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Minimizing Harmonic Distortion from VFD’s & LEED v5 Supports Actual Operational Energy Performance (1.0 PDH)

 

September 09, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
1395 NW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33126-2095
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Speakers

Peter Wilder   Karen Jernigan

HVAC Sales Application Eng.
10 Years with ABB
16 Industry Years.

AC drives Experience:

  • Training
  • Startup
  • Troubleshooting
  • Testing
  • Sales
  • HVAC and industrial applications 
  Karen E. Jernigan, Director of Market Transformation & Development for the U.S. Green Building Council in Florida, is an experienced sales, marketing, and partnerships leader with over a decade in international sustainable real estate development. She has a proven track record supporting engineering teams, architects, and developers in delivering LEED-certified, net-zero, and Passive House projects. 

Overview:

   1.Why do drives produce harmonics
   2.Types of harmonics and their effects
   3.IEEE 519-2022 basics
   4.Harmonic solutions for drives
   5.Selecting the correct VFD type and managing cost

 

LEED v5 Supports Actual Operational Energy Performance 

The latest version of LEED introduces stricter energy performance thresholds and continuous monthly monitoring with annual reporting, ensuring real-world building efficiency. New requirements include carbon projection from current energy use, enhanced refrigerant management with comprehensive inventory and inspection, and no more economic feasibility exceptions.

Tickets

$65.00 Miami Chapter Member Ticket
$45.00 Earlybird rate before September 8

$0.00 Miami Chapter Student Ticket

$65.00 Miami Chapter Non-Member Ticket
$55.00 Earlybird rate before September 8