San Diego Regional Green Business Network upcoming events

HVAC - System Testing for Energy Efficiency (Tuesday, November 03, 2020)

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:30:00 GMT

Overview

Facility engineers, energy management, owners/managers of small-to-large businesses, and others who are interested in field testing and data acquisition instruments will learn how to maintain HVAC peak performance and maximize energy savings. Topics include the issues and choices available when selecting methods and instruments for field testing HVAC systems. Case studies will be provided.

Target Audience:

Engineers

Technicians

Operators

Maintenance Professionals

Highlights

Maintain HVAC peak performance

Maximize energy savings

Issues & choices available when selecting methods and instruments

Case studies provided

Speaker

David Wylie is a founding member of ASWB Engineering with 40 years of experience in commercial and industrial building optimization and energy engineering and over 100,000 hours of classroom instruction time. He has developed and managed energy efficiency and technology demonstration projects for utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and the U.S. Department of Energy. He is best known for his role as a workforce development instructor delivering trainings for PG&E’s Industrial Strength Energy Efficiency Seminar Series, SCE’s Energy Education Centers, and SCE’s Customer Energy Services Department. He is a published author of books and articles on energy efficient technologies and former president of the local chapter of the Southern California Board of Association of Professional Energy Managers (APEM).

Additional Details

Check-in time: 8:30am with breakfast & lunch provided

Learning Level: beginner

HVAC - Commercial Refrigeration Part 1 (Tuesday, November 10, 2020)

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:30:00 GMT

Overview

THIS IS A 4 PART SERIES

There is a wide variety of commercial refrigeration equipment, from ice machines to supermarket food displays. Many refrigeration systems are old, operate inefficiently and have few if any equipment improvements. With today’s new refrigerants and technologies (such as floating head pressure, liquid sub-cooling and multiplexed compressors), there are many opportunities for improving the efficiency of existing equipment or for implementing new equipment.

This full-day course reviews elementary refrigeration concepts and introduces various energy-efficiency techniques that, when properly applied, can save on energy costs. It addresses the latest refrigerant issues, efficiency measures, equipment options, Title 24 compliance, integrated demand side management, and the benefits presented by these topics. This course is designed for owners and managers of refrigeration systems as well as service professionals.

Highlights

Identify the components of a commercial refrigeration system

Describe the differences between conventional and parallel/multiplex refrigeration systems

List the factors that affect the heat-transfer efficiency of a condenser

Discuss the differences in air-cooled, water-cooled, and evaporative condensers

Identify the characteristics that affect the function of the evaporator

Discuss the variables to consider when evaluating and selecting a replacement refrigerant.

Assess ways to improve the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems.

Explain the benefits of subcooling.

Describe how floating head pressure and variable speed drives result in energy savings

Define the concept of IDSM and describe demand-side management strategies that can be used for commercial refrigeration

Identify relevant Title 24 Part 6 code triggers and mandatory measures

Identify relevant SDG&E programs that can help save energy and reduce costs

Speaker

David Wylie is a founding member of ASWB Engineering with 40 years of experience in commercial and industrial building optimization and energy engineering and over 100,000 hours of classroom instruction time. He has developed and managed energy efficiency and technology demonstration projects for utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and the U.S. Department of Energy. He is best known for his role as a workforce development instructor delivering trainings for PG&E’s Industrial Strength Energy Efficiency Seminar Series, SCE’s Energy Education Centers, and SCE’s Customer Energy Services Department. He is a published author of books and articles on energy efficient technologies and former president of the local chapter of the Southern California Board of Association of Professional Energy Managers (APEM).

Additional Details

Learning level: Intermediate

Four Part Series: be sure to register for each night

Part 1 - 11/10/20 - 5:30pm - 7pm

Part 2 - 11/12/20 - 5:30pm - 7pm

Part 3 - 11/17/20 - 5:30pm - 7pm

Part 4 - 11/19/20 - 5:30pm - 7pm

This course is NATE credited. please have your NATE ID available during each class

Wireless Controls for Building (Thursday, November 12, 2020)

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:30:00 GMT

Overview

In this advanced class, learn strategies to manage risk from idea to implementation, including the latest in wireless building automation technology. The persistent push to build more sustainable and energy efficient buildings requires owners, design teams and contractors to step out of their comfort zone and adopt the new products and emerging technologies that will help them reach the project’s energy and sustainability goals. Frequently, a net-zero energy goal results in a combination of building technologies that have never been tested before. The inherent risks and rewards in attempting to build with new products and technologies are often not addressed until they result in delays or change orders. Even the most critical areas of a hospital can become green without any adverse risk.

Target Audience:

Facility managers

Facility planners

Facility operators

Energy managers

Design professionals

LEED consultants

Green building contractors

Highlights

Wireless strategies to save time and money, as well as improve quality

Strategies for energy and water consumption reduction

The right way to plan for net-zero energy facilities

Analysis of project delivery for green buildings

Speaker

Frank Shadpour, PE, CxA, LEED AP, CPD, ASHRAE Fellow is the Founder and President of the consulting engineering firm, SC Engineers, Inc. With over 30 years of extensive experience in energy efficiency and sustainable mechanical design, Mr. Shadpour demonstrates his ability to provide environmentally responsive and technologically advanced solutions for a variety of facilities. An active member in both the professional and academic communities, Mr. Shadpour is the Program Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee, TC1.4, “Control Theory and Application”, the national authority on DDC practice and implementation; Instructor of “HVAC Design & Control” courses at the University of California, San Diego since 1987; and Author of The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Controls which used as the course textbook at colleges and universities located throughout the country. This textbook is also available as part of the SDG&E Lending Library.Check-in time: 8:00 am with breakfast provided

Additional Details

Check-in time: 8:00 am with breakfast provided

Learning Level: Advance