Andrew Dixon
Username
Andrew Dixon
Proposer First Name
Andrew
Proposer Email
adixon@highmark.co
Proposer Last Name
Dixon
Proposed Session Description
What’s the key to overcoming electrification barriers in NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings? The answer is collaboration between manufacturers, utilities, engineers and building owners. Representatives from these key stakeholders will join a roundtable to discuss their perspectives on this topic and how best to work together. In addition, information on NYSERDA’s NYS Clean Heat Program for building electrification will be discussed. The format will be a roundtable panel discussion hosted by a moderator, with interaction between panelists and attendees as a top priority. As such, the moderator will field questions throughout the panel discussion and host a Q&A afterward.
Why is this session important?
NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings face steep electrification barriers. The only way they can be overcome is if all key stakeholders work together to find solutions. However, the industry is siloed. This roundtable will enable critical actors to come together and discuss how best to collaborate.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Unfortunately, many industry sectors work in silos, which can harm equity. This roundtable seeks to overcome that isolation and bring leaders together. The ultimate goal is enhanced collaboration and equity on the critical topic of building electrification in commercial and multifamily buildings.
Learning Objectives
Understand the diverse perspectives of manufacturers, utilities, engineers and building owners on overcoming electrification barriers in NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings.
Explain the best ways to collaborate between key stakeholders to find solutions to electrification barriers in NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings.
Discuss different approaches and technologies available to overcome barriers to electrification in NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings.
Describe the incentives and rebates available for electrification in NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings from NYSERDA’s NYS Clean Heat Program.
Has this session been presented before?
No
NYC 2021 Areas of Focus
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Collaborative problem-solving session
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2021
Comments about your speaker roster
The speaker roster will consist of representatives from key stakeholders in the electrification of NYC’s commercial and multifamily buildings. Groups represented include manufacturers, utilities, engineers and building owners. The moderator of the panel discussion will be HIGHMARK’s Richard Gerbe. Once accepted, we will finalize the roundtable roster.
Anything else you'd like to tell us about your session proposal?
The session will be completely non-commercial in nature, focusing solely on providing educational information to attendees. We look forward to creating a valuable session that answers attendees’ questions on this topic.
Reviewer 1
Cooper, Jeannine
Reviewer 2
Hacker, Jon
Curator
McPike, Christina
Proposal #
136
Session #
208
Committee Decision
Accepted