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About ASHRAE
ASHRAE, The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an American professional association seeking to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems design and construction.
Formation of ASHRAE
ASHRAE was formed as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers by the merger in 1959 of American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) founded in 1894 and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) founded in 1904.
Network of ASHRAE
ASHRAE has more than 57,000 members in more than 132 countries worldwide. Its members are composed of building services engineers, architects, mechanical contractors, building owners, equipment manufacturers' employees, and others concerned with the design and construction of HVAC&R systems in buildings.
Our Mission
The society funds research projects, offers continuing education programs, and develops and publishes technical standards to improve building services engineering, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainable development.
Sanjay Kumar Verma
President
President Message
Greetings from ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter !!!
As an ASHRAE Mumbai President, it gives me immense pleasure to serve the society. Please accept my sincere thanks for electing me as President for ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter. We have got fabulous team from HVACR with me for the society year 2023-2024. We will achieve our Goal together with the support of our team members and try to get top positions in Region at large.
I would like to take the opportunity to speak a little about ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter as many would not know about us. Our chapter was formed in January 2010 and since then we have progressed tremendously. We are in 14th year and I am the luckiest one to become 14th President. Our membership strength is approximately 400 members, comprising 50% student members from engineering colleges. The chapter has been blessed with many stalwarts like ASHRAE Fellow members, Distinguished Lecturers etc. Our one of the member Mr.S.K.Murthy completed 50 years of ASHRAE membership.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. ASHRAE was formed as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers by the merger in 1959 of American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) founded in 1894 and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) founded in 1904.
In 2012, as part of a rebranding, ASHRAE began doing business as “ASHRAE” vs. using its full legal name of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Use of ASHRAE reflects the Society’s worldwide membership and that services will continue evolving globally.
We look forward to reach out and re-connect with our members, apart from this the non-member for making them active members. So Let’s join the hand together to make our chapter on top and lets be the part of this happiest journey…..
Board of Governors – SY 2022-23
Varma President
Prabhu President Elect.
Jhangiani Treasurer
Thakkar Vice President
pitchikala Secretary
Kartik
Kommireddi
Hardik
Tanna
Kamlendra
Singh
Shreya
Kulkarni
Sagar Munishwar
Ravi Shah
Balkrishna Chodankar
Manoj Khati
Prateek Narayan
Sarejaro Bhawar
Extended Committee – SY 2022-23
Kunal Bhavsar
Dr. Kavita Dhanawade
Charchuchandra Dewasthale
Bharat Jare
Kishor
Karle
Omprakash Mehta
Nandlal singh
Namdev Patil
Sunil
Nayak
Salony Shetty
Neha Varpe
Abhijit
Kamat
Mentors & Support System - Forever
Shankar
Sapaliga
Nivedita Jadhav
Dr.Roshini
Easow
Nitin
Naik
Rupesh
Umtol
History of Mumbai Chapter
The idea of constituting the ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter rose out of the need to effectively administer the operation of chapters. In the years 2008-09 it was felt that as a result of an increase in the number of members and the vastness of the ambit of ASHRAE Western India chapter (which was formed in 1996 and consisted of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa), there was scope for it to be split into more manageable entities.
Members from ASHRAE Western India chapter who stayed/worked in Mumbai and its surrounding areas opted to be part of the new chapter. Large part of this initiative to obtain the signatures on the petition for forming the Mumbai chapter was by the then ASHRAE WI President Mr Manoj Khati and the SRC Mr Sudhir Sinha.
As a result ASHRAE Mumbai came into existence along with ASHRAE Pune. Members from Goa chose to remain with Mumbai. ASHRAE Mumbai – Covers Membership in the Greater Mumbai Region, Thane, Raigad and the State of Goa. Major Cities include Mumbai, Vashi, Panvel, Thane, Kalyan, Dombivili, Tarapur, Ulhasnagar,Vasai, Panjim, Mapusa, Dabolim, Ponda, Vasco and Margao.
The ASHRAE Mumbai constitution was approved by the ASHRAE Board meeting at Atlanta and chartered by the ASHRAE President Gordon Holness on 25th January 2010. The first BOG meeting was held on 29th May 2010 during which the constitution and byelaws of the chapter were passed and adopted. The chapter was formally installed on 21st June 2010 at Hotel Attithi, Mumbai by Mr Sudhir Sinha, Chair Sub Region ‘D’, ASHRAE Region at Large. He administered the oath of office to the first President of ASHRAE Mumbai- Mr. M. P. Agarwal.
Becoming an ASHRAE Member
Membership in ASHRAE is open to any person associated with building systems, particularly HVAC&R; energy efficiency; indoor air quality; and sustainability within the building industry.
ASHRAE membership is beneficial at all career levels. Whether you are a student, new to the industry or a seasoned professional we have a member grade that is designed specifically for you.
When you join ASHRAE, you are making an investment in yourself. When you become active in the Society by giving your time and sharing your knowledge, you get even more out of that investment.
