Benjamin Bogie
Username
Benjamin Bogie
Proposer First Name
Ben
Proposer Email
ben@bpcgb.com
Proposer Last Name
Bogie
Proposer Company/Organization
Building Performance Cooperative
Proposer Phone
(203) 947-1196
Proposer Job Title
Principal
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
One of the major technologies that has helped our community carve away operational energy is air to air heat pumps. We've seen these systems go from fringe to broad market adoption. But increasingly we're finding situations where they lack the abilities to meet changing goals. They also have major environmental implications as we see leaks of damaging refrigerants which is of growing concern as these systems age. We'll look at how hydronics may be a more stable, healthy, impactful, solution.
Learning Objectives
Why existing air to air systems may be problematic
Identify how hydronics can overcome the shortcomings of air to air
Embrace the added benefits of low cost and low impact energy storage
Become familiar with common system components, design architectures, and delivery methods
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Workshop or skill-building session
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
A presentation of the core concepts followed by audience questions and comments
Recommended Length
60-minute session
90-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Reviewer 1
Roth, Kurt
Proposal #
227
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
Reducing damaging impacts of refrigerants. Increased ability to store site energy with decreased reliance on chemical batteries. Better distribution, occupant comfort, and control. Much more future proof technology. Leverages regional trade proficiency from heritage hydronic technologies.