The document discusses renewable energy sources and their potential to mitigate climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It notes that demand for energy is increasing while fossil fuel use currently dominates the energy system. Renewable energy sources have seen rapid growth in recent years and their technical potential exceeds current energy demands. While renewable energy costs are currently higher than existing energy prices, in some settings renewable options are already competitive. With technical advancements and cost reductions over time, renewable sources could play a larger role in providing energy services and reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
We are invited to become a partner in an energy efficiency programme focused on reducing industrial CO2 emissions to zero through sustainable alternatives and developing new electrical processes. The programme's goals are to achieve energy savings of at least 2% per year through research lines in industrial heat, gas separation and treatment, liquid separation and conversion, and integrating renewable electricity. Partners include technology suppliers, engineering firms, materials suppliers, energy-intensive industries, and knowledge institutes.
From 2009 companies and other organisations, will be required to report to the Environment Agency details of their energy usage, from almost all sources, on an annual basis.
IPCC special report on renewable energy sourceslin-cecphils
Renewable energy sources can help address increasing energy demand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. The technical potential of renewable energy exceeds current energy needs, and costs are decreasing although still higher than existing energy sources. Advancements are needed in areas like transmission infrastructure, energy storage, demand management and forecasting to allow high shares of renewable energy integration.
Optimising Woodfuel Project Returns through Heat and Power GenerationCLA - East
Presentation given at the CLA's Woodfuel Conference at Doddington Hall on Wednesday 30 October by Dr Andrew Horsley, Business Development Director, Arbor Heat and Power.
Ash Gupta Power point All Eneregy 2012 smart energy seminar thus 24 May 2012The Gupta Partnership
This document describes several case studies that highlight low-cost carbon reduction opportunities through more efficient lighting and water delivery systems. Case studies of a Dutch dairy farm, fruit import warehouse, exhibition center, and multi-story car park showed energy savings from 70-68% and payback periods of 1.2-1.8 years by switching to more efficient lighting. Another case study found water delivery systems can also provide energy and emissions savings through more efficient designs.
This document provides an overview of the design process and green building systems for an office building project aiming for LEED Platinum certification. Key aspects include integrating alternative energy sources like photovoltaics, wind turbines, and a geothermal system. A rainwater harvesting system is also designed to reduce water usage. The structural system utilizes precast concrete to allow for an open floor plan that maximizes flexibility and daylighting.
The document discusses renewable energy sources and their potential to mitigate climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It notes that demand for energy is increasing while fossil fuel use currently dominates the energy system. Renewable energy sources have seen rapid growth in recent years and their technical potential exceeds current energy demands. While renewable energy costs are currently higher than existing energy prices, in some settings renewable options are already competitive. With technical advancements and cost reductions over time, renewable sources could play a larger role in providing energy services and reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
We are invited to become a partner in an energy efficiency programme focused on reducing industrial CO2 emissions to zero through sustainable alternatives and developing new electrical processes. The programme's goals are to achieve energy savings of at least 2% per year through research lines in industrial heat, gas separation and treatment, liquid separation and conversion, and integrating renewable electricity. Partners include technology suppliers, engineering firms, materials suppliers, energy-intensive industries, and knowledge institutes.
From 2009 companies and other organisations, will be required to report to the Environment Agency details of their energy usage, from almost all sources, on an annual basis.
IPCC special report on renewable energy sourceslin-cecphils
Renewable energy sources can help address increasing energy demand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. The technical potential of renewable energy exceeds current energy needs, and costs are decreasing although still higher than existing energy sources. Advancements are needed in areas like transmission infrastructure, energy storage, demand management and forecasting to allow high shares of renewable energy integration.
Optimising Woodfuel Project Returns through Heat and Power GenerationCLA - East
Presentation given at the CLA's Woodfuel Conference at Doddington Hall on Wednesday 30 October by Dr Andrew Horsley, Business Development Director, Arbor Heat and Power.
Ash Gupta Power point All Eneregy 2012 smart energy seminar thus 24 May 2012The Gupta Partnership
This document describes several case studies that highlight low-cost carbon reduction opportunities through more efficient lighting and water delivery systems. Case studies of a Dutch dairy farm, fruit import warehouse, exhibition center, and multi-story car park showed energy savings from 70-68% and payback periods of 1.2-1.8 years by switching to more efficient lighting. Another case study found water delivery systems can also provide energy and emissions savings through more efficient designs.
