Research proposal for the evaluation of the generation capacity of solar systems on commercial rooftops. Use of GIS to map roofspace and develop a model for calculation of output per square meter and best practices for a commercial install.
Poplar Network, the leader in LEED education and green building networking for professionals, shows you the logistics and benefits of a net zero building. Considering building a residential or commercial building? Minimize long-term costs with these great insights.
Jerry Yudelson: The Business Case for Net Zero Energy BuildingsJerry Yudelson
Presented at the annual convention of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (www.smacna.org) in Maui, Hawaii, in October 2013. In this presentation, Jerry Yudelson discusses the business case for net zero energy buildings and demonstrates why they are going to be a big part of the green building future.
[Metropolia Student Project Seminar 24.5.] Zero Energy Buildings, Group BGBC Finland
This document discusses zero energy buildings and provides examples from Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. It defines zero energy buildings and compares different standards. The Riverdale NetZero project in Canada and Little Greenie in New Zealand are presented as residential examples that use solar panels, thermal mass, and heat recovery systems. A large zero carbon emission office building in St. Louis, Missouri uses photovoltaics, solar thermal tubes, and is 76% carbon reducing. The document suggests Finland could adopt zero energy building practices using local climate and technologies from neighbors.
Net zero energy buildings are highly energy efficient buildings that produce as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year. They have net zero site energy, net zero source energy, net zero energy costs, and zero emissions. Buildings account for up to 40% of global energy consumption, so incorporating energy efficient design strategies can significantly reduce usage. With renewable energy sources, buildings can meet all of their energy needs. The document provides examples of design methods and materials that can be used to achieve net zero energy buildings and reduce costs, emissions, and increase comfort. It also highlights India's first net zero energy building as a case study.
Poplar Network, the leader in LEED education and green building networking for professionals, shows you the logistics and benefits of a net zero building. Considering building a residential or commercial building? Minimize long-term costs with these great insights.
Jerry Yudelson: The Business Case for Net Zero Energy BuildingsJerry Yudelson
Presented at the annual convention of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (www.smacna.org) in Maui, Hawaii, in October 2013. In this presentation, Jerry Yudelson discusses the business case for net zero energy buildings and demonstrates why they are going to be a big part of the green building future.
[Metropolia Student Project Seminar 24.5.] Zero Energy Buildings, Group BGBC Finland
This document discusses zero energy buildings and provides examples from Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. It defines zero energy buildings and compares different standards. The Riverdale NetZero project in Canada and Little Greenie in New Zealand are presented as residential examples that use solar panels, thermal mass, and heat recovery systems. A large zero carbon emission office building in St. Louis, Missouri uses photovoltaics, solar thermal tubes, and is 76% carbon reducing. The document suggests Finland could adopt zero energy building practices using local climate and technologies from neighbors.
Net zero energy buildings are highly energy efficient buildings that produce as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year. They have net zero site energy, net zero source energy, net zero energy costs, and zero emissions. Buildings account for up to 40% of global energy consumption, so incorporating energy efficient design strategies can significantly reduce usage. With renewable energy sources, buildings can meet all of their energy needs. The document provides examples of design methods and materials that can be used to achieve net zero energy buildings and reduce costs, emissions, and increase comfort. It also highlights India's first net zero energy building as a case study.
Defining the Nearly Zero Energy Building – Best practice brochure for municip...MARIA SFYRAKI &ASSOCIATES
5 May 2015. A newly released guideline detailing best practice in low energy building for municipalities has just been released via the EU-funded project known as PassREg. The brochure details inspiring examples from across Europe and provides compelling measures that municipalities can implement for their building sectors. This small book shows how ‘energy efficiency first’ complemented by renewables makes for an ideal approach, not only for municipal energy action planning and in answer to the EU’s call for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) but also in terms of affordability. All examples detailed are based on the Passive House Standard, an energy standard increasingly being implemented by municipalities worldwide as the basis for achieving extreme energy savings and emissions reductions in the building sector.
