🎧 #198: Pressure Testing the HVAC Sequence Optimization Playbook with University of California Energy Experts
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Nexus Labs runs an annual conference, NexusCon, and a quarterly virtual conference series, NexusCast.
Episode 198 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, Gabe Sandoval from UCSF Health, and Patrick Testoni from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Summary
This episode puts the Nexus Labs HVAC Sequence Optimization Playbook to the test with energy leaders from University of California, San Francisco Health and University of California, Santa Cruz. Together, they explore what it really takes to reduce HVAC energy consumption, combat operational drift, and maintain occupant comfort across complex building portfolios. The discussion walks through the playbook’s phases—from setup and pilot projects to scaling and sustaining optimization programs over time. Along the way, they share practical lessons on controls infrastructure, measurement and verification, team structure, and continuous improvement. It’s a candid look at how real-world energy managers are turning HVAC optimization into a repeatable, long-term operational strategy.
Mentions and Links
- Download the Condition-Based Maintenance Playbook
- NexusCast #3: The HVAC Sequence Optimization Playbook
- Patrick’s Book Recommendation
Highlights
Introduction (0:00)
At the Nexus (1:58)
Rapid fire context-setting (5:03)
What is HVAC Sequence Optimization (10:40)
Why building owners run HVAC optimization (19:11)
Phase 1: The Setup Phase (21:26)
Phase 2: The Pilot Phase (35:51)
Phase 3: The Rollout Phase (51:56)
Maturity Framework (1:02:31)
Carve Outs (1:03:25)
Music credits: There Is A Reality by Common Tiger—licensed under an Music Vine Limited Pro Standard License ID: S800157-16073.
Full transcript
Note: transcript was created using an imperfect machine learning tool and lightly edited by a human (so you can get the gist). Please forgive errors!
Welcome to Nexus Labs, the home for the Connected Buildings Ecosystem—hosted by James Dice. If you’re new to Nexus Labs, sign up for our Connected Buildings Briefing, a 5-minute briefing on the people, tools, and playbooks changing how buildings run. Delivered every two weeks to 8,000+ building professionals.
The Nexus podcast (Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Other apps) is our chance to explore and learn with the brightest minds in the industry.
Nexus Labs runs an annual conference, NexusCon, and a quarterly virtual conference series, NexusCast.
Episode 198 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, Gabe Sandoval from UCSF Health, and Patrick Testoni from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Summary
This episode puts the Nexus Labs HVAC Sequence Optimization Playbook to the test with energy leaders from University of California, San Francisco Health and University of California, Santa Cruz. Together, they explore what it really takes to reduce HVAC energy consumption, combat operational drift, and maintain occupant comfort across complex building portfolios. The discussion walks through the playbook’s phases—from setup and pilot projects to scaling and sustaining optimization programs over time. Along the way, they share practical lessons on controls infrastructure, measurement and verification, team structure, and continuous improvement. It’s a candid look at how real-world energy managers are turning HVAC optimization into a repeatable, long-term operational strategy.
Mentions and Links
- Download the Condition-Based Maintenance Playbook
- NexusCast #3: The HVAC Sequence Optimization Playbook
- Patrick’s Book Recommendation
Highlights
Introduction (0:00)
At the Nexus (1:58)
Rapid fire context-setting (5:03)
What is HVAC Sequence Optimization (10:40)
Why building owners run HVAC optimization (19:11)
Phase 1: The Setup Phase (21:26)
Phase 2: The Pilot Phase (35:51)
Phase 3: The Rollout Phase (51:56)
Maturity Framework (1:02:31)
Carve Outs (1:03:25)
Music credits: There Is A Reality by Common Tiger—licensed under an Music Vine Limited Pro Standard License ID: S800157-16073.
Full transcript
Note: transcript was created using an imperfect machine learning tool and lightly edited by a human (so you can get the gist). Please forgive errors!
This is a great piece!
I agree.