Dramatic energy use in the Middle East continues to create problems. This presentation goes through real world solutions that can be cost effectively implemented and contribute to a sustainable world view.
This document provides an introduction to net zero energy buildings (ZEBs). It defines ZEBs as buildings that produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. There is no single agreed upon definition, as definitions vary based on priorities and metrics used. The document outlines some key concepts and factors that make a building a ZEB, such as site selection, passive solar design, building envelope, and active energy systems. It also provides a brief history of ZEBs and discusses their benefits. Examples of ZEB projects from Europe and the United States are summarized.
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!
New Kid on the Block: Passive House Comes into Pittsburgh's Neighborhoodlucyna99
Super energy efficient and modern Passive House Duplex has been designed for Squirrel Hill neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA. A Passive House is so well insulated and is so air-tight that heating and cooling energy is cut by up to 80% compared to standard new construction. Half of the duplex is available for pre-sale.
Zero Energy Commercial Buildings: Research For the Next GenerationShanti Pless
Zero Energy Buildings Research overview presented at Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives
co-sponsored by the ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter, the Center for the Built Environment, and PG&E. at the PG&E Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco, CA.
October 25, 2017
Solar zero energy building shamjith seminarSHAMJITH KM
This document discusses solar zero energy buildings. It begins with an introduction explaining that zero energy buildings (ZEBs) have net zero energy consumption and carbon emissions annually by producing as much energy from renewable sources as they use. Traditional buildings consume 40% of fossil energy and are responsible for 47% of national energy use. The document then discusses the history of ZEBs, outlines strategies like passive solar design and energy storage, provides an example building design and energy analysis, and concludes that ZEBs can be implemented economically while substantially reducing environmental issues.
This presentation discusses architect-engineer services for the master planning and design of a central utility facility (CUF) over a 10-year development period. It covers net zero energy definitions, case studies of net zero energy buildings including a university lab and air force hangar, strategies for achieving net zero energy through integrated design and renewable energy options, and lessons learned.
This document provides an introduction to net zero energy buildings (ZEBs). It defines ZEBs as buildings that produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. There is no single agreed upon definition, as definitions vary based on priorities and metrics used. The document outlines some key concepts and factors that make a building a ZEB, such as site selection, passive solar design, building envelope, and active energy systems. It also provides a brief history of ZEBs and discusses their benefits. Examples of ZEB projects from Europe and the United States are summarized.
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!
New Kid on the Block: Passive House Comes into Pittsburgh's Neighborhoodlucyna99
Super energy efficient and modern Passive House Duplex has been designed for Squirrel Hill neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA. A Passive House is so well insulated and is so air-tight that heating and cooling energy is cut by up to 80% compared to standard new construction. Half of the duplex is available for pre-sale.
Zero Energy Commercial Buildings: Research For the Next GenerationShanti Pless
Zero Energy Buildings Research overview presented at Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives
co-sponsored by the ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter, the Center for the Built Environment, and PG&E. at the PG&E Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco, CA.
October 25, 2017
Solar zero energy building shamjith seminarSHAMJITH KM
This document discusses solar zero energy buildings. It begins with an introduction explaining that zero energy buildings (ZEBs) have net zero energy consumption and carbon emissions annually by producing as much energy from renewable sources as they use. Traditional buildings consume 40% of fossil energy and are responsible for 47% of national energy use. The document then discusses the history of ZEBs, outlines strategies like passive solar design and energy storage, provides an example building design and energy analysis, and concludes that ZEBs can be implemented economically while substantially reducing environmental issues.
This presentation discusses architect-engineer services for the master planning and design of a central utility facility (CUF) over a 10-year development period. It covers net zero energy definitions, case studies of net zero energy buildings including a university lab and air force hangar, strategies for achieving net zero energy through integrated design and renewable energy options, and lessons learned.
This chapter covers energy conservation legislation, application of energy sources, and environmental protection measures within building services engineering. It discusses reducing waste and conserving energy through improved insulation, efficient appliances, and renewable energy sources like solar panels and heat pumps. It also addresses safe waste disposal and water conservation. Key goals are reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment, and conserving natural resources through new green building technologies and compliance with regulations.
Proper ventilation in one of the primary requirements of any domestic or commercial buildings. The conventional method employs usage of air conditioning or air cooling systems which requires high power consumption. The solar driven ventilation systems can be used in buildings which doesn’t require any external power. The current research reviews various researches conducted in improving system of passive ventilation along use of phase change material as energy storage system. Passive design of buildings does not use the electrical and mechanical systems in providing comfortable indoor environment. Prem Shankar Sahu | Praveen Kumar | Ajay Singh Paikra "Review on Solar Chimney Ventilation" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42427.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comengineering/mechanical-engineering/42427/review-on-solar-chimney-ventilation/prem-shankar-sahu
A Building Framework for the All Renewable Energy FutureBronwyn Barry
This presentation provides an introduction to Primary Energy + Renewables (PER), as developed by the Passive House Institute, with new certification tiers that provide a design framework to enhance an all-renewable energy grid. This framework will be further expanded upon at the upcoming NAPHN17 Conference & Expo in Oakland, CA, on October 4-8th, 2017. Details on the event are included.