This document outlines the construction of an informative web application using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript to promote Toronto's Eco-Roof Incentive Program. The web app allows users to visualize costs and benefits of green and cool roofs, determine program eligibility, estimate incentive contributions, and find nearby contractors. It was built using Toronto open data, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and programming tools. The web app encounters challenges with outdated building data and remote resource access that could be addressed in future improvements.
A joint presentation between myself and John Andary from Stantec. Covers the the process and strategies used to get this 218,000 SF office building on the NREL campus to net zero energy.
Mainstreaming Zero: Large Scale Commercial Net Zero Energy Buildings, AGC 2013Shanti Pless
My keynote on the growing large scale net zero energy building industry, with details from our net zero projects at NREL: http://news.agc.org/2013/10/30/the-agc-building-contractors-conference-shares-innovative-ways-to-increase-your-firms-productivity/. Thanks to Tom Hootman at RNL/MKK for some of the slides and great images!
Abengoa is an expert in the hybridization of power plants to provide dispatchable, clean energy solutions, and its capabilities to supply affordable and reliable decarbonization solutions for mines, industrial facilities and isolated grids.
This document provides an analysis of the costs of a zero energy building. It discusses the objectives of studying how to make buildings more efficient in terms of costs by deploying alternative technologies compared to traditional buildings. It introduces the concept of a net zero energy building, which produces as much renewable energy as it consumes annually. The document reviews past literature on zero energy buildings and discusses methods that could be used in the study, such as using solar panels for energy storage and efficient windows. It concludes that buildings currently use a large portion of global energy and that net zero energy buildings present an opportunity to significantly reduce environmental impacts through efficient design and renewable energy integration.
A zero energy building is a building that produces as much energy as it consumes annually through renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines. It has highly efficient design and construction features to minimize energy usage. A zero energy building generates enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption through solar, wind, or other renewable sources. It can be connected to the electric grid but has no net energy consumption on an annual basis. Zero energy buildings reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel dependence compared to conventional buildings.
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. It notes estimates of large global investments needed in energy infrastructure and renewable energy capacity in the UK. It outlines technology options at different development stages from R&D to commercialization for areas like wind, solar, biofuels, and energy storage. Barriers to innovation are also mentioned.
The document discusses small hydro power and wind power. It provides an overview of small hydro power, including its history, definitions, types of turbine systems used, costs, environmental impacts, and potential. It also discusses key topics in small hydro power like efficiency and locations. The document outlines the schedule, which includes a discussion with an expert from E.ON on wind power topics such as turbine sizes, repowering, and offshore wind.
The document discusses net zero energy buildings (NZEB), which produce as much renewable energy as they consume annually. There are three approaches to net zero buildings: zero energy uses 100% renewable energy; nearly zero energy uses 90% or more renewable energy; plus energy produces more than 100% of its energy needs. Achieving net zero requires high energy efficiency through passive design, insulation, natural ventilation, and renewable energy like photovoltaics. Case studies demonstrate how architects have successfully implemented net zero designs.
This document discusses net zero energy buildings. It defines a net zero energy building as one where the total annual energy consumption is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on site. Net zero energy buildings aim to overcome energy crises and reduce environmental impacts like greenhouse gases. They can be achieved through building design and use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. An example of a net zero energy building, the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in India, is presented, which saves 40% on energy and 55% on water.
Preparing for Zero Net Energy BuildingsEnercare Inc.
Enercare’s 3rd annual Thought Leadership event series, Energy Management: What’s New and What’s Next, explores energy conservation opportunities, the latest technologies and regulations shaping the multi-residential and commercial building management space.
Commissioned by the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), the Zero Net Energy Buildings research project examined strategies and technologies applied in large commercial and multi-unit buildings, to identify zero net energy (ZNE) best practices. Building automation systems and energy information systems in ZNE buildings were characterized and building occupants and owners were surveyed on the functionality and utilization of these systems. The results of this research can be used to value the system in relation to a ZNE outcome.
