Hello Austin ASHRAE! We are so excited to kick off the new ASHRAE year. We have so many great things planned, but first and foremost is our first chapter meeting of the year! This will be a great meeting with interesting presentations, good food, and a great chance to connect with your colleagues! We hope to see you there!

Schedule:
5 - 5:30 PM: Arrive and Mingle
5:30 - 5:50 PM: Technical Presentation ("This is ASHRAE")
5:50 PM - 6 PM: Announcements
6 PM to 7 PM: Main Presentation ("The Inflation Reduction Act - Financial Tools for your Projects and Clients")

Main Presentation

Title: "The Inflation Reduction Act - Financial Tools for your Projects and Clients"

Description: The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has enhanced several financial tools related to energy efficiency in the built environment. Project teams need to understand and plan for these valuable incentives to assist building owners with incorporating energy efficient strategies. This presentation will cover:
•    An overview of three federal tax incentives that are triggered by the installation of energy efficient systems.
•    The value of these incentives and what considerations need to be made during the project to maximize benefit.
•    How and when to best identify a tax incentive opportunity.

Meet the Presenter

Abby Massey, P.E., LEED AP

Bio: Abby Massey is the Vice President of Energy Incentives at TaxTaker, a specialty tax incentives consulting firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Abby has her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a Professional Engineer licensed in 46 states. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Abby is dedicated to sustainable building practices. Prior to tax consulting, Abby spent almost a decade specializing in commercial building design and building forensics. Her experience now includes optimizing energy incentives for clients by leveraging her in-depth understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act and programs centered around real estate, energy efficiency, and renewable energy property. 

Tech Presentation

Topic: "This is ASHRAE"

Description: Did you know that ASHRAE is way more than local chapter meetings, way more than standard 62.1 and 90.1, and way more than the Handbooks or the journal? And did you know that you play a big role in all of it? This presentation will provide an overview of what ASHRAE offers the HVAC&R community, summarize the structure of ASHRAE from the local to the region to the society level, and tell you about how you can get involved in making meaningful changes in the art and sciences of engineering through ASHRAE.

Meet the Presenter

Wyatt Hahn, P.E., CHD

Bio: Wyatt Hahn is this year's president of the Austin chapter of ASHRAE. He is an Engineer at Tom Green & Company Engineers in Austin, TX. At the society level, Wyatt is a member of the Publications Committee, a corresponding member of TC 1.12, and a provisional corresponding member of TC 6.1, 6.2, and 8.7. 

Tickets

$35.00 Member Ticket (advance registration)
$45.00 Member Ticket (at the door)

$40.00 Non-Member Ticket (advance registration)
$50.00 Non-Member Ticket (at the door)