Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 8 March 2018: ASHRAE announced registration for its free webcast, ‘Making Energy Efficiency a Reality’, is open at: www.ashrae.org/webcast, in a Press communiqué.

According to ASHRAE, the webcast will be live on April 19, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. EDT, and is available to registrants on demand from April 20 to May 4. There is no fee for registration; however, registration is required to view the free webcast.

Steve Piccolo, Chair of the webcast ad hoc committee, said: “The presenters will discuss strategies and policies that dive into deep efficiency goals. The webcast focuses on recognising the value of a holistic approach to assessing a building and its systems, as well as addressing the myths and realities of energy efficiency, as discovered through real life experiences.”

The communiqué said opening remarks will be provided by Bjarne W. Olesen, President, ASHRAE, and the webcast presenters are:

• Tom Durkin, Senior Partner, Sims-Durkin Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Mark Frankel, Technical Director, New Buildings Institute, Portland, Oregon.
• R. Christopher Mathis, President, MC² – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, North Carolina.

Piccolo further said, “Viewers will learn how a practical design approach can help achieve optimum energy performance in commercial and high-rise residential buildings across the globe.”

According to ASHRAE, participants of the webcast may receive three Professional Development Hours (PDHs), three Continuing Education Hours (CEs) awarded by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), or three Learning Units (LU/HSWs) awarded by American Institute of Architects (AIA).

For more information on the webcast and continuing education credits, visit: www.ashrae.org/webcast