As part of our mission to make high-performance retrofits the industry standard, Building Energy Exchange is excited to host a presentation and discussion focused on the strategies and actionable resources needed to successfully decarbonize office spaces!

Through a moderated panel discussion, industry experts will provide insights into how commercial building owners, tenants, and consultants can move away from inefficient, traditional practices to create more sustainable, efficient, and healthy workplaces. Attendees will gain practical advice on implementing effective decarbonization strategies and maximizing energy savings throughout the leasing cycle.

Enjoy coffee, tea, and small bites as we explore how high-performance fit-outs deliver a range of benefits across stakeholder groups, including reducing energy consumption, lowering carbon emissions, and securing cost savings—all while promoting alignment with broader sustainability goals and emissions regulations like LL97.

This event will highlight the release of best practices and leading solutions from the Decarbonizing New York City Offices initiative—like our recently published High-Performance Fit-Out Guide—designed to help decision-makers achieve emissions savings, implement forward-thinking leasing practices, and generate win-win outcomes for both tenants and owners in commercial real estate.

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Opening Remarks:
Richard Yancey, Executive Director, Building Energy Exchange

Moderator:
Katie Schwamb, Director of Educational Resources, Building Energy Exchange

Panelists:
Bryan Hadick, Director, CodeGreen Sustainability
Jack Jenkins, Director of Energy and Sustainability, Robert Derector Associates
Zachary Steinberg, Senior Vice President of Policy, Policy and Planning, Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)