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SUMMARY:ASHRAE NCC YEA DC United Soccer Game
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/ashrae-ncc-yea-dc-united-soccer-game/
LOCATION:Audi Field\, 100 Potomac Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20240823T163204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T171847Z
UID:77477-1726660800-1726664400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/september-chapter-meeting-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20240823T162858Z
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SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/september-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:AUSA Conference Center\, 2425 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20240923T163931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T164359Z
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SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/october-chapter-meeting-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20240923T164138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T164537Z
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SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/october-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhodeside Grill\, 1836 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20240926T174736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T130238Z
UID:79147-1729152000-1729166400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:YEA - Southland Industries Fab Shop Tour
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/yea-southland-industries-fab-shop-tour/
LOCATION:Southland Industries\, 13150 Mid Atlantic Blvd\, Laurel\, MD\, 20708\, United States
CATEGORIES:YEA
ORGANIZER;CN="Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)":MAILTO:yea@nccashrae.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20240917T215945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T190824Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Fall Yoga & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/wia-fall-yoga-networking-event/
LOCATION:AECOM DC\, 2000 K St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Women in ASHRAE":MAILTO:wia@nccashrae.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20241023T192343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T183514Z
UID:80299-1730894400-1730898000@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:November Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/november-chapter-meeting-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20241023T143105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T144654Z
UID:80291-1730914200-1730925000@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:November Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/november-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhodeside Grill\, 1836 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20241007T220216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T221558Z
UID:79954-1731146400-1731159000@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:WIA & Sustainability Mount Vernon Trail Cleanup Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/wia-sustainability-mt-vernon-trail-cleanup-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250110T202108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T171452Z
UID:83111-1738756800-1738760400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250110T201647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T221208Z
UID:83105-1738776600-1738787400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhodeside Grill\, 1836 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250212T232058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T232058Z
UID:83377-1740074400-1740088800@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:YEA - Ice Skating & Happy Hour with AEI
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/yea-ice-skating-and-happy-hour-with-aei/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Art
CATEGORIES:YEA
ORGANIZER;CN="Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)":MAILTO:yea@nccashrae.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250109T215127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T213822Z
UID:83063-1740677400-1740684600@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:WIA Networking BINGO Night
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/wia-networking-bingo-night/
LOCATION:WHINO @ Ballston Quarter\, 4238 Wilson Blvd - Second Floor\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Women in ASHRAE":MAILTO:wia@nccashrae.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250218T192402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T191454Z
UID:83879-1742491800-1742504400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:Keynote Event: March Chapter Dinner Meeting & After Party (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/keynote-event-march-chapter-dinner-meeting-and-after-party-in-person/
LOCATION:Convene\, 1201 Wilson Blvd\, 29th Floor Gallery\, Rosslyn\, VA\, 22209\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250305T165451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T165451Z
UID:84749-1743321600-1743328800@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:Run for Research 2025 - First Annual 5K Race!
