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Jeff Urlaub presents at the ASHRAE’s 2023 Winter Conference
Jeff Urlaub presents a session on decarbonizing campuses utilizing heat pumps and thermal energy storage at ASHRAE's winter conference in Atlanta.
Jeff Urlaub, PE from Salas O’Brien, recently teamed up with Blake Ellis to conduct a seminar at the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Their session was a key part of the conference’s technical program.
This seminar focused on the role of ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in decarbonizing campus environments. It tackled the challenges posed by limited space and existing underground infrastructure, which can hinder the heating and cooling capacity. Additionally, the session delved into how integrating GSHP with thermal energy storage can reduce the need for extensive geo-exchange loops and potentially facilitate seasonal storage.
As a principal at Salas O’Brien, Jeff Urlaub brings a wealth of experience in campus electrification master planning. His expertise has been instrumental in the design of over 150 geothermal projects, showcasing his deep knowledge in sustainable campus energy solutions.
About ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has more than 50,000 members from over 130+ nations. ASHRAE is a diverse organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ten years on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
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