| Merging HVAC and Lighting Control for Cost-Effective Green Buildings |
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Speaker:
HVAC accounts for a significant portion of the energy consumption of commercial buildings. Building automation systems (BAS) allow for the remote control of HVAC, lighting and other applications, in turn maximizing occupant comfort while typically reducing energy consumption by 15-30% (it can go as high as 50%). However, there has been a traditional split in the BAS industry between HVAC and lighting controls, despite the fact that both types of equipment can be found next to each other in any room of any given building. In this presentation, Louis-Nicolas Hamer will discuss new technology today that is bridging the gap between HVAC and lighting, providing better payback for energy efficiency projects. Join him in exploring this topic and engaging in a discussion surrounding the building industry. A live Q&A portion will be conducted at the end of the presentation where attendees may interact with the speaker.
About the Presenters: Mr. Hamer is a registered professional engineer and an accredited LEED professional. He graduated in electrical engineering from the University of Sherbrooke’s coop program and has also completed technology product management and entrepreneurship training at MIT. He is a frequent contributor to various local and international conferences and publications on the subjects of energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, wireless technologies and network reliability and security. Before joining SCL Elements, he co-founded Eco2Max, an engineering firm specializing in energy efficiency and building automation. He has also worked for larger groups such as Nortel and Verint. |
Broadcast Date: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011