In this presentation focus is on definition of Zero Energy Buildings and Net Zero Energy Buildings. Also different aspects of developing Zero Energy Buildings, their advantages and disadvantages have been discussed.
* All the content is not mine. I have collected the data through different places on the net and books.
California (Home) Dreamin': The Passive House Path to NZE Bronwyn Barry
The document summarizes key points from a presentation on passive house design. It discusses energy use in California homes, lessons learned from past passive house projects, and comparisons of energy use and assemblies between different passive house projects. Specific projects discussed include the Cottle Residence, Sunnyvale home, and Alamo home. Charts show similarities between projects despite different sizes, and that passive house designs prioritize thermal comfort over energy savings.
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.
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.
This document discusses the importance of energy conservation. It makes three key points:
1) Energy conservation reduces energy usage and can lead to increased environmental quality, savings, and energy security.
2) Methods of conserving energy include improving efficiency, eliminating waste, and adopting new technologies.
3) Conserving energy is important for both developing and developed countries as it reduces costs and reliance on imported fuels.
Global warming is caused by increased levels of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that are released through human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This enhanced greenhouse effect has led to rising global temperatures. Some ways to reduce global warming include using energy efficient appliances and light bulbs, driving less, planting trees, and encouraging conservation. Individual actions like these that are taken globally can collectively help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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 a seminar presentation on energy conservation. It discusses energy conservation at various levels including household, community, industrial, and transportation. It describes renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and biomass. It also covers energy efficient devices, energy auditing, India's energy conservation act of 2001, and concludes that energy conservation can improve energy security by reducing consumption.
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.
Introducing Primary Energy Renewables (PER) - A Building Framework for the Al...Bronwyn Barry
Presentation given at SLAC in Palo Alto, and the AIA Los Angeles COTE at Gensler, LA, outlining the new building framework that incentivizes building designers to create buildings that will support a grid supplied by 100% renewable energy. The presentation looks at the nexus of efficiency, renewable supply and renewable storage via long- and short-term storage options. Specific building examples are included.
The document provides information on modeling and evaluating the energy performance of a building located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. It includes:
- Details on the building design, contractors, and specifications from different software simulations.
- Results of the simulations showing monthly energy consumption by end use and the total energy usage in different software programs.
- A comparison of energy usage for the building with a furnace versus a heat pump system, both with standard and larger windows.
- Breakdowns of heating and cooling loads, energy usage, and plant systems for the building when modeled in EnergyPlus and IES Virtual Environment simulation tools.
The City of Elk River, Minnesota has designated itself as an "Energy City" since 1996 through its Municipal Environmental Initiative (MEI) program. The MEI promotes energy conservation and renewable energy technologies through demonstrations and education. It has implemented various renewable energy projects across the city including geothermal heat pumps, wind turbines, solar panels, and landfill gas capture. The city also hosts an annual energy expo to educate the public and has goals to reduce community-wide energy and resource usage through its Project Conserve initiative.
This workshop aims to educate homeowners in the Kingston region about renewable energy technologies and the process for implementing them. The workshop will provide practical knowledge about different renewable technologies, how they fit into a total home system, and resources to support homeowners' projects. The goals are to demystify the technologies, illustrate the process for projects, support economic activity, and leverage regional knowledge to accelerate renewable energy adoption. This will help reduce the community's carbon footprint and advance Kingston's status as a green community.
This chapter covers energy conservation legislation, application of energy sources, and environmental protection measures within building services engineering. It discusses reducing waste and conserving energy through improved insulation, efficient appliances, and renewable energy sources like solar panels and heat pumps. It also addresses safe waste disposal and water conservation. Key goals are reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment, and conserving natural resources through new green building technologies and compliance with regulations.
Proper ventilation in one of the primary requirements of any domestic or commercial buildings. The conventional method employs usage of air conditioning or air cooling systems which requires high power consumption. The solar driven ventilation systems can be used in buildings which doesn’t require any external power. The current research reviews various researches conducted in improving system of passive ventilation along use of phase change material as energy storage system. Passive design of buildings does not use the electrical and mechanical systems in providing comfortable indoor environment. Prem Shankar Sahu | Praveen Kumar | Ajay Singh Paikra "Review on Solar Chimney Ventilation" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42427.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comengineering/mechanical-engineering/42427/review-on-solar-chimney-ventilation/prem-shankar-sahu
A Building Framework for the All Renewable Energy FutureBronwyn Barry
This presentation provides an introduction to Primary Energy + Renewables (PER), as developed by the Passive House Institute, with new certification tiers that provide a design framework to enhance an all-renewable energy grid. This framework will be further expanded upon at the upcoming NAPHN17 Conference & Expo in Oakland, CA, on October 4-8th, 2017. Details on the event are included.
In this presentation focus is on definition of Zero Energy Buildings and Net Zero Energy Buildings. Also different aspects of developing Zero Energy Buildings, their advantages and disadvantages have been discussed.
* All the content is not mine. I have collected the data through different places on the net and books.
California (Home) Dreamin': The Passive House Path to NZE Bronwyn Barry
The document summarizes key points from a presentation on passive house design. It discusses energy use in California homes, lessons learned from past passive house projects, and comparisons of energy use and assemblies between different passive house projects. Specific projects discussed include the Cottle Residence, Sunnyvale home, and Alamo home. Charts show similarities between projects despite different sizes, and that passive house designs prioritize thermal comfort over energy savings.
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.
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.
This document discusses the importance of energy conservation. It makes three key points:
1) Energy conservation reduces energy usage and can lead to increased environmental quality, savings, and energy security.
2) Methods of conserving energy include improving efficiency, eliminating waste, and adopting new technologies.
3) Conserving energy is important for both developing and developed countries as it reduces costs and reliance on imported fuels.
Global warming is caused by increased levels of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that are released through human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This enhanced greenhouse effect has led to rising global temperatures. Some ways to reduce global warming include using energy efficient appliances and light bulbs, driving less, planting trees, and encouraging conservation. Individual actions like these that are taken globally can collectively help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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 a seminar presentation on energy conservation. It discusses energy conservation at various levels including household, community, industrial, and transportation. It describes renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and biomass. It also covers energy efficient devices, energy auditing, India's energy conservation act of 2001, and concludes that energy conservation can improve energy security by reducing consumption.
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.
Introducing Primary Energy Renewables (PER) - A Building Framework for the Al...Bronwyn Barry
Presentation given at SLAC in Palo Alto, and the AIA Los Angeles COTE at Gensler, LA, outlining the new building framework that incentivizes building designers to create buildings that will support a grid supplied by 100% renewable energy. The presentation looks at the nexus of efficiency, renewable supply and renewable storage via long- and short-term storage options. Specific building examples are included.
The document provides information on modeling and evaluating the energy performance of a building located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. It includes:
- Details on the building design, contractors, and specifications from different software simulations.
- Results of the simulations showing monthly energy consumption by end use and the total energy usage in different software programs.
- A comparison of energy usage for the building with a furnace versus a heat pump system, both with standard and larger windows.
- Breakdowns of heating and cooling loads, energy usage, and plant systems for the building when modeled in EnergyPlus and IES Virtual Environment simulation tools.
The City of Elk River, Minnesota has designated itself as an "Energy City" since 1996 through its Municipal Environmental Initiative (MEI) program. The MEI promotes energy conservation and renewable energy technologies through demonstrations and education. It has implemented various renewable energy projects across the city including geothermal heat pumps, wind turbines, solar panels, and landfill gas capture. The city also hosts an annual energy expo to educate the public and has goals to reduce community-wide energy and resource usage through its Project Conserve initiative.
This workshop aims to educate homeowners in the Kingston region about renewable energy technologies and the process for implementing them. The workshop will provide practical knowledge about different renewable technologies, how they fit into a total home system, and resources to support homeowners' projects. The goals are to demystify the technologies, illustrate the process for projects, support economic activity, and leverage regional knowledge to accelerate renewable energy adoption. This will help reduce the community's carbon footprint and advance Kingston's status as a green community.
This document discusses how civil engineers can promote green building and renewable energy to be better stewards of the environment. It provides examples of design considerations for green buildings like reducing energy consumption and maximizing use of space. Ways to implement green building include minimizing dead zones, using natural lighting, recycling wastewater on site, and installing energy-saving windows. The document also discusses renewable resources like solar, geothermal, wind, and hydroelectric power. It provides Lebanese examples of implementing these technologies and policies to further promote green building and renewable energy.
21st Century Energy Efficient Building Design Towards 2060 Net Zero Emission ...Ahmed Y Taha Al-Zubaydi
Global warming poses challenges for building energy use. Efficient building design can reduce energy demand and allow buildings to produce on-site renewable energy to achieve net zero emissions. The document discusses building energy analysis and efficient design strategies like high performance glazing, daylighting, and efficient HVAC. A case study of a net zero energy building demonstrates strategies like renewable energy generation, energy efficient lighting and ventilation, and sustainable materials. Engineers must understand energy assessment and auditing to recommend efficiency upgrades and help meet long term decarbonization goals.
The need for expanded nuclear energy is urgent. Global energy demand is expected to grow by at least 50% by 2035, with electric demand in the developing world expected to triple.
Presently, more than one billion people completely lack electricity access and billions more consume one tenth or less of the electricity per capita consumed in the OECD. Much of that supply is intermittent.
At the same time, 81% of the world’s energy, and two thirds of the world’s electricity, is derived from fossil fuels, while emissions from fossil fuel combustion are a major factor driving global climate change.
Wind power currently makes up 3% of renewable energy sources in the US. Over 2007-2008, installed wind capacity grew by 45-50% annually. Advances in turbine size, research and development, and manufacturing have decreased the cost of wind energy production from 40 cents/kWh in 1979 to 3-4.5 cents/kWh unsubsidized in 2004. While wind energy has environmental benefits with no emissions, fuel needs, or distributed power potential, it also has challenges with low power density requiring many turbines, high costs, environmental impacts, and an inability to meet large-scale energy demands.
Planning and sustainable energy (February 2013)PAS_Team
This presentation will help you to understand the role of planning in adapting to and mitigating against the effects of climate change. It will help you understand some of the language and policy approaches to these issues.
Energy efficiency program for the state of kuwaitRCREEE
The document outlines Kuwait's energy efficiency program. It discusses Kuwait's hot climate and heavy reliance on air conditioning. It then summarizes Kuwait's energy code of practice, which has saved over 4.5 billion KD since being implemented in 1983. Energy auditing programs have reduced peak power demand and energy consumption in various buildings. A centralized demand side management system allows remote monitoring and control of buildings to optimize energy use. Finally, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research's energy efficiency technologies program aims to improve efficiency in power stations, buildings, and industry through various research and pilot projects.
The Climate Trust is a non-profit carbon management firm that has managed over $20 million in carbon funding for projects in ten sectors across nine states and two countries. It aims to accelerate innovative climate solutions by providing expertise, financing, and inspiration. To meet the goal of limiting global warming to 2 degrees C, global emissions need to be capped at 1,000 gigatons by 2100; however, half of that carbon budget has already been emitted by 2011. Aggressively implementing building codes and standards that meet 2030 efficiency targets can dramatically reduce emissions and transform the building sector into a solution for climate change.
Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis. It is an important source of renewable energy and its technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on how they capture and distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power.
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Decarbonising Australia’s Electricity Supply: The role for Small Modular Reac...Ben Heard
I delivered this presentation to the Australian Frontiers in Science conference in late 2012. This presentation makes the case for the important role of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in the decarbonisation of Australia electricity
HUG is a new good, which has never been seen before; it substantially deviates from any other good or service produced before. Over the past decades, no major breakthroughs have occurred in the basic machinery of hydroelectric turbines.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
Global Energy Consumption and alternative technologiesKnut Linke
Global energy consumption is increasing at 2.4% annually, straining resources and causing more pollution. Residential energy usage, especially for heating, cooling and hot water, accounts for a large portion of total usage. Alternative technologies like solar PV, solar thermal, and geothermal can help reduce energy consumption and shift to cleaner sources. These technologies are becoming more affordable with government incentives that cover 30% or more of installation costs, making them viable options for homeowners looking to save money and help the environment.
Episode 66 : Renewable Energy Technologies
Currently, this is the largest source of renewable energy.
However, much of this is low-technology uses in developing countries. Presumably usage of these fuels will fall as countries grow.
Other fuels include things such as ethanol.
Is there enough farmland to grow the needed feedstocks as well as supplying necessary food supply?
Recent concerns over corn prices is an example here
Used for 16% of world electricity production.
Does not require technological breakthroughs.
However, political acceptance is an issue.
Small hydro is cost competitive
Costs of wind fell by a factor of four between 1981-1999
Wind is now competitive in favorable locations.
Now about 5-8 cents/kWh
Competitive with traditional fuels with a $25/ton CO2 tax
Study shows wind is competitive at $38/ton CO2 near Chicago, and could be situated further away with a price of $76/ton CO2.
Distance from center decreases intermittency, but increases transmission losses.
Because wind is intermittent, storage is an issue.
For instance, excess power could be used to compress air in a reservoir as storage.
Currently feasible at about $93/ton
Denmark and Norway work in tandem to provide power.
When winds are favorable, Denmark exports wind energy to Norway. When not, Norway exports hydropower to Denmark.
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Ceo , Founder & Head of SHacademy
Chemical Engineering , Al-Muthanna University, Iraq
Oil & Gas Safety and Health Professional – OSHACADEMY
Trainer of Trainers (TOT) - Canadian Center of Human
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Fuel Cells are becoming the preferred alternate energy but unless the constraints are understood and dealt with it will not be adopted at the rate it should
GlobalNES is a renewable energy consulting firm that provides solar, wind, water, and efficiency solutions. They aim to implement practical renewable energy systems tailored to each client's needs to ensure a cleaner energy future. GlobalNES works with top manufacturers to offer photovoltaic solar panels, wind turbines, microhydro systems, and LED lighting to residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Their customized renewable energy programs are designed to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions through long-term energy savings.
Astec in Bangladesh - Increasing SustainabilityTony Loup
Eco Couture Limited in Bangladesh renovated the roofs of its facilities using the Astec Re-Ply Roofing System, allowing repairs to be done without disrupting production. The system restored the original waterproofing and added cool roof benefits through an environmentally friendly application. By opting for the renewable Astec system over other replacement options, Eco Couture can now lower maintenance costs and increase the life cycle value of its facilities by re-applying the roof every ten years at a fraction of the original installation cost. The renovations also prevented further water damage and stopped any materials from ending up in landfills while creating a sustainable roof.
The External Insulated Tents (EITS) project at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait is a power savings initiative designed to reduce fuel consumption, the number of Environmental Control Units (ECU) being utilized, and reduce the size and quantity of generators needed which will result in an overall reduction in the level of power consumption.
15 free ways to expand your online presenceTony Loup
This document provides 15 free ways to expand an online presence, including getting a free website. It recommends claiming free listings on search engines and local directories to increase visibility and credibility. Options for free social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube are presented. It also discusses using blogging platforms like WordPress for free and participating in industry forums and communities. Getting a basic domain name is recommended to have a professional email address, with hosting sites starting at $2.99/month. Overall, the document offers advice on utilizing free online tools to develop an online and local digital presence for a business.
This document provides worksheets to help construction companies strengthen jobsite safety climate by using and improving leading safety indicators. It discusses 8 leading indicators: 1) demonstrating management commitment, 2) aligning and integrating safety as a value, 3) ensuring accountability at all levels, 4) improving site safety leadership, 5) empowering and involving workers, 6) improving communication, 7) training at all levels, and 8) encouraging owner/client involvement. For each indicator, the document provides a scoring scale to assess a company's safety culture maturity, as well as ideas to help the company progress to an exemplary level of safety culture. The worksheets are designed to help prioritize actions to improve each leading indicator and strengthen jobsite safety
This document provides tips for preparing paint specifications, using Section 099123 Interior Painting from ARCOM MasterSpec as an example. It discusses organizing the specification into three parts: Part 1 includes administrative requirements, Part 2 defines the products, and Part 3 describes execution and installation. Within these parts, it outlines key sections like manufacturers, quality assurance (including mockups), submittals, storage and field conditions to ensure the specification provides clear instructions for bidding, installation and verification of the paint work. The document advocates starting with Part 2 to select products before editing the other parts to coordinate with those selections.
This document provides an overview of cool roofs, including:
- Cool roofs have high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, which helps them stay 50-60°F cooler than traditional roofs.
- They are made of highly reflective materials that reflect solar energy and readily emit heat.
- Common cool roof types include those for low-sloped and steep-sloped roofs.
- Benefits include reduced building energy costs from less heat transfer into buildings and mitigation of urban heat islands.
GSA MAS Contractor Team Arrangements and the GSA MAS Program training. This course is designed for the federal 1102 community working in both civilian and
military agencies.
1) Over the past 35 years, the commercial roofing industry has seen significant changes, with single-ply, modified bitumen, and fluid-applied membrane systems becoming more widely used and now comprising around half the market, compared to just 5% in the 1970s.
2) Warranties from manufacturers became more common in the 1980s and 1990s, driving further changes including more highly insulated and energy efficient roofing systems.
3) Today, factors like sustainability, energy efficiency, and costs are important considerations in roof selection, with fluid-applied systems offering advantages in these areas though not all roofs are suitable candidates. Proper evaluation is needed to determine eligibility for these systems.
Social Media & Internet Marketing for ContractorsTony Loup
A brief overview of the basics of local listings and social media usage for contractors. Includes 11 free sites to list your business with and inexpensive ways to create a professional appearance on the internet.
In its inaugural year, NYC CoolRoofs coated over 1 million square feet of rooftops across 135 buildings with help from 1,600 volunteers. The program aimed to combat the urban heat island effect, lower energy costs for New Yorkers, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Focusing efforts in neighborhoods like Long Island City and Bedford-Stuyvesant, the most square footage coated in a single month was over 200,000 in October.
This document promotes Astec roofing systems for public housing authorities. It summarizes that Astec restores existing roof substrates rather than replacing them, saving up to half the cost. This leads to energy savings up to 40% by creating cool roofs. Astec has helped public housing authorities reduce costs and maintain roofs for 10 years with renewable warranties.
This document discusses measurement science needs for achieving net-zero energy, high-performance buildings. It notes that buildings account for 40% of US energy use and discusses the need to significantly reduce building energy consumption through innovative technologies. Measurement science is lacking to enable building systems to communicate, interact and perform reliably in an integrated manner. The document outlines specific measurement science challenges and needs across several areas, including developing standard models, protocols, metrics and tools to enable net-zero energy buildings.
This case study shows how Camp Arifjan in Kuwait was able to reduce energy usage by 26% through the use of elastomeric coatings designed to reduce surface temperatures. Also known as cool roof or wall coatings the Astec products by ICC have been saving companies thousands of dollars every year for more than 25 years.
United States Government: Energy Management in Federal FacilitiesTony Loup
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Energy Solutions in Kuwait
1.
2. Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT:
A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Department of Building and Energy Technologies
Environment and Urban Development Division
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
3. Fifteenth Symposium on Improving
Building Systems in Hot and Humid
Climates, Orlando, FL, July 24-26,
2006
4. Due to heavy use of air conditioning,
reliance on desalination for water,
and highly subsidized electricity
prices, Kuwait's per capita electricity
consumption is amongst the highest
in the world.
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
5. In Kuwait, nearly 300-350 MW
power is added every year only to
satisfy the growing demand of the
A/C systems
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
6. Kuwait
• Seven months of summer
• Temperatures over 50 C.
• “Air-conditioning of buildings is the single
largest consumer of electricity and accounts
for nearly 75% of nation’s peak power
demand and over 50% of annual energy
consumption. “
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
7. • MEW is spending nearly 80 million
Kuwaiti Dinars at 400 KD/kW every year
to add additional power generation and
distribution.
• The amount spent annually on fuel to
generate electricity for the operation of
the A/C systems is well over 90 million
KD (MEW, 2002).
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
8. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
9. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
10. • Power demand is expected to continue
increasing at 7-9 percent a year, necessitating
construction of new generating capacity.
• According to government estimates, roughly
$3.6 billion in further investment is needed by
2010.
<http://www.eoearth.org/article/Energy_profile_of_Kuwait
11. September 14, 2009
GE Energy announced that the Kuwait Ministry
of Electricity and Water signed a $2.65 billion
USD contract for a new power plant
Kuwait’s robust business and residential growth
has strained the country’s power generation
capability, resulting in power outages during
the hot summer months.
http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20090914093137
12. From the Energy Information
Administration:
Kuwait seeks to significantly increase
its use of natural gas in electricity
generation, water desalination, and
petrochemicals to free up as much as
100,000 barrels per day of oil for
export.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Kuwait/Full.html
13. Kuwait Consumption & Imports
In 2006, an annual basis - natural gas consumption
matches production.
Kuwait’s electricity demand, has outpaced natural
gas production during the summer months.
Result is the shutdown of refinery and
petrochemical operations to meet the increased
demand in electricity.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Kuwait/Full.html
14. By 2014 regional energy demand is
forecasted to have a 25.1% growth over
the period since 2009.
Kuwait's thermal power generation is forecast to rise 70.2% between 2009 and 2019
by Mike King
http://www.pr-inside.com/kuwait-s-thermal-power-generation-is-r1724985.htm
15. GOALS
• Reduce Electrical Demand
• Increase Energy Exports
• Reduce Energy Imports
• Provide More Reliability
• Provide a Better Environment
16. Our world is changing…
we need to change with it.
Our Designs, our Products, our Processes
21. Los Angeles Heat Island
• With increasing
irrigation &
orchards, LA cooled
5ºF until the 1930’s
• As orchards gave
way to hot roofs &
pavements, LA
warmed 6 ºF to
1980
Dr. Lisa Gartland, Principal Engineer, Positive Energy
22. Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory Heat Island
Study
One degree increase in air temperature
raises energy demand by two percent …and
raises smog by three percent
23. Buildings account for…
36% of total energy use
65% of electricity consumption
30% of greenhouse gas emissions
30% of raw materials use
30% of waste output/136 million tons annually
12% of potable water consumption
data from USGBC Website
24. Heat Transfer
Where there is a temperature difference
between objects in proximity, heat transfer
between them can never be stopped; it can
only be slowed down.
26. SOLAR RADIATION
Infrared (thermal) heat rays travel…
•With the greatest intensity
perpendicular to the surface.
•With the least intensity parallel with
the receiving surface (zero intensity).
27. SOLAR RADIATION
Radiation Exposure
• A 7 story building is exposed to more radiation on
the walls than on the roof.
• A single story building receives 70% of it’s solar
radiation on the roof.
29. Building Material Factors
Can be manipulated:
• Material resistivity (r-value)
• Surface Solar reflectivity
• Surface Solar absorptivity
• Surface Thermal radiation emissivity
30. Heat Transfer and Buildings
The best way to reduce heat transfer:
Prevent it from entering the building.
The best way to manage heat transfer:
Re-emit it quickly.
37. Kuwait Declaration
• Calls for…
taking the necessary procedures to preserve
environment & natural resources, & the optimal
use of it to achieve sustainable development.
…and take action to limit the impact of climate
change & its repercussions on Arab societies.
http://www.da.gov.kw/eng/articles/arab_economic_summit_2009_sp
eeches.php?p=summit_declaration
38. History
• In 1995, the Kuwait Environment Public Authority (EPA) was created.
• With the help of the ESCWA (the Economic Commission for Western Asia
(ECWA) in 2005 set forth an environmental strategy with three types of
objectives:
the reduction of the rate of pollution;
introduction of the environmental dimension in policies, plans and
national programs;
the protection of the national resources and the biodiversity in the
context of sustainable development. (LEED)
“The adoption of such strategies can hardly be considered as a luxury in all Gulf countries;
in which environmental problems are somewhat similar”.
http://www.escwa.un.org/divisions/pptcdadvisors.asp?id=12
39. Questions
Can Kuwait avoid the need to build new power plants?
Can economic competitiveness be increased?
Can health conditions be improved ?
Can building maintenance and operation costs be
decreased?
Can green house gas emissions be reduced?
41. A Radiant Heat Barrier…
Reduces surface temperatures by as much as 20˚ C
Reflects at least 70% of radiant heat
Limits radiant heat absorption between 15% and 20%
Emissivity level of 90% quickly reducing heat transfer
Reduces energy consumption by as much as 40%
44. Reflective roof surfaces
$0.45 per square foot of reflective roof
When the retrofit application reflects at least
73% of the sun’s heat.
45. San Antonio, TX
• CPS Energy
• The Largest Municipally Owned Energy
Company in the Nation
• (Provides Both Gas and Electricity)
46. Residential Cool Roof Rebate
$0.20 per square foot.
Must be ENERGY STAR® cool roof
products.
47. $0.10 per Sq. Ft. for Commercial Roofs
• Rated reflectivity must be measured by test
method ASTM E424-71, ASTM E903-96
• Must have a minimum reflectivity of 75%.
49. The USA Federal Energy Policy
Act of 2005
• Commercial buildings are eligible for tax
deductions up to $1.80 USD per square foot.
• Many buildings are eligible for improvements
completed within the normal course of
business.
• For municipal buildings, benefits are passed
through to the primary designers/architects in
an attempt to encourage innovative municipal
design.
50. Hashem Akbari Heat Island Group
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
• Cool roof standards are designed to reduce a/c
demand, save money, and save emissions.
• In Los Angeles they will eventually save $100,000
per hour.
• Each 25m2 of cool roof offsets 1 ton of CO2
52. Power Grid Benefits with
“Cool Roofs”
Utility Grid/Operator Benefits
Reduced need for infrastructure spending
Generation
Transmission
Local Distribution
Mitigation of System Peaks
Reduced Spending will lower rates over long term
55. • Since 2005 California has required most flat-
roofed buildings to be white.
• 75% of Wal-Mart stores in the US have
installed “cool roofs”.
• Washington, D.C. will require new flat roofs on
commercial buildings to be covered in
vegetation or a reflective material.
56. Hashem Akbari
"It buys us precious time" to figure out
ways to limit greenhouse-gas emissions or
remove the gases from the atmosphere. “
"It basically buys us time until we come up
to our senses."
57. 1998 US established the
Cool Roof Rating Council
First products rated in 2003.
2009 EU established its Cool
Roof Rating Council
60. Environmental benefits:
Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
Reduce waste - Nothing added to landfills
Conserve natural resources
Sustainable…extends life of roof
• Renewable every 10 years
61. Economic benefits:
• Reduce operating costs
• Enhance asset value and profits
• Improve employee productivity, safety and
satisfaction
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance
62. Health and community benefits:
• Improve air, thermal and acoustic
environments
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Mitigate Heat Island Effect
63. Health and community benefits:
• Lower roof top and building temperatures
• Less heat transfer
• Increased occupant comfort
• Reduced AC load
• Lower building occupant’s electricity bills
» Up to 40% reduction in cooling costs
• Reduce peak electricity demand (avoid black-outs)
• LBNL estimates Worldwide energy savings of
$27 billion (2008)
64. “Cool Roof”
Cost vs. Benefits
Good design, but is it
economically feasible?
65. Economics
Astec Roof Coatings:
• No need to tear off old roof.
• No need to raise equipment on roof.
• No Facility Downtime
• Makes most roofs better than original.
66. Economics
Astec Roof Coatings:
• Reduced Air-Conditioning Demand
• Equipment lasts longer
• Sustainable, Renewable…lower life-cycle cost.
• Substantial savings over other conventional roofing
systems... Up to 50% savings
67. Cool Roofing Energy Savings
“Cool” roof systems will eventually pay
for themselves and continue to pay a
premium.
69. Cool Roof Coating Case Study:
Paulding County, GA
Thermostats Controlled at District Office
Both Facilities 90,000 SQ.FT.
Dr. Lisa Gartland, Principal Engineer, Positive Energy
70. Cool Roof Coating Results
1st Year Savings
$8,054 USD
Total Electricity Reduction 13 %
Projected 35 Year Savings
$282,000 USD
Dr. Lisa Gartland, Principal Engineer, Positive Energy
71. Cool Roof Coating
Demonstrated Savings
• Evaporative cooling system was undersized
• Store was well over 85°F on some afternoons
• Instead of adding cooling capacity - installed a
cool coating
Dr. Lisa Gartland, Principal Engineer, Positive Energy
72. Cool Roof Coating
Demonstrated Savings
Initial solar reflectivity of 31%, after coating 74%
Initial max temperature 170°F, after coating 120°F
Used 10% less cooling energy
Always 85°F or less in store
Optimal comfort (below 79 F and 60% relative
humidity) for 10 more shopping hours a week
Dr. Lisa Gartland, Principal Engineer, Positive Energy
83. “Our engineering department reported
that the plant is consuming less energy …”
-Vice President, Rainier Cold Storage & Ice
84. Airport Hanger:
The concrete pad in front of the hanger:
107 ̊ F / 42 ̊ C
The underside of the roof of an adjoining hanger:
164 ̊ F / 73 ̊ C
The temperature on the underside of the Astec roof:
98 ̊ F / 37 ̊ C
85. Galveston, Texas
• Prior
• Ambient: 95 ̊ F / 35 ̊ C
• Inside: 119 ̊ F / 48 ̊ C
• Surface 173 ̊ F / 78 ̊ C
• 2 hours after
• Ambient: 95 ̊ F / 35 ̊ C
• Inside: 97 ̊ F / 36 ̊ C
• Surface 104 ̊ F / 40 ̊ C
86. “In the past, we have struggled to maintain
minus 12° F / -11° C … Since the application, we
have been able to maintain minus 15° F / -9° C
or less.”
-Plant Superintendent, Land-O-Sun Dairies
93. Cool Roofing
improves insulation performance
• “The thermal resistance of insulation installed
immediately below a black membrane has been
found to be up to 30% lower than advertised,
when measured at peak summertime
temperatures in Austin, Texas.”
-Konopacki and Akbari
94. Fluid Applied Cool Roof Systems
Provide durable / flexible surfaces
Protect from Ultra-violet degradation
Eliminates/minimizes roof tear-off
Sustainable, Renewable, lower life-cycle cost
95. Some Benefits of the
Astec Re-Ply and Ceramic Coating Systems:
Save on annual electricity bills by reducing summer air
conditioning costs.
Save peak electricity demand.
Reduce roof maintenance and replacement expenses by
extending roof life.
Increase indoor comfort in summer by reflecting heat from
the roof surface.
96. Benefits of the Astec Re-Ply
and Ceramic Coating Systems:
Reduce the heat island effect in cities and suburbs.
Reduce air pollution and smog formation.
Reduce waste added to landfills.
Help builders and building managers meet Energy
Efficiency Building Standards such as Perl, LEED, etc.
115. What is the difference between a
paint and a coating?
Paint: An aqueous liquid continuous film applied at
film thickness' of less than 10 wet mls.
Coating: An aqueous liquid continuous membrane
applied at film thickness’ greater than 40 wet mls.
116. Benefits of
Acrylic Roof Membrane
vs.
Paint
Remain Flexible
Resist standing Water
Excellent Adhesion to a variety of substrates
Resist UV exposure
Applied at greater film thickness for increased flexibility
Resistance to Foot Traffic…tensile strength
Higher Reflectivity and increased emissivity
117. Definition of an
Advanced Roof Coating
An aqueous liquid suspension, applied to roofing
substrates, which dries to a seamless, resilient,
durable membrane which is flexible across a
broad temperature range.
119. White coatings have good solar reflectance, but…..
Chalks, talc and clay can be added to make the
coating white and increase solid content.
They have a higher rate of erosion over advanced
roof coatings using titanium and ceramics.
Ceramics dramatically reduce erosion.
Premium resins are superior for adhesion,
flexibility and durability.
120. So what makes a quality
Roof Coating?
Binder
Volume Solids
PVC
121. Volume Solids (VS)
High Quality Coating Lower Quality Coating
Pigments Pigments
Resin Resin less
60% or than 50%
Greater
122. How to insure you are
getting quality products?
Testing - ASTM
Earned credibility in the field
ISO
123. Fluid-Applied Membranes
QUALITY
is the only way to go!
Cheap coatings lead to continued roof problems.
124. Insulating Coatings Corporation
ASTEC Authorized Applicators insure
that the applications are done to ASTEC
Specifications.
164. United States Air Force
“… After the application of the coating,
the average peak temperature in the
warehouse area dropped to 86° F,
a decrease of 17° F. “
- James A., Capt. USAF Chief RSD of Civil Engineering
166. United States Army
“… a 64° F reduction in roof surface
temperature, a 23° F reduction in attic
temperature and a 10° F reduction in room
temperature as a result of the insulative and
reflective value of the coating.”
- Benjamin S., Col, Dept. of the Army
171. • Un-treated Tent includes a Sun shade on Top
• Un-treated Tent Contains 3 split Units
• Treated Tent includes No Sun shade on Top
• Treated Tent Contains 2 split Units
172.
173. Further Tests….
• Un-treated tent
• Removed the third air conditioner
• Same air conditioning units in both tents.
• Treated tent used 26% less energy.
176. “I avoided taking a shower during
the noon time, but after you have
coated my water tank with Astec,
there is no issue with hot water in
my house any more, at any time
of the day". – Recent Customer in Kuwait
177.
178. “Astec is amazing, after 4 years the finish on the
tanks still look great”
-President, Studer Fertilizer
199. For Further Information Please Contact:
Saad Al-Yaseen
Burgan One General Trading and Contracting
Tel: +965 22409685 or Tel: +965 22409686
Fax: +965 22409551
PO Box 29770 Code: 13158 Safat – Kuwait
saadalyaseen@burganone.com
www.whyreplace.com
www.icc-astec.com
200. References
• http://www.escwa.un.org
• http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Kuwait/Full.html
• Energy Information Administration (Content source); Langdon D. Clough
(Topic Editor). 2008. "Energy profile of Kuwait." In: Encyclopedia of Earth.
Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information
Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First
published in the Encyclopedia of Earth June 28, 2007; Last revised
September 2, 2008; Retrieved February 15, 2010].
• http://www.eoearth.org/article/Energy_profile_of_Kuwait
• http://www.da.gov.kw/eng/articles/arab_economic_summit_2009_speec
hes.php?p=summit_declaration
201. References
• ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KUWAIT: A LOCAL
PERSPECTIVE ; Ali E. H. Hajiah, PhD; Kuwait Institute for Scientific
Research
• http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20090914093137
• http://www.goodplanet.org/en/
• Dr. Lisa Gartland, Principal Engineer, Positive Energy
• Kuwait's thermal power generation is forecast to rise 70.2%
between 2009 and 2019 by Mike King,
http://www.pr-inside.com/kuwait-s-thermal-power-generation-is-
r1724985.htm