Cara Russell
Username
Cara Russell
Proposer First Name
Graham
Proposer Email
gwsmith3535@gmail.com
Proposer Last Name
Smith
Proposer Company/Organization
CLEAResult
Proposer Phone
(717) 503-9700
Boston 2022 Areas of Focus
Proposer Job Title
Energy Engineer III
Proposer Additional Info
Graham has 11 years experience working as a Commissioning Agent, Energy Engineer, Energy Modeler, and a BMS Controls Engineer.
Proposed Session Description
Older buildings with Building Management Systems (BMS) often are left unattended and trusted to run without issue. These systems can be changed once and forgotten about, drastically changing how the HVAC and lighting systems are operating. With reviews and minor changes of the control system setpoints by energy engineers the energy savings, life expectancy of HVAC Equipment, and comfort of the building can improve.
The best way to monitor the energy use and to optimize it is through Trend Data Analysis. Trend data shows a history of how your HVAC units are operating, setpoints, alarms, and occupancy schedules. The goal of Trend Data Analysis is to compare these trends and find ways to improve the system through controls and setpoint changes. These changes are often low cost but can have significant improvements to your carbon footprint.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
The speaker roster is diverse in ethnicity, background, and skill sets. Graham Smith is a Caucasian engineer growing up in Harrisburg, PA and Keunta Epps African American engineer growing up in Zwolle LA. These two engineers are emerging professionals in the area by building a reputation for commissioning and energy auditing. Both Engineers are under the age of 35 and are responsible for the sales, engineering, project management, and client relationships of their work. Their goal is finding low-cost measures to building owners for substantial returns in lowering their carbon footprint. This topic will help address facilities who do not have the capital to make major investments but still want to participate in the fight against climate change.
Learning Objectives
Understand the value of control systems and what they can provide
Not all energy improvements need to be large capital investments
Understand that control systems can change over time and although these changes might seem small, they can have big impact on building’s efficiency
Training a maintenance staff on the capabilities of a BMS system and what to look for in the future
Has this session been presented before?
No
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
We would like to have two speakers talk for 45 minutes followed by a Q&A.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2022
Comments about your speaker roster
The team presenting has worked together in the energy efficiency industry for the last 4 years. Our team has a diverse background and experience. Keunta Epps started with a focus on building enclosure while Graham Smith started in electrical engineering. Both have HVAC and Lighting commissioning experience, full building ASHRAE Auditing experience, duct leakage testing and building enclosure review.
Anything else you'd like to tell us about your session proposal?
CLEAResult is a national and diverse company dedicated to energy efficiency. Our group in Massachusetts believes in finding ways to both benefit the customer financially while making a lasting impact for our plant’s future. Our team is dedicated to improving building design processes, construction procedures, and helping maintenance staff maintain a healthy and efficient building.
Reviewer 1
Greenbaum, Scott
Reviewer 2
Greenbaum, Scott
Proposal #
111
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Presenters
Full Description
Most people believe energy efficiency decisions are often equipment replacement or large capital investments for 10% – 20% savings. If the building has a control system this should be their first step on improving their efficiency. This is a way to maintain your current system while reducing your carbon footprint and possibly improving comfort levels in the building with a significantly lower cost than replacing equipment.