Amy Barad
Username
Amy Barad
Proposer First Name
Amy
Proposer Email
abarad@masscec.com
Proposer Last Name
Barad
Proposer Company/Organization
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Proposer Phone
(617) 315-9310
Boston 2022 Areas of Focus
Proposer Job Title
Program Director
Proposed Session Description
The City of Boston is on the cutting edge of emissions performance standards for existing buildings. Staff from the City’s Environment Department will present on Boston’s new Building Emissions Reduction Ordinance (“BERDO 2.0”). The purpose of this session will be to engage building and energy professionals on decarbonization pathways that help building owners comply with the new standard. The speakers will present on the requirements of the ordinance, compliance mechanisms, the ongoing regulations development process, and resources to assist building owners in complying. To ground the conversation, an example building will be used throughout the presentation to illustrate concepts, demonstrate decision points for buildings, and highlight financing opportunities. The presentation will be followed by a facilitated Q&A session.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
This session will identify support available for under-resourced building owners, including owners of affordable housing, to provide equitable opportunities.
Learning Objectives
Explain how to translate building energy consumption into GHG emissions, BERDO-style
Describe the compliance mechanisms and options in Boston’s BERDO policy
Consider how BERDO may impact their work and/or building(s)
Identify available financial support for building decarbonization upgrades
Has this session been presented before?
No
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Comments about your speaker roster
Brenda Pike and Hannah Payne are actively involved in the development of BERDO and the supporting resources that will help building owners comply - with particular attention to the needs of affordable housing. The speakers are interested in making connections with attendees to gain further insight on what building owners need to meet BERDO's goals.
Reviewer 1
Rauls, Shari
Reviewer 2
Rauls, Shari
Curator
Rauls, Shari
Proposal #
129
Session #
309
Committee Decision
Accepted
Presenters
Full Description
BERDO 2.0 is a landmark climate policy that creates opportunities for building professionals to apply creative strategies to decarbonize approximately 3,500 subject buildings. The goal of this session is to equip building professionals and owners with decarbonization strategies that meet BERDO’s declining emissions standards. Session attendees will be able to engage directly with the policy-makers and support the transformation of Boston’s buildings. As building emissions performance standards are being considered by other jurisdictions, the topic is also relevant for attendees from localities outside of Boston.