Science on Tap is back live at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Science on Tap is back live at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Next up: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Title: Phantom Loads and the Net-Zero Energy Home
Speaker: Jim Riggins, Southeast Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES)
Summary:
Progressing from highly efficient to net-zero energy residential buildings requires detailed analysis of, and tackling every electrical load no matter how small. This discussion will focus on one small segment of building science- measuring, identifying and minimizing electrical loads and the impact on net-zero energy buildings.
Progressing from highly efficient to net-zero energy residential buildings requires detailed analysis of, and tackling every electrical load no matter how small. This discussion will focus on one small segment of building science- measuring, identifying and minimizing electrical loads and the impact on net-zero energy buildings.
Jim Riggins retired after 26 years in the U.S. Air Force serving as a fighter pilot, and electro- optics research engineer. Jim built a local business, EnerSmart Energy Solutions, from which he is now retired. He was a home energy rater and consultant, a Professional Building Energy Analyst, an ENERGY STAR home inspector, and an EPA WaterSense Inspector for new homes.
Jim is currently the Chairman of the non-profit Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES), and serves on the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity building committee. He and his family live in a net-zero energy passive solar home which he designed, and which has been featured three times in Home Power Magazine and on the National Solar Tour.
Jim is currently the Chairman of the non-profit Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES), and serves on the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity building committee. He and his family live in a net-zero energy passive solar home which he designed, and which has been featured three times in Home Power Magazine and on the National Solar Tour.
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