United States. ASHRAE and the Refrigeration Institute (IOR) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalizes the organizations' relationship, which dates back more than a century.
The new MoU describes how the two groups will work together more closely and with more defined parameters to continue promoting advances in technologies related to cooling and heating. These include, but are not limited to research; joint conferences and meetings; training and education programmes; distribution of publications and collaboration of chapters.
"Strengthening our relationship with IOR is a natural and obvious decision. Both organizations are committed to leveraging and adapting new technologies and research to create a future in which the built environment is healthier, more comfortable and more energy efficient," says Tim Wentz, President of ASHRAE.
"The advances our organizations are making to produce a more sustainable world are exciting, and both ASHRAE and IOR are well positioned to support each other's goals immediately and move into the future. We are pleased to formalize our relationship with this MoU and look forward to continuing a long partnership with IOR."
As part of the agreement, ASHRAE and IOU will explore ways to make technical information more accessible to both associations. The Memorandum of Understanding also places special emphasis on continuing to build and strengthen organizations' global networks.
As ASHRAE and IOR continue to grow their membership internationally, the possibility of joint events would benefit both groups. The co-host of a conference or meeting would directly support global collaboration that could help increase the impact ASHRAE and IOR have on the industries they serve.
