ASHRAE Research 

Since 1960, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications; in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings.

ASHRAE currently has 42 active research projects.

• The total value of all active projects is $7,548,281. The average duration is 22 months.
• Average cost: $179,721.

Since 1959, ASHRAE has sponsored 964 projects with a combined value of $83.2 million.

Invest in the 2026-26 RP Campaign

ONLINE CONTRIBUTION FORM

Thank You!

ASHRAE Thanks the leadership donors to the 2024-25 RP Campaign

Benefactor Level
($30,000 - $49,999)

Daikin Industries
Fortis BC Energy

Platinum Circle Level
($20,000 - $29,999)

AAON
ASHRAE Life Members Club
McMillan James
Trane Technologies
Western Mechanical Solutions

Golden Circle Level
($10,000 - $19,999)

ASHRAE Partner
($5,000 - $9,999)

100% of Funds Directly Supports ASHRAE Research

ASHRAE Thanks all of its donors to the 2023-24 RP Campaign.
See the Honor Roll of donors below:

HONOR ROLL

ASHRAE Research:

Active or Recently Completed Projects (as of Annual Meeting 2024)

Historical Research Projects (as of Spring 2019)

Potential Projects Awaiting Funding (as of Spring 2024)

ASHRAE Research and You

The following are research projects that have been grouped by subject:

It’s What’s Inside That Counts!

Surviving Winter!

Keeping You Healthy!

Building & Improving Your Community!

Traveling Safely with Research!

From Grade School to Grad School!

Strategic Plan (2010 – 2018) – Active Research Projects

Advanced Energy Design Guides   Free downloadable guides promoting energy efficiency 

Available Guides include:  Hospitals, Retail Buildings, Schools, Highway Lodging, & Warehouses.

Interested in the final reports of projects YOU invested in? See the Final Research Reports!

For additional information on ASHRAE's Research Program, Projects ready to bid, or how ASHRAE Research fits into the overall Strategic Plan.

Please see ASHRAE Research

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RP Campaign Training

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Join us for one of three live sessions. If you can’t attend the session for your region, you may register to attend a different session. Please note that training this year will be Sunday to Monday or Saturday to Sunday – please check the dates of your session. All attendees are responsible for their own transportation and hotel reservations. Please make your hotel reservation using the links below. Questions? Email RP@ashrae.org.

>> REGISTER for RP Centralized Training here.

Regions VIII, IX, X, XI Denver, CO September 14-15, 2025 Hotel Reservations

Regions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, XII September 21-22, Atlanta, GA Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners Hotel Reservations

Canadian RP Donors: click here for information about ASHRAE Research Canada.

RP Committee & the RP Campaign

The Research Promotion Committee manages and supports both the Society-level fundraising and Chapter-level fundraising of the RP Campaign. Traditionally supporting just research, the RP Campaign was expanded 10 years ago to include support of Education & ALI, Endowed Research through ASHRAE Foundation, YEA programs, ASHRAE Scholarships, and the General/Unrestricted fund. Research, the backbone of ASHRAE, remains the primary fund of the program with over $2 million raised for this program annually.

If you have questions about a particular fund or the RP Campaign in general, please contact ASHRAE RP Staff at Headquarters.

Curious about CRC motions affecting RP? See the full list of CRC motions and their statuses here.

Topical Brochures

 Each brochure below is available for free PDF download.
To request printed copies, please contact the RP Staff at ASHRAE Headquarters.

ASHRAE Q&A Brochure	Energy Efficiency	Hot and Humid Climates
Indoor Environmental Quality	Refrigeration	Tall Buildings

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