Jointly organized by MMNC, AMC and EVD
Programme Highlight
Since its launch in September 2023,
HKGBC’s Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme has stirred heated
discussion among the building industry on what and how-to-do questions. Today’s
presentation will start from term interpretation on concepts such as “Zero
Carbon”, “Zero Energy” or “Zero-Ready” in both international and HK local
contexts to answer the question “How?”. We will introduce a well-decided
roadmap on decarbonization of a normal building in future years leading up to
2050. Main improvement methodologies will include proper E&M maintenance,
periodic system review, modernization upgrades, and necessary carbon/energy
tradeoffs, while a regular Energy Audit always dominates when we do budget
planning before any implementations. Various key findings & suggestions
from recent completed building audit will be shared to help the audience in
understanding the improvement steps toward zero-carbon ready in this roadmap.
In the second session of webinar the
presentation will focus on the most important building system – Chiller plant –
to know that it is crucial to recognize that the chiller plant accounts for a
significant portion, approximately 40%, of electrical consumption in most
buildings. Therefore, understanding how to achieve a zero-carbon HVAC system
becomes paramount. With a well-defined roadmap in place, we aim to advocate for
the adoption of high-efficiency chiller systems that effectively reduce energy
consumption with the important keynote on proper equipment maintenance to
uphold efficiency. The session will also delve into the challenging unique
building environment of Hong Kong in adopting the latest energy efficient
chiller system solutions. By sharing these insights, attendees will gain a
deeper understanding on the role of a sustainable energy efficient HVAC system
and the steps in HVAC towards zero-carbon ready goal.
Speaker
Mr. July Chen, GradeⅠNational Certified Constructor (Public
Utilities), National Senior Engineer (Green Building), National Certified
Carbon Management Professional. Mr. Chen holds both Master and Bachelor degrees
in HVAC Engineering and now is entitled as Regional General Manager of
ENVIRONMENTAL MARKET SOLUTIONS INC (EMSI), a sustainability consulting firm
under Carrier Cooperation.
Over his 18 years’ experience in green building
design, construction and operation industry, July has led more than 100
sustainability building/infrastructure projects, ranging from high-end offices,
corporate headquarters, high-rise residential to industrial campuses. He
specializes building energy audit & modelling, LEED/WELL/China Green Label
certification programs and ESG roadmap planning. He has devoted to leverage the
engineering investment and sustainability improvements in practical ways and
pioneered in industry transformation towards digitalized sustainability
construction management.
Mr Chris Hong, Executive Energy Audit Engineer
of Carrier Hong Kong Limited. Chris received his Bachelor of Science in Applied
Physics from City University of Hong Kong and a Master of Science in Building
Service Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
In his successful career spanning seven years
at Carrier, Chris has conducted audits on more than 200 chiller plants,
granting him a profound understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability
in HVAC systems. Chris is widely recognized for his keen ability to identify
energy saving opportunities and offer practical solutions to customers,
particularly in the realms of commercial buildings, hotels, and infrastructure.
His wealth of knowledge and practical insights contributes significantly to
improving system performance and promoting sustainable maintenance in the HVAC
industry.
Language
PowerPoint in English and presentation in
Mandarin/English
Registration & Enquiries
This seminar is free of charge and prior registration is
required. The number of participants is limited to 30 (Seminar at HKIE
EngHub) and 500 (Webinar via Zoom)
respectively. Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis
with priority given to members of MMNC, AMC and EVD Division. Only on-line
registration in Google
Form shall be accepted for registration. Attendance certificates will
be issued after the event. For enquiries, please contact Mr. Howard Lai at howard.lung@hotmail.com
. Attendance certificate will be awarded after attending the whole webinar.