Presented by: Greg Walker, Research Director, Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
The document summarizes India's first net zero energy building called the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan located in New Delhi. It generates as much renewable energy from solar panels as it consumes annually. Specifically, it has an annual energy demand of 1.4 million kWh but generates 1.4 million kWh from rooftop and courtyard solar panels made of mono-crystalline panels. Through various energy efficiency measures like insulation, efficient HVAC systems, regenerative lifts, and geothermal heating/cooling, the building reduces its energy consumption by 13% compared to a conventional building. It achieves net zero status while also gaining platinum certification under India's green building rating system.
Introduction
What is zero energy building?
Why zero energy building?
How to adopt zero energy?
Advantage
Disadvantage
Zero energy buildings in India
Zero energy building versus green building
The American University of Ras al-Khaimah (AURAK) in the UAE is planning an 18-month project to design and build a net-zero energy house. The goal is for the house to produce enough renewable energy annually to balance its energy use. AURAK hopes to enter the project into the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East competition in Dubai. The net-zero energy house will showcase sustainable materials and energy efficient technologies that are suitable for the Gulf region's climate and culture. It will also demonstrate the long-term financial benefits of using such materials for building owners in reduced utility costs and maintenance.
IRJET- A Review Paper on Net Zero Energy BuildingIRJET Journal
This document provides a review of net zero energy buildings. It discusses 7 papers on the topic that focus on implementing net zero energy buildings in New Delhi, examining the concept of net zero through case studies, reviewing the net zero energy building movement in India, discussing incentives and standards needed to promote net zero, and analyzing the energy efficiency opportunities in buildings. The document also outlines the work of the International Energy Agency to develop a common definition for net zero energy buildings and identifies passive design approaches and multifunctional envelopes as important design considerations for net zero buildings.
This document discusses zero-energy buildings (ZEBs). It defines ZEBs as buildings that consume zero net energy on an annual basis by producing as much renewable energy as they use. The document reviews literature on ZEB definitions and focuses on topics like energy sources, supply systems, and renewable energy options. It also discusses concepts like net zero site energy and net zero emissions. The document outlines strategies for achieving zero energy and provides examples of current ZEB projects. It concludes that ZEBs are the future but require understanding and contribution from all to reduce energy consumption.
Greener Product LLC develops and implements solar power systems on a client’s site and own, operate, maintain and service the system for the life of a Power Purchase Agreement.
We offer homeowners, schools, municipalities, non-profits and business a complete solar system at no cost that guarantees a stable price for their energy for the duration of a ten to twenty year agreement
Black mold is a type of mold that can grow in homes. It is important to properly identify and remove mold to maintain a healthy living environment. Black mold remediation requires professional assistance to prevent health issues.
Defining the Nearly Zero Energy Building – Best practice brochure for municip...MARIA SFYRAKI &ASSOCIATES
5 May 2015. A newly released guideline detailing best practice in low energy building for municipalities has just been released via the EU-funded project known as PassREg. The brochure details inspiring examples from across Europe and provides compelling measures that municipalities can implement for their building sectors. This small book shows how ‘energy efficiency first’ complemented by renewables makes for an ideal approach, not only for municipal energy action planning and in answer to the EU’s call for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) but also in terms of affordability. All examples detailed are based on the Passive House Standard, an energy standard increasingly being implemented by municipalities worldwide as the basis for achieving extreme energy savings and emissions reductions in the building sector.
This document outlines the construction of an informative web application using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript to promote Toronto's Eco-Roof Incentive Program. The web app allows users to visualize costs and benefits of green and cool roofs, determine program eligibility, estimate incentive contributions, and find nearby contractors. It was built using Toronto open data, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and programming tools. The web app encounters challenges with outdated building data and remote resource access that could be addressed in future improvements.
A joint presentation between myself and John Andary from Stantec. Covers the the process and strategies used to get this 218,000 SF office building on the NREL campus to net zero energy.
