ASHRAE installed its 2018-2019 president, executive committee officers and directors during its Annual Conference in Houston held from June 23 to 27. ASHRAE’s 2018-2019 president is Shelia J. Hayter, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE. During her inaugural presidential address, Hayter announced her term’s theme will be ‘Building Our New Energy
Future’. The theme focuses on the important role buildings will play in our energy future as the traditional electrical grid continues to evolve toward a smart grid with advances in renewable energy. While serving as the Society’s president, Hayter will continue her role as a group manager with the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, USA. She will also serve as chair of ASHRAE’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee.