BACKGROUND

If you've been reading ZEBx’s case studies on high-performance buildings, you may have noticed a recurring theme. Heat pumps are being used to generate domestic hot water. As more and more regulations target emissions reductions, this will become far more common. Not all DHW heat pumps are created equal though. Some use refrigerants with high global warming potential, while other heat pumps use refrigerants with ultra-low GWP like CO2. ZEBx is proud to partner with BCIT and three CO2-based DHW heat pump suppliers to present our three-part, in-person Technology Demonstration Series workshops.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

This is your chance to see the heat pump in-person!

Success! With one very well-attended domestic hot water heat pump workshop under our belt in Feb 2022, ZEBx and BCIT are launching a second.

This will feature Small Planet Supply's SANCO2 WaterDrop system - a drop-in solution for large buildings which uses CO2 as the refrigerant. Come check out the system on display in BCIT's fascinating High-Performance Buildings Lab.

EVENT DETAILS

Presentation

The event will feature a presentation, hands-on, Q&A and a catered lunch as part of the ticket price.

Presenters

Brian Culler - Brian Culler holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Gonzaga University and has 15 years of experience in industrial refrigeration and domestic water heat pumps.  His work has included design, applications, equipment startups and service.  Brian is currently the General Manager of Commercial Water Heating at Small Planet Supply in Olympia, WA.  Small Planet builds packaged CO2 heat pump hot water systems for commercial and multi-family buildings.

Albert Rooks - Albert Rooks has been passionate about energy efficient construction since 2009.  He worked to establish and strengthen the Passive House Standard in North America and in 2010 he founded Small Planet Supply Inc., in Washington state. Featuring both a physical warehouse location and an online store, the company initially imported and distributed passive house components, including building tapes, membranes and mechanical systems. Realizing the need for builder education in using new products, the company began hosting educational workshops to increase designer and builder confidence in including these high-efficiency products in their builds.  In 2016, Small Planet Supply opened a Vancouver, Canada location to provide products and training in response to Vancouver’s Greenest City Initiative.  Albert’s future focus will include procurement and production of high-efficiency mechanical systems, including WaterDrop as well as other energy-efficient products and mechanical systems for new and retrofit applications.

Hosts

This event will be hosted by BCIT and ZEBx staff.

Timings

Presentation: (approx)10am to 11:30pm

Lunch: 11.30pm to 12pm

Final Q&A: 12pm to 1pm

The event will close its doors at 1pm

Waitlist

ZEBx will be maintaining control of the numbers, so if you're placed on the waitlist there's every opportunity we'll be in touch. Please feel free to add yourself to the waitlist if tickets are currently sold out. There is a high likelihood that more tickets will be made available in the near future.

Professional Development

After the event, attendees will receive a follow-up email with details of how to request credit confirmations:

AIBC - 2 LU

BC Housing - 1.5 units

Other associations, universities, colleges etc: a Certificate of Attendance is available

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DETAILS

Pandemic Protocols

• As an organized indoor event, the space will follow Provincial and BCIT guidelines.
• Attendees must be fully vaccinated and present BC Vaccine Card QR code and identification.

Before you arrive at BCIT:

• Perform a daily self-assessment (health check)
• Masks are required in all indoor public areas on all BCIT campuses including classrooms, labs, shops, washrooms, study areas, hallways, lobbies, and stairwells.
• Before attending review and complete the steps on the information for visitors pages
• For more information about risk mitigation measures review the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines

Event Location

• BCIT Burnaby Campus (North-West end of campus, closest to Canada Way and Willingdon Ave)
• Building NW03 – High Performance Building Lab

Getting to BCIT and Parking

BCIT Campus Map (including parking lots)

• By Bus: bus stop at corner of Canada Way and Willingdon Ave
• By Evo car share: parking spots in Lot Q at the corner of Canada Way and Willingdon Ave
• By personal vehicle, there are two parking options:
• Lettered parking lots daily parking rate of $5.50/day using credit card or PaybyPhone app
• between 7:30AM and 2:30 PM - Lots A, B, D, F, E are the closest (5-10 minute walk)
• before 7:30AM or after 2:30 PM – Lot Q
• Visitor parking areas $3.25/hr using credit card or PaybyPhone app at Lot V2, V3