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Abstracts

“Strategic Integration of Innovative Lighting Retrofits and Controls Across DoW” by Dr. Xiaohui “Joe” Zhou (EW21-5007) 

Advanced lighting controls could result in an average of nearly 70% lighting energy savings. However, there is an industry-wide knowledge gap that limits adoption of this technology. This presentation will share advanced lighting control strategies that have been packaged and disseminated to DoW energy operators, managers, and contractors. The package addresses key barriers to implementation by improving access to standardized information and best practices. This package also equips DoW stakeholders with the ability to make more informed decisions as well as specify and operate buildings more efficiently and cost-effectively. Training topics include fundamentals of lighting control systems, common advanced control strategies, case studies, and advanced lighting control cybersecurity.  

“Integration of Innovative RCx Processes into UESC Model for DoW” by Mr. Jay Tulley (EW23-8362) 

Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) has demonstrated significant potential to reduce energy consumption, improve operations, and enhance resilience at DoW facilities, yet it remains inconsistently implemented within Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs). This presentation features insights from an ESTCP project designed to developand evaluate a standardized EBCx process framework for application within DoW UESC and ESPC projects. The resulting framework improves consistency, transparency, and technical rigor in EBCx project execution while increasing the likelihood that operational and low-cost ECM opportunities are identified and implemented. Benefits to DoW include improved energy efficiency, reduced lifecycle costs, enhanced facility resilience, and more actionable deliverables to support future energy projects. 

Speaker Biographies

Dr. Xiaohui “Joe” Zhou is a director of engineering at Slipstream. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial building energy efficiency, and specializes in building controls, smart buildings, and grid-interactive efficient buildings. Joe has been actively involved in the development and application of advanced building technologies and has brought extensive expertise in improving system performance and operational efficiency. His work supports the advancement of smart and efficient building systems through industry standards and applied research. Joe is currently Chair of Standing Guideline Project Committee 36 of ASHRAE which develops guidance for high-performance HVAC control sequences. He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Zhejiang University in China, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut, and a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University. 

Mr. Jay Tulley is a research engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory where he focuses on retro-commissioning and energy portfolio planning and analysis. Jay brings extensive experience in energy management, facility operations, and construction management across military and civilian sectors. Prior to his current role, Jay served as an energy manager at the U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey. His career also includes work in construction management for hospital, retail, and residential projects, as well as service in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps where he supported engineering, facilities management, and construction activities in the United States and Italy. Jay received his bachelor’s degree in materials engineering from the University of Florida and his master’s degree in financial management, energy finance and policy from the Naval Postgraduate School.