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2015 Commercial HVAC TAG

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 About

The purpose of the 2015 Commercial HVAC Technical Advisory Group (HVAC TAG) is to help scan, screen, and score the most promising energy efficient technologies (ETs), which are then further assessed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The TAG process provides significant value to BPA and guides the organization in finding the most promising technologies that may eventually become an incentivized measure BPA customers – publicly-owned utilities throughout the Pacific Northwest region.

The HVAC TAG focuses on technologies that reduce electric resistance heat in the commercial sector, with an emphasis on existing technologies that currently have limited market share. We are only considering retrofit technologies, not those applicable to only new construction. We will exclude any technologies already in BPA utility programs and most technologies already in assessment by BPA. The list will be pared down to the highest-ranked ETs through a rating process using E3T BPA criteria. For more information on the technologies we are considering, see the overview.

Members of the HVAC TAG participate voluntarily. The 25-35 members are experts in various aspects of HVAC energy efficiency, such as variable refrigerant flow, rooftop units, heat pumps, and web-enabled equipment.

Meetings are held via online webinars, and include two presentations of top-rated technologies. These presentations offer educational opportunities to TAG members, as well as the public who are interested or involved in the topic (see the calendar tab or visit the Webinars page for more information).

The HVAC TAG runs from March through May 2015, with recommendations made to BPA at that time. Information and lists of technologies and strategies are updated throughout the process and may be viewed on other tabs of this portal.

  • Announcements: Links to videos and other important information.
  • Documents: All documents that TAG members need to help them participate. This includes lists of ETs that are rated and scored.
  • Calendar: All meetings that TAG members are expected to attend as well as important due dates are listed. Includes any links for meetings that members can use to register.
  • Participants: Logos, if available, of the TAG members' organizations.
 Announcements
Commercial HVAC TAG Final Meeting - Wednesday, April 29, 2015

A recording of the final meeting of the E3T Commercial HVAC TAG, which took place April 29, 2015, can be viewed below. Discussion included scores of five emerging technologies, including the ETs into successful utility programs, and future TAGs.

2015 Commercial HVAC TAG Final Meeting - April 29, 2015 from Energy Experts on Vimeo.

 
Commercial HVAC Webinar and TAG Discussion - VRF & Variable Speed Heat Pumps - Tuesday, April 14, 2015

The recording below is of the TAG members' discussion that took place after the Showcase webinar. A recording and PDF of the one hour Showcase webinar presentations can be viewed on the Webinars webpage. The presentations feature variable refrigerant flow systems (VRF) and variable split system heat pumps.

E3T Commercial HVAC TAG April 14, 2015 post-webinar discussion from Energy Experts on Vimeo

Commercial HVAC Webinar and TAG Discussion - Motors and Fans - Wednesday, April 8, 2015

The recording below is of the TAG members' discussion that took place after the Showcase webinar. A recording and PDF of the one hour Showcase webinar presentations can be viewed on the Webinars webpage. The presentations feature electronically commutated permanent magnet (ECPM) motors driving fans and pumps, circulating hot and chilled water pumps with variable speed ECPM motors, and high volume, low speed fan technology.

E3T Commercial HVAC TAG April 8, 2015 post-webinar discussion from Energy Experts on Vimeo.

Recording of the discussion that took place among Commercial HVAC TAG members, following the April 8, 2015 Motors and Fans E3T Showcase webinar.

 
Initial 2015 Commercial HVAC TAG Meeting - Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The 2015 HVAC TAG had its official start with 30 participating experts and staff attending the March 10, 2015 meeting. After introductions and presentations about the importance of the TAG and how it fits into BPA’s Energy Efficient Emerging Technologies Program, participants shared knowledge and insights on technologies both on and off the current E3TNW.org list. Below is a video recording of the March 10, 2015 meeting, just under 3 hours long.

2015 HVAC Commercial TAG Initial Meeting - 3/10/2015 from Energy Experts on Vimeo.

 
 Documents
  • Reports & Recommendations
  • Presentations & Scoring
  • Ranking
  • Orientation

Reports & Recommendations

Highlights of the 2015 Commercial HVAC TAG
A five-page report summarizing the overview, process, members, and results of the 2015 Commercial HVAC Technical Advisory Group.

Presentations & Scoring

2015 HVAC TAG Score Summary
A one-page PDF summary of scores from the 2015 Commercial HVAC TAG.
2015 HVAC TAG Detailed Scores
Scoring and comments of the top emerging technologies scored by the 2015 Commercial HVAC TAG members.
Commercial HVAC TAG Webinar #2
PDF of the April 14, 2015 webinar, featuring Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems and Variable Speed Split System Heat Pumps
Commercial HVAC TAG Webinar #1
PDF of the webinar held April 8, 2015. Topics featured are ECPM Motors for Single Phase HVAC Fan Applications, Circulating Hot and Chilled Water Pumps with Variable Speed ECPM Motors, and High Volume, Low Speed Fan Technology
Presentation Slides from Initial TAG Meeting
PDF of the slides that were shown during the March 10, 2015 initial meeting.

Ranking

2015 Commercial TAG Rating and Ranking results
Ordered results from TAG member ratings after the March 10, 2015 TAG meeting. PDF format.

Orientation

E3T TAG Member List
List of the E3T commercial-sector HVAC TAG members
2015 HVAC TAG Informational Overview
Basic information about the scope, definition, and goals of the TAG
 Participants
Aceee
BPA
Clee
ESource
Energy Trust of Oregon
NEEA
EPRI
Benton REA
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
MM
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Northwest Power and Conservation Council
Lockheed Martin
Johnson Air Products
Puget Sound Energy
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Seattle City Light
Western Cooling Efficiency Center
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