This document provides an overview of the design process and green building systems for an office building project aiming for LEED Platinum certification. Key aspects include integrating alternative energy sources like photovoltaics, wind turbines, and a geothermal system. A rainwater harvesting system is also designed to reduce water usage. The structural system utilizes precast concrete to allow for an open floor plan that maximizes flexibility and daylighting.
Aranya Bhawan, the office building of the Rajasthan Forest Department in Jaipur, underwent an energy efficiency retrofit project. Through energy modeling and retrofits to the building envelope and systems, the project achieved 44% estimated energy savings and a 2% increase in construction cost. Post-occupancy monitoring found the actual energy performance index was lower than modeled, at 43 kWh/m2/year, due to less heating needed than assumed. HVAC accounted for over half of annual electricity usage. A solar PV system provided 5% of the building's electricity in its first year of operation.
The document outlines sustainability targets and strategies for developing special economic zones (SEZs) including optimizing building orientation, maximizing daylighting, reducing energy usage through efficient envelopes and HVAC systems, generating on-site renewable energy, minimizing waste, and encouraging non-motorized transportation. Case studies show potential energy savings of 39-55% compared to baseline standards through these integrated design approaches. The proposed designs could avoid 7,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually from one development.
This document discusses combined heat and power (CHP) and how to maximize returns on CHP investments. It begins by explaining traditional separate generation of power, heat, and cooling and the inefficiencies involved. CHP is then introduced as an on-site technology that generates electricity and captures waste heat to produce thermal energy like steam or hot water in an integrated and more efficient system. The document outlines the key considerations and process for CHP projects including assessing optimal candidates, designing and constructing a customized system, starting up and commissioning the plant, ongoing operation and maintenance, and strategies for purchasing supplemental energy.
At the technology round table strategic presentations on Commercial Refrigeration will be presented by leading industry representatives, followed by a panel discussion.
Sam Nutter delivered this conference presentation about integrating the new CSG Energy Performance Score into the Mass Save® program. Mass Save is a well established, long running residential retrofit program with existing systems and contractors. Integrating an Energy Performance Score into an existing program can be challenging (training; time; communication). A significant magnitude of data integration of a new system adds complexity. Home MPG leverages federal funding to experiment with unique delivery features including the EPS, widespread infrared imaging, and bonus incentives designed to encourage deeper retrofits and greater savings per home.
This document provides examples of results that can be generated by Pilio Software, including estate-level annual consumption and rankings of buildings by fuel and floor area, comparisons of electricity and heating efficiency between buildings, and building-level monthly reports on consumption by fuel with daily and overnight consumption patterns benchmarked against national standards.
PHG Energy – Gaining Energy Through Landfill DiversionTNenergy
This document discusses industrial grade gasification technology provided by PHG Energy. It can convert biomass and waste materials into syngas in an oxygen-starved environment, providing a clean energy source. Key benefits include minimal emissions, flexibility in feedstocks, and the creation of biochar. The technology has been implemented successfully in projects in Covington, TN and Gleason, TN, saving cities money while reducing waste and emissions. It also has applications for drying wastewater treatment sludge and creating "Class A" biosolids. A variety of feedstocks can be used including wood waste, agricultural waste, tires, and energy crops. The economic feasibility relies on reducing disposal costs while providing alternative energy competitive with fossil fuels
Industry and government experts will discuss Australian, New Zealand's and global policy and regulatory issues and the impact of the cooling sector on climate change. Key topics discussed will include the Kigali Amendment, the transition to zero net emissions systems, sustainability and renewables in integrated solutions.
Renewables and positive energy districts - What's in it for me?IRIS Smart Cities
Increased energy demand, fossil fuel depletion and new expectations in sustainability are accelerating the need for renewables and energy positive districts
IRIS Smart Cities are at the forefront of integrating locally produced and consumed renewable energy, with exceptional levels of energy efficiency and reuse
What’s in it for me?