Mainstreaming Zero: Large Scale Commercial Net Zero Energy Buildings, AGC 2013Shanti Pless
My keynote on the growing large scale net zero energy building industry, with details from our net zero projects at NREL: http://news.agc.org/2013/10/30/the-agc-building-contractors-conference-shares-innovative-ways-to-increase-your-firms-productivity/. Thanks to Tom Hootman at RNL/MKK for some of the slides and great images!
Abengoa is an expert in the hybridization of power plants to provide dispatchable, clean energy solutions, and its capabilities to supply affordable and reliable decarbonization solutions for mines, industrial facilities and isolated grids.
This document provides an analysis of the costs of a zero energy building. It discusses the objectives of studying how to make buildings more efficient in terms of costs by deploying alternative technologies compared to traditional buildings. It introduces the concept of a net zero energy building, which produces as much renewable energy as it consumes annually. The document reviews past literature on zero energy buildings and discusses methods that could be used in the study, such as using solar panels for energy storage and efficient windows. It concludes that buildings currently use a large portion of global energy and that net zero energy buildings present an opportunity to significantly reduce environmental impacts through efficient design and renewable energy integration.
A zero energy building is a building that produces as much energy as it consumes annually through renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines. It has highly efficient design and construction features to minimize energy usage. A zero energy building generates enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption through solar, wind, or other renewable sources. It can be connected to the electric grid but has no net energy consumption on an annual basis. Zero energy buildings reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel dependence compared to conventional buildings.
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. It notes estimates of large global investments needed in energy infrastructure and renewable energy capacity in the UK. It outlines technology options at different development stages from R&D to commercialization for areas like wind, solar, biofuels, and energy storage. Barriers to innovation are also mentioned.
The document discusses small hydro power and wind power. It provides an overview of small hydro power, including its history, definitions, types of turbine systems used, costs, environmental impacts, and potential. It also discusses key topics in small hydro power like efficiency and locations. The document outlines the schedule, which includes a discussion with an expert from E.ON on wind power topics such as turbine sizes, repowering, and offshore wind.
The document discusses net zero energy buildings (NZEB), which produce as much renewable energy as they consume annually. There are three approaches to net zero buildings: zero energy uses 100% renewable energy; nearly zero energy uses 90% or more renewable energy; plus energy produces more than 100% of its energy needs. Achieving net zero requires high energy efficiency through passive design, insulation, natural ventilation, and renewable energy like photovoltaics. Case studies demonstrate how architects have successfully implemented net zero designs.
This document discusses net zero energy buildings. It defines a net zero energy building as one where the total annual energy consumption is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on site. Net zero energy buildings aim to overcome energy crises and reduce environmental impacts like greenhouse gases. They can be achieved through building design and use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. An example of a net zero energy building, the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in India, is presented, which saves 40% on energy and 55% on water.
Preparing for Zero Net Energy BuildingsEnercare Inc.
Enercare’s 3rd annual Thought Leadership event series, Energy Management: What’s New and What’s Next, explores energy conservation opportunities, the latest technologies and regulations shaping the multi-residential and commercial building management space.
Commissioned by the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), the Zero Net Energy Buildings research project examined strategies and technologies applied in large commercial and multi-unit buildings, to identify zero net energy (ZNE) best practices. Building automation systems and energy information systems in ZNE buildings were characterized and building occupants and owners were surveyed on the functionality and utilization of these systems. The results of this research can be used to value the system in relation to a ZNE outcome.
Presented by: Greg Walker, Research Director, Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
The document summarizes India's first net zero energy building called the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan located in New Delhi. It generates as much renewable energy from solar panels as it consumes annually. Specifically, it has an annual energy demand of 1.4 million kWh but generates 1.4 million kWh from rooftop and courtyard solar panels made of mono-crystalline panels. Through various energy efficiency measures like insulation, efficient HVAC systems, regenerative lifts, and geothermal heating/cooling, the building reduces its energy consumption by 13% compared to a conventional building. It achieves net zero status while also gaining platinum certification under India's green building rating system.
