ASHRAE and U.S. Department of Homeland Security sign Memorandum of Understanding
ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship.
The MOU was signed by Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E., 2020-2021 ASHRAE president, and Robert P. Burns, executive director of the Office of Innovation and Collaboration for DHS S&T via electronic signature in January and a kick-off event took place on Feb. 26 to further specify the path forward. The agreement defines parameters by which ASHRAE and DHS S&T will discuss and share information about emerging research results and technologies in HVAC systems, in order to support building occupant health and safety across the Homeland Security Enterprise.