BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260831T194130Z CREATED:20260720T135958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T194130Z UID:48327-1788264000-1788267600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings. \nTopic: Policy & Practice: A Conversation with DOER \nJoin Paul Ormond and Ian Finlayson from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for a conversation about where the State’s energy codes are headed and the effects of these policies on real-world projects. Drawing on the experiences of practitioners\, the discussion will explore what is working\, where implementation is creating challenges\, and how policy and practice align. An open exchange rather than a formal presentation\, the session will provide an opportunity for direct feedback\, questions\, and dialogue between DOER and the professionals putting these requirements into practice. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-9-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carbon-Energy-Community--scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T173618Z CREATED:20260512T152507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T173618Z UID:47232-1784635200-1784638800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings. \nTopic: Whole Life Carbon Decision Making \nThis roundtable will discuss practical approaches for balancing embodied and operational carbon\, evaluating tradeoffs between new construction and reuse\, and integrating carbon impacts into project planning\, design\, procurement\, and investment decisions. The conversation will focus on emerging tools\, policies\, and real-world case studies that support informed\, data-driven strategies for reducing a building’s total climate impact. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nMike Swenson | Senior Director\, Suffolk Construction \nWyatt Ross | Building Performance Engineer\, CMTA \nModerator: Victoria Herrero-Garcia | Assistant Vice President\, WSP \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-7-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T193004Z CREATED:20260226T202145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T193004Z UID:46707-1777982400-1777986000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Topic: Demand Response – The Peak’s the Problem\nThe roundtable will bring together industry experts\, policymakers\, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for reducing peak energy demand. Participants will explore innovative technologies\, demand response programs\, and policy frameworks that can help balance grid reliability and sustainability. The discussion aims to identify actionable solutions that lower costs\, improve efficiency\, and support a more resilient energy system. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nWill Atkinson | Senior Associate\, RMI \nKarina Hershberg | Associate Principal\, PAE Consulting Engineers \nBill O’Connor | Mass Save Active Demand Response Program Lead | Eversource \nModerator: Rachel Deradoorian-Beaudoin | Associate\, Buro Happold \nJoin the virtual BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260225T015224Z CREATED:20260120T173105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T015224Z UID:46532-1772539200-1772542800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: Post-Occupancy Performance – Energy Optimization \nBuildings that are optimally designed to meet today’s best energy efficiency and decarbonization practices\, are built in accordance with design\, and are fully commissioned should operate at modeled energy and carbon levels\, correct? Not necessarily; we’re seeing evidence this may not be the case. Mass Save Sponsors and some project teams are finding that new buildings may not always operate at the EUIs (and carbon intensities) that project teams expect and that energy models predict. Panelists will discuss why this is happening\, why it’s important to measure energy use after building occupancy on an ongoing basis\, and how to get buildings operating at the energy and carbon levels they are designed to achieve. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nNeetu Siddarth | Sustainability Director at BXP  \nDavid Venturoso | Vice President at Interval Data Systems \nBrad Jones | Principal at Davenergy Solutions \nNick Gayeski | Co-CEO at Clockworks Analytics \nModerator: Ellen Richer | Supervisor\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-3-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000 DTSTAMP:20251210T185829Z CREATED:20251119T150838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T185829Z UID:46237-1768305600-1768309200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: TEDI vs. Passive House: Which Path is Right for You? \nCurrent Massachusetts code requires office buildings\, schools\, and certain other types of new construction to comply with either a TEDI pathway or Passive House. During this roundtable\, we’ll discuss the details of each option\, cost and incentive considerations\, and case studies where projects have chosen one pathway over the other and why. \nSubject Matter Experts:Andrew Steingiser | Associate at RDH Building Science \nKate Bubriski | Principal at Arrowstreet \nPrudence Ferreira | Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti \nModerator: Katie Raymond | Director of Energy & Sustainability at AHA Consulting Engineers \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-1-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20251111T153851Z CREATED:20250924T133129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T153851Z UID:45947-1762948800-1762952400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: Energy Myth Busting: Right Sizing \nThis month’s round table takes on one of the most persistent