Energy positive districts are part of a shift to a circular economy that respects and reuses precious resources. It comes with significant environmental and business benefits but not only…
Bizerba is a leading global distribution
warehouse of weighing and labelling
technology for retailers.
Founded in 1866 the company has
approximately 2,600 employees
worldwide. Bizerba UK were looking at
ways to further improve on their already
high environmental standards and to save
money in their Milton Keynes based UK
offices
The Pixel is a four-level, carbon neutral office building in Melbourne with over 1,136 square meters of column-free office space and a rooftop garden. It has received high scores on the Green Star and LEED sustainability certifications for its ecologically sustainable design features, including rainwater collection and reuse, fresh air ventilation, night cooling, and solar and wind energy systems. The building treats and recycles its water using a reed bed irrigation system, anaerobic digester, and vacuum toilet technology to minimize water usage.
Torrefaction is a process that converts biomass into biocoal, a renewable fuel similar to coal. A presentation outlined the benefits of biocoal production and discussed a dynamic simulation model for process design and optimization. Biocoal has properties making it suitable for use in existing coal infrastructure without major modifications. The simulation model tracks plant economics and emissions in real-time and connects to facility controls for performance optimization. The goal is to demonstrate torrefaction as a promising solution for replacing coal and contributing to renewable energy sector growth.
This document summarizes a solar-assisted air conditioning system for residential buildings in China. It finds that the system can save 33.66-348.21 kWh of electricity per year compared to a conventional air conditioning system. It also estimates that a family of 3 could save 1238.61 kWh per year using this system, nearing their goal of 2000 kWh in annual electricity savings. Diagrams and tables are presented on the system components and their specifications, as well as the system's coefficient of performance over different months.
Waste heat recovery from hot gasses in cement industryhannyboi123
This final year project focuses on direct heat recovery in which heat from various units such as the Kiln, Calciner and Clinker Cooler is recovered. For this study, a process model is developed using Aspen HYSYS simulation software, and the model is confirmed against acquired data from the industry followed by calculation of equal fuel saved. The heat recovered from all these units is used to produce superheated steam to run a steam turbine generator which in turn provides electricity to the cement plant. This is an implementation of the Steam Rankine Cycle. This project not only benefits the industry in terms of cost-saving on fuel but also reduces the quantity of toxic hot waste gases. The number of carbon emissions would have increased drastically if coal would have been used instead. The steam turbine was able to generate 14 MW. If this is successfully implemented in all other major industries, a significant amount of non-renewable reserves can be saved for future generations.
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.'s Pant 13 Annexe building in Mumbai is India's first building to be formally certified as net zero energy under the Indian Green Building Council rating system. The building uses passive design and efficient HVAC, lighting, and automation systems to consume only 74.67 kWh/m2/yr of energy. It generates this energy through on-site solar panels while also implementing water and waste reduction strategies.
Ccr sustainable building technologies draft 7.3.10Kim Mitchell
The document outlines strategies for the Center for Community Renewal (CCR) to achieve high levels of energy efficiency and conservation. It aims to reduce the CCR's energy consumption by 70% compared to a baseline building through strategies like geothermal heating/cooling, solar panels, wind turbines, and more. The CCR also aims to produce more energy annually than it consumes, becoming net-zero or better. Technologies proposed include solar, wind, a fuel cell, and smart grid integration. The goals are for the CCR to serve as a model and laboratory for sustainable building practices.
Connect Conference 2022: Passive House - Economic and Environmental Solution...TE Studio
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate. Lecture by Tim Eian of TE Studio Passive House Design in November 2022 in Minneapolis.
- The Built Environment
- Let's imagine the perfect building
- The Passive House standard
- Why Passive House targets
- Clean Energy Plans?!
- How does Passive House compare and fit in?
- The business case for Passive House real estate
- Tools to quantify the value of Passive House
- What can I do?
- Resources
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.
The document provides an update on the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) in the UK and discusses a case study of the AECC Energy Centre project.
With the ESOS deadline approaching in December 2015, companies that have not taken action on energy audits have a few options remaining - conducting a full ESOS audit, using Display Energy Certificates, or pursuing ISO 50001 energy management system certification by June 2016. For most large organizations, a full ESOS audit or using DECs will be the most practical options to achieve compliance before the deadline.