Introduction
What is zero energy building?
Why zero energy building?
How to adopt zero energy?
Advantage
Disadvantage
Zero energy buildings in India
Zero energy building versus green building
The American University of Ras al-Khaimah (AURAK) in the UAE is planning an 18-month project to design and build a net-zero energy house. The goal is for the house to produce enough renewable energy annually to balance its energy use. AURAK hopes to enter the project into the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East competition in Dubai. The net-zero energy house will showcase sustainable materials and energy efficient technologies that are suitable for the Gulf region's climate and culture. It will also demonstrate the long-term financial benefits of using such materials for building owners in reduced utility costs and maintenance.
IRJET- A Review Paper on Net Zero Energy BuildingIRJET Journal
This document provides a review of net zero energy buildings. It discusses 7 papers on the topic that focus on implementing net zero energy buildings in New Delhi, examining the concept of net zero through case studies, reviewing the net zero energy building movement in India, discussing incentives and standards needed to promote net zero, and analyzing the energy efficiency opportunities in buildings. The document also outlines the work of the International Energy Agency to develop a common definition for net zero energy buildings and identifies passive design approaches and multifunctional envelopes as important design considerations for net zero buildings.
This document discusses zero-energy buildings (ZEBs). It defines ZEBs as buildings that consume zero net energy on an annual basis by producing as much renewable energy as they use. The document reviews literature on ZEB definitions and focuses on topics like energy sources, supply systems, and renewable energy options. It also discusses concepts like net zero site energy and net zero emissions. The document outlines strategies for achieving zero energy and provides examples of current ZEB projects. It concludes that ZEBs are the future but require understanding and contribution from all to reduce energy consumption.
Greener Product LLC develops and implements solar power systems on a client’s site and own, operate, maintain and service the system for the life of a Power Purchase Agreement.
We offer homeowners, schools, municipalities, non-profits and business a complete solar system at no cost that guarantees a stable price for their energy for the duration of a ten to twenty year agreement
Black mold is a type of mold that can grow in homes. It is important to properly identify and remove mold to maintain a healthy living environment. Black mold remediation requires professional assistance to prevent health issues.
This document contains the professional portfolio of Mr. Nitish Singh Sengar, an electrical engineer with over 3.5 years of experience in solar energy projects. It summarizes his work experience with 3 companies - Daiz Solar Inc, Minda Energy Pvt Ltd, and Research Center Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd - where he was involved in the design, installation, and commissioning of various solar power projects including rooftop power plants, street lighting systems, home lighting systems, and more. It also lists the technical tools he is proficient in using such as PV Syst, AutoCAD, DIALUX, and various Microsoft Office programs.
solar inverter, solar lantern, solar light, hybrid inverter, off grid, on grid, net metering, solar refrigerator, solar fridge,, solar pump, solar panel, solar roof top, solar power, solar energy, solar solutions.
Studio solardesign is an Italian professional studio focused on project management of solar PV plants, energy management, and solar system consulting. It has over 15 years of experience in consulting, planning, and coordinating the implementation of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. The studio provides services for feasibility studies, design, permitting, construction supervision, and grid connection for PV projects ranging from small rooftop systems to utility-scale PV power plants over 35 MWp.
Solar panel project- project managementLal Sivaraj
The document outlines a project plan for power production including milestones, activities, timelines, and resources. Key dates include gaining project approval by January 9th, finalizing the budget by January 16th, finding a supplier by January 23rd, placing an order by January 30th, receiving equipment by February 7th, completing installations by February 21st, and beginning power production by February 28th. It estimates the total time for the critical path as 56.2 days and lists the labor, technicians, and materials needed for each activity.
solar luminaries, solar generator, inverter, solar pumps, pvr, solar r o , water purifier, mppt charge controller, solar home light,solar panel, solar hybrid inverter, solar fridge, solar ice lined refrigerator, solar incinerator,solar water generator, solar roof top, solar lantern, solar street light, solar charge controller
This corporate presentation provides an overview of Hero Future Energies (HFE):
- HFE is part of the Hero Group conglomerate and is one of the top ten renewable energy producers in India, developing wind, solar, and rooftop solar projects.
