Join us for this month's Building Simulation Users' Group presentation: Energy Tools, Tips, and Tricks!

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Target Audience: Engineers, Architects, & Simulationists (CEU/PDHs AVAILABLE!)

Date and Time: October 22, 2014 - 12.00 to 13.00 MT

Location: UI - IDL Classroom - 306 S 6th St. Boise, ID

Registration: Remote Webinar or Live Presentation*
*(in-person attendees will receive a FREE LUNCH if registered by noon the day prior to the event)

Speakers: Tim Johnson, James Rono, and Chuck Reis (CTA Architects Engineers)

Description:
As design decisions become more data driven, quick and accurate energy calculations become crucial to a project's success. Traditional energy modeling can be a long, resource intensive process that isn't nimble enough to influence design as it happens. This session will focus on energy calculation strategies and tools to equip building owners, designers, and energy analysts to make informed decisions in a timely manner. Energy specialists from CTA Architects Engineers will review and demonstrate several useful tools for energy modeling, benchmarking, renewable energy calculations, and quality control.

Bios:
Chuck Reis has worked in the retail supermarket industry for a total of 13 years. Originally focused on plumbing and mechanical drafting and design, his capabilities have evolved to evaluating the energy performance of integrated systems with an emphasis on refrigeration systems. Chuck has assisted with the creation of CTA's Energy Services Division by leading the development of tools used by energy engineers in estimating energy costs and savings. He has worked closely with designers and utility program managers to acquire utility incentives and rebates for CTA's clients. Chuck's most recent duties involve performing regression analyses to determine the feasibility for integration of cogeneration systems and assistance with the energy modeling of various supermarkets. Chuck works from CTA's Boise, ID office.
James Rono received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University and is a registered Engineer in Training in the state of Idaho. James specializes in energy simulation using eQUEST, OpenStudio, and EnergyPlus as well as custom spreadsheets. James has performed energy simulations for optimizing and documenting energy performance in office buildings, financial centers, supermarkets, and government buildings.
Tim Johnson received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer, an ASHRAE certified Building Energy Modeling Professional, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Green Globes Professional. Tim has 7 years of experience as a Design Engineer specializing in energy analysis and energy modeling using eQUEST, EnergyPlus, and IES VE energy modeling software. His experience also includes mechanical and plumbing design and document production for schools, commercial offices, supermarkets, healthcare, light industrial buildings, and government buildings. His mechanical design experience includes developing energy efficient designs incorporating energy modeling and analysis techniques such as life cycle cost/payback analysis, improving ease of system maintenance, and developing construction drawings and specifications. Tim works from CTA's Boise, ID office.

Katie Leichliter
Research Scientist
University of Idaho
Integrated Design Lab - Boise
www.uidaho.edu/idl
Ph: 208.401.0649