Chris Spychalski
Username
Chris Spychalski
Proposer First Name
Chris
Proposer Email
bicyclemower@gmail.com
Proposer Last Name
Spychalski
Proposer Company/Organization
NuWatt Energy
Proposer Phone
(781) 267-6000
Proposer Job Title
Energy Efficiency Consultant
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposer Additional Info
volunteer with Heat Smart Alliance and various EV shows.
Proposed Session Description
1989 single family, retrofit: PV powers hot water heat pump, air to water (hydronic) heating
system, multiple ways to calculate Manual J. Spray foam injected walls. Sense electricity monitor,
FranklinWH, Span I/O, V2L, lawn robot...
Learning Objectives
Think from a wholistic project perspective & over multiple years. Breakeven analysis & other
spreadsheet uses. Appreciate Total Cost vs Year 1 cost.
weed out sales oriented HVAC professionals.
Multiple ways to calculate heat load (Manual J).
example of outdoor temp being used to set temp delivered to high temp radiator (100F instead of 180F).
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Reviewer 1
Schow, Mark
Proposal #
135
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
Every home needs to minimize GHG emissions yet homeowners are being told it can't be done. 5M homes in the Northeast have hydronic distribution & could be motivated to replace a polluting heat source with a zero emissions version. This example should provide motivation for others to pursue this path.