- It has over 360 MW of installed capacity with plans to reach 1000+ MW by 2020, including 500+ MW of solar projects.
- HFE utilizes an integrated business model including project development, engineering, procurement, operations and maintenance.
- It aims to become a leading renewable energy generator in India deploying best practices and emerging technologies.
Using LiDAR to Plan Solar Arrays on Rooftops (Extensive Final Project that involved using LiDAR technology to map out 3D rooftops (San Diego Viejas Arena) and calculate solar isolation to determine cost and efficiency of installing solar arrays on the rooftops)
Created as a Final Project for a High School JMU Duel enrollment class
#SolarMOOC: Webinar on Project Management of Solar PV with Jeffery Lee Johnso...solpowerpeople
This document provides an agenda for managing photovoltaic projects, discussing key topics such as project lifecycles, reasons for failure, and best practices. It outlines 7 golden rules for project managers, including bringing management in early, understanding costs, communication issues immediately, and never forgetting the sense of awe in solar energy. Latin American countries have great solar resources but need more public education to utilize it, as utilities are often nationalized and electricity costs are high compared to other regions.
Rooftop Solar & Benefits of Net MeteringUday Doshi
Solar PV systems offer several benefits for Indian consumers. Rooftop solar PV systems can generate 1600 kWh per year in sunny climates and 750 kWh in cloudy climates from a 1 kW system. Net metering allows consumers to sell excess solar energy back to the grid and get credit to offset future electricity bills. Excelsior Engineering Solutions provides services for rooftop solar projects including design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
Financial Feasibility of Solar Power Plant in IndiaAkash Jauhari
This document analyzes the financial feasibility of building a 10MW solar power plant in India. It finds that the project has a low return on investment based on current conditions, but could become more viable if conversion efficiency increases and government incentives continue. A sensitivity analysis shows that returns are highly dependent on power purchase agreement rates, taxes, and conversion efficiency. The project may only be profitable if government policies strongly support the solar energy sector. Foreign investment from countries like Spain could see higher returns. Overall, the solar power sector in India depends heavily on government incentives and support.
The document provides information about Solar & Gas Advisory Service, a company that provides advice on renewable energy installations including solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It describes how solar PV systems work to generate electricity from sunlight using panels and inverters, and the financial incentives available through the Feed-in Tariff program which pays homeowners for electricity generated and exported to the grid. Installation costs and processes are outlined along with the equipment included in a typical residential solar PV installation.
Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electric energy. Thermal energy from the sun is used for heating while electric energy uses photovoltaic cells to produce electricity. The document discusses the history of solar energy development and provides examples of practical solar energy applications today such as solar panels, vehicles, street lights, and water pumps. It also outlines the advantages of solar energy being renewable, sustainable, and reducing environmental impacts compared to fossil fuels. The high upfront costs of solar energy systems and dependence on sunlight availability are mentioned as disadvantages.
- The current US wind industry faces challenges like a sluggish economy and regulatory uncertainty that have slowed growth. This has led companies to focus on optimizing existing assets rather than new projects.
- A new approach called "Renewable Plus" is proposed to combine wind, solar, fossil fuels, and storage into a generation portfolio that provides a reliable, cost-competitive product similar to traditional fossil generation.
- This would involve utilities forming consortiums to build and operate "Renewable Plus" plants customized to their needs, taking advantage of proven models for major generation plants. The goal is to lower costs and increase the value of renewable energy sources.
Global warming concerns leading to decarbonization is shifting energy from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The slides briefly touch on different ways of decarbonizing & alternative energy resources.
Rising To The Challenge: Toward Carbon Neutral BuildingsTom Hootman
Presentation given at the 2009 Eco El Paso Conference. Presentation includes building blocks for carbon neutral design and a few case studies. A good primer for the 2030 Challenge.
