Heating Electrification Workshop 2022

Welcome

        Arah Schuur, Executive Director, NEEP
        David Lis, Director of Technology and Market Solutions, NEEP
 

Powering Programs for Equity

Over the last two years, the federal government has passed historic legislation that will drive investment in infrastructure, climate action, and energy justice, including the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds create massive opportunity for deeper investment in building energy efficiency and electrification. This session will offer real-life examples of how traditional ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs can utilize existing and new federal funds and emerging financing tools to advance heating electrification while addressing barriers that disproportionately affect historically underserved communities.

• Moderator
  Shaun Hoyte, Section Manager of Clean Energy Networks, Con Edison
• Panelists
  Brendan Delaney, Residential Energy Director, Action Inc.
  Emily Levin, Director of Strategic Market Development, VEIC
  Andy Frank, Founder and President, Sealed

Breakout Groups

Guided, small group work on ideas and solutions that will continue the transformation of our market. Camera recommended on.

Break

SoundBites

NEEP SoundBites are short, informative, and inspiring talks on a variety of topics relating to heating electrification. Presenters are innovative leaders, researchers, and technologists who will share both challenges and solutions through fast paced, high energy talks.

• Host
  Ben Hiller, Technical Manager, NEEP
• Presenters
  Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Executive Director, HEET
  Victoria Rojo, Lead Data Scientist, ISO New England

Upstream Insights
The HVAC industry is facing a complicated mix of both head winds and tail winds. New regulations and global supply chain issues are difficult to navigate while unprecedented federal incentives for new equipment are likely to provide a boost to the industry in the coming years. Some regions like the Northeast are pushing for the electrification of space and water heating. What do manufacturers think of these challenges and opportunities? How are they adapting their businesses to address them? Two leading manufacturers will provide insight into how they are approaching the electrification of HVAC.

• Moderator
  David Lis, Director of Technology & Market Solutions, NEEP
• Panelists
  Kandice Cohen, Director of Electrification of Heat, Trane Technologies
  Mark Lessans, Senior Director of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Johnson Controls

SoundBites

NEEP SoundBites are short, informative, and inspiring talks on a variety of topics relating to heating electrification. Presenters are innovative leaders, researchers, and technologists who will share both challenges and solutions through fast paced, high energy talks.

• Host
  Ben Hiller, Technical Manager, NEEP
• Presenters  
  Antonio Bouza, Technology Manager, U.S. DOE
  Jeremy Koo, Renewable Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Consultant, Cadmus
  Scott Spielman, Research Engineer, Ecotope

Flipping the Switch: Converting Contractors to Champions

Heat pumps are an important solution in electrifying buildings, yet uptake can be slow, especially in the Northeast. In order to speed this process, HVAC and water-heating installers are a key piece of the equation, yet they are the unique exception and not close to the rule. What will motivate contractors to change their approach to heat pumps as a viable solution for all instead of just a "niche" solution? What are the ways we can motivate them to explore shifting their business models? This session will highlight key strategies for converting contractors into electrification champions.

• Moderator
  Lee Smith, Vice President, Daikin
• Panelists
  Nate Adams, CEO and Rabble Rouser, HVAC 2.0
  Christopher Haringa, Senior Program Manager, Abode
  Courtney Moriarta, Director of Single Family Residential, NYSERDA

Breakout Groups

Guided, small group work on ideas and solutions that will continue the transformation of our market. Camera recommended on.

Aligning Incentives and Regulation

Electrifying building space and water heating at scale in an equitable manner will have to include more than just incentives. Even with robust incentives, we may likely need regulation and penalties that work with "carrots" to reach building decarbonization targets. How do performance targets, minimum standards, and other kinds of regulations work with financial incentives to encourage rapid transformation of the heating sector while centering energy equity? What are the roles for local/state/federal policy in this shift?

• Moderator
  Erin Cosgrove, Public Policy Manager, NEEP
• Panelists
  Vanessa Ulmer, Senior Advisor, NYSERDA
  Heather Deese, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Dandelion Energy

NEEP is committed to creating events and programming that are accessible to all. To uphold our intention to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in all we do, we’ve set up a pay what you can (PWYC) option. For more information, please contact Jessica Augat (jaugat@neep.org).