Agenda

Registration:                        8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:                8:30 – 11:45 am

Lunch (On your own):         11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Afternoon Session:             12:45 – 4:30 pm

Understanding the Environmental and Economic 
Benefits of Cogeneration

    Separate heat and power vs. cogeneration 
   History of cogeneration in Europe and the United States 
   Environmental benefits of cogeneration 
   Economics of CHP 
   Science of cogeneration and its fit with renewable energy

Laws, Regulations and Building Codes Impacting Cogeneration

   Federal, state and local environmental regulations 
   Utility regulations 
   Permitting process 
   Building code considerations 
   Impact on LEED and other sustainable certifications

Considering Cogeneration Technologies

   Gas turbines 
   Steam turbines 
   Microturbines
   Reciprocating engines
   Fuel cells
   Biomass and other applications

Resolving Impediments to Cogeneration

   Utility treatment of cogeneration 
   Interconnection considerations 
   Limitations of available technologies
   Capital costs and financing

Making the Move to Cogeneration:
Analysis, Modeling and Case Studies

   Understanding existing pre-cogeneration conditions 
   Performing load analysis 
   Selecting a prime mover 
   Modeling performance
   Financial modeling 
      Capital costs 
      Operation and maintenance expense 
      Return on investment, lifecycle analysis
      Financial incentives 
   Analyzing public and private case studies

Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 PDHs

Architects
     6.5 HSW Contact Hours
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW contact hours to architects and 6.5 PDHs to engineers in all states. Educators and courses for Massachusetts architects are not subject to pre-approval.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a construction contractor continuing education requirement.

Attendance will be monitored and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Andrew Larkin, P.E., C.E.M.

Vice President Engineering and Project Management, Facilities and Building Services at Veolia North America, New York, NY 

Mr. Larkin is responsible for managing a team responsible for providing expertise on or providing the technical solutions to wide ranging energy projects, including simple cycle and combined cycle cogeneration plants, central heating and cooling facilities, renewable energy projects, and others.  He also has managed the engineering of several energy projects from development through start up, commissioning and performance testing.  Mr. Larkin earned his B.A. degree in English from Franklin and Marshall College, B.S.M.E. degree and M.S. degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University, and has been involved in the energy business for over 34 years. 

Veolia is the world’s leading provider of environmental solutions – dedicated to customized, cost-effective solutions that reflect best practices, environmental protection and a better quality of life.  Veolia’s vision is to solve complex challenges in water, waste, and energy, in order to shape a more sustainable world. 

CD/Manual Price: $289.00

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