The document discusses the benefits of energy efficiency, including cost savings, improved infrastructure, reduced emissions, and job creation. It argues that energy efficiency is the quickest and most cost-effective way for organizations to reduce energy costs while boosting sustainability. The document also provides examples of Lime Energy's services and energy efficiency projects they have completed for clients in various sectors.
ERSystems is a company based in Rockford, MN that specializes in cool roof restoration and reflective roof coatings. They work with 18 employees and aim to expand to 21 employees by the end of the year. ERSystems restored about 36 million square feet of roof in 2007 and is a leader in the reflective roofing industry. Their vision is to develop roofs that last 2-4 times longer than uncoated roofs and minimize environmental impact through the use of coatings and regular maintenance.
This document summarizes a presentation by Peter Hoffmann on maximizing return on investment for net-zero and energy-efficient buildings. The presentation provides a 30-day roadmap for defining energy/sustainability goals with a client, creating an interdisciplinary team, identifying potential energy efficiency measures (EEMs), and evaluating the return on investment of various EEMs. It then reviews the process used to evaluate EEMs for a multifamily project called East Riverside Apartments, examining strategies like building envelope insulation, solar shading, lighting, HVAC systems, gas micro-turbines, and domestic hot water heating.
RETScreen is software that models energy efficiency, renewable energy, and cogeneration projects. It contains models for buildings, facilities, processes and emerging technologies. The software integrates climate data from around the world and allows users to access case studies and project templates. RETScreen uses a small file format to allow sharing project data over the internet. The software is translated into many languages. It performs financial analyses on projects, including costs, financing options, incentives, and rates of return. RETScreen contains examples to model projects like solar air heating and a 2,000 kW wind turbine.
Energy, Nuclear & Sustainable Power: Rob Asquith, SavillsPlace North West
This document summarizes Robert Asquith's presentation at an energy and property conference on planning and development for energy. It discusses how the energy landscape has changed gradually since 1990 through technological innovation and subsidies. It is now at a watershed moment with challenges around generation capacity, carbon emissions, costs and public acceptance. Demand for energy is increasing due to population growth and more electronic devices. This will require more power infrastructure and changes to planning and development. Direct energy generation by individuals and efficient use of land will be important. Heat and cooling solutions also need to expand. Energy from waste is another potential source that requires addressing efficiency and environmental impacts. The shape of the energy industry may also change, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Major projects
The document summarizes a networking roadshow event focused on generating ideas for wind energy opportunities. Guest speakers discussed offshore wind energy trends and case studies. Attendees then brainstormed and mapped out ideas and business opportunities related to renewable energy. These included utilizing local renewable resources, reducing energy consumption, promoting smarter consumption, addressing environmental impacts, and developing the necessary infrastructure, supply chain and skills training. Business models were proposed around self-sustaining communities, community-owned renewable energy cooperatives, and developing offshore wind farm services and technology. Questions from attendees focused on issues like incentivizing schools to go green, limitations of the national grid, and balancing renewable energy development with tourism.
Best Practice Clean Finance and Investment in Energy Efficiency - Singgih W. ...OECD Environment
This document discusses key points from a webinar on clean energy finance and investment in Indonesia. It outlines Indonesia's commitments under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming and transition to low-carbon development. The webinar addressed how climate change will impact energy production and consumption through factors like increased electricity demand for cooling and effects on different energy sources. Barriers to energy efficiency projects in Indonesia are also summarized, along with how ESCO models can help guarantee energy savings performance.
Green building involves constructing and renovating buildings using processes and materials that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle. Typical construction waste from a home amounts to 8000 pounds, while buildings consume over half of total U.S. electricity. Green building aims to reduce waste, energy and water usage during construction, design efficient buildings, and select sustainable materials. However, higher costs and concerns over comfort present obstacles, though programs like LEED and government incentives increasingly support green building.
