Heating, Direct Air Capture, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HDVAC) Workshop
February 28 - March 1, 2023
W Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta, GA
ARPA-E is interested in technologies that leverage the potential synergies between building HVAC systems and Direct Air Capture (DAC). Re-engineering commercial building and industrial facility HVAC systems with both DAC and advanced cooling techniques could drive additional operational emission reductions beyond current state-of-the-art and emerging technologies. These systems could offer further benefit in lowering the energy requirements for DAC systems. The workshop included discussion of the commercialization challenges of such systems including transportation logistics, business models, and carbon utilization/storage options.
The goals of the workshop were to identify technical metrics required for synergistic deployment of HVAC and DAC, prioritize R&D needs, and estimate impact of R&D projects if successful. Participants had the opportunity to provide feedback on or suggest alternatives to the proposed topic areas and current performance metrics that ARPA-E is considering including in a potential Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Day 1 - February 28th, 2023
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Time |
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
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8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Registration, Networking, and Breakfast |
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8:45 AM – 8:50 AM |
Welcome |
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8:50 AM – 9:20 AM |
Workshop Introduction |
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9:20 AM – 10:05 AM |
Participant Introductions 30 seconds each |
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10:05 AM – 10:20 AM |
Break |
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10:20 AM – 10:50 AM |
Future of HVAC |
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10:50 AM – 11:20 AM |
Future of DAC |
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11:20 AM – 11:30 AM |
Intro to the Breakout |
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch / Networking |
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12:30 PM – 1:45 PM |
Parallel Breakout Sessions (System Design):
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1:45 PM – 2:00 PM |
Break and Transition Back to General Session – Great Room 1 |
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2:00 PM – 2:20 PM |
Building Integrated Carbon Capture |
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2:20 PM – 2:40 PM |
Retrofit Case Study |
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2:40PM – 2:55 PM |
The Opportunity of DAC in HVAC Systems |
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2:55PM – 3:10 PM |
Buildings As Carbon Sinks |
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3:10PM – 3:25 PM |
Startups Q&A |
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3:25PM – 3:30 PM |
Transition |
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Parallel Breakout Sessions (Metrics):
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End of Day 1 |
Adjourn |
Day 2 - March 1st, 2023
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Time |
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 |
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Registration, Networking, and Breakfast |
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8:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Day 2 Welcome & Brief Recap of Day 1 Marina Sofos, Program Director, ARPA–E |
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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM |
Fireside Chat: Commercialization Focus
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9:45 AM – 10:00 AM |
Breakout Overview |
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Break and Transition to Breakout Rooms |
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10:15 AM – 11:45 PM |
Parallel Breakout Sessions:
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11:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
Conclusion |
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Workshop Ends |
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