Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps—Efficacy and Building Readiness - (EMPOWERED Solutions Webinar Recording)
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Heat pump technology has been around for years. Today, improved technology, the move toward building electrification, and new funding sources are rapidly increasing consumer demand. Heat pumps are now successfully used in all areas of the country. Discover how heat pumps are transforming buildings in cold climates, including single-family multifamily, and commercial buildings. Ask your questions about real real-world solutions to an HVAC contractor in New York and specialists in building electrification and heat pump technology in Chicago and Wisconsin (they know cold!). Learn about the benefits of switching to a heat pump and how to maximize your investment through cost-effective weatherization. You can expect to hear:
- Case studies of how heat pumps perform in cold climates.
- How conversion to electric heat pumps can affect utility costs.
- Weatherization strategies that can improve the return on investment of heat pumps.
- Where to go to learn more about the technology and available incentives.
Jamie Kono (Moderator)
Research Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Jamie Kono, PE is a research engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) where she supports decarbonization programs for the US Department of Energy and other federal agencies. She currently leads an effort to expand the workforce able to design, install, and maintain heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. Before joining PNNL, Jamie worked for five years as a commercial building energy auditor and engineering consultant and spent several more years before that performing research on residential building efficiency and microgrids.
Kevin Frost
Energy Engineer
Slipstream
Kevin models energy efficiency in building and consults with building owners, architects and engineers to implement building energy efficiency measures. His background in HVAC design and field experience as well as his analytical skills allow him to recommend advanced energy analysis and recommendations. Kevin has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Jon Harrod
Project Manager
Halco Energy
Jon Harrod is a Project Manager for Halco Energy, and HVAC company in Ithaca, N.Y. Jon works to reduce building energy use in ways that make sense for people and the planet. Jon holds multiple certifications from the Building Performance Institute and has published numerous articles on energy efficiency and green building.
Jackie Montesdeoca
Director of Building Electrification
Elevate
Jackie is responsible for managing equitable building electrification strategies, including developing and implementing retrofit projects, in coordination with technical teams across the organization. Prior to her current role, Jackie worked on Elevate’s National Strategic Engagement team, specializing in technical assistance, project management, and residential program design and implementation serving both subsidized and naturally occurring affordable housing. She has managed a variety of projects, grants, and staff working on energy efficiency and resiliency across multiple states.