BuildingEnergy NYC 2021 Methods and Materials Showcase

The Methods and Materials Showcase spans Sep. 29 -30 and includes sponsored sessions, community events, and networking opportunities. All events are accessible with a Showcase pass, which is available at no charge.  Register here.


Wednesday

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 10:30am
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KEYNOTE - Small But Mighty: The Untapped Potential of Mid-Size Buildings

While regulations and policy discussions often focus on large buildings, much of New York City’s building stock is made up of mid-size commercial and residential buildings, both of which have a unique set of needs when it comes to electrification and decarbonization. This year’s keynote will focus on how to put the right tools and resources in the hands of building owners and contractors, enabling them to be real drivers of change in the market.

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 11:30am
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Implementing Carbon Drawdown: How Climate Smart Forestry and Carbon Negative Building Materials Can Help Reach Global Climate Goals

Sponsored by Whole Forest. During this interactive session with Whole Forest you will:
- Learn about the opportunities to go beyond Zero Carbon and towards buildings that support carbon capture and storage by sourcing carbon negative materials.
- Understand the natural carbon cycle that regulates the global climate and the role of forests, agriculture, and buildings in modifying climate.
- Evaluate climate smart forestry, forest management and wood product strategies that promote carbon storage in forests and transfer the benefit to buildings (biogenic carbon).
-... Full Description

11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Peter Pinchot
The Benefits of Interior Airtightness and Vapor Control

Sponsored by 475 High Performance Building Supply. Learn the benefits of planning for airtightness inboard of building insulation to act as the primary air barrier in high performance projects. Interior airtightness and vapor control are fundamentals to creating assemblies optimized for comfort, carbon, safety, and health.

11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Nick Shaw
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 12:00pm
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2021 PHIUS Standard

Sponsored by PHIUS. The new Phius 2021 standard is designed to drastically cut building carbon emissions while providing the framework to scale up the adoption of phius certification. This session will review the new Phius 2021 standard and highlight several NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence projects throughout NYS that used the phius standard as leverage to secure available incentives.

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

John Loercher
ROCKWOOL RETROFIT – Flash Case Studies on Multiple Energy Retrofit Strategies Using Stone Wool Insulation

Sponsored by ROCKWOOL. No foam, no problem. This session will offer a lightening quick look at three projects representing three unique strategies on how to provide a deep energy retrofit of your building using fire-safe Stone Wool insulation:
- Stone Wool EIFS – Ken Soble Tower – Hamilton, Ontario (Passive House Certified)
- Rainscreen Over-cladding with Stone Wool – 201 East 79th Street NY, NY
- Historic Masonry Retrofit with Stone Wool – 1701 Abermarle Road Brooklyn, NY

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Todd Kimmel
Energy Efficiency Solutions for Commercial and Multifamily Properties and Small to Mid-sized Businesses

Sponsored by Con Edison. This session is recommended for conference attendees who own or manage multifamily buildings, commercial properties and small to mid-sized businesses. Learn how New Yorkers are reducing building emissions and saving money with energy efficiency and hear from the Con Edison Energy Efficiency Team will as they discuss technologies that increase building efficiency, incentives for these technologies, and how customers are saving money and energy.

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Shaun Hoyte
Caroline Kopp
Eric Kanterman
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 12:30pm
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Building Energy – A German Perspective

Sponsored by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York. With energy prices on the rise and fossil fuel resources becoming scarce, both economic prosperity and competitiveness increasingly depend on our ability to use energy as efficiently as possible. Germany enjoys a stellar reputation throughout the world for its high-quality technical products and practical expertise, in the field of energy efficiency and has established itself as an international market leader in the fields of energy efficiency and green buildings.... Full Description

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Wolfram von Heynitz
Dietmar Rieg
Stefan Goebel
David Johnson
Chris Ford
Michael Kocher
Johanna Brusa
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 1:00pm
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Revitalizing New York's Downtowns and Decarbonization

Sponsored by NYSERDA. This session will highlight of the intersection of the New York Department of State's highly successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the State's decarbonization efforts.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Lori Borowiak
Paul Beyer
David Szlasa
Collaborating for Community Decarbonization

WORKSHOP. How can the residents of “Energy Town, USA” meet their carbon emissions reduction goal in a way that lifts up their entire community? Working interactively and collaboratively in small breakout groups, participants in this workshop will develop innovative solutions to this challenge.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Emmeline Luck
John Balfe V
Andy Winslow
Bryan Evans
Derek Koundakjian
Erin Cosgrove
Collaborating for Community Decarbonization

How can the residents of “Energy Town, USA” meet their carbon emissions reduction goal in a way that lifts up their entire community? Working interactively and collaboratively in small breakout groups, participants in this workshop will develop innovative solutions to this challenge.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 1:30pm
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Clean Heat Technologies

Sponsored by Con Edison. Is your building using clean energy? This Con Edison Energy Efficiency session will feature clean technologies that heat (and cool) buildings while using less fossil fuels and more renewable sources. Learn about electric-powered solutions, such as heat pumps, for your space and water heating needs. This session will include an overview of Con Edison’s Clean Heat offerings and incentives for multifamily buildings, commercial properties and small to mid-sized businesses.

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Mel Williams
David Chen
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 2:00pm
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Heat2O – An engineered Heat Pump Solution to Meet the Needs for Commercial Domestic Hot Water Production

Sponsored by Mitsubishi. Learn about the QAHV – the first offering in Mitsubishi Electric’s Heat2O product lineup. This highly efficient Commercial Heat Pump Domestic Hot Water Heater can be designed into both new and retrofit installations, assisting building owners in electrification efforts. This session will cover the basics of technology, as well as system design basics, sizing methodology and applications.

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Cain White
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 2:30pm
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Understanding Electrification and Decarbonization Policies Across the Country

Sponsored by NORESCO. In this presentation, we describe electrification and decarbonization policies enacted by various state and local jurisdictions around the country, including those in New York, Colorado, California, and Washington. Attendees will learn about the different policy and technology approaches being taken to achieve energy, cost, and GHG reduction goals. We will also discuss the recently passed Colorado bill that implements a statewide Building Performance Standard and the next steps needed to address the performance of existing buildings

2:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Erica DiLello
Rahul Athalye
Managing Costs to Decarbonize

Sponsored by NYSERDA. This session will focus on smart, integrated design and strategies being effectively used to reduce the costs of decarbonization.

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Caitlin Travers
Keith Libolt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 3:00pm
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Lead the Charge: Con Edison EV Incentives Programs

Sponsored by Con Ed. You may be eligible for incentives when you install level 2 and/or direct current fast charging (DCFC) chargers for light-duty vehicles in NYC/Westchester or commit to charging your electric vehicle at off peak times!

3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Alison Kling
Sherry Login
Avoid LL97 Penalties and Improve Building Energy Efficiency with 3M Window Film

Sponsored by TriState Sun Control. Learn how to seal the building envelope with 3M window film, which reducing carbon emissions and avoiding NYC LL97 penalties.

3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Paul Iskyan
Troy Vlahos
Tom Heigl
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 3:30pm
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Live Demo: Swegon GOLD Air Handling Unit Key Energy Saving & IEQ Features

Sponsored by Swegon. Join us for a live demo highlighting key energy saving and IEQ features of the Swegon GOLD air handling unit, followed by Q&A.

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Ashkan Oghabi
CHP 101 & NYC Case Studies

Sponsored by Dalkia Aegis.

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Edward Machado
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 4:00pm
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What's Up with Passive House?

Sponsored by NAPHN. Heard about Passive House but not sure what it's really about? Well, get the inside dope on why Passive House matters, how it's changing how professionals think and work with buildings, and how it can empower you to deliver on your ambitious sustainability goals. The Passive House Network's Executive Director tells the story and answers your questions. Join the fun!

4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Ken Levenson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 4:30pm
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Community Happy Hour

Celebrate the opening day of BuildingEnergy NYC 2021 with the Conference Co-Chairs Gwen McLaughlin and Adam Watson. After a brief welcome, participants will be sent into virtual breakout rooms to chat with one another in a small group setting. BYOB.

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm


Thursday

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 8:00am
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Lifetime Member Breakfast

Grab your favorite morning brew and join other NESEA Lifetime Members for a virtual breakfast. You will have the opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new members of our community during this informal gathering. Drop in for a minute or stay the hour! Jodi Smits Anderson, NESEA Board and Lifetime Member will facilitate introductions and networking.

8:00 am to 8:45 am

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 9:00am
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VRF/VRV Heat Pumps and Their Role in Decarbonization

Sponsored by Daikin. Building electrification is one of the main strategies on the decarbonization journey. We will look at the role that the latest VRF/VRV heat pump technology can play in providing an all-electric solution for heating, cooling and ventilation

9:00 am to 10:00 am

Chris Bellshaw
Membership Concierge

NESEA Membership Manager, Katie Schendel, will be available to answer any questions about your current NESEA Membership or about becoming a NESEA Member.

