Keynote Presentation

The Energy Design Process for High Performance Buildings

Richard B. Hayter, PhD, PE

Associate Dean of Engineering for External Affairs

Kansas State University

Bio: Dr. Richard B. Hayter was the 1995/96 President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.  He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the ASHRAE Foundation.  He was the first Dean of the ASHRAE Learning Institute.  His ASHRAE awards include the Distinguished Service Award, the Exceptional Service Award, the Region IX Hall of Honor, the Ralph G. Nevins Award for Physiology and Human Environment, the John F. James Award for International Activities and the ASHRAE-Alco Medal for Distinguished Public Service.  He is an ASHRAE Fellow.

Prof. Hayter is Associate Dean of Engineering for External Affairs at Kansas State University. A licensed professional engineer, he received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University; his M.S. and Ph.D. from Kansas State University. Prior to his present position, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was executive vice president of an engineering consulting firm specializing in energy management in commercial and industrial buildings.

Abstract: Successfully designing, constructing and operating high-performance buildings requires a team approach from the very inception of the design process.  Ideally, at a minimum the team will include the building owner and operator, building designers, equipment suppliers and contractors.  Regardless of the composition of the team, the process itself is critical.

This presentation will give details of a process that focuses on energy efficiency.  An actual high-performance building which was designed using the suggested process will be shown as an example. 

Track I – Innovation & Research  

Session 1 - White Roofs in Northern Climates

Daniel Dettmers

Researcher  

University of Wisconsin HVAC&R Center

Bio: Daniel Dettmers is a Research Engineer for the HVAC&R Center and the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where his interests and expertise cover a vast array of topics in the fields of HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration.  He specializes in refrigerant selection, mechanical integrity for refrigeration systems, refrigerated facilities, DSM programs and energy efficiency improvement.

Dan is a member of IIAR and ASHRAE.  He currently serves on ASHRAE’s T.C.s 10.1, 10.3, 10.5, 10.8 and 10.9 in various capacities.  He also serves or has served on ASHRAE’s Society Program Committee, Refrigeration Committee, Handbook Committee and the Chapter Technology Transfer Committee.

Abstract: It has been shown in many studies that solar irradiation on the roof surfaces of buildings affects the cooling and heating energy demand, but the studies always looked at buildings in southern climates.  This paper examines the effect of placing a “white roof” on a large retail building with four roof insulation levels (R-4 through R-24) using a computer simulation driven by hourly weather data for Minneapolis, MN and Denver, CO.  The commonly held misunderstanding is that the summertime savings are negated by wintertime losses in a heating dominate area.  This paper demonstrates that a high albedo roof still has benefits even in northern U.S. climates.

Session 2 - Practical Applications of Renewable Energy – Overview and Building Applications 

Robert Del Mar

Solar Design Associates

Boston, Massachusetts

Bio: Robert Del Mar is a senior systems engineer at Solar Design Associates who acts as a project manager and systems designer.  He is a US Green Building Council LEED accredited professional with 5 years of experience in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency strategies.  He has expertise in energy modeling, including thermal and electrical systems for residential and commercial buildings.  Robert’s design work includes solar thermal hot water systems, solar thermal space heating systems, solar electric power systems, high efficiency heating and cooling systems and heat recovery ventilation systems.  Robert holds a Bachelors of Science in Architectural Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia , PA.

Abstract: An introduction to renewable energy technologies and their use on buildings.  This session will include photographs from projects around the region and around the world.  We will discuss regional resources, trends in the industries, rule of thumb design guidelines and budget planning.  

Session 3 - Practical Applications of Renewable Energy – Case Studies

Robert Del Mar

Solar Design Associates

Boston, Massachusetts

Abstract: Case studies from a variety of renewable energy projects.  This session will look at several regional and national projects in detail.  We will discuss system optimization and performance, role of the design team including architects and engineers and look at system wiring and piping schematics.  

Session 4 - What is Needed for 50% Approach for Zero Net Energy Use 

John W. Mitchell

Professor

University of Wisconsin Mechanical Engineering

Bio: Professor. John W. Mitchell is the Kaiser Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus.  He retired from the Mechanical Engineering Department in 2001.  His degrees are from Stanford University and he is a Fellow of ASME and ASHRAE.  He has been involved with ASHRAE in many capacities. He served as Senior Editor of the International Journal of HVAC & R Research, Chair of RAC, and Chair of the ASHRAE Research Advisory Panel.  He is currently chair of the Scoping Committee that is developing background for the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides for 50% Approach to Net Zero Energy Use.  

