Foundations for a Replicable Net Zero Retrofit Market

Emily Lee
Proposal Status
Ready for Committee Review
Username
Emily Lee
Proposer First Name
Emily
Proposer Email
emily.lee@nyserda.ny.gov
Proposer Last Name
Lee
Proposed Session Description
The session will focus on the developing net zero energy (NZE) retrofit market and the strategy in place to drive needed market transformation. The session will present critical work to enable the NZE retrofit market. The session will provide information on the foundations of a replicable market, including productizing the retrofit solution and market characterization: • will include findings on market characterization efforts on prevalent multifamily building typologies in NYS conducted by Syracuse University and Pratt Institute • discussion of demand aggregation efforts that aid in NZE market signaling • outlining strategies to develop and scale NZE retrofit solutions • funding opportunities through NYSERDA’s RetrofitNY program
Why is this session important?
• The need for emerging market transformation in NZE retrofit space • Identify technical and economic hurdles to NZE market entry • Pathway to drive to economic feasibility of NZE retrofits • Provide information to other states considering starting a similar program

Comments

Jennifer Leone Mon, 04/05/2021 - 10:47 am

ROUND 1 - MAYBE/ NO: This might be more interesting if architects or other folks from outside NYSERDA are speaking. It could be more dynamic. We should limit the number of NYSERDA-only presentations. 

Fatou Jabbie Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:52 pm

Maybe/Yes, if NYSERDA co-presents with an approved solution provider/project team on the RetrofitNY program to demonstrate sample projects.
I recognize and appreciate the need for emerging market transformation especially in the NZE retrofit space but we also don't want the session to be only a NYSERDA perspective. 

Susan Farber Mon, 04/12/2021 - 8:31 pm

ROUND 1 DISCUSSION: Leaning yes if the presenter isn't NYSERDA-only. NYESRDA's RetrofitNY program is a big opoortunity. Could we hear from contractors that have been approved for this program? Make this less program-specific. General concern: we want to make sure it's not too much NYSERDA all in one day. There may not be contractors ready to speak on this phase yet. Perhaps someone from Riseboro, but their work isn't part of this 'turn key' solution. We could only look at stepping stone examples. Seems like a 'no' without showcase projects.

Dorit Ziv Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:57 pm

Maybe/No very intresting thought leader, but he would be the only speaker with no examples

Diversity and Inclusiveness
The program goal is to make cost-feasible and self-sustainable net-zero energy retrofit to everyone over time.
Learning Objectives
Describe the challenges and solutions for low and mid-rise multifamily NZE and deep energy retrofits
Identify technology gaps needed to facilitate industrialized NZE retrofits
Identify prevalent multifamily building typologies and use cases for retrofitting to NZE performance
Business model to facilitate large scale adoption of NZE retrofits in the Northeast US
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
We have received a couple of feedback from Boston NESEA proposal submission, and they mostly touched on: - how to build market and demand for panelization, and all electric retrofit HVAC - questions on specs and price points - applicable panelized system for the northeast region - results from our round 1 pilot We will further discuss and elaborate these key points during the session.

NYC 2021 Areas of Focus

Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Recommended Length
60-minute session

Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2021

Reviewer 1
Leone, Jen
Reviewer 2
Ziv, Dorit
Proposal #
126
Committee Decision
Being Considered

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