Tobias Janes
CEM
EcoPilot Canada | USA | Director of Technical Solutions
Speaker
Track C: Alternative and Renewable Energy
Session C2: New Technologies
September 26, 2024 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Using AI to Harness Free Building Energy
Buildings, with their inherent thermal inertia, possess a remarkable ability to self-regulate temperature. Unfortunately, many current control systems override this natural regulation, resulting in energy waste. Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions is gaining attraction in North America. These cutting-edge solutions optimize traditional automation by tapping into a building’s free energy reserves, achieving energy reductions of 20-40%. They seamlessly integrate with existing management systems, capturing excess heat and cold that would otherwise dissipate.
In this session, we delve into the power of thermodynamics, weather prediction, and other real time data to harness and align these variables to create an improved internal climate and more energy efficient building. This dynamic control not only reduces energy consumption but also effectively curbs carbon emissions—without the need for costly and intensive building studies. Attendees will leave inspired, wondering how much untapped energy lies within their own structures.
Speaker Bio
Tobias Janes is Director of Technical Solutions for Ecopilot Canada / USA overseeing the technical install, management, and support of AI solution across North America. His extensive background in IT management, for companies such as MOBIA Technology Innovations and Mitsubishi, led him to his passion for energy efficiency and accreditation as a Certified Energy Manager.
In his current role, Tobias leads a team of expert HVAC / BMS technicians and supports the evaluation of building systems, energy modeling, Ecopilot® installations and project management, as well as client energy reports and recommendations.
Tobias is a CEM, a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and the Atlantic Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council. His speaking engagement includes presentation with ASHRAE, AEE, BOMA, and has acted as a subject manner expert on several AI panels. He resides with his wife, Arin, and fur baby, Lola, in Wellington.