Abstract: ASHRAE, in cooperation with AIA, IESNA and USGBC, is producing Advanced Energy Design Guides for the commercial building sector. The current guides target 30% energy savings relative to buildings designed to minimum energy standards. The partnership is following this series with guides that target a 50% and beyond approach to net-zero-energy use.  The talk will describe the background information for the Net Zero Energy Use design guides, including the existing measures with the potential to produce the desired energy reductions and the integrated design process that is essential for incorporating the measures. 

Session 1 - Energy Optimization Examples

Tim Peckham

Affiliated Construction Services

Madison , Wisconsin

Bio: Tim is founder of Affiliated Construction Services (ACS).  This firm was created as a design focused design-build firm with a commitment to the delivery of integrated design and construction projects.  ACS’ clients who embrace this delivery method include Harley-Davidson, John Deere, Whirlpool, Caterpillar and Kettle Foods..  Prior to creating ACS, Tim was a principal of Affiliated Engineers for 20 years and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin .

ACS has been a member of both USGBC and WGBA since 1999 and Tim is presently Chairperson of the Madison Education and Advocacy Committee of WGBA.  ACS was the Turnkey supplier for Harley Davidson’s LEED Certified Product Development Center Office Building in Wauwatosa , WI completed in 1993 and is presently pursuing LEED Gold for a Kettle Foods manufacturing plant in Beloit , WI .  Tim is founder of Affiliated Construction Services (ACS).  This firm was created as a design focused design-build firm with a commitment to the delivery of integrated design and construction projects.  ACS’ clients who embrace this delivery method include Harley-Davidson, John Deere, Whirlpool, Caterpillar and Kettle Foods.  Prior to creating ACS, Tim was a principal of Affiliated Engineers for 20 years and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin .

Abstract:  Review of methods to reduce energy consumption in buildings, the impact this has on initial building cost, and using the economics of reduced operating cost to encourage sustainable design.

Session 2 - Energy Modeling to Meet LEED Requirements

Matt Biesterveld

Trane

LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Bio: Mr. Biesterveld is a marketing engineer at Trane with over eight years of experience with HVAC building load and energy analysis. As Team Leader of HVAC design applications for the Customer Direct Service (C.D.S.) group, he is responsible for development, support, and customer training for a number of C.D.S. HVAC applications. In addition, he acts as a consulting engineer with Trane’s Advanced Engineering Support (AES) program where he is responsible for building load and energy studies including LEED/90.1, EPACT, and performance contracting analyses. He has successfully completed the Trane Graduate Training Program and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville.

Abstract: This session will include an overview of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Energy Cost Budget and Performance Rating modeling methods and the requirements for the software used to generate the models. The session will also address how to use modeling software effectively to achieve points for LEED certification and some pitfalls that are commonly encountered in the process.  

Session 3 - Geothermal Applications/Resources/Case Studies in Region VI

Leo Udee  

Alliant Energy

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Bio: Leo Udee is the lead team member of the Alliant Energy GeoThermal and Distributed Resources, (renewable energy), Information Office. He is a founding and current member plus President of the Wisconsin GeoThermal Association. He has been engaged for 20 years in the Energy Efficiency and education industry, working directly with Trades people, Builders and customers in the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa territories of Alliant Energy.  He is a graduate of U.W. Stout, with a B.S. in Industrial and Technical Education. He also has completed additional post graduate course work through U.W.Stout and Marian College.

Abstract: GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS “THE ROAD TO 30%”

Energy will be one of the defining issues of this century. The era of easy oil is over. Global Warming is a threat that we can no longer ignore and economic development, in the form of job retention or creation, is something that we all must be concerned with. We must now look for technologies that will allow us to meet these needs both now and in the future. Geothermal Heat Pump Technology, with a 30% share of the market can accomplish this.  This session will discuss how we in the US could easily make headway in working our way to Energy Independence, Environmental Security and Economic Prosperity and also create a sustainable energy future for the next generation through the use of geothermal technology.  

Session 4 - Measurement & Verification – How to Meet LEED Requirements

Nicholas J. Malik

Sebesta Blomberg

Rosemont, Illinois

Bio: Nick has 33 years experience in energy conservation technology, specializing in evaluation, design, and implementation of energy conservation projects, and in facilities engineering and energy management. For over 26 years, he implemented energy conservation projects at Argonne National Laboratories, totaling over 35 million dollars, including, steam meter installations, upgrades of HVAC controls, air and water rebalancing, installation of variable frequency drives on HVAC fans and pumps, replacement of CFC chiller plants, boiler efficiency improvement projects, installation of heat recovery and free cooling, and lighting energy efficiency upgrades. He coordinated design, implementation, and validation of 3 major energy savings performance contracts, including validation using calibrated building simulation energy models. He has extensive experience in the design, testing, trouble-shooting, and performance evaluation of building mechanical systems. He is an energy modeling specialist, with 27 years experience in the use of DOE-2 energy analysis computer program as a tool for energy savings calculation, equipment right-sizing, estimating energy utilization, and verifying savings in major facilities.

