November Chapter Meeting
November 13, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Texas AirSystems
5900 E. Ben White Blvd. Building C-100
Austin, TX 78741
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Hello Austin ASHRAE!
Thanks to all who joined last month's meeting for our panel discussion, it was a great turnout and another thank you to the panelists (Steve Hansen, Michele Bryant, & Curtis Williams) for volunteering their time!
Please join us for our November meeting, featuring another ASHRAE Distinguish Lecturer (DL): Mark Fly, P.E.!
He will be delivering a technical presentation on HVAC energy efficiency including how it has evolved over time, where we are now, and where we are going.
Schedule:
11:30 - 11:45 PM: Check-in, Arrive and Mingle
11:45 - 12:00 PM: ASHRAE Announcements & Intros
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Main Presentation - The Future of HVAC Energy Efficiency - Pushing the Boundaries of HVAC Efficiency - Current Technology & What’s Next
Main Presentation
Title: "The Future of HVAC Energy Efficiency - Pushing the Boundaries of HVAC Efficiency - Current Technology, What’s Next"
• Understanding the difference between equipment and system efficacy
• Reviewing where we have been and what happened when we reach “Max Tech” in equipment efficiency
• Evaluating where equipment is rated vs. where it operates
• Discovering what tools need to be developed to change how we evaluate building energy performance
Meet the Presenter

Mark Fly, P.E.
Bio:
Mr. Fly has 40+ years of experience as a Researcher, Consulting Engineer, Contractor, and Manufacturer in the HVAC Industry. He was formerly the Executive Director of Research and Development at AAON, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma prior to his retirement after almost 18 years of engineering leadership at AAON. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Missouri State University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.
In ASHRAE, Mr. Fly holds the grade of Fellow and is a Life Member having been honored with both the Distinguished Service and Exceptional Service Awards. He has been and is currently active on numerous Technical Committees, Standing Committees and Councils, and is currently serving as a Trustee on the ASHRAE Foundation Board and as a Member-at-Large on Technology Council. He served as a Director at Large on the ASHRAE Board of Directors from 2014-2017.
Mr. Fly has also been active in the HVAC Industry Trade Association, AHRI, where he served on their Board of Directors from 2012-2016 and as Section Chair for Unitary Large Equipment, and Air-to-Air Energy Recovery. He has also participated in the Technical on Sound, Unitary Sector Leadership Council and is currently serving on the Systems Steering Committee and Applied Sector Leadership Council.
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)
Tickets
$35.00 Member Ticket
$40.00 after 12:00 am November 13
$45.00 Non-Member Ticket
$50.00 after 12:00 am November 13
$0.00 Student Ticket