The case study describes the AECC Energy Centre project, which will use renewable energy technologies like anaerobic digestion and hydrogen fuel cells to provide zero-carbon energy
Aranya Bhawan, the office building of the Rajasthan Forest Department in Jaipur, underwent an energy efficiency retrofit project. Through energy modeling and retrofits to the building envelope and systems, the project achieved 44% estimated energy savings and a 2% increase in construction cost. Post-occupancy monitoring found the actual energy performance index was lower than modeled, at 43 kWh/m2/year, due to less heating needed than assumed. HVAC accounted for over half of annual electricity usage. A solar PV system provided 5% of the building's electricity in its first year of operation.
The document outlines sustainability targets and strategies for developing special economic zones (SEZs) including optimizing building orientation, maximizing daylighting, reducing energy usage through efficient envelopes and HVAC systems, generating on-site renewable energy, minimizing waste, and encouraging non-motorized transportation. Case studies show potential energy savings of 39-55% compared to baseline standards through these integrated design approaches. The proposed designs could avoid 7,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually from one development.
This document discusses combined heat and power (CHP) and how to maximize returns on CHP investments. It begins by explaining traditional separate generation of power, heat, and cooling and the inefficiencies involved. CHP is then introduced as an on-site technology that generates electricity and captures waste heat to produce thermal energy like steam or hot water in an integrated and more efficient system. The document outlines the key considerations and process for CHP projects including assessing optimal candidates, designing and constructing a customized system, starting up and commissioning the plant, ongoing operation and maintenance, and strategies for purchasing supplemental energy.
At the technology round table strategic presentations on Commercial Refrigeration will be presented by leading industry representatives, followed by a panel discussion.
Sam Nutter delivered this conference presentation about integrating the new CSG Energy Performance Score into the Mass Save® program. Mass Save is a well established, long running residential retrofit program with existing systems and contractors. Integrating an Energy Performance Score into an existing program can be challenging (training; time; communication). A significant magnitude of data integration of a new system adds complexity. Home MPG leverages federal funding to experiment with unique delivery features including the EPS, widespread infrared imaging, and bonus incentives designed to encourage deeper retrofits and greater savings per home.
This document provides examples of results that can be generated by Pilio Software, including estate-level annual consumption and rankings of buildings by fuel and floor area, comparisons of electricity and heating efficiency between buildings, and building-level monthly reports on consumption by fuel with daily and overnight consumption patterns benchmarked against national standards.
PHG Energy – Gaining Energy Through Landfill DiversionTNenergy
This document discusses industrial grade gasification technology provided by PHG Energy. It can convert biomass and waste materials into syngas in an oxygen-starved environment, providing a clean energy source. Key benefits include minimal emissions, flexibility in feedstocks, and the creation of biochar. The technology has been implemented successfully in projects in Covington, TN and Gleason, TN, saving cities money while reducing waste and emissions. It also has applications for drying wastewater treatment sludge and creating "Class A" biosolids. A variety of feedstocks can be used including wood waste, agricultural waste, tires, and energy crops. The economic feasibility relies on reducing disposal costs while providing alternative energy competitive with fossil fuels
Industry and government experts will discuss Australian, New Zealand's and global policy and regulatory issues and the impact of the cooling sector on climate change. Key topics discussed will include the Kigali Amendment, the transition to zero net emissions systems, sustainability and renewables in integrated solutions.
Renewables and positive energy districts - What's in it for me?IRIS Smart Cities
Increased energy demand, fossil fuel depletion and new expectations in sustainability are accelerating the need for renewables and energy positive districts
IRIS Smart Cities are at the forefront of integrating locally produced and consumed renewable energy, with exceptional levels of energy efficiency and reuse
What’s in it for me?
Energy positive districts are part of a shift to a circular economy that respects and reuses precious resources. It comes with significant environmental and business benefits but not only…
Bizerba is a leading global distribution
warehouse of weighing and labelling
technology for retailers.