Abstract: Based on over three decades experience, as a Facility Energy Engineer, in charge of implementing and evaluating the performance of energy conservation (retrofit) projects, the author will provide insight and recommendations regarding how best to plan and to put in place a Measurement & Verification program to validate and optimize a variety of energy conservation measures in both existing and new buildings. The presentation will address each requirement under LEED EA Credit 5, and will be tailored to provide recommendations as to the most cost effective way to meet these requirements for new and existing buildings.  

Track III – Indoor Environmental Quality

Session 1 - Ventilation fundamentals, 62.1-2004 and LEED EQ Credits 1&2

Steven Taylor

Taylor Engineering

Alameda, California  

Bio: Mr. Taylor is a registered mechanical engineer with over 25 years of commercial and institutional HVAC system design experience.  Mr. Taylor is a Fellow of ASHRAE, and from 1983 to 1997 he was a member of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 committee. He chaired the Standard 90.1 HVAC Systems and Equipment subcommittee and was the principal author of the HVAC sections of Standard 90.1-1989 and 90.1-1999. Mr. Taylor served in a similar role with the California Energy Commission’s Professional Advisory Group and was a principal author of the HVAC and Ventilation sections of California ’s current Title 24 Energy Standard.

He is a past chair and eight year member of the ASHRAE Standard 62 committee. He also served on the Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional Board for the Association of Energy Engineers, helping to develop a certification program for indoor air quality specialists. He is currently vice chair of the Indoor Environmental Quality Technical Advisor Group developing IEQ requirements for the USGBC LEED Green Building Rating System.

Mr. Taylor is an experienced control system designer, and is the author of an ASHRAE-sponsored manual on the Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems, serves on ASHRAE’s Control Theory & Application Technical Committee 1.4, and is chair of ASHRAE’s Guideline 13 Specifying Direct Digital Control Systems.

Abstract: An overview of ventilation fundamentals, ASHRAE 62.1-2004, and approaches to achieving points under LEED through increased ventilation rates and ventilation monitoring.  

Session 2 - Outdoor Air Control and Demand Controlled Ventilation

Steven Taylor

Taylor Engineering

Alameda, California  

Abstract: Applications and approaches for energy savings through demand controlled ventilation, including a discussion of outdoor air control and monitoring, ASHRAE 62.1, and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.  

Session 3 - Ventilation Heat Recovery

Steven Taylor

Taylor Engineering

Alameda, California

Abstract: The pros and cons of various ventilation heat recovery systems, cost-effective applications, control schemes, and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.  

Session 4 - Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems

Steven Taylor

Taylor Engineering

Alameda, California

Abstract: Common scenarios for the application of dedicated outdoor air systems, including the design and control approaches to maximize energy savings.  

Retro-Commissioning Picture Show

Jamie Campbell

Sustainable Engineering Group

Madison, Wisconsin

Svein Morner

Sustainable Engineering Group

Madison, Wisconsin

Bio: Jamie Campbell has over 20 years of experience in energy efficiency engineering, research & Development, and manufacturing engineering.  He has worked on over 250 energy conservation projects, providing architects and engineers with the know-how to identify where energy can be conserved and the tools needed for accurate pay-back calculations and life cycle cost analyses.  Jamie has also been the commissioning authority on numerous new construction projects as well as on the retro-commissioning of existing buildings.  Jamie is a licensed professional engineer in Wisconsin and is a LEED accredited professional.

Bio:

Svein Morner has been a leader in the development of the sustainable design and commissioning industry from early in his career. His work experience ranges from project manager with a large mechanical contractor to commissioning authority on many building project types including schools, hospitals, laboratories, government and commercial buildings. Svein has served as chair of ASHRAE Technical committee 6.7 Solar Energy Utilization, been involved in the development of the US Green Building Council's LEED accreditation process and is a LEED accredited professional.

Abstract: This session will describe the retro-commissioning process and show how it can be of major benefit to the health and wealth of any building.  We will show that major savings in energy costs can be achieved through retro-commissioning and that oftentimes the payback for some corrective actions can be just a few years or even in some cases immediate.  We will also show examples of some of the most common corrective actions including case studies of the before and after of retro-commissioning.  

Region VI Case Studies of LEED Certified or Other Sustainable Projects

This will be open to any Region VI ASHRAE member. We will generate guidelines for the posters and information to ensure the non-commercialism intent of the sessions.  Submit requests to participate to Mike Meteyer at mmeteyer@erdman.com.