Ash Taba

Experience

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  Dalhousie University

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Energy Analyst

  ● Performed energy and water benchmarking for more than 145 Dalhousie University properties● Worked directly with the Dalhousie Energy Manager, communicated effectively, received, and carried out tasks cooperatively● Categorized buildings based on their space-use, compared their consumption, and identified buildings consuming more energy than average● Collected data from analytics platforms including Tableau and KAIZEN● Analyzed winter vs summer, night vs day, and weekday vs weekend consumption and identified buildings reducing energy usage more than others● Reviewed university-wide energy and water consumption data from 2011 to 2020 and identified buildings with an upward trend● Created a comprehensive report for building-level energy and water consumption, listed potential buildings for efficiency improvements● Reviewed previous energy conservation projects and utilized RETScreen Expert to estimate their savings● Analyzed Central Heating Plant energy data, determined energy loss in steam-distribution pipelines● Added Dalhousie University to Portfolio Manager-ENERGY STAR, added all properties, meters, and bills, participated in ENERGY STAR-Higher Education Benchmarking Initiative platform● Built and maintained an effective and constructive network, collaborated with colleagues and staff, and delivered excellent work Show less

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  Hollyburn Properties Limited

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Energy Analyst

  o Trended boilers status, loop and suite temperatures, DHW temperature, and other points in the new cloud-based DDC platformo Adjusted setpoints based on building code and avoided overheating, reported boilers having short cycling, identified all equipment working 24/7 and programmed properlyo Optimized DHW system by changing setpoints based on demand, scheduled pumps and boilers through control programmingo Assisted in installing DDC panels, created graphics for HVAC systemo Gathered energy and water data and created a portfolio of 75 buildings in ESPM and RETScreeno Performed energy benchmarking, calculated weather normalized EUI, analyzed their historic consumption, identified buildings with lower performance and growing consumptiono Performed energy audits and site visits, identified four incidents of electricity double-billing, reimbursed on electricity costo Visited boiler rooms and electrical rooms, documented all HVAC and end-use energy equipmento Modelled and forecasted energy use of buildings as a function of HDD, CDD, and occupancy, measured energy saving of projects using regression analysiso Identified water leaks through data analysiso Prepared quarterly reports on utility consumption, identified buildings that had higher usage than the forecast, listed possible efficiency projects for each building, presented results to senior managerso Obtained incentive from FortisBC to install a Gas Absorption Heat Pump o Conducted site visits and received quotes for engineering design, installation, and equipment costso Calculated the savings of projects through a detailed energy study o Created and presented a professional business case, performed NPV and financial analysiso Prepared business case for replacing atmospheric boilers with condensing boilers, calculated sizing of new boilerso Prepared business case to install water leak devices at properties Show less

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  WSP in Canada

  May 2022 - Mar 2025

  Project Manager

  ● Building Decarbonizationo Managed projects to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for net-zero targets.o Conducted site visits and energy modeling to identify GHG sources.o Recommended measures like heat pumps, electric boilers, envelope upgrades, solar PV, BAS optimization, and CHP.o Performed financial analysis (NPV, payback, lifecycle costs).● Energy & Water Auditso Led ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 audits for various building types.o Modeled energy and water use, performed utility analysis, and HDD/CDD regressions.o Reviewed BAS to identify inefficiencies and worked closely with building operators.o Proposed ECMs like optimized equipment scheduling, demand-controlled ventilation, and advanced lighting controls.o Recommended high-efficiency equipment (heat pumps, condensing boilers, VFDs, magnetic bearing chillers).o Suggested water-saving solutions (low-flow fixtures, rain sensors, irrigation controls).● Energy Management Programso Managed energy and water use for 24 buildings under a 5-year contract.o Led monthly meetings with operators, providing efficiency recommendations.o Monitored real-time utility data to detect anomalies and corrective actions.o Produced quarterly and annual reports, identifying best/worst-performing buildings.● Energy & Solar PV Modelingo Used IESVE to model building recladding and HVAC improvements.o Designed and analyzed HVAC systems for energy savings.o Modeled solar PV projects using Helioscope, ensuring compliance.o Conducted financial analysis for solar PV and battery storage solutions.o Provided detailed reports on savings and ROI for stakeholders. Show less

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  Region of Peel

  Mar 2025 - now

  Advisor, Climate Change and Energy Management