Building Energy Exchange

Next month: District 33 Council Member Lincoln Restler, Building Energy Exchange, Steven Winter Associates, and Con Edison are hosting a workshop to help 1-20 unit building owners and co-op/condo board members, managers, and operators electrify their residential buildings! ⚡️ Learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps and other high-performance technologies to make your building more efficient, healthy, and safe. Speakers will also discuss financial incentives, resources, and best practices for building decarbonization before holding a live Q&A. Free RSVP (November 18, 6 - 8 pm, Church of the Ascension): https://lnkd.in/eguivMKP

📢✨ Calling all emerging and industry-transitioning professionals! Building Energy Exchange would love to welcome you to our fifth annual WISE Networking Lunch! 💚 At the latest event in our Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series, sit down for a networking lunch with seasoned energy & sustainability industry experts and engage in informal networking with peers over coffee and dessert. Seat are limited, so don't forget to RSVP at the link below! Introducing our 2024 lineup of #WISEWomen table leaders: - Francesca Camillo, Manager, Energy Innovation, Vornado Realty Trust - Gizem Karagoz, Senior Project Manager, Green Economy, New York City Economic Development Corporation - Jamie Kleinberg, PE, CEM, Energy Manager, NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) - Tess McNamara, AIA, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Arup - Summer Sandoval, Environmental Justice Federal Funding Lead, Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) - Sunitha S. Director, Sustainability Programs, New York State Homes & Community Renewal - Rebecca Schmidt, RA, LEED AP, Manager, NY Regional Sustainability, Turner Construction Company - Shino Tanikawa, Executive Director, NYC Soil & Water Conservation District 💚✨ RSVP (Nov. 20, 12 - 2pm EST): https://lnkd.in/ezzpDb7X The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) series, founded in 2015, is an inclusive platform for all people to learn from experienced leaders, to share knowledge, and to advance equity in the workplace Learn more about WISE: https://lnkd.in/dheDD9E

We had a great time at this year's Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy NYC conference! 🙌✨💚 Last week, BE-Ex's Director of Educational Resources, Katie Schwamb, participated in the “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Opportunities & Strategies for Success” session alongside star speakers Lauren Moss at Vornado Realty Trust, Alexis Saba at Paget & Riesel, and Carlos Panchana at Neuberger Berman. This insightful discussion featured the Decarbonizing NYC Offices Project, an initiative developed in partnership with NYSERDA aimed at driving sustained decarbonization of leased office spaces. 📚 Learn more about our Decarbonizing NYC Offices initiative, and explore the entire suite of resources & playbooks here: https://lnkd.in/eRxPYccE

If you’re an architect, engineer, or consultant in the Eastern or Central Time Zones, from Maine to Texas, this Certified Passive House Designer course from The Passive House Network is for you! This course kicks off tomorrow, October 10th, but you can register now and get started right away. Work through the material at your own pace, and attend live online review webinars and Q&A sessions with practicing Passive House professionals. Don’t wait – get started today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eq26xa84 Register: https://lnkd.in/e8QEbXwE #architecture #passivehouse #certifiedpassivehouse #design #sustainability

Join AIA New York State, AIA Pennsylvania, and AIA New Jersey - The New Jersey Society of Architects for a dynamic fusion of ideas, innovation, and networking at the Tri-State Fusion Conference in Hershey, PA this November 17-20! Discover how to elevate your practice through inspiring keynotes, in-depth sessions, and networking opportunities. Earn up to 22 AIA CES credits while exploring cutting-edge trends, from AI in design to revitalizing communities. Immerse yourself in the region’s rich architectural heritage and discover the latest products and technologies shaping the industry. Don’t miss the keynote speakers and pre-conference deep dive on contract issues! Watch this video to learn more about the Tri-State Fusion: https://lnkd.in/em9s8xBZ Register now to secure early bird rates! https://cvent.me/kD2aok

