BOMA2022

The Pathway to Net Zero: Best Practices for Integrating Renewable Energy (Room Music City Center - 204)

26 Jun 22
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Energy Efficiency/Environmental Responsibility

Speaker(s): Kim Pexton, Vice President, Sustainability, JBG SMITH; Katie Rothenberg, VP, Sustainability, The Tower Companies; John Forester, Vice President Real Estate Services, The RMR Group;

Moderator(s): Lindsay Brugger, Vice President, Resilience, Urban Land Institute (ULI)

After maximizing energy efficiency, real estate organizations on the path to net zero next turn to renewable energy; first onsite generation and then procuring offsite renewables. Renewable energy is the fastest growing energy source for buildings, but it still only accounts for 14% of total energy demand. This panel will highlight how real estate can maximize renewable energy production and portfolio value at the same time, featuring best practices and project profiles.