challenges in building design: oversizing. From mechanical systems to plug loads\, from envelope assumptions to electrical code interpretations—our industry often defaults to “bigger just in case.” The result? Higher first costs\, greater embodied carbon\, and wasted operational energy. \nWe’ll explore: \nNatural Capitalism’s “no one gets fired for oversizing” mindset—and why it’s time to rethink it.Plug loads—are we inflating our sizing assumptions and designing to phantom loads?Cold climate design conditions—how outdated temperature assumptions lead to oversized systems.Electrical code interpretations—what’s required versus what’s habit.Different perspectives from practitioners—engineers\, architects\, and owners sharing where right-sizing can shift the carbon/energy equation. \nJoin us for a myth-busting conversation on how smarter assumptions and better data can lead to systems that are truly fit-for-purpose\, advancing both decarbonization and cost-effectiveness. \nSubject Matter Experts:Clayton Brancato | Associate at JB&B \nRyan Stecher | Associate Partner at JB&B \nKevin Leahy | Partner at AHA Consulting Engineers \nYovanny Duran | Mechanical Engineering Consultant at WSP \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-11-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000 DTSTAMP:20250611T221425Z CREATED:20250129T152448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T221425Z UID:44594-1751976000-1751979600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nJuly topic: LEEDv5: What’s New for Carbon & Energy? \nJoin us for our next Built Environment Plus Carbon & Energy Roundtable on Tuesday July 8th at 12pm to explore how LEED v5 is raising the bar on energy performance and carbon accountability. Our discussion will include new prerequisites like the Carbon Assessment\, Climate Resilience Assessment\, Human Impact Assessment\, and Tenant Guidelines (C&S only). We’ll also review the now-mandatory Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment (WBLCA)\, the enhanced energy modeling requirements\, and how these changes may impact municipal LEED certification requirements. Designed for practitioners navigating the evolving certification landscape\, this roundtable will provide a space to unpack what these updates mean in practice. Bring your questions and insights as we prepare for the shift to a more decarbonization-focused LEED. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-7-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000 DTSTAMP:20250506T205846Z CREATED:20250506T204823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T205846Z UID:45202-1747137600-1747141200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nSpecial Carbon & Energy Roundtable: Article 37 / NZC Zoning Modernization and Implementation \nPlease join John Dalzell and others for a discussion with the City of Boston Planning Department about the implementation of the Zoning Article 37 Net Zero Carbon (NZC) updates and process modernization. On Tuesday\, May 13th at 12n\, the City will be seeking feedback on DRAFT project submission and review guidance for NZC buildings and Embodied Carbon Reporting including updates to add the review of Small Projects (20k SF to 50k SF) and modernize the submission and review process of Large Projects (>50k SF). The Article 37 NZC Zoning will become effective on July 1\, 2025. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20250501T153826Z CREATED:20250129T151859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153826Z UID:44593-1746532800-1746536400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: The Electric Backslide: An Open Discussion about Key DriversAs the industry pushes toward electrification\, are some commercial new buildings reverting to hybrid MEP systems? If so\, what’s driving this shift? This roundtable will explore the complex mix of factors\, including supply chain challenges\, first-cost pressures\, and growing uncertainty in the market and political landscape. We’ll also discuss how teams are staying committed to all-electric goals\, share strategies for pushing back\, and build community around navigating these shared challenges. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000 DTSTAMP:20250501T153918Z CREATED:20241114T184431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153918Z UID:44139-1741089600-1741093200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: Renewable Energy: Completing the Net Zero EquationA low energy use building is just one side of the net zero equation. Generating renewable energy completes the equation. This roundtable will feature two recently adopted legislative and regulatory policies in Massachusetts. In December 2024\, An Act Promoting A Clean Energy Grid was signed into law and has multiple provisions related to siting and developing clean energy projects. In January\, Boston adopted Net Zero Carbon Zoning\, which requires certain new construction and addition projects to achieve net zero with multiple options for the renewables component. Please\, join this roundtable to learn about and discuss these two policies as well as renewable siting and procurement options in Massachusetts. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-3-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T130000 DTSTAMP:20250106T201355Z CREATED:20241114T184332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T201355Z UID:44138-1736251200-1736254800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nThis BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable will dive into the latest 2025 climate buzz! This session will offer updates about key climate and policy developments impacting our community in 2025. Topics will include the statewide Large Building Energy Reporting Ordinance (LBER)\, the proposed Building Decarbonization Clearinghouse (VEIC proposal alt. 1)\, updates to the MA Energy Code\, and developments on the MA Climate Bill. The discussion will conclude with an interactive community brainstorm to identify pressing topics for future roundtables. This session is your chance to stay ahead in the evolving Massachusetts landscape of climate and energy policies. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-1-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T160000 DTSTAMP:20241105T033341Z CREATED:20240116T173518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T033341Z UID:42440-1732201200-1732204800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nThis BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable will explore the complexities of creating Campus Decarbonization Roadmaps. The discussion will address how to get started when clients are struggling to develop their roadmaps\, team dynamics\, and the critical stakeholders involved. The session will also highlight the differing objectives between public and private institutions\, examining the balance between full decarbonization and hybrid plans based on available capital. This interactive session encourages participants to share experiences\, ask questions\, and collaborate on actionable solutions for developing effective decarbonization master plans. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-11-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T160000 DTSTAMP:20240904T185044Z CREATED:20240116T172920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T185044Z UID:42437-1726758000-1726761600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nThis BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, led by Brightcore\, will delve into the technical and practical aspects of geothermal energy systems. Discussion topics will include geothermal system costs\, site disruption\, space requirements\, maintenance\, and long-term energy management. The session will also explore district/network geothermal systems and innovative collaborations with cities to utilize public spaces and rights-of-way\, providing a comprehensive view of this sustainable energy solution. Attendees are encouraged to join this interactive session\, bring questions\, and share lessons learned! \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-9-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T130000 DTSTAMP:20240710T201726Z CREATED:20240116T172143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T201726Z UID:42435-1721300400-1721307600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Special Roundtable: The Future of Mass Save Incentives DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\n \n \n \n \n \n This special Carbon & Energy roundtable focuses on The Draft Massachusetts 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan. The Sponsors of Mass Save® will detail high-level accomplishments and will present a forward-thinking vision for the future. Topics will include the Draft Three-Year Plan summary\, GHG reduction efforts\, equity and accessibility\, streamlined customer experience and workforce development. Focused content will be presented on commercial new construction and major renovation\, existing buildings\, as well as a new embodied carbon component. \nThe first hour of the roundtable will be a presentation by experts from the Sponsors of Mass Save\, Eversource and National Grid. The second hour is a community discussion where questions and comments are welcome from all attendees. \nSubject Matter Experts:Kimberly Cullinane | Manager\, New Construction Energy Efficiency | Eversource EnergyRyan Willingham | Senior Energy Efficiency Consultant | Eversource EnergyJoel Martell | Senior Analyst – Customer Energy Management | National GridJosh Kessler | Lead\, Energy Efficiency | National Grid \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-7-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CESpecialRoundtable-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000 DTSTAMP:20240515T180626Z CREATED:20240116T171508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T180626Z UID:42432-1715871600-1715875200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nMay 16th @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM \nTOPIC: Envelope Derating Office HoursAs we delve into the intricacies of the 2023 MA Stretch Code’s new requirements for thermal envelope performance\, it’s important to consider key questions: Who should be part of our team to navigate these changes effectively? When is the best time to conduct these calculations? And what insights can we gain from others’ experiences with envelope submissions? Our upcoming roundtable discussion\, moderated by Joelle Jahn (JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction)\, will adopt an office hour style format with enclosure consulting experts Andrew Steingiser (RDH)\, Alex Barmas (Socotec) and Matt Colturi (SGH)\, focusing on topics like envelope derating\, thermal bridge requirements\, assembly ratings\, effective U/R values\, and strategies for compliance. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CERoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T133000 DTSTAMP:20240502T144135Z CREATED:20240326T174228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T144135Z UID:42870-1714638600-1714656600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?