Topic Summary:
Buildings are rapidly becoming a primary topic of discussion when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within Canada, and Alberta has specific challenges when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings which may prompt the question: are zero carbon emissions buildings possible in Alberta? And if they are, is there a payback and value proposition?
This session will focus on how to achieve Net Zero Carbon buildings in Alberta’s specific scenario. This will include cold climate considerations, electricity grid challenges, and building specific strategies that can be used to achieve a net zero carbon goal. Project specific examples will be shared from across multiple sectors, including commercial/institutional, industrial, and mixed use. Attendees will learn the definitions involved in zero carbon buildings and the challenges and solutions of producing these projects within Alberta.
Speakers Bio:
Kyle Keep, P.Eng.:
Kyle graduated from the University in Alberta with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Kyle is an adaptive and collaborative consultant with over 18 years of experience in project management, design, construction and solution finding. His discipline focus is the design and construction management of mission critical HVAC infrastructure as well as commercial HVAC, focusing on educational and public institutions. Kyle is a principal engineer at AME Consulting Group.
Brett Banadyga, P.Eng.:
Brett graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019. Following graduation, Brett moved from Regina to Calgary to join the AME Consulting Group as a Building Performance/Energy Modeller. Brett became an Associate in 2023 and leads the Building Performance Alberta team. Brett has experience in performance-based design, including whole building energy modelling, parametric simulation analysis, thermal comfort analysis, NECB compliance, and energy performance modelling for local jurisdiction sustainability targets. Brett is an associate engineer at AME Consulting Group.
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