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💡 #AEGNewYork: Here are the results from last week's AEG NY 25Q2 Building Decarb Summit at Con Edison and WSP in the U.S. Scroll through to read the selected critical obstacles, 90-day sprints, 12-month goals, and task force volunteers. 📩 Request an invitation to our next Stakeholder Challenge here: https://lnkd.in/ewTJbA2 Thank you to all of our Speakers & Discussion Leaders: Day 1 - April 7th Opening Remarks: - Shaun A. Hoyte, Head of Clean Energy Networks, Con Edison - Kathleen Schmid, Deputy Director, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice  - Emily Hoffman, Director of OBEEP, NYC Department of Buildings Projects in Motion: - Adam Schiabor, Assistant Director, Research, Urban Green Council - Aaron Miller, Eastern Regional Director, SHARC Energy - Chris Herman, Relationship Manager & Joshua Patton, VP Sales, Verdant Commercial Capital Customer Roundtable: - Lauren Moss, Senior VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust - Jonathan Lemmond, Practice Lead, Technical Program Management, Energy Advisory, JLL - Benjamin Rodney, VP, Construction / U.S. East Region, Hines - Aundre Oldacre, Managing Partner, AoRa Development Discussion Leaders: - Silvia Khurrum, MS, MBA, Manager, Building Decarbonization, Con Edison - Sarah Mae Selnick, Managing Partner, Source Forward - Dan Sergison, P.E., CGD, Senior Geothermal Engineer, Salas O’Brien - Savannah Wu, AICP, Development Manager, Reactivate - Griffin Teed, PE, CEM, Associate, JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction Group - Luke Surowiec, Building Decarbonization Director, ICF - Cody Glavey-Weiss, Project Manager, NYSERDA - Maura Yates, Section Manager, Steam Business Development, Con Edison Day 2 - April 8th Opening Remarks: - Gina Bocra, VP, Building Energy & Climate Solutions, WSP USA - Sarah Johnson, Executive Director, Air Quality Program, NYC Health Speakers: - Daniella Zandi, Director, Sustainable Operations, JLL - Benoy Thanjan, CEO and Founder, Reneu Energy - Steve Joern, President, Willdan - Silvia Khurrum, Manager, Building Decarbonization, Con Edison Discussion Leaders: - Victoria Kocian, MBA, AIA, LEED AP, Energy & Sustainability PM, NYU Langone Health - Siobhan Watson, Senior Director Sustainability, NYCHA - Lydia Wiener, Policy Advisor, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice - Phillip David Ellison, Legislative & Stakeholder Affairs Representative, New York Power Authority - Salvatore Prestano, PE, VP Energy, North America,  CSA Group, Architects and Engineers- D. Evan van Hook, Chief Sustainability Officer, Viridi - Janean Gardner, VP, Workforce Development, The JPI Group - Jennifer Kearney, President, Sustainability, Environ Energy - Jaime Pereira, Sr. Business Development Manager, Ecosystem - Sabina Zafar, VP Connections & Strategic Accounts, NY, National Grid - Audrey Zibelman, Chair Elect, Landis+Gyr #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #buildings #buildingdecarb #decarbonization #nyc H.G. Chissell The Carbon League

📣 #AEGChicago - We are thrilled to have Lindy Wordlaw, Director of Climate and Environmental Justice Initiatives, City of Chicago provide Opening Remarks at the April 24th Building Decarbonization & Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Challenge. Register Now - Save $100 until April 18th: https://lnkd.in/er3a8F23 If you are an AEG Sponsor, Task Force Member, Government, or Nonprofit leader, please contact jess@goadvancedenergy.com for your discounted link to register. Featured Speakers - Lindy Wordlaw, Director of Climate and Environmental Justice Initiatives, City of Chicago (Opening Remarks) - Asad Jan, Senior Director - Sustainability Solutions, JLL - Andy Mitchell, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of Sustainability, University of Illinois Chicago - Jack Jordan, Executive Director, Climate Action Evanston Discussion Leaders: - Keely Hughes, Director Market Development and Strategic Partnership, The JPI Group - Kathleen A., Program Officer Environmental Initiatives, Cook County Government - Kindy Kruller, AICP, LEED AP, Senior Program Manager, Illinois Green Alliance - Lane Nelson, CFO & Co-Founder, Switched Source - Josh Faris, Sales Engineer, ELM Companies - Heidi M. Gorrill, Chief Program Officer, Slipstream - Taila Howe, Communications & Operations Manager, Bubbly Dynamics, LLC - Jonathan McGee, MBA, Senior Consultant, Economic Development & Community Advisory, Baker Tilly US - Scott Alan Davis (he, him, his), Vice President, Inclusion & Economic Development, SEEL, LLC (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics) #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #buildingdecarbonization #buildings #electrification #chicago #chicagoland H.G. Chissell D. Spenser Nelson Michael Thuis Emma-Rose Newmeyer Mary Skillicorn Jack O'Donnell-Sloan Jakob Reinke The Carbon League