\n \n \n \n \n \n You’re not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue\, the building industry is waking up to a new landscape. Decarbonizing large buildings – new and old – is critical to achieving Massachusetts Climate Targets. While the technologies\, skills\, and strategies for decarbonization exist\, we need to rapidly develop the industry’s capacity to implement these at scale. From knowledge gaps and funding gaps to policy gaps and technology gaps\, we have our work cut out for us. \nThis half-day symposium will address knowledge gaps through a series of short training sessions on strategies and technologies to overcome current obstacles in decarbonizing large buildings. Topics include Preservation and Performance\, Low Carbon-Cement\, Carbon and Components\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits and more. \nThe event will begin and end with networking time and include coffee\, snacks and lunch for attendees. \nPresented by the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community and Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance\, in partnership with Greentown Labs and the Sponsors of Mass Save®: Cape Light Compact\, Eversource\, National Grid\, and Unitil. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 | 8:30am – 1:30pmGreentown Labs444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA 02143\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there?\nArchitects\, Engineers\, Contractors\, Developers\, Owners and Owner Reps struggling with decarbonizing large buildings.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n 8:30am – 8:50am | Arrival\, Coffee\, and Networking \n8:50am – 9:00am | Opening Remarks by Joe Curtatone\, President of Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC). \n9:00am – 10:00am | Session 1 – Money Matters\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits \n10:00am – 11:00am | Session 2 – The Carbon and the Component Conundrum \n11:00am – 12:00pm | Session 3 – Preservation and Performance\, Mutually Inclusive! \n12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch and networking \n \n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n Session 1 – Money Matters\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits – We have (carbon) goals. But these goals cost (quite a bit of) money. How do we achieve our (carbon) goals and pay for them? We shall discuss current programs in the Rebuilding America program and what methods are being used to control the costs of doing so as well as fortifying a gap in workforce development—another project cost impact as cited by the recent HBRA Wentworth/MIT Study. \nModerated by: Stephen Moore of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Eri Furusawa of HR&A Advisors\, Afshin Pourmokhtarian and Payam Bakhshi\, PhD\, PE of Wentworth Institute of Technology\, Ilene Mason of RPM\, Tom Chase of MassCEC \nSession 2 – The Carbon and the Component Conundrum – Concrete is a significant contributor to carbon pollution. But how can we build without it? So is insulation. But we need to get the performance. We will talk with folks that are working the carbon OUT of building components so we can both build and reduce. Be it low carbon concrete\, air sealing materials and strategies\, or retrofitting comfort systems—all will play a role. \nModerated by: Karla Butterfield of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Beverly Craig of MassCEC (on concrete)\, Derek Stein of Adept Materials (vapor barrier)\, Tom Holmes of AeroSeal (air sealing)\, Tommy Gibbons of Hempitecture (insulation)\, Aaron Baskerville-Bridges of AeroShield Materials\, Inc (windows) \nSession 3 – Preservation and Performance\, Mutually Inclusive! – As we look to incorporate latest practice decarbonization efforts in both the new construction and existing building realms\, the latter presents unique challenges—particularly when they are occupied and/or historic. Two that are pertinent to the discussion are the Hotel Marcel (in CT) and Rubin Hall on NYU’s Campus—that both underwent high efficiency efforts with very limited ability to change the exterior facades. \nModerated by: Dylan Martello of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Bruce Becker\, FAIA of Becker + Becker Architects (remotely/video)\, Caitlin Robillard Director of Real Estate Development for Allston Brighton CDC\, Jonathan Hernandez of Brightcore Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n About Greentown Labs\n Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit catalyzing climate solutions through entrepreneurship\, partnership\, and collaboration. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America\, Greentown brings together startups\, corporates\, investors\, policymakers\, and many others with a focus on scaling climate technologies. Driven by the mission of providing startups the community\, connections\, and resources they need to thrive\, Greentown offers lab space\, shared office space\, machine shops\, electronics labs\, tool shops\, software and business resources\, and a large network of corporate customers\, investors\, and more. With incubators in Somerville\, Mass. and Houston\, Texas\, Greentown is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 500 since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 11\,000 jobs and raised more than $5.7 billion in funding. For more information\, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn. \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There\n Parking is incredibly limited at Greentown Labs and we encourage attendees to consider taking advantage of public transportation. We’re a short walk from the recently opened Union Square station\, as well as 1 mile away from both the Harvard and Porter MBTA stations. Union Square in Somerville is also easily accessible via the #86 and #91 MBTA buses. We offer indoor bike parking on-site and the closest Bluebikes stations are at Dane St.\, Conway Park and Union Square.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium " do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/close-the-gaps-decarbonizing-large-buildings-symposium/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Close-the-Gaps.