From their website: As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, equitable built environment, for everyone.
Topic: Decarbonization
Frameworks and strategies for reducing carbon emissions from buildings through fuel switching, electrification, and systems integration.
From their website: DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University. Follow the navigation above to read about the history of DSIRE, the partners on the project, … Read more
From their website: The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers represents the Puget Sound region. Members come from various industries and occupations, with a common interest to promote energy efficiency throughout facility design, construction and operation.
From their website: CEE is a consortium primarily of utility efficiency program administrators from across the United States and Canada. Members leverage individual efforts by working together to accelerate energy efficient products and services in targeted markets. We are a nonprofit, governed and funded by members. Our expert Board of Directors, drawn from member organizations, strategizes, … Read more
From their website: Founded in 1982 as Rocky Mountain Institute, RMI is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and nongovernmental organizations to … Read more
Stet Sanborn serves as SmithGroup’s National Director of Climate IMPACT. He is both a licensed architect as well as an ASHRAE Fellow. He serves on ASHRAE’s Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization Executive Committee, where he has led, co-authored, or overseen the development of more than six guides covering decarbonization. Stet was also a co-author … Read more
From December 5, 2024, presented by Rachel Wilson, Manager of Strategy and Market Development, Form Energy; and Paul Notti, Director of Sales, ESS, Inc. __________________________________________________________________________ As utilities like Seattle City Light look toward years of projected load growth and more renewable resources enter the grid, the use of batteries will be an important factor to … Read more
Electrification/decarbonization initiatives and policies are increasingly emerging across the country, with broad impacts to building operation and maintenance professionals. This session will provide an overview of how these initiatives will influence building performance, safety, operation, and maintenance by discussing: Electrification technologies Implementation benefits Implementation barriers and solutions Logistical considerations Maintenance of key assets and systems … Read more
The presentation will cover net zero in three phases. Phase 1: Zero Energy Design, for buildings with a bit of zero carbon; Phase 2: Corporate Zero Energy Planning and Roadmapping; Phase 3: Zero Energy and Carbon Applications in Districts like schools or municipalities and the integration of planning. Each phase will be followed by a … Read more
