The Maine chapter of ASHRAE was founded in _____________. Since it's inception, the chapter has been focused on providing continuing education, involvement in relevant research, and networking opportunities to the HVAC industry community. 

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The Maine chapter is one of 15 chapters in Region I, which is comprised of New England and New York.  ASHRAE is comprised of 15 Regions spanning around the globe. 

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ASHRAE was formed as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers by the merger in 1959 of American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) founded in 1894 and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) founded in 1904.

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