January 2026 Newsletter
January Chapter Meeting Standards, Codes and Technical Committees, oh my!
Join us for the first Chapter meeting of 2026. Rick Heiden, HVAC Systems Development Engineer from Trane along with Emily Toto, Senior Manager, Codes and Standards at ASHRAE will discuss how standards make their way into building codes.
Abstract:
ASHRAE Standards influence model building codes but how does that happen? There are so many ASHRAE Standards, which ones make their way into codes and how does that happen? ASHRAE Technical Committees are cognizant for ASHRAE Standards Committees but what does that mean? What are ASHRAE Technical Committees anyway and how do I learn more about them?
This session will provide answers to those questions as well as explain avenues for engagement.
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Trane Building 12
Reuben Trane Conference Room
2213 South 20th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Cost: FREE!
Register:
Wisconsin Day on the Hill Government Outreach Event (GOE)
The 2026 Wisconsin legislative session is approaching quickly
(January 13 to March 19).
Planning is underway for a collective visit to Madison for our annual Government Outreach Event at the State Capitol, commonly known as “Day on the Hill". In the past two years Chapters members from Wisconsin have been able to meet with +30 legislators, including both representatives and senators. With participation from all Wisconsin chapters and some advance planning, we can expand our impact even further this year.
This event is slated to take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2062. If you are interested in participating, please contact the La Crosse Area Chapter Government Affairs Chair, Andrew Wiegand at agw@michaelsenergy.com.
Call for Committee Chairs
Looking for a way to get more involved in our Chapter?
Become a committee chair! Currently, we have two positions open - one for Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Chair and one for Scholarship Chair.
Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair
Coordinate YEA specific events such as monthly trivia nights, the annual picnic, annual La Crosse Loggers game outing and other events
Work with other chairs to increase involvement of Young Engineers in ASHRAE at Chapter events
Scholarship Committee Chair
Organize committee that works towards scholarship awards
Head selection committee
Work with other chairs and Golf Outing Committee to plan and execute the annual Golf Outing, proceeds funding the Lee Burgett Memorial Scholarship
If interested, please contact michelle.hull@tranetechnologies.com.
NEW! ASHRAE Society Snapshot
The 2024-2025 Society Snapshot is now available. The report highlights ASHRAE’s successful initiatives including conferences, publications, educational offerings, research and development. View the Final Snapshot
Welcome New Members!
Our chapter is growing! Please welcome new members!
Erica Eimer
Mikyla Smith
Nao Tsumagari
ASHRAE Certification
Looking to get ASHRAE Certified?
New Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP).
Featuring the following tools, the NEW! Certification Study Guide: Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP) helps professionals improve their knowledge and skills in key CDP exam tasks.
Exam-length Practice Exam
Quick Quiz questions
Exam task-by-task self-assessment linked to ASHRAE resources
Customizable study map
Glossary of key terms
$59 Member price
In addition to the ASHRAE Handbook PDF, a standard PDF, an eLearning Course, and the Handbook Online, ASHRAE Full Members may select one of four ASHRAE Certification Exam Study Guide PDF's as their ASHRAE Benefit selection when they renew their ASHRAE Membership:
Certification Study Guide: Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP)
Certification Study Guide: Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
Certification Study Guide: Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
Visit the ASHRAE Bookstore today to learn more about these and other ASHRAE publications.
WIA Leadership Symposium
Registration is now open for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA!
After a sold-out debut, the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium returns bigger, bolder, and more empowering than ever!
Join us for TWO FULL days of connection, inspiration, and leadership growth with women from across the HVACR industry, from students and early-career professionals to seasoned veterans. This isn’t just for engineers. It’s for every woman making an impact on the built environment.
Whether you’re here to build your network, develop your leadership skills, or cheer on the next generation through the Young Women in ASHRAE EmpowerHERment Award competition, YOU BELONG HERE!
Empower, Elevate, Lead. Belong!
2026 Winter Conference Registration
Register now for the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo taking place Jan. 31-Feb 4 in Las Vegas. Immerse yourself in a world of HVAC&R with 100+ technical sessions and 1700+ exhibitors at the AHR Expo. Your paid ASHRAE Conference badge provides entry to the AHR Expo.
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