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SUMMARY:Embodied Carbon + Electrification – Full Path to Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:A focal point of our discussion will be retrofitting existing buildings and the imperative to reuse materials and structures. We’ll address the necessity of developing new systems and methodologies to facilitate this transition\, emphasizing both environmental benefits and economic returns. Our panelists will share their insights on integrating heat pumps and optimizing building envelopes to minimize energy consumption while effectively reusing existing infrastructure\, thereby reducing overall carbon footprints. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of embodied carbon and electrification\, including the importance of building performance standards in achieving operational carbon reduction goals. \nPanelists:\nJennifer Taranto – Vice President of Sustainability at STO Building Group \nJennifer\, with over 25 years in commercial real estate and construction\, is the vice president of sustainability at STO Building Group. Passionate about minimizing environmental impact\, she shapes client goals and guides project teams to achieve corporate responsibility milestones\, reducing operating costs and emissions. \nA founder of Built Environment Plus\, Jennifer is a sustainable construction leader\, recognized with WELL AP (2018)\, WELL Faculty (2019-2021)\, and LEED Fellow (2023) awards. A speaker on the subject\, she holds a BSc in Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University. \nAurora Jensen – Embodied Carbon Lead with Brightworks Sustainability in New York City \nAurora is the Embodied Carbon Lead with Brightworks Sustainability in New York City with a focus on materials and carbon\, and a part-time faculty member at the Parsons School of Design. With her work she seeks to engage multiple scales of social and environmental concerns—from microscale heat flows to macroscale supply chains—by linking passive\, active\, and materials design decisions to climate. She uses her experience in high performance energy modelling and whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) to drive down the operational and embodied carbon of projects. She sits on the ILFI Energy and Carbon TAG\, and co-leads the NYC chapter of the Carbon Leadership Forum. Aurora received her Masters in Design Studies in Energy and Environment with distinction from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/embodied-carbon-electrification-full-path-to-decarbonization/
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CATEGORIES:NBI,San Diego LEARN
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SUMMARY:Room Heat Pumps - Cooling and Heating in a Small Package
DESCRIPTION:As summers continue to get hotter\, more and more people need air conditioning to beat the heat. Room heat pumps are low cost\, easy to install products that deliver powerful cooling\, and have the added advantage of providing supplemental heating when the temperatures fall. In heating mode these products are twice as energy efficient as resistance heaters. They come in several configurations – conventional window-mounted\, saddle back window mounted\, or portable roller style with hoses that connect to outside air. They’re a great way to increase comfort all year long and reduce your reliance on gas or expensive electric baseboard heating. Because they are a DIY installation\, they can be a great solution for renters. These units are lower cost than full home heat pumps and are powered by a standard 120V outlet. The models available today typically cost $500-800. They provide energy efficient heating and cooling ideal for apartments or single rooms in larger homes. Existing models have been designed to work in mild climates\, but more powerful and more expensive\, cold climate versions are expected to become available soon. Join us as we dive into the world of room heat pumps with our expert panelist. We will answer the following questions and more: What are the configurations available and how do they compare? How are they different from ductless and whole house heat pumps? How are they different from window air conditioners? How do you install and use them? What are the ideal use cases for room heat pumps? What should you know before shopping for a room heat pump? What are some of the top models available? Are rebates and incentives available to help lower the cost? When will the cold climate versions be available and how much will they cost? We’ll see you on August 14th as we dive into this exciting product area to help you determine if a room heat pump would work for you. This webinar is part of the Electrify Now “Go Electric!” series.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/room-heat-pumps-cooling-and-heating-in-a-small-package/
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