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September 2025 Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Virtual PES
PDH certificates will be provided for attending this event.
Theme: Membership Promotion
Topic: Mechanical Fundamentals for Sustainable AI Data Centers
When: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Where: Virtual meeting link will be provided upon registration.
As a thank you to our membership, PES tickets are FREE for NCC ASHRAE members.
Professional Education Seminar (PES)
Keeping AI Cool: Mechanical Fundamentals for Sustainable AI Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence is transforming data centers, pushing rack densities from 20–30 kW to 50–100+ kW and forcing a shift from traditional air cooling to liquid-based solutions. This session will introduce the fundamentals of mechanical systems for AI-ready facilities, explore ASHRAE TC 9.9 resources, and highlight how engineers can innovate responsibly in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability
Eric Yang PE, CEM, LEED AP, CGD
ASHRAE BEAP, CPMP, HBDP
Eric Yang is currently an adjunct faculty at GMU, teaching Data Center Engineering. He is an accomplished mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience advancing energy efficiency in the built environment. He spent nearly three years as Principal Mechanical Engineer at Vantage Data Centers, leading mechanical design and innovation for hyperscale facilities. Before that, he served as a Senior Field Mechanical Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he improved the energy performance and operations of one of the world’s largest data center fleets.
Eric is a long-standing ASHRAE volunteer leader, actively involved in TC 9.9 (Mission Critical Facilities, Data Centers, Technology Spaces, and Electronic Equipment) and TC 7.6 (Building Energy Performance), where he has chaired the Energy Management Subcommittee since 2021. Eric is passionate about advancing sustainability, resilience, and decarbonization, and continues to champion innovative approaches that drive both design excellence and operational efficiency.
Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Virtual PES.
Dinner Presentation tickets must be purchased separately!