The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers brought its summertime meeting and about 1,400 members to New Mexico’s hot, desert city.

Energy efficiency was the No. 1 topic at ASHRAE’s June 26-30 annual meeting in Albuquerque, N.M.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers brought its summertime meeting and about 1,400 members to New Mexico’s hot, desert city, where staying cool in June is often not easy.

The society’s Atlanta headquarters was recognized by the U.S government’s Energy Star program for its efficiency, and ASHRAE was also celebrating the 35th anniversary of its landmark 90.1 energy conservation standard.

Lynn G. Bellenger was named 2010-2011 ASHRAE president - the first female to hold the position.