre was built in 1927 on Fannin Street in downtown Beaumont Texas. Designed by renowned New Orleans Architect Emile Weil no expense would be spared in the construction of this $1 million dollar theatre. Seating over 1400 people, The theatre was home the 1946 premiere of “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Jefferson theatre is featured on the National Register of Historic places and is recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

From the ASHRAE Archives Circa 1991 regarding the HVAC System; Over the years, the theatre has closed and re-opened several times. Recently it was closed in September of 2000 for a complete restoration and renovation that was completed in 2003. In September of 2005 it was again closed when Hurricane Rita came through. The theatre re-opened in December 2005. Since the renovations there have been a number of high profile artists to perform here, including Joan Rivers, The Temptations, George Carlin, The Doobie Brothers and many more!

If anyone has any information regarding the 2000 renovations to the HVAC system please contact the chapter historian through the website contact form.

Student Activities

Howdy from your K-12 STEM Champion, a part of the Student Activities Committee! (Yes, I’m an Aggie, Whoop! …And STEM stands for Science, Engineering, Technology, & Mathematics.) The ASHRAE national Student Activities committees has issued a focus asking us all to get involved with bringing more of our young people into the field of engineering as a college major, and thereby eventually into our HVAC&R field upon graduation. In order to get them prepared for a rigorous college career, we have to let them know how important it is to take math & science courses are in high school. January already! Wow, the school year is half over! The next big thing in Student Activities is the celebration of

Engineers Week next month. According to DiscoverE.org, “Engineers Week—the only event of its kind—is a time to: Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world; Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers; & Bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents. More than a week-long event, Engineers Week is a year-round commitment to making a difference.” As the celebration turns 65 years old, this year’s theme – ‘Engineers Make a World of Difference’ – is completely relevant to what we as ASHRAE do. So, for the more experienced engineers, if you have school-aged kids or grandkids, start using those contacts to see if those teachers would be interested in hearing about projects you have done. YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE), ask your mentors if they know of a school teacher you could contact. By starting to ask now, teachers will have time to schedule you into their lesson plans. You can see the “Student zone” of the ASHRAE website or the DiscoverE.org site for more information on simple, hands-on projects to engineer with the kids. Or just bring in something that you have engineered (or the drawings, if it’s the size of a chiller!) and talk about your experience blending math and science into something useful! Have a great month, and don’t forget to talk to our future employees, coworkers, and bosses (those kids)… Then let me know the date & the school, and our Houston Chapter gets credit for meeting the STEM challenge! Kristin L. Schaefer, P.E. Student Activities Chair Schaefer Engineering schaeferengr@hotmail.com

ASHRAE Houston 2015-16 Meeting Schedule

Date Speaker Topic Location* August 19, 2015 David Schurk Advanced Energy Design Guide –

Healthcare HESS

September 16, 2015 Matt Rister You Cannot NOT Communicate HESS October 21, 2015 Dr. Jeff Bolander Ethics HESS November 18, 2015 Brian Smith Refrigerant Update HESS January 20, 2016 Ryan Levy,

Nice Winery Past Presidents Night HESS –

Dinner Meeting February 17, 2016 Steve McNattin ASHRAE 170 – Controlling

airborne particles during surgery HESS

March 23, 2016 Industry Experts Types of HVAC jobs available Karbach Brewery – Dinner Meeting

April 20, 2016 David Underwood BEQ – Building Energy Quotient HESS May 18, 2016 Ralph Kittler Natatorium Design HESS

*Regular Meetings are from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the HESS Club at 5430 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056.

All but January and March are lunchtime meetings. The March meeting will be held at Karbach Brewery on 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092. Times for January and March will be provided closer to these dates.

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Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC)

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Announcement

PROPERTY-ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS The property-assessed clean energy (PACE) model is an innovative mechanism for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on private property. PACE programs allow local governments, state governments, or other inter-jurisdictional authorities, when authorized by state law, to fund the up-front cost of energy improvements on commercial andresidential properties, which are paid back over time by the property owners. PACE financing for clean energy projects is generally based on an existing structure known as a "land- secured financing district," often referred to as an assessment district, a local improvement district, or other similar phrase. In a typical assessment district, the local government issues bonds to fund projects with a public purpose such as streetlights, sewer systems, or underground utility lines.

The recent extension of this financing model to energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) allows a property owner to implement improvements without a large up-front cash payment. Property owners voluntarily choose to participate in a PACE program repay their improvement costs over a set time period—typically 10 to 20 years—through property assessments, which are secured by the property itself and paid as an addition to the owners' property tax bills. Nonpayment generally results in the same set of repercussions as the failure to pay any other portion of a property tax bill.

