Path to Net Zero Facilities

The Path to Net Zero program is presented by Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI) and hosted by Bentley Systems.

Who should attend:

Architects, builders, facility managers, business owners, energy professionals, project mangers, property developers, and municipal developers.

Program description:

In today’s market, entities are quick to set very high sustainability and resiliency goals that require sound planning, detailed studies, and a commitment to changing the way we produce, procure, and use energy in our facilities. Join us for this exciting two-part series that explores the best path to net zero facilities.

Day 1

June 23. 2022 – Presenters will discuss the various phases involved in converting a facility to a net zero carbon project. You will learn the cost benefits and financial commitments involved with moving from traditional systems to alternative forms of energy generation, efficiency, and procurement.

Topics include:

• Energy Auditing
• Benchmarking
• Sustainability & Resiliency

Day2

Fall 2022 – Presentations will focus on design consideration and site impacts; financing and grant opportunities; constructability; and return on investment (ROI).

Energy Audits and Metering

• Kevin Kai Wong, CEM, PMP, DGCP, General Manager – Emergent Energy Solutions
• Paul Spiegel, PE, LEED AP, Director, Energy and Sustainability Services – Practical Energy Solutions, a Division of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy

Sustainability & Resiliency Studies

• Michael Cromer, PG, DBIA, ENV SP, Vice President – Energy & Sustainability – Pennoni
• Liz McCormick, Sr. Director, Energy Services – Pennoni

Hershey Med CHP project: One step on the path to a resilient low-carbon facility

• Gregory P. Fink, CHFM, CLSS-HC, Director Facilities Operations and Maintenance and Facilities, Director of Infrastructure and Energy – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Kevin L Kanoff, CEM, CEP, Campus Energy Engineer – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Agenda:

• 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. – Check-in (coffee and breakfast rolls will be served)
• 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Program
• 10:15-10:30 a.m. – Q&A Moderated by Steve Krug, AIA, PE, LEEDap, AEE Fellow, SEI Chair, and Principal – Krug Architects