Founded in 1866 the company has
approximately 2,600 employees
worldwide. Bizerba UK were looking at
ways to further improve on their already
high environmental standards and to save
money in their Milton Keynes based UK
offices
The Pixel is a four-level, carbon neutral office building in Melbourne with over 1,136 square meters of column-free office space and a rooftop garden. It has received high scores on the Green Star and LEED sustainability certifications for its ecologically sustainable design features, including rainwater collection and reuse, fresh air ventilation, night cooling, and solar and wind energy systems. The building treats and recycles its water using a reed bed irrigation system, anaerobic digester, and vacuum toilet technology to minimize water usage.
Torrefaction is a process that converts biomass into biocoal, a renewable fuel similar to coal. A presentation outlined the benefits of biocoal production and discussed a dynamic simulation model for process design and optimization. Biocoal has properties making it suitable for use in existing coal infrastructure without major modifications. The simulation model tracks plant economics and emissions in real-time and connects to facility controls for performance optimization. The goal is to demonstrate torrefaction as a promising solution for replacing coal and contributing to renewable energy sector growth.
This document summarizes a solar-assisted air conditioning system for residential buildings in China. It finds that the system can save 33.66-348.21 kWh of electricity per year compared to a conventional air conditioning system. It also estimates that a family of 3 could save 1238.61 kWh per year using this system, nearing their goal of 2000 kWh in annual electricity savings. Diagrams and tables are presented on the system components and their specifications, as well as the system's coefficient of performance over different months.
Waste heat recovery from hot gasses in cement industryhannyboi123
This final year project focuses on direct heat recovery in which heat from various units such as the Kiln, Calciner and Clinker Cooler is recovered. For this study, a process model is developed using Aspen HYSYS simulation software, and the model is confirmed against acquired data from the industry followed by calculation of equal fuel saved. The heat recovered from all these units is used to produce superheated steam to run a steam turbine generator which in turn provides electricity to the cement plant. This is an implementation of the Steam Rankine Cycle. This project not only benefits the industry in terms of cost-saving on fuel but also reduces the quantity of toxic hot waste gases. The number of carbon emissions would have increased drastically if coal would have been used instead. The steam turbine was able to generate 14 MW. If this is successfully implemented in all other major industries, a significant amount of non-renewable reserves can be saved for future generations.
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.'s Pant 13 Annexe building in Mumbai is India's first building to be formally certified as net zero energy under the Indian Green Building Council rating system. The building uses passive design and efficient HVAC, lighting, and automation systems to consume only 74.67 kWh/m2/yr of energy. It generates this energy through on-site solar panels while also implementing water and waste reduction strategies.
Ccr sustainable building technologies draft 7.3.10Kim Mitchell
The document outlines strategies for the Center for Community Renewal (CCR) to achieve high levels of energy efficiency and conservation. It aims to reduce the CCR's energy consumption by 70% compared to a baseline building through strategies like geothermal heating/cooling, solar panels, wind turbines, and more. The CCR also aims to produce more energy annually than it consumes, becoming net-zero or better. Technologies proposed include solar, wind, a fuel cell, and smart grid integration. The goals are for the CCR to serve as a model and laboratory for sustainable building practices.
Connect Conference 2022: Passive House - Economic and Environmental Solution...TE Studio
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate. Lecture by Tim Eian of TE Studio Passive House Design in November 2022 in Minneapolis.
- The Built Environment
- Let's imagine the perfect building
- The Passive House standard
- Why Passive House targets
- Clean Energy Plans?!
- How does Passive House compare and fit in?
- The business case for Passive House real estate
- Tools to quantify the value of Passive House
- What can I do?
- Resources
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.
The document provides an update on the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) in the UK and discusses a case study of the AECC Energy Centre project.
With the ESOS deadline approaching in December 2015, companies that have not taken action on energy audits have a few options remaining - conducting a full ESOS audit, using Display Energy Certificates, or pursuing ISO 50001 energy management system certification by June 2016. For most large organizations, a full ESOS audit or using DECs will be the most practical options to achieve compliance before the deadline.
The case study describes the AECC Energy Centre project, which will use renewable energy technologies like anaerobic digestion and hydrogen fuel cells to provide zero-carbon energy
The AECC Energy Centre project will showcase renewable energy technologies and allow the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre to be one of the most sustainable venues in the UK. The energy center will include an anaerobic digestion plant to produce biogas from food waste and crops, which will be converted to biomethane. A combined cooling, heating and power plant will use the biomethane and grid gas to generate power, heat and cooling for the AECC buildings. Excess biomethane and hydrogen produced on-site will be used for transportation fuels. The energy center aims to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions for the AECC through this integrated renewable energy system.
