Jon Hacker
Username
Jon Hacker
Proposer First Name
Jon
Proposer Email
jon.hacker@daikinus.com
Proposer Last Name
Hacker
Proposer Phone
(347) 255-5796
Proposed Session Description
Transitioning to Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants is outlined as a key strategy for New York State to achieve its long-term climate goals. While low-GWP refrigerants are available today, there are significant technological, regulatory and skills gaps that must be addressed prior to wide-spread use. During this session, you’ll gain a better understanding of existing state (focus on NY) and Federal initiatives and regulations impacting the use of refrigerants in heat pumps and other HVAC equipment, the existing equipment and refrigerant options available today, and the challenges facing New York City and its workforce in adopting this technology.
Why is this session important?
The environmental impact of refrigerants is on the front of the minds of many BuildingEnergy NYC attendees, this session will provide them the information they need to better understand the slow progress made thus far, the challenges that exist, and the best way for them to enable a quicker transition to low-GWP refrigerants. According to NY’s Draft Scoping Plan, 14% of emissions from buildings are caused by HFCs released from building equipment and foam insulation. The Federal government is current working through national refrigerant regulations, while some states have already acted to enable low-GWP refrigerants to be used. However, there are many gaps that have not yet been addressed. Many states in the Northeast have not enabled the use of low-GWP refrigerants through their codes, contractors and technicians are not familiar with these new compounds, while limited equipment options exist that use these newer refrigerants.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
DEI will not be directly addressed in the content presented, however the topics discussed do have broad DEI implications.
Learning Objectives
Summarize the existing regulations that exist impacting refrigerants in HVAC equipment.
Describe the regulatory and skills gaps that need to be addressed to allow the proliferation of low-GWP refrigerants.
Examine the low-GWP refrigerants available today and evaluate the pros and cons of each.
Identify solutions to the existing gaps and methods to accelerate solving those issues.
Has this session been presented before?
No
NYC 2022 Areas of Focus
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2022
Reviewer 1
Dietz, Elihu
Reviewer 2
Cuadra, Amalia
Curator
Boren, Michaela
Proposal #
116
Session #
117
Committee Decision
Accepted