Industrial Decarbonization Pathways
This online engineering CPD course introduces the principles and practices of industrial and building decarbonization, emphasizing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency.
This course covers electrification, energy efficiency measures, alternative fuels, and carbon capture technologies, all of which play vital roles in the transition to a low-carbon future. It explores the detailed process of converting buildings and industrial facilities into all-electric and low-carbon systems. This includes evaluating electrical infrastructure, integrating high-efficiency technologies, and optimizing energy use through demand-side management strategies.
This course also addresses topics such as industrial process heat electrification, thermal energy storage (TES), and the contribution of distributed energy resources (DERs) to decarbonization efforts. It explores how to implement smart controls, manage bidirectional energy flows, and utilize flexible load management strategies to enhance grid stability and reduce operational costs.
This 7 PDH online course is applicable to HVAC engineers, energy managers, as well as other technical professionals interested in promoting electrification, decarbonization, and sustainability within the built environment.
This continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding industrial and building decarbonization, including strategies to reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and transition from fossil fuels in heating, cooling, and industrial processes
- Identifying key components of industrial electrification, such as decarbonizing process heat, alternative fuels (hydrogen, biofuels), and energy management, while addressing grid capacity and energy storage needs
- Improving system performance through thermal energy storage (TES), carbon capture, bidirectional energy flow, and smart grid integration to enhance reliability, reduce emissions, and cut costs
- Exploring emerging technologies like electric boilers, heat pumps, low-carbon hydrogen, and advanced carbon capture to support industrial decarbonization
- Understanding regulatory and economic factors, including 45Q tax credits, IRA incentives, ASHRAE and DOE standards, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and lifecycle cost analysis
- Evaluating challenges such as grid capacity, peak demand, emissions compliance, and phased implementation to ensure sustainability and economic feasibility
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