9:00 am to 11:45 am

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 10:00am
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Roundtable: Crafting a Diversity Caucus for BuildingEnergy NYC 2022

Join NESEA Board Member Andrea Mancino in a facilitated discussion about some of the ways in which we can use a diversity caucus to deepen the commitment to racial, gender, economic and disability justice in our NYC high-performance building world. What would be useful? How should it be structured? What are important topics to cover?

10:00 am to 10:30 am

Roundtable: Crafting a Diversity Caucus for BuildingEnergy NYC 2022

Join NESEA Board Member Andrea Mancino in a facilitated discussion about some of the ways in which we can use a diversity caucus to deepen the commitment to racial, gender, economic and disability justice in our NYC high-performance building world. What would be useful? How should it be structured? What are important topics to cover?

10:00 am to 10:30 am

Andrea Mancino
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 10:30am
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Decarbonization in the Coming Decade

Sponsored by NYSERDA. This session will be a policy outlook, focusing on the Climate Act's recommendations that are gaining traction, as a highlight of programs and tax credits in the market today that are supporting the cutting edge decarbonization projects.

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Greg Hale
John Lee
Mikhail Haramati
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 11:45am
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Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Employees

Join NESEA Board Member Lauren Brust Moss for a facilitated, meeting-style conversation on the topic of recruiting and retaining employees.

11:45 am to 12:15 pm

Lauren Moss
Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Employees

Join NESEA Board Member Lauren Brust Moss for a facilitated, meeting-style conversation on the topic of recruiting and retaining employees.

11:45 am to 12:15 pm

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 12:15pm
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What You Should Know about Next Generation Refrigerants

Sponsored By Daikin. A comprehensive explanation on the next generation of refrigerants and the important factors you will need to understand moving forward. This session will cover phaseout dates, blends, and what to expect for pricing and upcoming government policies.

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm

Greg DiNardo
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 1:15pm
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Emerging Professionals Career Forum

This interactive event is designed for emerging professionals, including students, to meet one another and share strategies for building networks, navigating early career challenges, and leveraging NESEA as a professional resource.

1:15 pm to 2:00 pm

Cristina Garcia
Levon Whyte
Francisco Arias
Deployment and Verification of High Performance Heat Pumps in New York

Sponsored by Daikin. During this session you’ll learn about high performance heat pump installations throughout New York. For each application, we’ll review the baseline condition, design considerations, solutions utilized, key learnings and share measured and validated performance data.

1:15 pm to 2:00 pm

Jon Hacker
Emerging Professionals Career Forum

This interactive event is designed for emerging professionals, including students, to meet one another and share strategies for building networks, navigating early career challenges, and leveraging NESEA as a professional resource.

1:15 pm to 2:00 pm

Membership Concierge

NESEA Membership Manager, Katie Schendel, will be available to answer any questions about your current NESEA Membership or about becoming a NESEA Member.

1:15 pm to 3:15 pm

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 2:00pm
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Buildings of Excellence

Sponsored by NYSERDA. This session will highlight the successes of Rounds 1 and 2 of this innovative building decarbonization program, and start to frame some of the potential program changes for the upcoming Round 3 of the program that is expected to launch soon.

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Patrick Fitzgerald
Jeff Mirel
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 3:15pm
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Roundtable: Using our Knowledge

Join NESEA Board Member Jodi Smits Anderson for a facilitated, meeting-style conversation reflecting on what we've learned from the last 20 months and how we will start to act on that knowledge.

Intended to approximate the informal conversations that crop up in the hallways of in-person conferences between sessions, these roundtables are a chance to meet your fellow attendees and engage in spirited discussion. All are welcome.

3:15 pm to 3:45 pm

Jodi Smits Anderson
How to Save Money and Reduce Your LL97 Exposure with Cogeneration

Sponsored by Dalkia Aegis. The session will cover the basics of combined heat and power systems (CHP) for multi-family housing and similar applications, the benefits of using it, as well as how implementing CHP can help reduce or eliminate penalties associated with New York’s Local Law 97.

3:15 pm to 3:45 pm

Michael Bartoszek
Roundtable: Using our Knowledge

Join NESEA Board Member Jodi Smits Anderson for a facilitated, meeting-style conversation reflecting on what we've learned from the last 20 months and how we will start to act on that knowledge.

3:15 pm to 3:45 pm

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 4:45pm
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Closing Reception

BYOB and join us for the conference's Closing Reception, to mark the end of the days of connecting around our conference theme of Collaboration. You'll interact with other conference attendees to share the big ideas and questions you're taking forward in your work. Current Conference Co-Chairs Adam Watson and Gwen McLaughlin will pass the torch to next year's Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Engoren and Elihu Dietz.

4:45 pm to 5:15 pm