⚡ 🏢 #AEGChicago - Join us next week on April 24th for the Building Decarbonization & Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Challenge, hosted at JLL. Register by April 18th and save $100! Register here: https://lnkd.in/er3a8F23 If you are an AEG Sponsor, Task Force Member, Government, or Nonprofit leader, please contact jess@goadvancedenergy.com for your discounted link to register. Featured Speakers - Asad Jan, Senior Director - Sustainability Solutions, JLL - Andy Mitchell, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of Sustainability, University of Illinois Chicago - Jack Jordan, Executive Director, Climate Action Evanston Discussion Leaders: - Keely Hughes, Director Market Development and Strategic Partnership, The JPI Group - Kathleen A., Program Officer Environmental Initiatives, Cook County Government - Kindy Kruller, AICP, LEED AP, Senior Program Manager, Illinois Green Alliance - Lane Nelson, CFO & Co-Founder, Switched Source - Josh Faris, Sales Engineer, ELM Companies - Heidi M. Gorrill, Chief Program Officer, Slipstream - Taila Howe, Communications & Operations Manager, Bubbly Dynamics, LLC - Jonathan McGee, MBA, Senior Consultant, Economic Development & Community Advisory, Baker Tilly US - Scott Alan Davis (he, him, his), Vice President, Inclusion & Economic Development, SEEL, LLC (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics) #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #buildingdecarbonization #buildings #electrification #chicago #chicagoland H.G. Chissell D. Spenser Nelson Michael Thuis Emma-Rose Newmeyer Mary Skillicorn Jack O'Donnell-Sloan Jakob Reinke The Carbon League

🌳 To celebrate the leadership and impact of The Carbon League Task Force Volunteers, we plant 1 tree for each leader who commits to tackle a 90-day sprint + 12-month goal to overcome the critical obstacle identified during an Advanced Energy Group Stakeholder Challenge. Learn more about our forest on Evertreen here: https://lnkd.in/evuQtZG8 Through this initiative with Evertreen, The Carbon League has: 🌲 450 Trees planted 🌱 405.00 Tonnes of C02 being offset 🌍 2 Countries reforested (Madagascar and Brazil) 🤝 56.25 Working hours created Interested in getting involved? Contact jess.lang@thecarbonleague.org for more information. #energy #health #resilience #climate #equity #results #taskforce #decarbonization #reforestation #impact #leadership H.G. Chissell Michael Thuis Laura Bartsch

📣 #AEGEastStLouis - Join us on April 22nd for the first AEG East St. Louis Stakeholder Challenge on Health, Prosperity and Resilience! Limited to 64 leaders. Learn more + register here: https://lnkd.in/eqEK87iT If you are an AEG Sponsor, Task Force Member, Government, or Nonprofit leader, please contact jess@goadvancedenergy.com for your discounted link to register. Sponsored by: United Congregations of Metro-East and Ameren Illinois "Regarding health, prosperity and resilience for East St. Louis, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12-months is ________." Featured Speakers & Discussion Leaders: - Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde, Deputy Director of Energy & Business Utility, State of Illinois - Darnell Tingle, UCM Executive Director, United Congregations of Metro-East - Leonard P. Singh, President, Ameren Illinois - Christopher Meister, Executive Director, Illinois Finance Authority/Climate Bank - Kristol Whatley Simms Watley-Simms, Vice President Clean Energy Transition, Economic, Business, and Community, Ameren Illinois - Robert Betts PMP, City Manager, City of East St. Louis - Stacey Young, MBA, Market Development Manager, Ameren Illinois - Donna Brooks-Sanders, UCM Board President, United Congregations of Metro-East - Jacqueline Daniel, Interim Executive Director, Macedonia Development Corporation, NFP - Monica Bristow, IOM, Deputy Director, Local Governments, State of Illinois #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #prosperity #eaststlouis #illinois H.G. Chissell Christian Cashelle, M.F.A Natalie deLeon Philip Jonat, PE Kelly Ramsey Angela Bulger Love Renée A. Skeete, PhD

