9:00 - 9:20

Introduction

9:20 - 10:15

Overview of the National and Provincial Energy Codes for Buildings

This presentation will provide an overview of the development of the Model National Energy Code for Buildings 1997 and its evolution to the updated provisions planned for the National Energy Code for Buildings 2011. It will also discuss the current and future status of energy regulations for buildings in the provinces and territories and their association with the National Energy Code for Buildings 2011.

English Speakers: Cathy Taraschuk, Mihailo Mihailovic, Heather Knudsen and Elisabeth Girgis

French Speaker: Elisabeth Girgis

10:15 - 10:30

BREAK

10:30 - 11:15

Dimmable Lighting: Energy Savings and Occupant Satisfaction

Dimming ballasts with appropriate controls can reduce lighting energy consumption as much as 50%. Personal dimming controls can produce additional energy savings of about 10% while also improving occupant satisfaction and productivity. NRC-IRC researchers will review their research findings in this field and predict future trends.

English Speakers: Guy Newsham, Benjamin Birt and Aziz Laouadi

French Speaker: Morad Atif

11:15 - 12:00

Energy Rating of Insulated Wall Assemblies

The Wall Energy Rating (WER) is a tool for energy rating of wall assemblies, comparable to the window Energy Rating found in CSA Standard A-440.2, which may eventually be referenced in similar national and international standards. This presentation will provide background on the development of the Wall Energy Rating, and present the results of a recent NRC-IRC research project that determined the WER of walls constructed with various thermal insulation materials according to common construction practices.

English Speaker: Hakim Elmahdy

French Speaker: Mike Swinton

12:00 - 1:30

LUNCH

1:30 - 2:00

Making Buildings Responsive to Peak Energy Demand

Meeting peak electrical demand is costly, but failure to do so leads to blackouts. Building operators can help by dimming lights and changing thermostat set points and ventilation rates during peak periods. This presentation looks at the extent to which energy demand can be reduced without significantly affecting the indoor environment.

English Speakers: Guy Newsham, Benjamin Birt and Aziz Laouadi

French Speaker: Morad Atif

2:00 - 2:45

High-Performance Thermal Insulation in Building Envelopes

Although still virtually unknown in Canada, vacuum insulation panels (VIP's) have thermal resistance values up to 10 times those of conventional insulation materials. This presentation will outline NRC-IRC studies on the performance and construction of VIPs, explain how they work, and demonstrate the challenges and advantages of using them in building construction.

English Speakers: Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya and Mike Swinton

French Speakers: Ralph Paroli and Mike Swinton

2:45 - 3:00

BREAK

3:00 - 3:30

Roofing and Energy Conservation

Properly designed roofs can play a significant role in efforts to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability in construction. This presentation will review and clarify misunderstandings surrounding sustainable, green, reflective and high-performance roofs; present some recent research on the performance of these roofs; address environmental, durability and life-cycle issues; discuss design and construction; and encourage the use of new technologies.

English Speaker: Hakim Elmahdy

French Speaker: Ralph Paroli

3:30 - 4:00

Concluding Remarks, Overall Questions