CO₂ heat pumps offer huge potential for decarbonizing large commercial buildings, but they come with unique design, electrical, and implementation challenges. During this webinar by ProspectSV, experts Rami Moussa (Point Energy Innovations), David Kaneda (IDeAs Consulting), Isaac Simpson (DMG) will explore design and integration challenges for new and existing buildings, electrical impacts and strategies to minimize infrastructure upgrades, contractor and workforce considerations for successful installation, and industry insights and resources from real-world demonstration projects. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to overcome barriers, optimize projects, and accelerate CO₂ heat pump adoption.

Speakers

Rami Moussa

Managing Principal, Point Energy Innovations

Rami Moussa, is a Managing Principal at Point Energy Innovations, an industry leading MEP consulting firm that specializes in the design of low cost high performance buildings for design-build project delivery. His pioneering work includes the design of the net zero embodied and operational carbon AIA HQ renovation in Washington, D.C., and in one year led strategic decarbonization assessments for over five million square feet across 30 existing buildings. Rami was awarded the top 40 under 40 in the engineering industry this past year and he intends to continue innovating for the crucial decades ahead.

Isaac Simpson

Sales Director, DMG North

Isaac is an experienced Sales Director that specializes in providing innovative mechanical solutions to mechanical consulting engineers and design-build contractors. He is also helping lead the development of DMG’s Decarb Training Center in San Jose. The facility is dedicated to educating HVAC professionals on how to reduce the use of fossil fuels and lower energy usage in new and existing buildings.  

David Kaneda

Principal and Thought Leader, IDeAs Consulting Inc

David Kaneda is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience designing electrical systems. His current focus includes areas such as cost effectively electrifying existing buildings, developing innovative applications for PV/battery microgrids, design of resilient buildings, deploying all-electric kitchens, and deploying smart electrical panels. David is a GSA - Peer Professional, a Fellow in the AIA, a LEED Fellow and a Senior Fellow at NBI. He has designed over 50 - net zero energy buildings, including the IDeAs Z Squared office; the first Net Zero Energy commercial office in the US in 2005.