CURRICULUM VITAE: Coinrad U. Brunner

CURRICULUM VITAE: Conrad U. Brunner
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Topten International Services, LLC
Gessnerallee 38a, CH 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
tel +41 44 226 30 70, fax +41 44 226 30 99, e-mail cub@cub.ch
Conrad U. Brunner
18 June 1942
Switzerland
1949-1954
Primary School Zurich Switzerland
1955-1961
Middle School (Gymnasium) Zurich, Matura Type B
1962-1966
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Department of Architecture,
Zurich Switzerland, Master Degree
University of Pennsylvania, School of Fine Arts, Philadelphia PA USA,
1967-1968
Master Degree
Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA), Member of strategic committee on
energy efficiency standards: SIA 380/1 Thermal Energy, SIA 380/4 Electric Energy, and
president of SIA 480 Economic investment method
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Member of Technical Committee 2 on
Rotating Machinery, Working Groups WG 12, 28 and 31; Strategic Group 1, TC22C
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Swiss Agency for Efficient Energy Use (member of the Board)
A+B International, Sustainable Energy Advisors, Zurich (owner and director)
Topten International Group, Paris France (vice president)
Topten International Services (director)
Energy efficiency expert, basic training on the job with pilot projects 1980 -1985
Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, India, Japan, Thailand, Switzerland, USA
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English
French
Italian
Japanese
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1967-1968
Göhner AG/Igeco, Building Developer, Zurich Switzerland
Research Assistant
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1969-1971
Prof. Louis I. Kahn, Architect, Philadelphia USA
Design Architect
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1971-1972
Prof. Fumihiko Maki, Architect, Tokyo Japan
Urban Designer
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1972-1975
Prof. Peter Steiger, Architect, Zurich Switzerland
Research assistant, energy efficiency in housing
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1976 - to date
Independent Consultant
Founder and member of the board of the Swiss Agency for Efficient Energy Use, 1998 - to
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Founder and co-owner of Topten International Services, 2008 - to date
Founder and owner of A+B International, Sustainable Energy Advisors, 2004 - to date
Lecturer on Energy Efficiency and Economics at University of St Gall, Switzerland, 1989 1992
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Tasks and Projects (selection of recent projects)
INTERNATIONAL
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Efficient Electric End-Use Equipment: Electric Motor Systems Annex EMSA
(successor of Standards for Energy Efficiency of Electric Motor Systems SEEEM 2005 2008)
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2008 – to date
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Global
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International Energy Agency IEA, Implementing Agreement: Australia, Austria,
Denmark, Netherlands, (UK), USA and Switzerland
Main features:
Implementation project for energy efficiency of electric motor systems in industry, large
buildings and infrastructure systems. Establish technical and policy guidance for project
countries and developing countries. Support capacity building, training and testing
centers
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Operating Agent,
Leader of Task A: Implementation Support and Outreach
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Co-coordinator of global project team, project design and implementation, work with
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China and Japan for becoming an active member of the project
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European MEPS for motors, pumps and fans
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2006 - to date
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European Union
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ECOS (European Environmental Citizens' Organisation for Standardisation), and
European Commission
Main features:
Draft policy measures and regulation for Minimum Energy Performance Standards
MEPS
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Senior energy efficiency advisor
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Technical studies on electric motors, fans and pumps. Regulation for motors and
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circulator pumps accepted by European Union, European Commission in July 2009
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Topten China
2006- to date
China, Hong Kong
Swiss Government, WWF Switzerland
The project goal is to launch an internet based website to show best available
technology of energy efficient products to Chinese consumers: household appliances,
building components, electronic equipment, lighting and cars. Cooperate with
respective Topten projects in 16 European countries and current parallel project
development for Topten USA
Chairman of the Executive Operation Board
Build up of organizational framework with Chinese government and NGO partners and
international organizations, develop site for first products, expand scope of products for
public launch in 2010, market expansion 2011-2013
Demand side measures in electricity
2004 - 2005
Jiangsu province, China
National Resources Defense Council
Energy efficiency power plant, detailed cost benefit analysis in domestic, commercial
and industrial sector electricity use
Senior energy efficiency advisor
Review of cost-benefit analysis, design of Clean Development Mechanisms CDM
project for financial incentives
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Easy Efficiency for Electric Motor Drives
2010 - 2013
Switzerland
Swiss Federal Office of Energy
Financial incentive program for industry to replace existing electric motor systems.
Program director
Market research on target groups, development of analytical tools for 2-stage audit,
definition of benchmarks, energy advisory activities
Topmotors
2005 - to date
Switzerland
Swiss Government SwissEnergy implementation program
Implementation program for efficient electric motor systems in industry, infrastructure
and large buildings
Project manager
Pilot studies in industry, development of software tools and fact sheets, training of
factory personnel and energy advisors
Energy efficient building research
2002 - 2009
Switzerland
Swiss Government: Federal Office of Energy, Zurich Cantonal Government
Studies and evaluation of building performance with high fraction of glazing
Studies and evaluation in future warming climate. Proposal of new energy performance
standards for the design of new buildings.
Project manager, and key researcher
Present results and advise standard bodies to review specific standards on external
temperatures for design winter/summer, minimum requirements for solar protection,
performance requirements for cooling and ventilation
Operation without benefit
2007 - 2008
Switzerland
Swiss Government electricity research program
Research project on unnecessary electricity demand. Top-down analysis of night and
base load electricity consumption in the service sector, identification of energy
consumption share of operation without benefit. Bottom-up analysis of service buildings
in offices, universities, banks and hotels, share of operation without benefit, estimate of
savings potential with improved switch-off systems for building technology (HVAC, light)
Project manager
Completion of first phase with top down and bottom up analysis. Preparation of second
phase in-depth analysis
Swiss Energy Scenarios
1988 - 2007
Switzerland
Swiss Government Federal Office of Energy
Design energy supply and demand model for the next 30 years for electricity in
household, commercial, industrial and transport sector, design implementation policy,
evaluate economic and ecological impacts, propose government policy and industry
strategy
Energy efficiency expert to advise government
Regular update reports on energy price changes, planned and decided CO2 policy in
Europe and marketing chances for new products with best available technology.
