Chris Spychalski
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.
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