Are We Effectively Scaling New Technology or Falling Short of Expectations?
Username
Charlie Simek
Proposer First Name
Charlie
Proposer Email
charles.simek@newecology.org
Proposer Last Name
Simek
Proposer Company/Organization
New Ecology Inc.
Proposer Job Title
Energy Engineer
Proposed Session Description
What do you do when you discover that a newly installed mechanical system isn't meeting it's performance expectations? We can diagnose the problem to find a solution, but what if we never know it isn't meeting expectations in the first place? Scale requires moving fast, but if it isn't done effectively we'll fall short of our decarbonization goals. Here we explore a multifamily building that implemented a new heat pump hot water system and it's road to efficiency.
Learning Objectives
Recognize the common pit falls of bringing an innovative heat pump technology into a new market
Integrate measurement and verification with commissioning for new equipment designs
Define an approach used to determine best practices for effective implementation of a new heat pump technology
Implement more effective pilot projects that ensure efficiency expectations are realized
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
This builds off the work we presented on last year, but with the goal of opening it to a wider audience beyond engineers and technically focused attendees.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
A presentation followed by Q&A
Recommended Length
60-minute session
90-minute session
Presenters
Full Description
This session digs into the problem of implementing new technology in buildings while also ensuring it is ready for scale. We explore our process of monitoring and verifying efficiency while creating best practices for installation and how to roll out this process to a broader market.