Decarbonize & keep hydronics
Chris Spychalski
Proposal Status
Ready for Committee Review
Username
Chris Spychalski
Proposer First Name
Chris
Proposer Email
bicyclemower@gmail.com
Proposer Last Name
Spychalski
Proposer Phone
(781) 267-6000
Proposer Job Title
tba
Proposer Additional Info
Passionate about decarbonizing. Scholarship recipient at Building Energy Boston 2023.
Proposed Session Description
1989 single family, retrofit: PV powers hot water heat pump, air to water (hydronic) heating system & more. 4 ways to calculate Manual J. Spray foam injection. Sense electricity monitor, FranklinWH, Span I/O.
Why is this session important?
How do you save Embodied Carbon & minimize Operational Cost? Here's an example designed to motivate other homeowners to pursue this path. No electric bill since 2018.
Comments
MAYBE - interested in more
MAYBE - interested in more info about Heat Smart Alliance
Diversity and Inclusiveness
For injection foam technique, I've trained interns, contractors & temporary workers. BEM pilot projects include low income multifamily with measured 20-25% drop in HVAC useage.
Learning Objectives
Think from a wholistic project perspective & over multiple years. Breakeven analysis & other spreadsheet uses.
Easily weed out sales oriented HVAC professionals.
4 ways to calculate heat load (Manual J).
Simplify your electric bill. Add another ~$300/yr to Net Metering revenue.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
I plan to present with Heat Smart Alliance & am a Heat Pump Coach: focussed on helping general public install heat pumps. I'm seeking feedback to tailor this draft to Level 1 or 2 audience.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
NYC 2023 Areas of Focus
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Comments about your speaker roster
Chris is the homeowner & Lead Technician at Building Envelope Materials.
Reviewer 1
Sullivan, Jim
Proposal #
103
Committee Decision
Rejected
No, speaker roster limited to
No, speaker roster limited to proposer.