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Christchurch
Registration is only available for current members.
Join TIC Canterbury on Wednesday 8 October from 1:30pm for a guided tour of the Christchurch Hospital's Biomass Energy Centre.
This site visit provides an opportunity to explore Christchurch Hospital’s new Biomass Energy Centre and advanced smart building automation and optimization tools, demonstrating a pathway toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
The first part of the visit is a guided tour of the Energy Centre, highlighting its design, operational insights, key challenges, and the outcomes achieved in energy performance. In the second part, a speaker will give a presentation on how Christchurch Hospital uses modern smart tools to monitor and control building services and energy consumption, continuously improving overall system efficiency and performance.
PPE is not required, but closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Tim Emson, Energy Manger, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Tim Emson is the Energy Manager for Health New Zealand Canterbury and West Coast, with extensive expertise in energy management for healthcare facilities. He has led and involved numerous programs and initiatives that reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and support the region’s long-term energy transition strategy toward sustainable and resilient healthcare operations.
Mark Byers, Services Engineer, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Mark Byers is a Services Engineer at Health New Zealand Canterbury West Coast, specializing in HVAC and large centralized Building Management Systems (BMS). He has extensive experience in these fields and provides expert guidance, developing long-term strategies to optimize building automation controls in healthcare facilities, enhancing system performance, efficiency, and safety.
