This talk will quantify the savings potential and applicability of white roof implementation for commercial roofs. The industry has used R-22 refrigerant for what seems like eons. Over the coming years, new refrigerants will become more widely used. Questions regarding when the right time to replace R-22 with new refrigerants and the associated costs with these new refrigerants are already being posed. Luau A complimentary luau for registered workshop attendees will be held at the Radisson.
Attire is casual.
In 1999, Outback Steakhouse, the Florida Solar Energy Center, and Tampa Electric Company collaborated on a project to analyze the energy usage and efficiency in a new Outback facility. The study revealed a number of possible areas for improvement. Numerous corrections would be applicable to buildings in other restaurant chains or other retail buildings. This case study will cover the data and results of the Outback study, and describe the process used to appropriately rebalance the restaurant. In many cases, daylighting may be used to shed some of the lighting load while simultaneously reducing cooling costs.