Building Energy Exchange

Building Energy Exchange has had a busy and rewarding conference season, learning valuable lessons of the latest industry trends and replicable, successful strategies that provide ample reasons to be optimistic about the certainty of our low-carbon future. ?? ??Read our insights and takeaways from the 2024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference and Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy NYC in our latest blog post, written by Hailey Moll. https://lnkd.in/eSy4K6_A

Yesterday, we held the latest Affordable Housing Training in our Climate Mobilization Act Series! In this free webinar, our expert instructor Robert Peras provided insights into Local Law 97’s regulations for affordable housing and discussed how affordable housing stakeholders can utilize proven strategies to meet compliance and reduce their carbon emissions. A heartfelt thank you to Robert for his expertise and to all attendees who joined the virtual training! ?? Missed the webinar? Check out the on-demand version of this course and more on BE-Ex Ed, our e-learning platform for educational content! ?? ? Enroll in BE-Ex Ed's Climate Mobilization Act: Affordable Housing Training for FREE at: https://lnkd.in/eSfgfhKV

Our Local Law 97 Carbon Emissions Calculator is officially up-to-date with the latest benchmarking dataset (calendar year 2023)! ?? Previous years are still available for review. ?? Look up your building on our Calculator to generate emissions thresholds and estimated penalties for each compliance period: https://lnkd.in/dSANMhC Learn more about #LL97 at https://lnkd.in/eK2QHNnA

?? LAST CALL! Join us tomorrow, November 21, for our next Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training! This free virtual training and live Q&A demystifies Local Law 97’s regulations for affordable housing and educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors – on what the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) means for the affordable housing sector. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what their compliance obligations are, learn proven strategies to meet compliance, and reduce their carbon emissions. Tune in to hear our expert instructor, Robert Peras, share his insights! ?? ?? FREE RSVP (Nov. 21, 9:30 - 10:30am - online): https://lnkd.in/edgHPZrr

Last night, District 33 Council Member Lincoln Restler, Building Energy Exchange, Steven Winter Associates, and Con Edison held a workshop in Brooklyn to help 1-20 unit building owners and co-op/condo board members, managers, and operators electrify their residential buildings. ? BE-Ex's Manager of Educational Resources, Hailey Moll, gave a presentation alongside other industry professionals on financial incentives, resources, and best practices for building decarbonization. Audiences then engaged in a live Q&A as well as discussed in smaller breakout groups. Thank you to all our attendees for coming out! ?? ICYMI, view the photo album at: https://lnkd.in/eguivMKP

Last week, our Manager of Educational Resources, Hailey Moll, and Senior Associate of Operations & Memberships, Paul Rivers, attended #CREtechNewYork2024, hosted by CREtech! This inspiring conference gathered professionals in the real estate industry to discuss the built world at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and real estate. BE-Ex had a great time hearing from industry leaders at this exciting event! ????

BE-Ex is having a blast at this year's Greenbuild International Conference & Expo! ???? Yesterday, our very own Katie Schwamb, Director of Educational Resources, participated in the exciting panel "How High-Performance Building Hubs Turn Aspiration into Execution," which dove into how resource hubs like Building Energy Exchange play a pivotal role in driving the decarbonization of the built environment. ?? She spoke alongside fellow industry leaders: Theresa Backhus, Institute for Market Transformation / Building Innovation Hub Rich Freeh, Green Building United Katie Kaluzny, Illinois Green Alliance / Building Energy Resource Hub ? Through research, events, trainings, and exhibits, BE-Ex strives to create a more energy-efficient, healthy, and resilient future for all - learn more about what we do on our website: https://be-exchange.org/

?? Attention, building owners and managers — mark your calendars for these two FREE upcoming classes from CUNY Building Performance Lab in December! ??? ?? Register for "LL97 Workshop: Your Emissions and Plan" for an engaging virtual workshop that will assist building owners and managers with creating a plan for their buildings to cut emissions for LL97. Participants will become familiar with projected emissions penalties and how to reduce exposure by completing energy retrofit projects. (Dec. 10, 9:30am -12pm EST, online) FREE RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eG754pp4 ??? Want a crash course on NYC Building Energy Laws? Don't miss the seminar geared towards building owners, property managers, and consultants - this course will provide a detailed overview of NYC building laws, how they complement each other, strategies for compliance and resources for further assistance. (Dec. 13, 9:30am -12pm EST, online) FREE RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eqa-pJ3y

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

???? Have you checked out the latest issue of Passive House Accelerator magazine yet? The theme of this edition is resilience! Download your copy for FREE today, and get immediate access to insightful case studies, best practices for sustainable design, inspiring interviews, and all things #PassiveHouse. https://bit.ly/4fhx6p2