⚡ 🏢 #AEGChicago - Join us on April 24th for the Building Decarbonization & Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Challenge, hosted at JLL. Register by April 11th and save $100! Register here: https://lnkd.in/er3a8F23 If you are an AEG Sponsor, Task Force Member, Government, or Nonprofit leader, please contact jess@goadvancedenergy.com for your discounted link to register. Featured Speakers - Asad Jan, Senior Director - Sustainability Solutions, JLL - Andy Mitchell, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of Sustainability, University of Illinois Chicago - Jack Jordan, Executive Director, Climate Action Evanston Discussion Leaders: - Keely Hughes, Director Market Development and Strategic Partnership, The JPI Group - Kathleen A., Program Officer Environmental Initiatives, Cook County Government - Kindy Kruller, AICP, LEED AP, Senior Program Manager, Illinois Green Alliance - Lane Nelson, CFO & Co-Founder, Switched Source - Josh Faris, Sales Engineer, ELM Companies - Heidi M. Gorrill, Chief Program Officer, Slipstream - Taila Howe, Communications & Operations Manager, Bubbly Dynamics, LLC - Jonathan McGee, MBA, Senior Consultant, Economic Development & Community Advisory, Baker Tilly US #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #buildingdecarbonization #buildings #electrification #chicago #chicagoland H.G. Chissell D. Spenser Nelson Michael Thuis Emma-Rose Newmeyer Mary Skillicorn Jack O'Donnell-Sloan Jakob Reinke The Carbon League

📣 #AEGEastStLouis - Join us on April 22nd for the first AEG East St. Louis Stakeholder Challenge on Health, Prosperity and Resilience! Limited to 64 leaders. Learn more + register here: https://lnkd.in/eqEK87iT If you are an AEG Sponsor, Task Force Member, Government, or Nonprofit leader, please contact jess@goadvancedenergy.com for your discounted link to register. Sponsored by: United Congregations of Metro-East and Ameren Illinois "Regarding health, prosperity and resilience for East St. Louis, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12-months is ________." Featured Speakers & Discussion Leaders: - Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde, Deputy Director of Energy & Business Utility, State of Illinois - Darnell Tingle, UCM Executive Director, United Congregations of Metro-East - Leonard P. Singh, President, Ameren Illinois - Christopher Meister, Executive Director, Illinois Finance Authority/Climate Bank - Kristol Whatley Simms Watley-Simms, Vice President Clean Energy Transition, Economic, Business, and Community, Ameren Illinois - Robert Betts PMP, City Manager, City of East St. Louis - Stacey Young, MBA, Market Development Manager, Ameren Illinois - Donna Brooks-Sanders, UCM Board President, United Congregations of Metro-East #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #prosperity #eaststlouis #illinois H.G. Chissell Christian Cashelle, M.F.A Natalie deLeon Philip Jonat, PE Kelly Ramsey Angela Bulger Love Renée A. Skeete, PhD

The Carbon League #News: April 10th @ 1pm - 5pm - The AEG/TCL NYC Health, Energy & Equity Task Force is hosting a Roundtable + Artistic Roadmap Demonstration during Fordham University's EcoACTION 2025 Program! Learn More + Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyjahZ6C Thank you for your partnership, Fordham University About: The NYC Health, Energy & Equity Task Force Roundtable + Artistic Roadmap Demonstration at Fordham EcoACTION 2025 will bring together task force members, community leaders, and stakeholders to discuss metrics, climate justice strategies, and a 90-day action plan. The outcomes will directly inform the Task Force’s application for the EPA Thriving Communities Grant, strengthening the proposal for community-driven environmental initiatives. Featured Leaders & Task Force Members: - Surey Miranda, Fordham University - Brandon Mohammed, ALIA - Clotilde Monguya MD Obstetrics _ Gynaecology MPH, C. MONGUYA Consulting - Steve Joern, Willdan - Antuan Cannon, Willdan - Tijay Mohammed, Art of Tijay - Roberto Battistoni, EIT, The Carbon League - Jeanette Castillo, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice - Franchesca Diaz, Con Edison - Phillip David Ellison, New York Power Authority - Alvi Rahman Khan, ALIA - Carlos Piedad, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice Additional contributing Task Force Members: - Shaun A. Hoyte, Con Edison - Diana Hernández, Columbia University - Zak Suttile, Willdan - Lydia Wiener, NYC MOCEJ - Edgar Aguirre, Bronx Community Board 11 - Pedro L. Barry, Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. Interested in getting involved? Contact roberto.rodriguez-battistoni@thecarbonleague.org to join this effort! #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #newyork #thebronx #taskforce #thecarbonleague #results H.G. Chissell

