Practical Considerations for Specifying Heat Pump Water Heaters

EVENT DETAILS

Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) have quickly become indispensable for complying with the California energy code (Title 24, Part 6). This class will lead architects and designers through proper location choices for heat pump water heaters, as well as ventilation, maintenance, power, and condensate management, so that you can specify these units with confidence. This course will also detail the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of heat pump technologies and how they contribute toward achieving a project’s Zero Net Carbon Design goals.

This event will be virtual over ZOOM. All registrants will be sent a ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.

SPEAKER

Nick Brown – President, Build Smart

Nick Brown is President of Build Smart, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling, energy code, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings.  Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC).  He is a Subject Matter Expert on the Energy Code Ace statewide education team and teaches classes for Southern California Edison on Net Zero Design, All-electric Homes, Heat Pumps, and Selling Clean Energy Homes.  As part of a CalSEED team, Nick is currently researching phase change material applications in HVAC systems.  Nick was elected to the Board of Directors of CABEC beginning in 2018.  He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan.  He remodeled his own home in 2014 in a deep energy retrofit and has written and presented extensively on Net Zero buildings, high-performance walls, and energy efficient building.  Prior to starting Build Smart, he served as President of Merlex Stucco for 15 years, a $15 million Southern California stucco manufacturer.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

AIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved
Certificate provided for 1.5 hours towards ZNCD portion of CA License Renewal

1) Understand how heat pump water heaters work by pulling heat from the surrounding air
2) Learn proper locations and ventilation requirements to ensure HPWHs have an adequate source of heat and can be effectively maintained
3) Compare operational Carbon emissions of typical gas water heaters and HPWHs as part of a zero net carbon design
4) Using case studies, see how to show HPWHs on plan sets to ensure smooth installation in the field

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