Green building materials and techniques focus on increasing resource efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. Emphasis is placed on using renewable, recycled, and reclaimed materials to reduce energy and waste. While green buildings may have higher initial costs, they provide long-term cost savings through reduced operating expenses and increased health and productivity benefits. Emerging technologies like nanotechnology also show potential to further increase the sustainability and performance of building materials.
- The document provides preliminary recommendations for a campus strategic energy master plan for Lorain County Community College aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Key recommendations include installing a building management system, converting the steam distribution network to hot water, adding combined heat and power engines, establishing staff/student energy programs, and exceeding state efficiency targets to prepare for potential climate legislation.
Business Case for Zero Net Energy BuildingsJerry Yudelson
What is the business case for zero net energy buildings? How can they be justified in today's economic climate? Find out with my take on how to make a business case for a building that uses no net energy from the grid each year.
This document discusses IBM's focus areas for cleantech investment, which include intelligent transportation systems, smart grids, green IT/data centers, mobility services, advanced water management, and alternative energy research. It provides examples of efficiency opportunities in building energy management, where monitoring systems could achieve 30-80% energy savings. The document also describes IBM's Green Sigma services for reducing company environmental impacts and costs through metering, monitoring, statistical analysis. Finally, it outlines IBM's strategy of "giving to get" through its venture capital activities, providing portfolio companies with expertise, infrastructure, and market access while expanding IBM's ecosystem.
The document discusses green IT and provides recommendations for making computing more environmentally friendly. It notes that data centers account for 0.3% of global CO2 emissions and 0.8% of electricity usage. Various approaches to green IT are described, including virtualization, power management, recycling, and telecommuting. Implementing these approaches in green data center design can provide long-term cost savings while reducing environmental impact. The document recommends increasing online content and courses to cut paper usage and emissions from transportation. Conducting energy assessments and striving for triple bottom line benefits are also advised.
Kadena USAF Air Base, Okinawa, Japan; Waste To Energy Feasibility StudyJeffrey Riegle
This is the finding report that our team created for the Kadena USAF Air Base, Okinawa, Japan; Waste To Energy Feasibility Study. It looked at three different technologies: Incineration, Plasma Gasification, and Anaerobic Digestion. Lots of good information, and more backup can be found in the report.
Provided technical input, peer review, environmental, and project oversight for a feasibility study to evaluate incineration, plasma gasification, and anaerobic digestion as waste to energy technologies on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Each technology was evaluated for technical feasibility with the current waste stream at KAB, potential energy generation and uses, cost and payback, and potential environmental issues.
Based on this evaluation, a Waste-to-Energy Feasibility Assessment Report was prepared for KAB. This report discusses the feasibility of each of these waste-to-energy technologies, evaluates environmental permitting issues for each technology, recommends uses for generated energy (electricity, steam, etc.), and discusses life cycle costs and payback. Recommendations were made regarding the preferred waste-to-energy technology for implementation at KAB.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update – August 2014ScottMadden, Inc.
We are pleased to announce our Summer 2014 issue of the ScottMadden Energy Industry Update. This semi-annual publication offers our view of major events and emerging trends in the energy industry.
The energy and utility industries continue to anticipate and react to potential fundamental shifts in the 100+ year-old model of investment, regulation, and earnings. Policy and regulatory changes are big factors driving the design of the new landscape. For many of these changes, significant investment in existing and new infrastructure is needed across all parts of the energy value chain. And by the way, load growth is no longer, so investment and cost recovery are uncertain. Themed “I Feel the Earth Move under My Feet,” this issue surveys a broad array of strategic issues.
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The document discusses the benefits of wind energy as a solution to climate change. It outlines that wind energy is competitive in cost, fast to ramp up, predictable in providing a stable revenue stream, clean with low emissions and water usage, and independent as it does not rely on finite resources. Vestas has established manufacturing facilities in Colorado to produce wind turbines domestically and aims to further reduce the cost of wind energy through initiatives to increase energy production while lowering capital and operating costs. The company also promotes wind energy adoption through its WindMade certification program.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images