Chapter Program

2026-2027 Chair:

Joshua McDonough, PE

The ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter is pleased to welcome Joshua McDonough as Chapter Programs Chair. Joshua previously served in this role during the 2019–2020 chapter year and again from 2022–2025, bringing valuable experience and leadership to the position.

As Chapter Programs Chair, Joshua is committed to delivering engaging and relevant programs that provide value to members across the HVAC&R industry. His focus is centered on supporting John Fuller’s presidential initiative emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and the advancement of innovative building solutions. Through thoughtfully planned technical sessions, networking opportunities, and educational programming, Joshua aims to continue fostering professional growth and industry collaboration within the Hawaii Chapter.

Online Course: Commercial Building Energy Audits

 

October 27, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Online Course: Commercial Building Energy Audits


Proudly Sponsored by:

Hawaii Energy


Professional Development Program

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 / 9:00am – 12:00pm HST 

 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 / 9:00am – 12:00pm HST

Update:  6 PDH are available for this course

Registration closes October 22, 5:00 pm

Registration limited to the first 100 participants


Instructor:
Barry Abramson, P.E.

Commercial Building Energy Audits

This 6-hour seminar will be held over two days and will provide guidance on how to perform commercial building energy audits. Best practices and other information relevant for building owners, managers and government entitles are covered. The seminar includes a summary of materials essential for performing ASHRAE Level 1, 2 and 3 audits, time-saving tips for every auditor, how to hire an auditor, what to ask for in a comprehensive audit report, and how to build a successful energy efficiency retrofit team.  

This ALI course/seminar may be a suitable resource to help prepare for a Certification exam or earn PDHs for recertification. Meeting will be presented via GoToMeeting. Electronic copy of the presentation will be provided, 3 months of access to recorded version is included.

Barry Abramson, PE, is Principal of Servidyne, an energy and sustainability consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA. Barry has spent the past 40 years consulting on energy and HVAC issues for existing buildings. He was Principal Investigator for an ASHRAE research project on HVAC equipment service life, with the results published in the ASHRAE Handbook. He is past-Chair of the USGBC LEED Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group and serves on the ASHRAE Committee for Standard 211, Commercial Building Energy Audits. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.


$50/ASHRAE member; $60/non-member
This workshop is typically $400/person to attend. Exceptional savings for this event is available due to Hawaii Energy sponsorship!  6 PDH are available for this course.  

 

Register by October 22, 5:00 pm.  

The course will be presented through the GoToWebinar platform. Please follow the two GoToWebinar links to register for both days of the seminar.  Upon registering with GoToWebinar, course registrants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to log in to the course and how to obtain the course materials.

Questions? e-mail us:
Sawinna Huang [email protected] or
Todd Strand [email protected]

Tickets

$50.00 Member Registration

$60.00 Non-Member Registration


Future Meetings

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July 10, 2026

 

2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

 

Coconut Club at The Twin Fin
2570 Kalakaua Avenue

Women in Engineering and Construction: Talk Story Panel & Pau Hana, presented by HISHE and Women in ASHRAE. Register on HISHE's website

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2026-2027 Officers and BOG Installation Banquet

 

July 22, 2026

 

5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

 

Honolulu Country Club
1690 Ala Puumalu Street
Honolulu, HI 96819

It is time once again to install and welcome the incoming officers and Board of Governors of the ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter.

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2026 ASHRAE CRC for Regions X and XI

 

August 16, 2026

 

7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
2255 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
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The Hawaii ASHRAE Chapter is proud to host the 2026 Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) for Regions X and XI.

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Steady on the Throttle - Part Load Compressor Technologies and Applications

 

September 17, 2026

 

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

 

InSynergy Engineering Office
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2500
Honolulu, HI 96813

There are many advantage of variable capacity compressors in both energy reduction and precision space temperature and humidity control.

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IAQ in Airports

 

October 08, 2026

 

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

 

Insynergy Engineering Office
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2500
Honolulu, HI 96813

Increasing awareness about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and IAQ related issues (human comfort, human health, increased litigation) have caused many building codes and standards to address the real needs of occupants.

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Wine & Dine : Vendor & Product Trade Show

 

November 02, 2026

 

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

 

The Tchin Tchin! Bar
39 N Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Join us to for dinner, wine and view the various vendor tabletops.

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39th Annual ASHRAE Golf Tournament - 2027

 

May 07, 2027

 

10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

 

Hawaii Prince Golf Club
91-1200 Fort Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Join Us for the 39th Annual ASHRAE Golf Tournament!

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