From Myths to Methods: A Smart Path to Building Electrification and Decarbonization
The ACEC WI Energy Committee is excited to present a free webinar about electrification and decarbonization! The event will be eligible for 1 PDH and feature a presentation followed by Q&A. This is a free event but please register to receive the login information.
From Myths to Methods: A Smart Path to Building Electrification and Decarbonization
- Understand the benefits of building electrification and decarbonization as they relate to energy savings and emissions reductions
- Be able to explain the myths of building electrification related to if it makes sense to electrify all types of buildings across the country.
- Clarify the importance of and define beneficial building electrification.
- Describe the process of decarbonizing buildings from electrification to renewables to efficiency.
- Overcome barriers to building electrification and decarbonization by taking the first steps towards electrification and decarbonization planning.
- Describe the process of decarbonizing buildings from electrification to renewables to efficiency.
- Provide case studies of electrification and decarbonization work.
Speakers: Renee Azerbegi & Tyson Glimme, Mead & Hunt
Renée Azerbegi, PE, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP National Decarbonization & Sustainability Leader, Architecture and Building Engineering Group, Mead & Hunt
Renée Azerbegi inspires clients to create high-performing, resilient buildings with her passion for sustainability and technical leadership. She consults on net-zero energy and carbon strategies, decarbonization, resiliency, renewable energy, electrification, and sustainability planning for aviation, federal, municipal, state, and transit clients. Renée has managed over 20 LEED Platinum and over 20 net-zero energy projects. She is an industry speaker and author on energy management, sustainability, air quality and resiliency.
Tyson Glimme, PE, BCXP, QCxP Project Manager/Commissioning Provider Building Engineering Group, Mead & Hunt
Tyson Glimme is a mechanical engineer with more than 21 years of experience as a commissioning provider. Tyson is a licensed engineer in numerous states, is a project manager for multi-discipline projects, and a certified commissioning provider. Tyson’s diverse background and project involvement through all phases of project delivery provides clients with a continuous focus on system performance and operations from project programming through design, construction, and the warranty period. Tyson has provided his commissioning expertise for numerous facility types including healthcare, science & technology, higher education, data-centers, K-12, manufacturing facilities, aviation, and office buildings across the country.