A PACE assessment is a debt of property, meaning the debt is tied to the property as opposed to the property owner(s), so the repayment obligation may transfers with property ownership depending upon state legislation. This eliminates a key disincentive to investing in energy improvements, since many property owners are hesitant to make property improvements if they think they may not stay in the property long enough for the resulting savings to cover the upfront costs. Here’s the Link http://energy.gov/eere/slsc/property-assessed-clean-energy-programs#residential

Announcement

US Federal Legislative & Regulatory Activities

For additional information on federal legislative and regulatory issues, please contact Mark Ames, ASHRAE’s Senior Manager of Federal Government Affairs, atmames@ashrae.org. Curiously Uncertain Future for Senate Comprehensive Energy Bill The Energy Policy Modernization Act (EPMA) of 2015 (S.2012) is the comprehensive bipartisan bill that is supported by most members of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee – including the Committee’s top Republican and Democrat. Additionally, because the many parts of EMPA have been working their way through Congress for the past several years, the attitudes of Members of Congress towards the bill are generally well-known. Despite all of this, the bills’ fate remains unclear – for the moment. According to Senate staff, given the anticipated congressional calendar and likely need to address other unforeseen events, the best time for EPMA to be debated and possibly passed is between January and early February. This is a unique window in which Members of Congress are in Washington, DC for an extended period of time with nothing definitely scheduled yet for the Senate floor. The schedule will solidify over the next two weeks. If EPMA is debated on the Senate floor, it will likely occur under an open amendment process, which could either allow Members of Congress to voice their concerns and add favored provisions to it or grind consideration of the bill to a halt. While surprises do occur, if EPMA is derailed in January-February, it’s unlikely to be taken up again until 2017. DOE Issues Final Rule on Energy Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines – References ASHRAE Standard 32.1-2010 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule amending the energy conservation standards for Class A and Class B beverage vending machines, changing certain definitions, and adopting new provisions for verifying the appropriate equipment class and refrigerated volume during enforcement testing. The final rule incorporates by reference ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 32.1-2010 Methods of Testing for Rating Vending Machines for Sealed Beverages. Please click here to view the final rule. Final Rule Issued on Test Procedures for Certain Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment – ASHRAE Standard 37-2009 Incorporated by Reference DOE has issued a final rule on test procedures small, large, and very large air-cooled commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment. The final rule references and discusses the following ASHRAE standards:

• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37-2009 Methods of Testing for Rating Electrically Driven Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment

• ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

• ANSI/ASHRAE 127-2007 Method of Testing for Rating Computer and Data Processing Room Unitary Air Conditioners

Full information on the rule can be found Below. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/12/23/2015-31906/energy-conservation-program-test-procedures-for-small-large-and-very-large-air-cooled-commercial

Announcement

HVAC Design Training Get In-Depth, Practical Knowledge to Succeed

February 22-26 in Houston ASHRAE Learning Institute offers two intensive HVAC Design training sessions that fill the need to improve overall building performance. HVAC Design: Level I - Essentials provides intensive, practical training ideal for recent technical or engineering school graduates, engineers new to the HVAC field, those who need a refresher in new technologies, and facility managers, sales representatives and others who want to gain a better understanding of HVAC fundamentals, equipment and systems. HVAC Design Level II – Applications provides instruction in HVAC system design for experienced HVAC engineers and those who have completed the HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials. The training covers the technical aspects of design and allows participants an opportunity to expand their exposure to HVAC systems applications to increase energy savings and improve indoor environmental quality. Here’s the Link to Register https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/hvac-design-training

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Off The Cuff

Never trust a man when he’s in love, drunk, or running for office. —Shirley Maclaine Never board a commercial aircraft if the pilot is wearing a tank top. —Dave Barry Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time. —Norman Ford Never be in a hurry to terminate a marriage. You may need this person to finish a sentence. —Erma Bombeck Never argue with a doctor; he has inside information. —Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level; it’s cheaper. —Quentin Crisp Whoever named it necking is a poor judge of anatomy. —Groucho Marx

New Technical Program Tracks, Networking, World’s Largest HVAC&R Marketplace

ASHRAE Winter Conference2016

Jan. 23–27 | Orlando Hilton | Orlando, Fla.

Venues are strategically located next to each

other for easy access.

Special first time attendee registration fee available! Low, early-bird registration rates end Nov. 2. Register early! Registration to the ASHRAE Winter Conference includes free access to the AHR Expo!

2016 AHR ExpoJan. 25–27 | Orange Co. Conv. Center | Orlando, Fla.

Realistic Net Zero to be the Focus of Next

FREE ASHRAE Webcast

Marc Brune Philip Macey Paul Torcellini

ASHRAE’s upcoming webcast, titled Making Net Zero Net Positive: Solving the Efficiency & Cost Paradox, will broadcast

live on April 21, 2016, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm EDT. This FREE webcast is brought to you by the Chapter Technology

Transfer Committee.

“The presenters will discuss the primary technical and financial challenges in achieving net zero buildings,” said Nathan

Hart, chair of the CTTC Webcast Ad Hoc Committee. “Viewers will learn the importance of, and why we should strive for,

net zero in the built environment. The focus will be on realistic solutions and methods of energy conservation.”

