Renewable Energy Systems for New York State Buildings
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Agenda
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Day One: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
1:00 – 4:15 pm EDT (including a 15-min. break)
Day Two: Thursday, September 14, 2023
1:00 – 4:15 pm EDT (including a 15-min. break)
Day One: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Understanding Current Energy Situation and Energy Sources
Presented by Jean-Pierre Clejan, NABCEP, IGSHPA
- Energy consumption and environmental impacts
- Renewable energy sources – solar and derivatives
- NYS climate legislation – decarbonization through RPS and CLCPA
- Utility-scale renewable energy production and storage
- Forms of solar electricity
- Sample installations
Best Practices: Solar Electricity in Buildings
Presented by Jean-Pierre Clejan, NABCEP, IGSHPA
- Project suitability
- Prerequisites
- Grid-tied systems – operating principles
- Financial examples (LI)
- Design and integration
- Aesthetics
Near-Zero/Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Presented by Jean-Pierre Clejan, NABCEP, IGSHPA
- Decarbonization through electrification
- Net zero concepts/benefits
- Efficient buildings with minimal or no fuel
- Passive house standard
- Electric HVAC heat pump systems
- Near-zero energy case studies (Sustainable Design awards)
Day Two: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Introduction to Geothermal HVAC
Presented by Jean-Pierre Clejan, NABCEP, IGSHPA
- Understanding how geothermal HVAC works
- Tapping earth surface temperatures
- Comparing HVAC operating costs
- Visualizing HVAC distribution and configurations
- Preheating domestic hot water
- Summarizing overall benefits
Net-Zero Case Studies
Presented by Jean-Pierre Clejan, NABCEP, IGSHPA
- Residential ‘salt box’
- Big ranch house (AIA Sustainable Award winner)
- Commercial storage
- LEED childrens’ learning center
Heating and Cooling with Renewable Energy
Presented by Jay Egg, CMC
- Understanding geothermal ground loops
- Specifying site- and application-appropriate ground loops
- Designing solutions for communities, complexes and urban environments
- Case studies – new construction, Campus retrofit, replacement of natural gas infrastructure
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Energy)
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6 CM
GBC - Green Building Council
6.0 CE Hours
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in New York. Professionals seeking continuing education credits in other states may be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar; please refer to specific board rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM|6 for Certified Planners.
This course has been reviewed and approved by the U.S. Green Building Council for 6.0 CE hours.
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On-Demand Credits
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6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Jean-Pierre Clejan, NABCEP, IGSHPA
Green Logic EnergyGreen Logic Energy is the Tri-State area’s premier installer of renewable energy systems for residential, commercial and not-for-profit projects. Mr. Clejan’s current emphasis is on developing zero-energy buildings, which combine energy efficiency, solar electricity and geothermal HVAC. He enjoys working with design professionals to minimize the carbon footprint and operating costs of major renovation and new construction projects, without compromising aesthetics or functionality. Mr. Clejan received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Applied Science degree from Caltech. He is a NABCEP certified PV Design Professional and an IGSHPA certified Geothermal HVAC Installer.
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.
AIA Info
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This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Renewable Energy Systems for New York State Buildings
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course will assist design professionals in understanding the current energy situation in New York State and provide strategies, principles, and best practices for incorporating renewable energy systems into buildings in New York with a focus on solar electricity and geothermal heating/cooling.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to adopt solar electricity best practices, assess project suitability, and discuss proper design and integration.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define net-zero energy buildings and utilize energy-efficient systems (such as heat pumps) and passive house principles.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the operations of geothermal HVAC systems, visualize HVAC distributions and configurations, and summarize the benefits of geothermal.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze geothermal ground loops, identify appropriate applications for ground loops, and discuss solutions for communities, complexes, and urban environments.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with building mechanics
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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