About the event:

Come join NJ IFMA’s webinar on practical ASHRAE approaches to building optimization and decarbonization with two leaders in sustainability.

Attendees will gain practical guidance to reduce energy use, improve building performance, and support long‑term carbon reduction goals.

Michael Goodrum of NORESCO, is the primary author of the recently published ASHRAE Technical Resource for Building Decarbonization Retrofits for Commercial and Multifamily Buildings who will describe an overview of the decarbonization process.

The guide is organized to take the reader on a path through a decarbonization project, including goal setting, planning, identifying strategies, implementation, metric tracking, financing, and specific considerations for existing buildings.

The guide details the best practices for developing and conducting decarbonization retrofits for commercial and multifamily buildings.

It includes 19 case studies showcasing diverse building types, systems, and decarbonization approaches; actionable steps for each phase of a decarbonization project, from goal setting to implementation; practical guidance on retrofitting HVAC systems, optimizing building envelopes, and utilizing renewable energy technologies; and expert recommendations on monitoring and tracking progress to ensure long-term success.

John Rundell of Rundell Engineering and a NJ IFMA sustainability committee member sits on the ASHRAE TC1.4 committee helping refine the ASHRAE Guideline 36 and will dig into best practices of high-performance sequence of operations for HVAC.

ASHRAE Guideline 36-2024 provides standardized, advanced control algorithms designed to maximize HVAC energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality (IAQ), and enhance occupant comfort.

It reduces engineering and commissioning time by offering ready-to-use control sequences, primarily focusing on Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems, including features like ASHRAE-approved automated fault detection and diagnostics (AFDD).

Agenda:

12:00 - 12:30 PM – ASHRAE Decarb Process

12:30 - 12:50 PM – ASHRAE Guideline 36 Best Practices

12:50 - 1:00 PM – Q&A (can spill over if needed)