GAB Report event briefing

2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference

  • DateSep 23, 2026
  • FormatIn Person
  • LocationRenton, WA

About the event

ASHRAE gathers building sector practitioners to examine real-world decarbonization solutions for both new construction and existing facilities. Now in its sixth year, this conference centers on moving from policy mandates to measurable engineering performance across complex asset types, including hospitals, higher education campuses, airports, and data centers. The program features technical sessions addressing fuel switching, thermal comfort, retrocommissioning, district energy, life-cycle carbon analysis, and building performance standards. Practical learning also extends to technical facility tours exploring advanced hydronic retrofits and large-scale central cooling plants.

Attendance notes

Technical tour attendees must carry a passport or Real ID. Visas should be applied for approximately 12 weeks in advance of departure.