PLANNING FOR NET ZERO & DECARBONIZATION

Description

There is a growing trend of regulations regarding the operational carbon emissions of building. The real estate community across the US is watching closely as jurisdictions ban the use of fossil fuels and set goals for carbon neutral buildings. The general public is more aware than ever before of the impact that buildings have on human health and climate change. What does this mean for public building owners? How will this impact the operation and maintenance of existing buildings? This course will provide recommendations to help public building owners and their consultants to plan for a carbon neutral future.

Learning Objectives

• Attendees will learn about the latest design, construction, and real estate industry trends as well as building code changes and legislation which are trending toward carbon neutral.

• Key terms and concepts related to net zero carbon, decarbonization, and net zero energy will be defined.

• Specific strategies will be presented for energy conservation and deployment of on-site renewable energy generation.

• Attendees will learn about the potential cost and potential return on investment for these strategies.