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P.O. Box 143 Cromwell, CT 06416

Membership Information

The Chapter geographically serves the State of Connecticut (except Fairfield County) and three counties in Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin). The Chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1990 and has grown to more than 500 Society members. Monthly meetings are presently held the second Thursday of each month at the Courtyard by Marriott (previously the Holiday Inn) in Cromwell, CT. A Technical Session preceeds the dinner meeting.

2004 - 2005 Annual ASHRAE dues are as follows:
$150.00 Members, Associate Members and Affiliates
$ 16.00 Students To encourage student membership our Chapter has decided to pick up the $16 cost for new student members who attend just two of our Chapter meetings. These new members will receive the monthly ASHRAE Journal as well as other publications in addition to making important contacts in the industry. Students interested in becoming members can contact Edward Gutowski ejgutowski@hotmail.com or 860-529-8882
$ 20.00 Retirees
$ 30.00 Connecticut Local Dues (WAIVED FOR NEW MEMBERS!)

To obtain an ASHRAE application, call: Matt Mullen (860) 871-1111 or email Mullen@nemsi.com

Statement of Objectives

The objects of the Chapter are exclusively scientific and educational and include, but are not limited to: (a) the advancement of the sciences of heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning engineering and related sciences; (b) the continuing education of the members and other interested persons in said sciences, through lectures, demonstrations, and publications; (c) the rendering of career guidance and financial assistance to students of the sciences; and (d) the encouragement of scientific research.

What is ASHRAE?

The Society is organized and operated for the exclusive purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation, the allied arts and sciences and related human factors for the benefit of the general public, as defined in the Certificate of Consolidation. To fulfil its role, the Society shall recognize the effect of its technology on the environment and natural resources to protect the welfare of posterity. 

Since its founding in 1894, ASHRAE has helped shape the growth of the industry to which its members belong and has made many immeasurable contributions to the public. 

Through volunteer effort, ASHRAE sponsors research, develops standards for industry, publishes technical and scientific data, and organizes conferences and educational activities for both its members and others professionally concerned with refrigeration processes or with the design and maintenance of environmental conditions in buildings. In addition to activity at the Society, ASHRAE chapters throughout the United States, Canada and overseas sponsor local programs.


ASHRAE Vision Statement
  • ASHRAE will be the global leader in the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
  • ASHRAE will be the foremost, authoritative, timely and responsive source of technical and educational information, standards and guidelines.
  • ASHRAE will be the primary provider of opportunity for professional growth, recognizing and adapting to changing demographics and embracing diversity.

For more information about ASHRAE go to www.ashrae.org