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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air�Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

A N I N T E R N A T I O N A L O R G A N I Z A T I O N

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May 2015 Volume 56, Issue 9

Dear Nebraska ASHRAE Members,

As our 2014-2015 ASHRAE year is winding down, I want to thank the

Nebraska Chapter Board, committee chairs and co-chairs, and volunteers

for their dedication and commitment to attending meetings, planning

chapter meetings, organizing events, raising money for ASHRAE

Research and Scholarships and keeping our chapter running well. It takes

many people working together in Omaha and in Lincoln to keep our

chapter going strong.

I would like to highlight a few events coming up as our year winds down:

Dodgeball Tournament

May 16th will be the annual dodgeball tournament. This is a fundraiser for

the Nebraska ASHRAE Scholarship Fund. Please see more details

included in the newsletter.

Nebraska Chapter 75th Anniversary Celebration

Please join us the evening of the 18th at Anthony’s. We will spend the

evening celebrating our chapter’s milestone. We will have hor d’oeuvres,

cocktails, a short program and music by Jessica Errett. Please see more

details included in the newsletter.

ASHRAE Golf Outing

Our annual golf outing will be held Monday, June 15th. This year we will

again be playing at Iron Horse Golf Club in Ashland, NE. The format will

again be a 4-person scramble.

2015 Chapters Regional Conference

The Black Hills Area Chapter will be hosting CRC this summer. This year

CRC is a little earlier in order to avoid conflicting with the famous

motorcycle rally in Sturgis. The dates are Thursday, July 23th through

July 25th. You can register for the conference at

http://www.blackhillsashrae.org/crc/

We are starting to plan for our 2015-2016 ASHRAE year! If you are

interested in getting more involved with our chapter now is the perfect

time. We have several committee and co-chair opportunities. Please

contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Thanks again for supporting ASHRAE!

Sincerely,

Jeff Backemeyer

Nebraska ASHRAE President 2014-2015

President’s Message

Chapter Officers: President

Jeff Backemeyer

President Elect

Tyler Glesne

Secretary Jessica Errett

Treasurer

Tom Lewis

Board Ex�Officio

Sarah Poursharafeddin

REMINDER Name badges with lanyards

will be available at the

welcome desk for all current

members at the next Omaha

and Lincoln meetings.

Members are encouraged to

wear these to chapter

meetings, national

conferences, regional

conferences, and all other

ASHRAE functions. If there

are any errors with the

badges, members can contact

Chris Hawk

([email protected])

for a reprint.

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Chapter Chairpersons: Membership

Promotion

Chris Hawk Phillip Prest

Research Promotion

David Kros

Shaun Nienhueser

Student Activities Kim Cowman

Omaha Programs Aaron Rasell

Lincoln Programs Mike Barry

Electronic Communications &

Webmaster

Eric Granzow

Historian

Jim Ellis

YEA Eric Holtmeyer

Reception Nick Mandel

UNO Student Chapter Lily Wang

UNL Student Chapter Tim Wentz

Special Events Rob Harper

Newsletter Nick Decker

Librarian

Bill Wieseler

June 15th ASHRAE Golf Outing Iron Horse GC

Omaha Meeting – Monday, May 18, 2015

Location: Anthony’s Steakhouse, 7220 F Street, Omaha, NE 68127

Cost: $25.00 per person

$45.00 per couple

$180.00 per table (seats 8)

Free admission for past presidents and life members

Food:

Program:

Entertainment:

5:30 PM Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

6:00 PM Celebration Program

7:00 PM Jessica Errett

Pre-registration for this meeting would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Reservation required by Thursday, May 14, 2015: Nick Mandel, Specialized Engineering

[email protected]


See Flier attached at end of newsletter.

Omaha Future Meetings



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June 15th

ASHRAE Golf Outing

Iron Horse GC

Lincoln Meeting – Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Location: Valentino’s, 70TH & Van Dorn, Lincoln

Parking: Gate 4 area (back side of arena underneath Lincoln bridge)

Gathering Point: “Marshalling Entrance” (by this parking area)

Time:

Cost:

2:30 PM (tour will last 2 hours)

FREE

Topic: Tour the Pinnacle Bank Arena

Speaker: Larry Balm, PBA Facilities Manager

Pre-registration for this meeting would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Reservation required by Tuesday May 12, 2015: Mike Barry, Black Hills Corp

[email protected] or

402-437-1774

Led by Larry Balm, PBA Facilities Manager, see above for details.

