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Engineers Unify Power and Cooling Rules to Absorb Surging AI Computing Loads
ASHRAE, NEMA, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have released the AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework. Developed with more than 50 industrial partners, the living reference synchronizes HVAC thermal envelopes, electrical equipment standards, and grid-interactive controls to manage rising rack densities and ease severe power constraints.
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ASHRAE Pivots Decarbonization Focus Toward Deep Building Retrofits
ASHRAE has unveiled the technical curriculum for its sixth Building Decarbonization Conference, focusing directly on the engineering mechanics of retrofitting existing commercial facilities. The program addresses pressing challenges including electrical panel capacity limits, heat pump conversions, and binding municipal performance caps.