Review of recent European energy and carbon scenarios
Energy efficient railway trains
1996 - 2003
Switzerland, Austria, Germany
Swiss Government electricity research program, Swiss Railways SBB
Develop energy demand analysis of electric trains and study efficiency measures for
retrofit and new rolling stock
Project manager
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Analysis of existing train coaches, model of energy consumption in typical run cycles,
pilot retrofit and testing in actual operation.
Design study for energy efficient train with dispersed traction, double storey cars and
Jacobs boogies
Simulation model for energy demand of electric trains in actual operation
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Energy performance of buildings standards
2002 - 2008
European Union and Switzerland
Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects SIA
Implementation and adaptation of Energy Performance of Building Standards, revise
existing and setting up of new standards for heating, electricity use, economical
investment decision-making
Project coordinator and senior advisor, member of SIA standard committee
Coordination of stakeholders, implementation program for government regulation and
standards, design and implementation of building energy performance label
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Energy Cities
1988 - 1994
Switzerland and European Union
Federal Office of Energy
Design and launch of Energy City concept. Development of methodology, procedures,
targets and data base. Training of majors and city councils. Recruiting and training of
city advisors.
Project co-director and senior advisor
Build-up of first 20 cities, train circa 20 city advisers, export concept into European
countries. Benchmark of city energy efficiency rating.
Publications (full list of publications available on request)
Conrad U. Brunner, Jürg Nipkow, Rolf Tieben, Rita Werle: Energieeffiziente elektrische Antriebe,
Förderprogramm für die Industrie (Energy efficient electric motor systems, incentive program for industry), in:
Bulletin Electrosuisse Nr. 8, Zurich 2012
Paul Waide and Conrad U. Brunner, et al.: Energy-Efficiency - Policy Opportunities for Electric Motor-Driven
Systems, IEA Energy Efficiency Series, Working Paper, Paris France 2011
EEMODS'11: Washington DC USA, conference proceedings 2011:
Harmonized Standards for Motors and Systems - Global progress report and outlook,
Conrad U. Brunner, Paul Waide, Martin Jakob
Motor Summit'10: Zurich Switzerland, conference proceedings 2010:
The motor World has changed,
Conrad U. Brunner
EEDAL'09: Berlin Germany, conference proceedings 2009:
Topten.info: Market Pull for High Efficiency Products
Eric Bush, Anne Arquit Niederberger, Sophie Attali, Conrad U. Brunner, Cao Qiaohong
Topten International Group TIG, Paris France
EEMODS’09: Nantes France, conference proceedings 2009:
Conrad U. Brunner: Global Motor Systems Network: The International Energy Agency 4E EMSA Project
Anibal de Almeida, Pierre Angers, Conrad U. Brunner, Martin Doppelbauer: Motors with Adjustable Speed
drives: Testing Protocol and Efficiency Standard
EE Global, Paris France 2009, conference proceedings 2009:
Conrad U. Brunner: Harmonization of Energy-Efficiency Standards - The Pathway to Global Market
Transformation
ECEEE’09: La Colle sur Loup, France, conference proceedings 2009:
Conrad U. Brunner, Nils Borg: From voluntary to mandatory: Policy developments in electric motors between
2005 and 2009
Conrad U. Brunner, Urs Steinemann, Jürg Nipkow: Bauen, wenn das Klima wärmer wird (Buildings for a
warming climate), Zurich 2008
Anne Arquit Niederberger, Conrad U. Brunner, Kejun Jiang and Ying Chen: Energy Efficiency in China: The
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Business Case for Mining an Untapped Resource, in: Greener Management International Issue 50, 2007
Anne Arquit Niederberger, Conrad U. Brunner, and Zhou Dadi: Energy Efficiency in China: Impetus for a Global
Climate Policy Breakthrough? Commentary in: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington
DC 2007
Conrad U. Brunner and Jürg Nipkow: Energieeffizienz bei Elektromotoren (Energy efficiency in electric motors);
in: Bulletin Electrosuisse nr. 5, Zurich 2007
EEMODS’07: Beijing, China, conference proceedings 2007:
Conrad U. Brunner, Anne Arquit Niederberger, Anibal de Almeida, Hans de Keulenaer: Standards for Energy
Efficient Electric Motor Systems, SEEEM - Building a Worldwide Community of Practice
Hansruedi Preisig, Katrin Pfäffli; Conrad U. Brunner program manager, et al.: Effizienzpfad Energie (Path to
energy efficiency for buildings): SIA Dokumentation D0216, Zurich 2006
EEMODS’05: Heidelberg, Germany, conference proceedings 2005:
Anne Arquit Niederberger, Conrad U. Brunner, Jürg Nipkow: Leveraging CDM Finance to Promote Efficient
Industrial Motor Systems
Robert Leemann, Martin Lenzlinger, Conrad U. Brunner, et al: Wirtschaftlichkeitsrechnung für Investitionen im
Hochbau (Economic evaluation of investments in buildings), SIA Dokumentation D0199, Zurich 2004
Conrad U. Brunner, Thomas Frank, et al.: Gebäude mit hohem Glasanteil (Buildings with highly glazed
surfaces), SIA Dokumentation D0176, Zurich 2001
27 August 2012
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