INNOVATION AWARDS
The 7th biennial ‘MEET Innovation Awards’ will be presented at the show! These awards are given in recognition of innovative products in the industry. Each of the four sponsoring associations will present one award to an exhibitor at the show. Stay tuned for information about the 2024 winners and their amazing products!
Seminar Schedule
DIALOGUE & DISCUSSION
The four sponsoring associations: CIPH, Electro-Federation Canada, ACME (Atlantic Canada Mechanical Exhibitors), and IES, are committed to providing a strong educational component as part of the show. A thought-provoking and topical seminar series is offered onsite, free to all show attendees. Stay tuned for the full schedule!
Additional info on seminars & speakers:
BUILDING DECARBONIZATION BASICS
Donald "Don" Colliver, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer
Overview of presentation:
This lecture will present the basics of building decarbonization. Items to be discussed include: the driving forces for decarbonization; buildings’ contribution to carbon emissions; key descriptive parameters; pillars and potential for reduction of carbon emissions related to buildings; and key issues related to achieving zero carbon emissions.
Speaker bio:
Donald “Don” Colliver has been involved in the energy usage and efficiency of buildings for over 40 years. He is Professor in the Biosystems Engineering Department, and formerly Director of Graduate Studies in the BAE Department and Director of the Kentucky Industrial Assessment Center at the University of Kentucky. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Professionally Don has conducted and managed extensive research in energy usage in buildings and industrial facilities, solar energy, air infiltration and ventilation, building codes, and the analysis of climatological data for determination of design weather conditions. His team developed the first dehumidification design weather data that was published in the 1997 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND CLIMATE CHANGE AND DECARBONIZATION
Donald "Don" Colliver, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer
Overview of presentation:
This lecture will give the basic scientific information gathered from international bodies related to the causes and effects of climate change. Information will be presented related to the impact of climate change; overall sources of CO2eq; the goals of decarbonization from the building sector; and an introduction in to why decarbonization of buildings is important.
Speaker bio:
Donald “Don” Colliver has been involved in the energy usage and efficiency of buildings for over 40 years. He is Professor in the Biosystems Engineering Department, and formerly Director of Graduate Studies in the BAE Department and Director of the Kentucky Industrial Assessment Center at the University of Kentucky. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Professionally Don has conducted and managed extensive research in energy usage in buildings and industrial facilities, solar energy, air infiltration and ventilation, building codes, and the analysis of climatological data for determination of design weather conditions. His team developed the first dehumidification design weather data that was published in the 1997 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals.