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Hydronics is a promising energy efficiency and electrification technology that’s gaining traction in the U.S., with new products being released domestically to address new construction and retrofits in homes with existing fossil fuel or electric boilers. Panelists will share about their available products with a focus on residential systems, talk about opportunities and the state of the market, then answer questions from the moderator and audience.
Register now to join us for an exciting conversation on hydronic heating.
Panelists:
Nick Conklin, Director, Solution Planning and Strategy, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
As Director, Solution Planning and Strategy, Nick is focused on working cross-functionally to develop and execute LG’s long-term strategy to drive sales growth nationally. Nick has over 15 years of experience in product/channel strategic planning and sales leadership working both domestically and globally.
James Gagnon, Western Regional Sales Manager, Stiebel Eltron USA
For over 100 years, German-based Stiebel Eltron has been a leader in efficient electric heating and water heating. For the last 14 of those years, James has been with Stiebel Eltron USA and the Western Regional Sales Manager since 2018. He has many years of experience helping contractors, engineers, homeowners, and end users to size, specify, and if need be, even troubleshoot electric tankless water heating and heat pump systems.
Rob Derksen, Director of Business Development, Enertech
Rob has spent 34 years in the HVAC industry specifically focusing on ground source heat pumps and now air to water heat pumps. As an HVAC contractor for 25 years, he understands the challenges of bringing new technologies to the marketplace. Now as the Director of Business Development for Enertech Global, his focus is on generating new opportunities to bring heat pump technologies to the masses.
Moderator:
Jonathan Koliner, Director of Research and Innovation, Slipstream
Innovative programs require innovative ideas and techniques. Dr. Koliner synthesizes technological, human, and design data to expand and improve demand-side energy use programs, with a focus on electrification and decarbonization. He draws on experience that spans physical science, data science, and behavioral science to triangulate the needs and opportunities for energy users.


