What a great start to the 2026–2027 ASHRAE year!

 

Our October kickoff meeting at SMUD was a huge success, with more than 65 attendees joining us for Amanda Bogner’s presentation on LEED v5. A big thank-you to Amanda for sharing her knowledge and insights, and to SMUD for opening its doors and hosting our chapter. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout and so many people connecting and participating.

 

We have a busy couple of months ahead, with plenty of opportunities to keep that momentum going. Our November 4th General Meeting will feature an Introduction to ASHRAE Guideline 43 at a new venue: The Parlor at Movement Brewing in Rancho Cordova. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there and trying out this new setting for our chapter.

 

We’re also excited about our upcoming technical tour at the UC Davis campus on November 20th, organized in partnership with the UC Davis Student Branch. This is a great opportunity to connect our members with students, share perspectives, and learn together. Strengthening those connections is an important part of supporting the next generation of our industry. Don’t forget to also check out our Member Appreciation and YEA events in November. You’ll find information on all these events and more in this newsletter.

 

A quick reminder: don’t forget to vote on our proposal to increase annual chapter dues. Voting closes on October 23rd, and active Sacramento Valley Chapter members are eligible to participate. We encourage you to make your voice heard!

 

Thank you to our volunteers, members, and partners for helping us get the year off to such a strong start. I hope you’ll join us at these upcoming events and continue helping make this a great year for the Sacramento Valley Chapter.

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Felipe Victoria, PE
2026/27 President, ASHRAE Sacramento Valley Chapter