The September meeting honoring the Chapter Past Presidents was a great hit. Attendance was high, at least in part because of our presenter and topic. Sheila Hayter, Distinguished Lecturer and ASHRAE Fellow, presented on “Integrating Renewable Energy Systems into Buildings” in the Tech Session, in which she gave an overview of renewable energy resources available, specifically in Missouri and Illinois, and offered discussion on how to successfully implement these technologies.
In the Main Session, she presented a case study on the performance of NREL’s Research Support Facility, which is a 360,000 square foot LEED Platinum office building. This facility had an energy usage intensity (EUI) goal of 35 kBtu/sf/yr, and uses a solar PV system, daylighting control strategies, natural ventilation, and efficient design practices to achieve net-zero performance. To learn more about this project, click here. Thank you to Sheila for taking time to speak to our Chapter!
Many of the Past Presidents of the Chapter were recognized at the meeting. They were also given a handout to help contribute to our growing Chapter History. This is an ongoing effort that records the history of our Chapter year by year. Each Past President is encouraged to submit information about the year they served. If you would like to be involved with this project or learn more, click here.
In addition, the most recent Past President, Bob Jones of Parker Sporlan Division, was honored with a plaque and a pin in recognition of his service as last year’s President. Bob served diligently as a member of the Board of Governors for many years on many different committees to benefit the Chapter. His service is greatly appreciated!
Finally, Rory Stegman, a close friend and colleague of Kirk Mescher from CM Engineering, volunteered to say a few kind words about him. Kirk passed away August 19, 2015 and was considered one of the leading geothermal experts in the country. He served as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and received ASHRAE’s Distinguished Service Award in 2009. The St. Louis Chapter is proud to call him a member and he will be greatly missed.
