Leia Sims
Username
Leia Sims
Proposer First Name
Leia
Proposer Email
leias@kowbc.com
Proposer Last Name
Sims
Proposer Job Title
Director of Sustainability Services
Proposed Session Description
Boilers and other business as usual projects aren't hung up on return on investment (ROI) so why are we getting stuck there with heat pump conversions? Heat pumps are electric-based systems that are far more efficient than conventional systems but electricity cost more per BTU than other fuel sources so they are often deemed, not cost-effective. What if we started to talk about other non-energy benefits to heat pumps? There are many! This session will dig deep into the many benefits of heat pumps and electrification beyond just energy cost/savings. Learn about alternative methods and talking points to improve general understanding and essentially your pitch in order to entice owners and developers to install heat pumps.
Why is this session important?
Cost savings analysis isn't working for encouraging owners to electrify their buildings. There are many other benefits we as an industry should be highlighting in this forward-thinking retrofit. Some of the additional benefits include improved IAQ, more even temperatures, less facade damage and lower maintenance cost. As an industry, it is time to improve our message around heat pumps, stop focusing on ROI and start focusing on the holistic suite of benefits that come with these projects.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
This session will touch on some of the benefits of heat pumps that allow all affordable housing residents to have comfort in their homes year round (even temperatures throughout the building and air conditioning in the summer)
Learning Objectives
Understand why ROI is not the key indicator as to whether heat pumps are sensible for a project.
Learn about many benefits to heat pumps that are often overlooked
Improve your ability to educate clients and improve messaging in order to close more electrification projects
Get prepared to debunk myths about boilers vs heat pumps so that we can move toward emission reduction goals
Has this session been presented before?
Yes
When and Where?
A portion of this presentation was delivered to CPC's (Community Preservation Corporation) network
NYC 2022 Areas of Focus
Session Format
Debate between opposing viewpoints
Lightning Round (several brief idea pitches followed by discussion)
Presentation followed by in-depth discussion or breakout groups
Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2022
Comments about your speaker roster
All of the recommended speakers are dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of heat pumps and have experience with heat pumps projects and presenting their results.
Reviewer 1
Dietz, Elihu
Reviewer 2
Dietz, Elihu
Proposal #
115
Committee Decision
Being Considered