Turning Data into Action: Decarbonization Pathways for Office Buildings

New York City’s climate action strategy heavily relies on commercial office buildings, and with Local Law 97’s first compliance period approaching fast, building owners must prepare for large-scale energy efficiency and decarbonization retrofits to comply.

Join Building Energy Exchange for a presentation of strategic retrofit measures that chart a clear course to higher building performance and meaningful decarbonization for commercial office building owners and tenants. Learn from a panel of industry-leading developers about successful building upgrade measures and capital planning strategies that can help meet New York’s rapidly evolving climate challenges and regulations.

This event marks the release of Building Energy Exchange’s report, Turning Data into Action: Office Buildings, designed to help building decision-makers achieve emissions savings and provide viable pathways to LL97 compliance. The strategic retrofit guide sifts through NYC benchmarking data and energy audits to identify the most impactful and cost-effective efficiency measure for commercial office buildings. Four tear sheets, organized by common heating and cooling systems, place these measures within the regulatory bounds of Local Law 97, offering proven decarbonization pathways for buildings at nearly any level of baseline performance. Join this program to get first access to the resource.

Introductory Remarks
Richard Yancey, FAIA, LEED AP, Executive Director, Building Energy Exchange

Presentation
Helen Chananie, Policy Advisor, Special Projects, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
Christopher Cayten, Partner & Managing Director, CodeGreen Solutions

Moderator
Adam Hinge, Managing Director, Sustainable Energy Partnerships

Panelists
Lauren Moss, Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust
Luis Rios, Assistant Vice President, Operations & Sustainability, Rudin Management Company Inc.
Christopher Cayten, Partner & Managing Director, CodeGreen Solutions