FEASIBILITY REPORT: NYC + GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS
April 10, 2013 - 8:00 am to 9:00 am - Hosted by Cushman & Wakefield
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The use of geothermal technology for space conditioning in New York City has grown in recent years, and as the first city agency to utilize these systems, the NYC Department of Design and Construction has first hand experience with both the benefits and challenges.
This presentation will discuss how geothermal systems work, the three basic types, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. An overview of the City’s complex geology will highlight how subsurface conditions affect system selection and design. Considerations from building loads to construction activities will also be discussed along with O&M requirements that lead to a successful installation.
DDC case studies will illustrate how they were employed in various buildings and sites. Some of the challenges encountered and the available options in resolving them will also be discussed. DDC’s new manual provides a how-to-guide for assessing the City’s geology and how GHP systems can be integrated into sustainable building projects. A limited number of manuals will be available afterwards.
SPEAKERS
Brett Miller, PE CEM | NYC Department of Design and Construction, Architecture & Engineering Constructability Unit
Brett is Mechanical Engineer with the New York City Department of Design & Construction, Architecture & Engineering Constructability Unit. He is a NYS licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager and Certified Plant Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of building HVAC systems. In his position at DDC, Brett is responsible for the programming, development and oversight of the City’s major capital construction projects.
Alex Posner, PG | NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Sustainable Design
Alex is a licensed Professional Geologist with over 33 years of experience in the field of hydrogeology. Over the course of his career, his main focus has been on ground water resource applications in the northeast. In his current position, his primary role is evaluating the application of geothermal systems on DDC building projects and troubleshooting systems, when problems arise. He is credited with co-authoring several U.S. Geological Survey research publications on the aquifer systems in New York City and Virginia. In 2002, he helped manage the publication of the first DDC Geothermal Heat Pump Manual and recently completed the newly revised edition. Cushman & Wakefield 1290 Avenue of the Americas - 7th Floor New York, NY 10104
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Special thanks to Cushman & Wakefield for hosting this event! This program was developed by Urban Green Council's Monthly Programs Committee. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please send us an email. |
PRICING
| Urban Green Council Member: $10 |
| Non-member: $15 |
| Sponsor Member: Free Admission |
| Leadership Level Member ($250+ annually): Free Admission |
