East Toronto Technical Seminar - Electrification Tools: Heat Pump Identifier & Heating Load Estimator

The PEO East Toronto Chapter invites you to our upcoming technical seminar focused on the data science and engineering behind building electrification.

Technical Seminar: Electrification Tools: Heat Pump Identifier & Heating Load Estimator

Join us for an insightful session exploring the vital role of data analysis in transitioning building heating systems to electric power. This seminar is essential for engineers, consultants, and technical professionals interested in energy efficiency, building services, and modern utility grid strategy.

What You Will Learn:

• Building Heat Loss Fundamentals: Start with a concise review of basic principles.
• The Power of Linear Regression: Understand the benefits and challenges of applying linear regression analysis to building energy consumption patterns.
• Top-Down Grid Strategy: The Heat Pump Identifier: Discover an internal Toronto Hydro tool that uses regression analysis to identify homes that have successfully switched to heat pumps, directly aiding in grid planning and strategy.
• Bottom-Up Building Analysis: The Heating Load Estimator: Learn about this practical tool designed for building owners and consultants. It takes a building’s monthly gas consumption to accurately estimate the additional peak electric heat demand required at the coldest time of the year, helping determine necessary electrical capacity upgrades.

This is a unique opportunity to see how Toronto Hydro is leveraging data to drive the electrification transition in the city.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
• Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Venue: Arts & Letters Club - 14 Elm St, Toronto, ON  M5G 1G7
• Networking: Light refreshments will be served during the session and breaks, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and the speakers.

Registration Information:

• Fee: $10 (This fee is fully refunded upon your attendance at the seminar.)
• Registration is required.

Click on the 'SIGN UP' button above to register on Eventbrite.
Seats are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot!

Our Expert Speakers:
We are pleased to welcome two speakers from the Toronto Hydro Climate Action team:

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David Elfstrom, P.Eng., CEM, CMVP
David has been a licensed Professional Engineer for 25 years, predominantly in customer-facing consultant roles in energy efficiency. He is a Climate Action Consultant with Toronto Hydro, assisting large utility consumers with energy efficiency and decarbonization.

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Omar El Sarraff
Omar is an engineering graduate who has worked in the utilities for 2+ years, as well as 1 year in engineering consulting, focusing on the energy and technology sectors. Currently an Analyst on Toronto Hydro’s Climate Action team, he focuses on leveraging data to support electrification and adoption of energy efficient technology.

We look forward to seeing you there!