Micro Climate Analysis and Passive Design
Bio Climatic Design and Thermal Comfort
Radiant System Capacity Evaluation
Low Energy Passive Design Strategy Matrix
Net Zero Energy School Energy Modeling Case Study
Low Energy Research Lab Energy Modeling Case Study
VAV Thermal Diffuser Parametric Energy Modeling Analysis
Plug Load Monitoring of Our Workstations
Core & Shell Energy and Daylight Modeling to Net Zero Case Study
Indoor and Outdoor Thermal Comfort Analysis
Presentation to the UK Energy Storage conference (UKES), November 25th to 27th 2015 at the University of Birmingham, UK. Dr John Barton and Dr Murray Thomson
This presentation was made to the UK Energy Storage (UKES) conference, part of the UK Energy Superstore project, at the University of Birmingham, UK 25th to 27th November 2015. The work was prepared as part of the Integrated Market-fit Affordable Grid-scale Energy Storage (IMAGES) project funded by EPSRC.
This document discusses energy efficient building practices. It defines a green building as one that incorporates energy efficient equipment, indoor air quality, renewable energy sources, and efficient water and landscape use. Green buildings provide benefits like reduced operating costs, improved occupant health and productivity, and incorporation of latest technologies. The document recommends designing buildings to maximize energy performance through simulations and audits, optimize energy usage, increase use of renewable technologies, minimize ozone depletion, and allow for accounting of energy and water consumption. It also suggests plans for building life extension and reuse.
This document discusses potential strategies for reusing an old mill building in Fall River, Massachusetts in an environmentally sustainable way. It outlines three key ways the mill reuse project could reduce CO2 emissions: 1) Reducing travel through activity concentration on site, 2) Improving energy efficiency through the mill building's compact design, and 3) Avoiding emissions from new construction through building reuse. It argues that documenting these CO2 reductions could allow the project to receive carbon credits to help fund retrofitting the mill for low-carbon uses.
NESEA Building Energy 2015: PV and Heat Pumpsfortunatmueller
The document provides information about using heat pumps and photovoltaics (PV) to achieve net zero heating in homes. It discusses why heat pumps are well-suited for net zero goals when paired with PV, and outlines the basics of heat pump and PV systems. Mini-split heat pumps are highlighted as a good option, and performance data on efficiency and operating costs is presented. The design process for heat pump systems is also overviewed.
This document summarizes the energy efficiency initiatives implemented at a new 50,000 sq ft supermarket in Manchester, UK called the Cheetham Hill Environmental Format Store (EFS). Key initiatives included a mixed-mode natural ventilation system using roof-mounted windcatchers, improved building fabric meeting building code requirements, dimmable lighting linked to daylight sensors, and doors added to chilled display cabinets to reduce cold air spillage. Computer modeling was used to evaluate the energy and carbon savings of these initiatives, finding the EFS design was expected to reduce the store's energy consumption and carbon emissions by 50% compared to a standard store design from 2006.
This document provides information on a proposed new residence designed to meet the Passive House standard. It will have an extremely energy efficient, airtight building envelope with high insulation values. It will use minimal energy for heating and cooling through strategic design including optimized solar orientation, compact shape, and an energy recovery ventilator. The project aims to achieve net-zero energy use through efficient systems and potential solar panels.
Towards a Standard for Carbon Accounting | Hywell Daviesicarb
The document discusses carbon accounting standards and metrics for buildings. It notes several ongoing standardization efforts and makes recommendations for carbon accounting, including:
- Defining clear system boundaries and accounting for all scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Developing consistent metrics that allow for comparisons across sectors and activities
- Collecting better quality performance data to improve benchmarking
- Reporting on normalization factors to provide full context for emission reductions
GCP, PassivHaus - the solution for low energy building? Low Carbon Business B...The Future Economy Network
Colin Powell from GCP Architects outlines the concept and challenges of PassivHaus, a design standard for producing buildings with very low energy demand.
