October 2026 
Greetings
Happy autumn! Thank you to all who joined us for the kickoff meeting and volunteered at Hearts and Hammers last month. It was a great start to the chapter year.
October brings two events you won't want to miss. The Energy Expo, co-hosted with AEE, is BIGGER AND BETTER this year, featuring THREE TRACKS. We're also hosting the first Women in ASHRAE event of the new cycle, and all are welcome.
And in the spirit of the season: Why did the zombie guitarist fail his energy audit? Even with a dead band, he kept short cycling between songs. We've invited him to the Energy Expo; he says he's dying to come.
Upcoming Events
2026 MN Energy Expo
October 21, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center
Bigger and better than ever with three educational tracks! We are pleased to announce the schedule of events:
Women in ASHRAE Pottery Networking
October 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dame Errant - 1729 N 2nd Street, Suite 101
We are excited for our first Halloween-themed Women in ASHRAE event! We will gather at Dame Errant to make a pinch pot and network with industry friends. The event is open to ALL! Folks are welcome to come in costume. Let's have some fun!
Volunteer!
Special thanks to all our volunteers who showed up on a rainy Saturday for Hearts and Hammers to help out a neighbor in our community! Keep an eye out for the next volunteer opportunity.
Rochester Section
Rochester Monthly Seminar
October 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bleu Duck Kitchen - 14 4th St SW, Rochester
This month's topic is Stairwell Pressurization Controls by Phil Connor. This presentation reviews the core goals of stairway pressurization (e.g., egress conditions during a fire event) as a life safety function rooted in airflow control and pressure integrity.