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/run-for-research-2025-first-annual-5k-race/
LOCATION:Fairfax Corner Shopping Center\, 4100 Monument Corner\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073944
CREATED:20250403T213441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T213441Z
UID:85319-1744804800-1744808400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:April Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/april-chapter-meeting-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250328T192957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T011725Z
UID:85305-1744824600-1744835400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:April Chapter Dinner Meeting (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/april-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Hall CP\, 4656 Hotel Drive\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250326T153418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T155110Z
UID:85247-1748414700-1748444400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:Spring Golf Outing 2025
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/spring-golf-outing-2025/
LOCATION:Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club\, 41601 Raspberry Drive\, Leesburg\, 20176
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250911T211831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T193925Z
UID:93415-1758801600-1758805200@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:September 2025 Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/september-chapter-meeting-2025-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250911T205212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T142933Z
UID:93405-1758821400-1758832200@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:September 2025 Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/september-2025-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:AUSA Conference Center\, 2425 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250926T171929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T125517Z
UID:94083-1760549400-1760560200@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:October 2025 Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/october-2025-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhodeside Grill\, 1836 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250926T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T150145Z
UID:94096-1761134400-1761138000@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:October 2025 Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/october-chapter-meeting-2025-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20250916T193657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T211148Z
UID:93479-1761238800-1761246000@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:YEA Professional Headshot Social
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/yea-professional-headshot-social-w-dbia/
LOCATION:Wilson Hardware\, 2915 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:YEA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20251030T143001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152846Z
UID:94950-1762948800-1762952400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:November 2025 Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/november-chapter-meeting-2025-pes-virtual-copy/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20251030T141335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T201023Z
UID:94940-1762968600-1762979400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:November 2025 Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/november-2025-chapter-meeting-dinner-presentation-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhodeside Grill\, 1836 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20251118T164105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T182915Z
UID:95634-1763571600-1763582400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:WiA Yoga Event 11/19/25
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/wia-yoga-event/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women in ASHRAE":MAILTO:wia@nccashrae.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20251121T133919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164015Z
UID:95683-1764849600-1764853200@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED Government Affairs Lunch and Learn 12/4/25
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/government-affairs-lunch-and-learn-12-4-25/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20260106T141341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141341Z
UID:96654-1771351200-1771358400@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:WiA Galentines Networking Bingo 2/17/26
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/wia-galentines-networking-bingo/
LOCATION:WHINO @ Ballston Quarter\, 4238 Wilson Blvd - Second Floor\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Women in ASHRAE":MAILTO:wia@nccashrae.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T073945
CREATED:20260126T175343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T234131Z
UID:97114-1771416000-1771419600@nccashrae.org
SUMMARY:February 2025 Chapter Meeting PES (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:NCC ASHRAE September Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation\nPDH certificates will be provided for attending this event. \nTheme:  Membership Promotion \nTopic: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed \nWhen: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour\n6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation \n\nWhere: AUSA Conference Center\n               2425 Wilson Blvd\n               Arlington\, VA 22201 \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Dinner Presentation\nAchieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed\nThe concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming electricity. Therefore\, the goal for a green data center is minimizing the energy consumed by the facility not contributing to computing power. To achieve this reduction\, the site selection\, facility program\, design\, installation\, commissioning\, and operations all play a vital role. With today’s MEP systems\, a strong focus must be placed on best commissioning practices. I will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high-performance systems in various climates. Also\, I will present some keys to achieving the goals of a high-performance design with commissioning\, seasonal testing\, operation plans for changing IT loads\, EBCx as operations change\, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center\, and\, most importantly\, annual monitoring and operational adjustments. This PES will delve into these concepts\, success stories and some common pitfalls as we predict the future of green data centers. \n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Jim Vallort\, Fellow ASHRAE\nJim Vallort is a Quality and Commissioning Senior Director with Vantage Data Centers. Jim also served as an ASHRAE Society Vice President for the 2014-2016\, director-at-large in 2005-08\, and as Region VI director and Regional Chair in 2001-04. He currently serves as a member of Guideline 1.6 Data Center Commissioning and (TC) 7.9\, Building Commissioning. Jim previously served as the Illinois Chapter president in 1999-2000 and is an ASHRAE Fellow. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	He brings a unique perspective on the constructability and real-world considerations of our industry through his experiences working as a union pipefitter\, spending years in the field commissioning projects\, designing mechanical and building automation systems\, modelling building energy usage\, and working as a general contractor. \nJim’s greatest joy at work is teaching and mentoring others on the mix of art and science that is required to solve today’s challenges. This passion guided Jim in developing the YEA committee within ASHRAE – when he qualified to be a YEA member many years ago. \n\n\n	\n\n\n	Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.  \nVirtual PES tickets must be purchased separately! \n\n\n			\n							Click here to register for the September Virtual PES
URL:https://nccashrae.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-2025-pes-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
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