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T130000 DTSTAMP:20240410T172140Z CREATED:20240410T144307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T172140Z UID:42926-1714478400-1714482000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ All-Communities Roundtable: LEED v5 Public Comment DESCRIPTION:Join this special BE+ all-communities roundtable to put our heads together for the first public comment period for LEED v5.\nJoin other green building practitioners and leaders to discuss this new comprehensive framework for decarbonization\, social health and equity\, and ecological conservation\, restoration\, and resilience. Come prepared to share some aspects of LEED v5 that you like and some that you’re concerned about and would like to change. Hear key insights from others and think about how to use the public comment period to help shape the final version. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-all-communities-roundtable-leed-v5-public-comment/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,D.E.B Alliance,Emerging Professionals,Health & Wellness,Living Future,Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LEEDv5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T154500 DTSTAMP:20240409T200747Z CREATED:20240329T184418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T200747Z UID:42894-1713279600-1713282300@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the MA Net Zero Cohort: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training starting in June. Join us for this virtual info session. Chris Schaffner (the instructor) will provide an overview of the training and answer any questions that you have. We expect this training to fill quickly so don’t miss out! \nAbout the TrainingThe Solar Decathlon Professionals Training is designed to provide mid-career building industry professionals\, facility managers\, and higher education faculty with an opportunity to further develop their building science expertise and gain practical experience designing zero-energy projects. \nThe training includes:• 10 live weekly sessions\, Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm\, June 18th – August 27th• On-demand building science education sessions• A project activity \nWeekly course topics include high-performance project planning and goal setting; passive design; zero energy building; building envelopes; HVAC systems; lighting; plug loads; life cycle analysis; retrofits; and renewable energy. \nThis course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, WELL Faculty\, from The Green Engineer. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/information-session-solar-decathlon-professionals-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Courses,D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MASolarInfoSession.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T160000 DTSTAMP:20240212T213244Z CREATED:20240116T162439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T213244Z UID:42428-1711033200-1711036800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic: New energy codes\, regulations\, and the future of sustainability impacts on scope and services \nIn this roundtable we will discuss additional or non-standard project scope and services required to design and construct buildings to the MA Stretch and Specialized Energy Codes\, Inflation Reduction Act federal incentives\, BERDO/BUEDO\, embodied carbon\, and other emerging sustainability goals. What more does an architect\, engineer\, design consultant\, owner/developer\, and contractor need to know/do for these new requirements and trends? \n  \nRoundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-3-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CERoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T160000 DTSTAMP:20240116T171135Z CREATED:20240103T164913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T171135Z UID:42272-1705590000-1705593600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-1-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CERoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20231207T214906Z CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T214906Z UID:28093-1668697200-1668700800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21-2022-05-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T160000 DTSTAMP:20220419T121630Z CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T121630Z UID:25450-1650553200-1650556800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\nBoard Liaison: Kristen Fritsch\nBoard Liaison: Kate Bubriski\n\n \nSponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April - ASHP Domestic Hot Water\n Featured Leaders: \nJake Littman\, CFPS\, CPD\, CET\, Plumbing and Fire Protection Senior Engineer at WSP \nRobb Aldrich\, PE\, Principal Mechanical Engineer at Steven Winter Associates \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTSTAMP:20211026T180849Z CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T180849Z UID:25444-1635336000-1635339600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChairs to be announced…\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2021-10-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T100000 DTSTAMP:20210910T143320Z CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T143320Z UID:25443-1632387600-1632391200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChairs to be announced…\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2021-09-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T100000 DTSTAMP:20220314T194122Z CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:25095-1629363600-1629367200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR