With their ability to provide highly efficient electric heating and cooling, heat pumps are our most promising and important building decarbonization technology. Installing a heat pump in a commercial building can be complex and requires careful engineering and attention to detail.

As the first generation of air source heat pumps in BC are coming to the end of their service life, projects to replace them offer valuable opportunities to take advantage of improved technology and optimize these systems. This ZEBx webinar will share real world experiences and lessons learned from retrofitting the HVAC system of the Atrium, an iconic office and retail building in downtown Victoria.

The session will cover all aspects of the Atrium project, from planning and procurement to design, construction, and commissioning. This discussion will provide valuable insights into how to make heat pumps work for those who own, design, work on, and live/work/play in these buildings.

Speakers:

Brad White, President, SES Consulting

Brad is a Professional Engineer with over fifteen years of experience in energy efficiency, low carbon technologies, and smart building systems. He has demonstrated his passion for the sustainable use of energy throughout his professional career and this continues to be a driving force in his work.

Jason Finster, Energy Manager, Jawl Properties

Jason is a Certified Energy Manager with over 10 years experience overseeing and improving energy performance for Jawl Properties, a developer, owner, and manager of premium commercial real estate in Victoria, BC.