September 2026 Lunch Meeting - Cleveland & Akron ASHRAE

In-person JOINT lunch meeting with Akron ASHRAE Chapter; Topic: Transforming an Existing Building Into a High-Performing Facility This is a joint meeting with the Akron chapter and will be hosted at the K Company Training Center (2234 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44319). Directions to Room: Enter 3rd driveway heading south. The training room is at the end of the hallway (past the Controls Office). Please only RSVP if you plan on attending. TOPIC: Transforming an Existing Building Into a High-Performing Facility PRESENTER: Jim Newman, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Jim Newman is one of the country's most experienced energy efficiency and green building professionals and is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and consultant. A Fellow of ASHRAE, Jim has trained hundreds of architects, engineers, contractors, and code officials on ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1 and brings decades of experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, indoor air quality, and high-performance buildings. Most buildings, new or old, do not perform anywhere near their most efficient potential. HVAC systems deteriorate with time. Find out what to look for relative to improving the efficiency of the HVAC and lighting systems in a building, learn how to do it at minimum cost by taking advantage of incentives and rebates, and learn how to keep it performing at its potential to save your owner operating and utility costs. This presentation is GBCI (0920020174) and AIA (TEBHP19) approved. Jim has published numerous papers on Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation, USGBC, and LEED and is an internationally recognized speaker on green design and efficient operating and maintenance practices. Event is free for Cleveland ASHRAE members who RSVP and $20 for non-members. Registration is required.