The webcast presenters are:

Marc Brune, P.E. І Senior Associate and Mechanical Engineer І PAE І Portland, OR

Philip Macey, AIA І National Director of Collaborative Delivery І JE Dunn І Denver, CO

Paul Torcellini, Ph.D., P.E. І Principal Engineer for Commercial Buildings Research І NREL І Golden, CO

Online registration for the webcast will begin on March 21, 2016. For more information on the webcast program,

sponsorship opportunities, continuing education credits, and ASHRAE resources related to net zero, visit

www.ashrae.org/webcast.

If you have questions about the webcast, call (678) 539-1200 or email ashrae-webcast@ashrae.org.

Young Engineers in ASHRAE

The Young Engineers of ASHRAE has become a very successful group over the past few years for the Houston Chapter. The YEA group was formed to enhance member benefits for young professional ASHRAE members by giving them the opportunity to expand their knowledge about the industry, as well as socialize and network with other young professionals.

Once a month, the members of YEA meet for lunch or happy hour. During these meetings members are able to talk with their fellow young professionals, meet new young professionals in the industry, as well as discuss the current happenings in the industry. These meetings are a great way for members to learn as well as teach others what they have learned about the industry.

YEA also offers a few larger events each year. Lunch-and-learn events happen a few times a year in which different companies lecture and give tours of their facility and products, providing a better hands-on understanding.

YEA is always welcoming new young professionals in the HVAC industry to participate. If you or anyone you know may be interested in getting involved, please contact Mitchell Campbell at 713-782-2701 or mitchellc@recohvac.com or Chase Bielamowicz at 832-684-5934

Mitchell Campbell / Chase Bielamowicz

Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair

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Position Name TelePhonePresident Michael Langton (713) 462-8888

President Elect Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

Vice President Bill Chalmers (713) 580-8817

Treasurer Kenneth Shifflett (713) 266-1761

Secretary Kevin Gardner (713) 482-2300

Past President 2014-2015 Elliot Millican (720) 898-3145

Academic Excellence Jeff Bolander (713) 780-7563

Attendance & Reception Adam Castillo (713) 266-3900

Attendance & Reception Trey Green (713) 782-2701

Board of Governors Bruce Flaniken (713) 441-9624

Board of Governors Don Nye (713) 580-8870

Board of Governors Elliot Millican (720) 898-3145

Board of Governors John Walik (713) 462-8888

C.I.C Delegate Bruce Flaniken (713) 441-9624

C.I.C Delegate Keith Reihl (713) 459-1044

C.R.C Alternate Bill Chalmers (713) 924-2417

C.R.C. Delegate Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

Chaplain Don Nye (713) 580-8870

Chaplain Emeritus Hank Fry (713) 774-4922

Energy Code Kapil Upadhyaya (713) 426-7508

Finance Bill Chalmer (713) 580-8817

Finance Elliot Millican (720) 898-3145

Finance Kenneth Shifflett (713) 266-1761

Grass Roots Advocacy Bruce Orcutt (281) 382-8396

Grass Roots Advocacy Elliot Millican (720) 898-3145

Grass Roots Advocacy Rusty Tharp (713) 263-5906

Green Initiative Bruce Orcutt (281) 382-8396

Green Initiative Marina Badoian-Kriticos (832) 393-0969

Green Initiative Steve Stelzer (832) 394-9050

Historian Andrew Hohler (281) 491-7333

Historian Emeritus Bruce Flaniken (713) 441-9624

ASHRAE Houston Chapter Roster

Position Name TelePhoneASHRAE Houston Chapter Roster

Honors & Awards Alan Neely (281) 432-9864

Honors & Awards Bryan Bagley (713) 548-8900

Marketing / Special Events Dave Cropper (713) 819-3500

Marketing / Special Events Jennifer Black (281) 386-4977

Membership Promotion Jeffrey Hunter (832) 418-3833

Membership Promotion June Johnston (832) 444-7258

Membership Promotion Kurt McCulloch (713) 266-3900

PAOE Administrator David Schurk (832) 328-1010

Photographer Skip Williams (713) 782-2701

Photographer Valerie Roberts (281) 500-8136

Pledge and Prayer Geoffrey Lussier (713) 580-8880

Pledge and Prayer Ryan Dupnick (281) 606-2510

Professional Certifications Alex Roessler (713) 782-2701

Programs Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

Refrigeration Klint Nunn (713) 266-3900

Refrigeration Steve Roche (281) 292-6842

Resource Promotion Bill Chalmers (713) 924-2417

Roster & Product Directory Adam Smith (281) 620-1893

Roster & Product Directory Brandon Williams (281) 606-2532

STEM Champion Kristin Schaefer (979) 595-6150

Student Activities Kristin Schaefer (979) 595-6150

Sustainability Brian Dunne (713) 933-1001

Sustainability Ron Dauzat (832) 467-8200

Technology Transfer Kimberly Thompson (832) 328-1010

Young Engineers In ASHRAE Chase Bielamowicz (832) 684-5934

Young Engineers In ASHRAE Mitchell Campbell (713) 782-2701

Editor, Hot Air Recorder John Walik (713) 830-4523

Webmaster John Walik (713) 830-4523