The ability to completely replace an existing heating system with an all-electric system is optimal for reducing operational carbon but not for life-cycle costs.
The ability to completely replace an existing heating system with an all-electric system is optimal for reducing operational carbon but not for life-cycle costs.
Waste heat recovery (WHR) is a “low hanging fruit,” which only has one disadvantage: It presents a longer return on investment (ROI) than is usually acceptable to plants.
By analyzing current data to understand the impact of potential decarbonization transition scenarios, pragmatic changes can be implemented in both replacement and new construction applications to reach the 2030 GHG global reduction targets, and be used as a stepping stone to reach the more lofty 2050 goals in the future.
By analyzing current data to understand the impact of potential decarbonization transition scenarios, pragmatic changes can be implemented in both replacement and new construction applications to reach the 2030 GHG global reduction targets, and be used as a stepping stone to reach the more lofty 2050 goals in the future.
Leighton Deer, vice president of mechanical engineering, and Peter Dahl, principal, of HGA Architects and Engineers, take a deeper dive into beneficial electrification in this video.
“There’s no question in my mind that we are moving toward a near-zero emissions economy,” said Lessans. “If the HVAC industry focuses on solutions to decarbonize building operations, it has a chance to write its own future.”
Strategic electrification, or the push to decarbonize our buildings is happening now, driven by a mix of legislation, corporations, and consumer demand.