How can condo and co-op boards, property and portfolio managers, owners, service providers, and developers position themselves for success within the current building performance standards (BPS) landscape? On November 7, join the Building Energy Exchange and the Building Innovation Hub for "The Future of Multifamily: Positioning Condos and Co-ops for Success in DC and NYC." Learn about how condos and co-ops are preparing for compliance with building performance regulations at this free virtual webinar! Experts from Baumann Consulting and Bright Power, Inc., as well as co-op board members at 172 E. 4th Street and Shoreham West, will explore strategies for success during brief presentations, a moderated panel discussion, and an interactive live Q&A session with audience members. Free RSVP (November 7, 9:00 - 10:00am online): https://lnkd.in/dPVxpaq6 

After three days of insightful discussions and valuable conversations, the 2024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference: Decarbonizing Existing Tall Buildings came to a close this week. We had a wonderful time hearing from so many expert speakers in the built environment industry! 💚 On Day 1, BE-Ex's Executive Director, Richard Yancey, FAIA, LEED AP participated in an exciting discussion alongside fellow industry experts, introducing the audience to our #RetrofitPlaybook. 📚 Developed by NYSERDA, Building Energy Exchange, RMI, and Urban Land Institute, the Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings offers a living library of case studies, technical resources, and best practices to support high quality, low carbon retrofits: https://lnkd.in/eqR-pGSn On the second day, our Director of Educational Resources Katie Schwamb moderated an engaging session on multifamily tall building deep retrofits, announcing the launch of the "High Rise | Low Carbon Multifamily" report. 🏙️ Developed in partnership with Level Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy Partnerships, and made possible with the generous support of NYSERDA, the "High Rise | Low Carbon Multifamily" report reviews projects that undertook a deep retrofit that resulted in dramatic energy reduction: https://lnkd.in/e6mmXGJt

A fantastic conference and a stellar panel! On October 24th from 10:30-11:30 AM be sure to catch the “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Opportunities & Strategies for Success” session at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy NYC conference. Learn more about the Decarbonizing NYC Offices initiative and explore the suite of resources and playbooks here: https://lnkd.in/eRxPYccE

Day 2 of the 2024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference: Decarbonizing Existing Tall Buildings was a success! 🙌 Yesterday, BE-Ex's Director of Educational Resources, Katie Schwamb, moderated an engaging and insightful session on Multifamily Tall Building Deep Retrofit Profiles, featuring expert speakers Byron Stigge at Level Infrastructure, Amy Eickhoff at First Service residential, and BE-Ex's Executive Director, Richard Yancey, FAIA, LEED AP. Special recognition to Mikael Sydor at ERA Architects Inc. for his involvement in the project! 💚 🏙️ In this exciting discussion, BE-Ex announced the launch of "High Rise | Low Carbon Multifamily," a report developed in partnership with Level Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy Partnerships, and made possible with the generous support of NYSERDA! 👉 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e6mmXGJt

Don't miss the next event in our Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series, the WISE Networking Lunch! On November 20, chat over lunch with seasoned energy & sustainability industry experts and engage in informal networking with peers over coffee and dessert. ☕ 🍽️ 💚 Seat are limited, so don't forget to RSVP at the link below! ⭐️ Our current line up of #WISEWomen table leaders include️: — Francesca Camillo, Manager, Energy Innovation, Vornado Realty Trust — Gizem Karagoz, Senior Project Manager, Green Economy, New York City Economic Development Corporation — Jamie Kleinberg, PE, CEM Kleinberg, Energy Manager, NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) — Summer Sandoval, Environmental Justice Federal Funding Lead, Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) — Sunitha Sarveswaran, Director, Sustainability Programs, New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) — Rebecca Schmidt, RA, LEED AP Schmidt, Manager, NY Regional Sustainability, Turner Construction Company — Shino Tanikawa, Executive Director, NYC Soil & Water Conservation District 💚✨ RSVP (Nov. 20, 12 - 2pm EST): https://lnkd.in/ezzpDb7X The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) series, founded in 2015, is an inclusive platform for all people to learn from experienced leaders, to share knowledge, and to advance equity in the workplace Learn more about WISE: https://lnkd.in/dheDD9E