Originally recorded on September 7, 2023
This event included a webinar primer on ComEd’s Very High Efficiency (VHE) HVAC pilot featuring a case study example of this retrofit at Oak Park Temple in Oak Park, Illinois. The webinar was followed by an in-person tour of the temple later that day. The Decarb Tech Series is an ongoing educational series of Illinois’ Building Energy Resource Hub, in partnership with Illinois Green Alliance. The series features technology innovations that support building retrofits and decarbonization efforts across the industry.
Description: HVAC uses more than half the energy in commercial buildings, making it a #1 target for anyone serious about reducing energy bills, improving ventilation and indoor air quality, and reducing emissions. Very High Efficiency Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (VHE HVAC) provides all of these benefits and it is an excellent option for electrification as it eliminates natural gas without increasing electricity use or…