⚡ 🏢 Today is Day 2 of the #AEGNewYork Building Decarb Summit at WSP USA Corp.! We look forward to hearing speakers and participants address this statement: "Regarding Building Decarbonization and Electrification to achieve New York’s Climate, Health, and Equity goals under the CLPA, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is ____." View speakers and agenda here: https://lnkd.in/ezmEacJ6 April 8th Speakers & Discussion Leaders: Opening Remarks: - Gina Bocra, VP, Building Energy & Climate Solutions, WSP in the U.S. Speakers: - Daniella Zandi, Director, Sustainable Operations, JLL - Benoy Thanjan, CEO and Founder, Reneu Energy - Steve Joern, President, Willdan - Silvia Khurrum, Manager, Building Decarbonization, Con Edison Discussion Leaders: - Victoria Kocian, MBA, AIA, LEED AP, Energy & Sustainability PM, NYU Langone Health - Siobhan Watson, Senior Director Sustainability, NYCHA - Lydia Wiener, Policy Advisor, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice - Phillip David Ellison, Legislative & Stakeholder Affairs Representative, New York Power Authority - Salvatore Prestano, PE, VP Energy, North America, CSA Group, Architects and Engineers - D. Evan van Hook, Chief Sustainability Officer, Viridi - Janean Gardner, VP, Workforce Development, The JPI Group - Jennifer Kearney, President, Sustainability, Environ Energy - Jaime Pereira, Sr. Business Development Manager, Ecosystem - Sabina Zafar, VP Connections & Strategic Accounts, NY, National Grid - Audrey Zibelman, Chair Elect, Landis+Gyr April 7 Speakers & Discussion Leaders: Opening Remarks: - Shaun A. Hoyte, Head of Clean Energy Networks, Con Edison - Kathleen Schmid, Deputy Director, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice  - Emily Hoffman, Director of OBEEP, NYC Department of Buildings Projects in Motion: - Adam Schiabor, Assistant Director, Research, Urban Green Council - Aaron Miller, Eastern Regional Director, SHARC Energy - Chris Herman, Relationship Manager & Joshua Patton, VP Sales, Verdant Commercial Capital Customer Roundtable: - Lauren Moss, Senior VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust - Jonathan Lemmond, Practice Lead, Technical Program Management, Energy Advisory, JLL - Benjamin Rodney, VP, Construction / U.S. East Region, Hines - Aundre Oldacre, Managing Partner, AoRa Development Discussion Leaders: - Silvia Khurrum, MS, MBA, Manager, Building Decarbonization, Con Edison - Sarah Mae Selnick, Managing Partner, Source Forward - Dan Sergison, P.E., CGD, Senior Geothermal Engineer, Salas O’Brien - Savannah Wu, AICP, Development Manager, Reactivate - Griffin Teed, PE, CEM, Associate, JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction Group - Luke Surowiec, Building Decarbonization Director, ICF - Cody Glavey-Weiss, Project Manager, NYSERDA - Maura Yates, Section Manager, Steam Business Development, Con Edison #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #buildings #buildingdecarb #decarbonization #nyc H.G. Chissell

What a fantastic day one of Advanced Energy Group's Building Decarbonization Summit, hosted at Con Edison here in NYC. Thank you so much to H.G. Chissell & Shaun A. Hoyte in particular for kicking off this innovative event. Today's conversations highlighted industry-wide issues and solutions on the importance of connectivity (especially for DERs, VPPs & TES), "deconsumption," proactive retrocommissioning and creative design, workforce development, and educating folks on the cost of doing nothing. It was great to see and meet so many passionate stakeholders in the Climate Justice space! Laura Eckenrod, CEA, WELL AP, Maura Yates, Sean Brennan, Omar Duran, MIKE PORCELLI, Gina Bocra, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Eleanor "Ellie" Rusling, Andrew Kringas, Hannah Wolfe, Derick Kowalczyk, MFBA, MD AMINUL ISLAM, PE, CEM, EBCP, Michael W., Sina Jasteh, PE, Simon Mugo, PMP®, LEED AP, Luke Surowiec, Andrew Chintz, Emily Hoffman, Chris Herman, Joshua Patton, Chris De Weaver, Adam Schiabor, Sean Daley, Lauren Moss & many other amazing people!!