We will be holding a lunch on April 8th to recognize our chapter's donors and welcome ASHRAE Society President Mick Schwedler. After lunch, President Schwedler will be presenting on Building Decarbonization (PDH certificated will be provided). The event is at  Westwood Hills Nature Center, and was recognized nationally by ASHRAE with a 1st Place Technology for its innovative Net Zero design. 

Agenda

12:00: Introductions and Announcements

12:10: Lunch

12:40: Donor Recognition with MN RP and President Schwedler

1:00: Presentation (Building Decarbonization Distinguished Lecture for 1 PDH)

2:00: Society Update and Time with the President

Presentation Details

Building Decarbonization

GBCI Approved | 1 CE Hours | 920024723

AIA Approved | 1 LU/HSW | 0920020207

“Decarbonization” has become a hot topic. But what is it, how do we estimate emissions reduction and how can HVAC systems be designed to reduce emissions? This presentation focuses on reducing emissions due to design choices, building operation and from the electric grid providing building power. Subjects include decarbonization definition, goals, example calculations of emissions, key HVAC components and effects, and a few system solutions. The presentation does not cover subjects such as embodied carbon or carbon emitted during construction. Consult materials available from the ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization for much more information.

Recommended audience: Engineers, architects, contractors, facility managers, educators, students, sustainability coordinators

To learn more about President Schwedler and his contributions to and visions for ASHRAE, please visit his information page on the ASHRAE website.