Join us after the tour at Longwell’s, around 4:30 pm.

Pinnacle Bank Arena Tour

Lincoln Future Meetings



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Grassroots Government Affairs Committee T H E Q U A D R E N N I A L E N E R G Y R E V I E W ( Q E R )

On January 9, 2014, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the administration to conduct a Quadrennial

Energy Review (QER). As described in the President’s Climate Action Plan, this first-ever review focuses on energy infrastructure

and identifies the threats, risks, and opportunities for U.S. energy and climate security, enabling the federal government to translate

policy goals into a set of integrated actions.

The United States has one of the most advanced energy systems in the world, supplying the reliable, affordable, and increasingly

clean power and fuels that underpin every facet of the Nation’s economy and way of life. The energy transmission, storage, and

distribution infrastructure -- defined here as the infrastructure that links energy supplies, energy carriers, or energy by-products to

intermediate and end users -- is large, complex, and interdependent. It includes approximately 2.6 million miles of interstate and

intrastate pipelines; 414 natural gas storage facilities; 330 ports handling crude petroleum and refined petroleum products; and more

than 140,000 miles of railways that handle crude petroleum, refined petroleum products, LNG and coal. The electrical component of

the Nation’s TS&D infrastructure links more than 19,000 individual generators with a capacity of a megawatt or more (sited at over

7,000 operational power plants), with over 642,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and 6.3 million miles of distribution lines

The first installment of the QER examines how to modernize our nation’s energy infrastructure to promote economic competitiveness,

energy security and environmental responsibility, and is focused on energy transmission, storage, and distribution (TS&D), the

networks of pipelines, wires, storage, waterways, railroads, and other facilities that form the backbone of our energy system. The QER

seeks to identify vulnerabilities in the system and proposes major policy recommendations and investments to replace, expand, and

modernize infrastructure where appropriate.

LEARN MORE

• Read the full Quadrennial Energy Review report

• Read the Quadrennial Energy Review fact sheet

• Read the White House blog on the Quadrennial Energy Review

• Supplemental QER Analysis

• Link to public comments submitted by email

A p p r o p r i a t i o n s C o m m i t t e e A p p r o v e s F i s c a l Y e a r 2 0 1 6 E n e r g y a n d W a t e r

A p p r o p r i a t i o n s B i l l The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies

Appropriations bill, which will now head to the House floor for consideration. The legislation provides annual funding for national

defense nuclear weapons activities, the Army Corps of Engineers, various programs under the Department of Energy (DOE), and

other related agencies.

The bill totals $35.4 billion – $1.2 billion above the fiscal year 2015 enacted level and $633 million below the President’s request.

“This bill will help ensure the safety, security, and reliability of our nation’s nuclear stockpile, help drive this nation towards energy

independence, and help improve the infrastructure that facilitates American commerce,” House Appropriations

Committee Chairman Hal Rogers said. “It is a well-rounded, responsible bill, and I urge my colleagues to support it as it moves

through the process.”

Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson also commented on the importance of the bill:

“This is a responsible bill that prioritizes national security needs and improving our nation's infrastructure within tight budget caps,”

Chairman Simpson said. “It makes critical investments in the maintenance and safety of our nuclear weapons stockpile, while also

funding important infrastructure projects and research that will increase U.S. economic competitiveness and growth."

The following amendments to the bill were adopted by the full committee today:

Rep. Simpson – The manager’s amendment makes technical and non-controversial changes to the report. The amendment was

adopted on a voice vote.

Rep. Simpson – The amendment decreases funds for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and provides $27.5 million for the Smart

Grid Research and Development, Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems, and Transformer Resilience and Advanced

Components programs. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.

Rep. Valadao – The amendment adds language to the bill and report to require specific deadlines on certain Bureau of Reclamation

water studies. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.

Rep. Herrera Beutler – The amendment changes language in the report to improve the specificity of funding for certain nuclear sites.

The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.

The bill was approved by the Committee on a voice vote.

For the text of the draft bill, please visit:

http://appropriations.house.gov/uploadedfiles/bills-114hr-sc-ap-fy2016-energywater-subcommitteedraft.pdf

For the draft bill report, please visit:

http://appropriations.house.gov/uploadedfiles/hrpt-114-hr-fy2016-energywater.pdf

For a summary, please visit: http://appropriations.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=394139



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ASHRAE Research currently has well over 100 projects, valued at over

$15 million, being conducted around the world. Region IX alone has

over $2.6 million worth of research taking place in its schools and

companies. Whether you specialize in IAQ, green building, tools and

applications or refrigeration, ASHRAE has research projects focused

on your field and the specific topics that affect you and your business

the most. If you are interested in a list of the current research projects

let us know and we can send them to you.

