ASHRAE NYC Chapter - June 2025 
President's Report
Hello ASHRAE members,
As we approach the close of ASHRAE’s Society Year (SY2024-2025), I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements we’ve accomplished together and to express my sincere gratitude to each of you. From the very beginning, we set out with a clear goal to deliver meaningful value to our members and further enhance ASHRAE’s position as a global leader in built environments, developing technologies, building decarbonization, energy efficiency, industry standards, sustainability, etc... Thanks to the support of our sponsors and the tireless efforts of our Board of Governors, committee chairs, event volunteers and our members, we accomplished this goal and so much more. This year, ASHRAE NYC has surpassed every expectation, breaking records, raising standards, and helping to educate our community about the many positive changes and present challenges that are reshaping the future of building systems in New York City (and throughout the world).
We hosted a full calendar of programs, including technical presentations, code updates, panel discussions, networking events, and tours. Our events covered important topics at the heart of New York’s evolving energy landscape including (but not limited to) NYC Local Laws 97 and 88, emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), building electrification, decarbonization and commissioning. Our attendance at chapter meetings and events has shattered historical highs. We’ve seen more members and more engagement than ever before. We launched groundbreaking initiatives that have further positioned ASHRAE and ASHRAE NYC Chapter as both a local and national/international leader in sustainability and energy efficiency. The number of programs and educational sessions we’ve hosted has reached new heights; attendance for which extends to multi-continent virtual viewers and many thousands of registered attendees. Our commitment to professional development has led to unparalleled networking opportunities and an outpouring of enthusiasm within our community. It was inspiring to witness how engaged and solutions-focused our community continues to be.
I would like to, both personally and on behalf of ASHRAE NYC, thank the New York City (NYC) Department of Buildings (DOB) for their hard work in preparing the ASHRAE NYC DOB Webinar Series presentations, seamlessly handling Q&A during the live webinars, and for their proactive support in providing clear direction regarding local law compliance filing processes and scenarios. I would also like to thank the ASHRAE NYC team for their hard work and coordination in making these webinars operate so successfully. Thank you and Kudos NYC DOB and ASHRAE NYC team!
The ASHRAE NYC 2025 Gala was a huge success, selling out of both sponsorships and individual tickets. Please visit https://ashraeny.org/gallery.php?id=19 to view photos from our 2025 Gala.
I am excited to announce that our commitment to growing our membership to 1,000+ ASHRAE NYC members was a success! Based on the data available through our chapter website, we officially reached 1,000+ members (for the first time since pre-Covid) on the night of our Gala. Please continue to promote our chapter by inviting your colleagues and friends to become an ASHRAE NYC member, and make sure you renew your own membership of course. For more information about ASHRAE membership benefits and how to join, please visit https://www.ashrae.org/membership/member-benefits.
ASHRAE NYC is in the process of finalizing our first comprehensive digital NYC Industry Product/Service Directory! If your company is interested in sponsoring this unique, first of its kind industry resource, please complete our NYC Industry Directory sponsor intake form ASAP to submit your request and receive your invoice, all in just a few minutes. Please visit https://ashraeny.org/Industry_Directory and see the ‘NYC Industry Directory’ section of this newsletter for additional details.
Chapter Sponsorship options are available on a rolling basis:
If your company (or you as an individual) has an interest in becoming an ASHRAE NYC sponsor or renewing as a sponsor, please visit https://ashraeny.org/Sponsorship.
A final reminder to continue investing in your professional and personal development. I encourage everyone to relentlessly pursue their own definition of success, live life with a mindset of continuous growth, and make a positive impact. ASHRAE Certification is a great tool to help you reach your professional and personal goals. For more information on how you can become ASHRAE Certified, please visit https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification.
As always, I would like to remind everyone of ASHRAE’s mission, vision and core values, as well as the Chapter Level and Society Level Presidential Themes for this year:
ASHRAE Mission:
To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and their allied fields.
ASHRAE Vision:
A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.
ASHRAE Core Values:
Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Collaboration, Volunteerism, Diversity
New York City Chapter Presidential Theme (President Brandon Sheiner):
DREAM BIG, DO THE RIGHT THING, MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
Society Presidential Theme (President Dennis Knight):
EMPOWERING OUR WORKFORCE: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
It is amazing to look back and see how much we have accomplished together this year. To best summarize our events and accomplishments for SY2024-2025, I have prepared the below events/milestone timeline:
Thank you again for the incredible honor and privilege to serve as your ASHRAE NYC Chapter President this past year. I look forward to seeing you all at our ASHRAE NYC events next society year!
Sincerely,
Brandon Sheiner, P.E., CEM, CBCP, CEP, BEMP, CDP
President (SY 2024-2025)
ASHRAE New York City Chapter
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of our upcoming events. Please visit our website at www.ashraenyc.org to register or find out more information about a specific event. We look forward to seeing you!
Summary of Last Month's Events
Thanks for all who attended last month's events!
- May 8th -- YEA Public Speaking Workshop
- May 21st -- May Chapter Dinner Meeting: AI Unlocking the Real Benefits of Fault Detection and Diagnostic Software (FDD) in Commissioning
- May 22nd -- YEA Mini Golf
- May 30th - June 1st -- YEA Leadership Weekend
Community Service
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? Many of our partner organizations are seeking volunteers who can help with doing a peer review of MEP designs. If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, please reach out to the ASHRAE NYC Chapter by emailing [email protected].
Industry Directory - NYC
The ASHRAE NYC Chapter is thrilled to announce the development of a comprehensive NYC Industry Product/Service Directory, a centralized platform designed for local professionals in the construction and related industries. This user-friendly resource will provide essential information and reliable product insights, facilitating the discovery, comparison, and review of a diverse array of services. Aimed at bridging the gap between consumers and businesses, the directory will also help navigate rapidly changing local laws, serving as a valuable tool for both consumers seeking dependable information and businesses looking to showcase their offerings.
Open to Vendors/Product Manufactures and all construction related businesses.
Join Today
Sponsors
Thank you again to all our Sponsors for their generous contributions to the local ASHRAE NYC Chapter! With their support, we are able to host meaningful events for our engineering community.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit the Sponsorship page of our website: https://ashraeny.org/Sponsorship
Chapter Sponsorship options are available on a rolling basis:
If your company (or you as an individual) has an interest in becoming an ASHRAE NYC sponsor or renewing as a sponsor, please visit https://ashraeny.org/Sponsorship.
Joining the ASHRAE BOG
Do you love ASHRAE and want to get involved in a leadership role? We are always looking for active members to join our Board of Governors (BOG) or sub-committees. Please reach out to us if you're interested in helping us better serve our community! This is a great opportunity for furthering your career!
