Building Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
ASHRAE Technical Committee 2.8

Meetings Information

Technical sessions sponsored/cosponsored by this TC at the Annual Meeting are listed below (all times are listed in Local Time). If interested, check out our past programs here!

 

Sunday, June 23
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Seminar 11: Help has Arrived! Decarbonizing Heating Systems for Buildings

Co-sponsored with Task Force for Building Decarbonization

Chair: Carol Marriott, P. Eng.
Summary: Electrification of heating systems is a critical element in reducing the emissions impact of buildings on the road for decarbonization of the built environment.  This seminar looks at the newest decarbonization guide for heat pumps and other strategies to achieve this goal. The session looks at strategies for shifting fossil fuel based heating and domestic hot water systems to electric systems. The seminar shows configurations for multiple building types, solutions for cold weather and addressing electrical limitations. Case studies will be included as well as decision pathways to help make electrification projects possible and practical.
1: The Process of Creating Electrification Design Guidance
Author: Paul Torcellini, P.E., National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA

An overview of the decarbonization heating guide will be provided as well as an overview of heat pumps and their applications including mapping from fossil fuel technologies. Decision trees and checklists will be presented to help designers effectively plan for decarbonization projects including developing action plans to decarbonize a building whether it is a major retrofit or a series of steps taking over time.

2: Digging in: Strategies for Electrifying Heating Systems
Author: Sammy Houssainy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, MISSION VIEJO, CA, USA

Moving from familiar fossil fuel heating systems to electrified systems can be challenging. Many barriers seem to consistently pop up when thinking about electrifying including sizing, electrical capacity, cold ambient conditions, and many others. This session will address many of these barriers with pathways to overcome the barriers.

3: Reality Hits: the Practical Aspects of Making Heating Systems Work
Author: Stet Sanborn, AIA, Smithgroup, WASHINGTON, DC, USA

Different buildings require different solutions. This presentation will show before and after strategies for installing electrified heating systems including heat pumps, DOAS systems, and integration with existing systems. Practical insights and case studies will show that heat pumps and related technologies can be successfully implemented in real projects.


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