As a local chapter we are currently at just under a quarter of our goal

with the research campaign ending on June 30, 2015. Please consider

either renewing your personal and corporate donations or starting a

new donation. In the coming weeks, we intend to contact all local

chapter members and companies in our area which benefit from

ASHRAE Research.

Again, a personal Thank you for your past support and we hope the

Research Promotions can count on your support this year for these

vital projects. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to

contact us.

Shaun Nienhueser & Dave Kros

(402) 346-7007 (402)659-3728

ASHRAE RP Committee Chairs

ASHRAE Research Promotion



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Dodgeball Tournament A Benefit for the Nebraska ASHRAE Scholarship Fund

When: May 16th 9:00 AM

Where: O’Leaver’s Pub

1322 Saddle Creek Rd Omaha, NE 68106

The tournament has been divided into two classes

For the Glory – Is the competitive class. Are you here to win? Do you want to take home the championship trophy? This is the class for you. For the Fun – Is the recreational class. Does waking up the next day feeling muscles you have never used sound terrible? Are you more interested in supporting ASHRAE than having balls thrown at you? This is the class for you. Schedule: Check in 9:00 – 9:30 AM

Round Robin: 9:30 – 12:00 PM

Tournament – 1:00 PM Registration: Please fill out the registration sheet and RSVP by May 13

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2015 ASHRAE Dodgeball Tournament



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2015 ASHRAE Dodgeball Tournament

TEAM SIGN-UP - $300

Includes:

Entry into tournament Beer Lunch 6 players and 2 subs A CHANCE AT GLORY INDIVIDUAL SIGN-UP - $50

Includes:

Entry into tournament Beer Lunch Opportunity to make new friends A CHANCE AT GLORY

LUNCH AND A SHOW - $30

Includes:

Entertainment Beer Lunch

SPONSOR LUNCH OR BEVERAGE - $300

Includes:

Your company logo on a court The warm feeling of giving

SPONSOR A COURT - $300

Includes:

Representation of your company Help improve team performance The warm feeling of giving



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2015 ASHRAE DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Sign:Up Sheet

RSVP BY May 13th, 2015 Company/Name:

Team Captain:

Email:

Phone Number:

For the Glory For the Fun

Team Sign-Up - $300

Individual Sign-UP - $50

Lunch and a Show - $30

Sponsor Court - $300 (limit 4)

Sponsor Lunch - $300

Sponsor Beverages - $300

TOTAL $

Check Enclosed

Paid Online

I Will Pay Before I Play

Please make checks payable to: Fax: 402-592-0065 or

Nebraska ASHRAE Email: [email protected]

7222 S 142nd

Street http://www.neashrae.org/page-1204504

Omaha, NE 68138 Questions? Jeff at 402-537-9217

Thank you for your Continued Support of ASHRAE

Please Respond by May 13th



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When: May 18, 2015

5:30 Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar

6:00 Celebration Program

7:00 Entertainment by Jessica Errett

Where: Anthony’s Steakhouse

7220 F Street

Omaha, NE 68127

Cost: $25 Per Person

$45 Per Couple

$180 Per Table (seats 8)

Free Admission for Past Presidents and Life Members

Please RSVP by May 14th

Questions?

Contact Jeff Backemeyer

(402) 537:9217 or [email protected]



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Nebraska Chapter 75th Anniversary Celebration Monday, May 18th

Company Name: Contact:

Contact Email: Phone:

Cost: $25 Per Ticket, $45 Per Couple or $180 Per Reserved Table (Seats up to 8)

Please X below and list attendees if purchasing an entire table(s) or list individual ticket names.

Reserved Table #1 Reserved Table #2

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 7.

8. 8.

Sponsorships: All sponsors will be recognized at the event

$100 Donation

$250 Donation

$500 Donation

Total for Tickets/Tables $ + Donation $ = $

Please make checks payable to: Fax: 402-592-0065 or

Nebraska ASHRAE Email: [email protected]

7222 S 142nd

Street http://www.neashrae.org/page-1204504

Omaha, NE 68138 Questions? Jeff at 402-537-9217

Thank you for your Continued Support of ASHRAE

Please Respond by May 14th

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 51,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning

and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.

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