Geothermal Heating and Cooling: A Key to New York’s Energy Efficiency Programs
Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Break
12:30 – 1:30 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
1:30 – 4:30 pm EDT
Presented by
Jay Egg and Guest Speaker Kristy Egg
New York’s Emission Reduction Goals
New York’s Clean Energy Dashboard
NYC’s Letter Grading System
Where is the CO2 coming from?
Emissions comparison between combustion heating and electric heat pumps
Natural gas is bad for the environment, and it’s dangerous
Building Decarbonization
Beneficial electrification
How air-source and ground-source heat pumps help with
building decarbonization
Understanding efficiency
Electrical load management is the key
GHPs and load leveling
Rating Combustion and Electric Systems
Thermodynamics
Measuring performance thresholds coefficient of performance (COP)
Basics of Commercial HVAC Systems
Basic air conditioning systems
Distribution methods (duct/hydronic/condenser water/chilled water)
Psychometrics: temperature, relative humidity
The effect of air flow and moisture content
How comfort is measured
Understanding efficiency
Understanding Earth Loop Systems
Architecture of closed loop systems
Horizontal ground loops
Vertical ground loops
Applications for open loop systems
• Single well
• Two-well systems
Evaluating topography
Measuring soil conductivity
Environments for ground-loop systems:
beneath yards, fields, parking lots, and buildings
Choosing system components
Basic components of geothermal heat pump systems:
• Pump, compressor, heat exchanger
Forced air systems
Hydronic systems
Domestic hot water options
Evaluating the Benefits of Geothermal Systems in New York
Incentives to use geothermal
Measuring performance
Calculating savings and cost
Environmental benefits
Tax credits, incentives and rebates
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Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Energy)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
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Speakers
Jay Egg, CMC
Egg Geo, LLC
After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.
Kristy Egg
Professional Teacher: Registered Nurse, Public Health and Epidemiology Professional
Kristy Egg is a Registered Nurse, a public health & environmental health student learning to live with the disability of epilepsy & change paths mid-life. Kristy and Jay have 6 children and 5 grandchildren. Kristy is a senior at Brigham Young University in Public Health and Health Sciences and will be graduating in December with an extra certificate in Epidemiology added to the Bachelor’s in science. Kristy sits on several technical code committees internationally, and is currently engaged as a member of the Legionella Task Group for the 2024 IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code.
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Course Title: Geothermal Heating and Cooling: A Key to New York’s Energy Efficiency Programs
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Home Energy Efficiency Programs was created to improve residential energy efficiency to save homeowners and occupants money. In doing so, there are also the environmental benefits of combating climate change by reducing carbon emissions.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able explain the the importance of New York’s emissions reduction goals and how to achieve building decarbonization ambitions.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe how to rate combustion and electrical system performance, and they will be able to discuss the basic principles of commercial HVAC systems for efficiency and indoor comfort.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and explain the types of ground loops for geothermal heating ad cooling systems, and they will be able to descibe the technology and design principles of geothermal systems.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling systems, including performance, savings and costs, and environmental.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with HVAC systems and awareness of change
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/17/2023
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