Commercial buildings in India consume large amounts of energy through HVAC, lighting, and electricity systems. They offer opportunities for energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions through efficient designs, technologies, and retrofits. However, barriers include high upfront costs, lack of technical awareness, insufficient institutional support for bundling small projects, and unclear policies. Overcoming these barriers could realize annual savings of 8-10 lakh tons of CO2 through CDM projects in the commercial building sector in India.
(Q)SAR Assessment Framework: Guidance for Assessing (Q)SAR Models and Predict...hannahthabet
The webinar provided an overview of the new OECD (Q)SAR Assessment Framework for evaluating the scientific validity of (Q)SAR models, predictions, and results from multiple predictions. The QAF provides assessment elements for existing principles for evaluating models, as well as new principles for evaluating predictions and results. In addition to the principles, assessment elements, and guidance for evaluating each element, the QAF includes a checklist for reporting assessments.
This new Framework provides regulators with a consistent and transparent approach for reviewing the use of (Q)SAR predictions in a regulatory context and increases the confidence to accept alternative methods for evaluating chemical hazards. The OECD worked closely together with the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italy) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), supported by a variety of international experts to develop a checklist of criteria and guidance for evaluating each criterion. The aim of the QAF is to help establish confidence in the use of (Q)SARs in evaluating chemical safety, and was designed to be applicable irrespective of the modelling technique used to build the model, the predicted endpoint, and the intended regulatory purpose.
The webinar provided an overview of the project and presented the main aspects of the framework for assessing models and results based on individual or multiple predictions.
A Comprehensive Guide on Cable Location Services Detections Method, Tools, an...Aussie Hydro-Vac Services
Explore Aussie Hydrovac's comprehensive cable location services, employing advanced tools like ground-penetrating radar and robotic CCTV crawlers for precise detection. Also offering aerial surveying solutions. Contact for reliable service in Australia.
Emerging Earth Observation methods for monitoring sustainable food productionCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Daniela Requena Suarez, Helmholtz GeoResearch Center Potsdam (GFZ) at "Side event 60th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies - Sustainable Bites: Innovating Low Emission Food Systems One Country at a Time" on 13 June 2024
There is a tremendous amount of news being disseminated every day online about dangerous forever chemicals called PFAS. In this interview with a global PFAS testing expert, Geraint Williams of ALS, he and York Analytical President Michael Beckerich discuss the hot-button issues for the environmental engineering and consulting industry -- the wider range of PFAS contamination sites, new PFAS that are unregulated, and the compliance challenges ahead.
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Trichogramma spp. is an efficient egg parasitoids that potentially assist to manage the insect-pests from the field condition by parasiting the host eggs. To mass culture this egg parasitoids effectively, we need to culture another stored grain pest- Rice Meal Moth (Corcyra Cephalonica). After rearing this pest, the eggs of Corcyra will carry the potential Trichogramma spp., which is an Hymenopteran Wasp. The detailed Methodologies of rearing both Corcyra Cephalonica and Trichogramma spp. have described on this ppt.
2. It starts with Passive House
reducing energy demand on
average by 80% based on
primary (source) energy
demand
From Passivhaus Institut
3. The new Passive House baseline for
energy demand is built on the
Primary Energy Renewable or
PER factor.
Multiply it by the building load to determine total
energy needed
This number is regionally derived for potential
renewable capacity, storage and transmission.
8. Using the PER Factor for
buildings and cities
( not net zero at site! )
Illustration Bronwyn Barry CPHD
9. Success for decarbonization is in matching
production with consumption as much in real
time (load management)
Harder to match renewable production in
heating dominated climates (why heating
reduction is prioritized for seasonal capacity)
Storage the most expensive option and suffers
from largest energy losses (the longer the
transition from production to consumption the
more losses incurred)
Certification for Plus and Premium take into
account density for urban conditions (no
artificial boundaries in RE)
10. A carbon free grid for
buildings is viable with
basic principles.
1 Reduce.
2 Produce.
3 Store.
4 Use.
11. 1.41 kBTU sq/ft a year
calculated for heating
2.5 kWHrs a day total electrical
consumption with battery+solar
150 gallons propane a year for
hot water and space heat