55,000 Members
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) was founded in 1894 and is now an international organization of 55,000 members, extending over 132 countries.
Ottawa Valley Chapter
Established in 1952, the Ottawa Valley Chapter supports roughly 500 local ASHRAE members, with around 200 being Chapter members. We hold monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May.
A Diverse Group
Our membership welcomes a diverse group of men and women from various fields in the HVAC&R and construction industries. Members get access to newsletters and discounts on Chapter meetings, seminars, and events.
2024-2025 OVC President
President Evans Mutua
Welcome From The President
Welcome to the Ottawa Valley Chapter of ASHRAE!
Our theme this year is Knowledge Applied. The idea behind the theme is a reminder to continue to venture beyond the theoretical aspect of our industry and into the practical (application), which is the tool that actually improves outcomes for stakeholders of the built environment. Incidentally, this dovetails with Society President Dennis Knight’s theme, Empowering Our Workforce: Building A Sustainable Future.
It is therefore my encouragement to our membership to showcase and highlight the projects that demonstrate the end product of our members’ ingenuity, innovation and vision combined with the wealth of knowledge that ASHRAE exists to curate and disseminate. Our new website has made it much easier to interact with the Chapter leadership, so please use it to bring our attention to projects that you would like to share with the membership and beyond.
We will continue our tradition of meeting on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May (excluding December). Our monthly dinner meetings typically consist of a tour or technical session, followed by a social gathering starting at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm and the featured presentation to round out the evening.
We are glad to announce a new venue for our monthly meetings – The Hellenic Centre on Price of Wales Drive. This elegant space has been hosting successful events in Ottawa for over three decades with extraordinary food and exceptional service.
To welcome everyone back from the Summer break, we will take a slight detour and host our September meeting at the scenic Nepean Sailing Club on Carling Avenue. The nautical theme of the space as well as the view of the Ottawa River through the floor to ceiling windows should provide just the right transition from Summer to Fall. I hope to see you all there.
Please look out for announcements from the leadership team on various platforms: our new website, social media, email and the Capital Communique.
In case you are not yet a member, consider signing up to enjoy the benefits. The cost of a Chapter Membership is $75.00 and $30.00 for students.
I look forward to seeing you at our chapter meetings.
Evans Mutua – City of Ottawa
2024-2025 OVC President
Upcoming Events
Meeting 8 – May 20th, 2025
Presentation Description: Office to Residential: Bridging Opportunity and Execution Across the country, office vacancies have risen sharply as remote work reshapes demand for commercial space. In response, office-to-residential conversions have …
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 Canada
Our Committees
Chapter Technology Transfer
Transfer of current and relevant information throughout the HVAC&R industry to and from the Chapters. Coordinates the programming of our monthly meetings, plus awards.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
ASHRAE is committed to providing a welcoming environment. Our culture is one of inclusiveness, acknowledging the inherent value and dignity of everyone.
Government Affairs
Aim to educate and cooperate with local, provincial, and national government bodies and officials in areas of interest to ASHRAE members.
Historical
Direct the chapter in collecting and preserving the historical data of the chapter, including member perspective on industry history, video and photography of chapter functions, technology and installation related to our industry.
Membership Promotion
Join our nearly 50,000 strong community. Connect and engage at the local and national levels.
Nominations and Honours & Awards
ASHRAE’s Honours and Awards program recognizes the dedicated ASHRAE Members who give freely of their time and expertise to fulfill the Society’s mission of advancing the arts and sciences of HVAC&R to serve humanity and provide a sustainable world.
Research Promotion
Supporting ASHRAE Research Canada in our yearly RP drive to invest in the research behind ASHRAE's publications such as Standards and Guidelines.
Student Activities
Our Student Activities Committee engages with students and provides support, networking and training opportunities in the HVAC field.
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)
Catering to the needs of young professional ASHRAE members, 35 years old and younger.
ASHRAE Ottawa Valley Chapter gratefully acknowledges the support of:
