Commercial Conundrums and Successes in Building Decarbonization
Commercial real estate varies in size, use, design, and tenant type. From neighborhood businesses to downtown office towers, this forum will explore the challenges and approaches to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Are there simple solutions for small buildings or big box stores? Can the complex systems in large buildings transition to clean energy? What’s holding back heat pumps in commercial kitchens? Attendees learned about commercial systems and how local governments can support decarbonization. This online Forum was free and open to all.
Welcome and Introductions
Barry Hooper, City and County of San Francisco BayREN Representative | Watch recorded presentation
Efficient Electric Kitchens - Restaurant/Tenant Perspectives in Existing Buildings and Heat Pump Water Heaters:
Chef's Perspective: Induction in a Full-Service Restaurant
Chris Galarza, Forward Dining Solutions | Watch recorded presentation
Food Service Fundamentals
Michael Slater, Frontier Energy Food Service Technology Center | Watch recorded presentation
Health Regulations and Heat Pump Water Heater for Commercial Kitchens
Amin Delegah, TRC Companies and Barry Hooper, City and County of San Francisco | Watch recorded presentation
Q&A - Panel 1 | Watch recorded presentation
Commercial Building Decarbonization Panel: Electrification of Existing Commercial HVAC and Hot Water:
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate for Decarbonization
Brenden McEneaney, Jones Lang LaSalle | Watch recorded presentation
Large Commercial Building Decarbonization Example - Levi’s Plaza
Becca Timms, Jamestown | Watch recorded presentation
Helping Commercial Customers Decarbonize
Justin Tiedeman, EcoCosm | Watch recorded presentation
Rooftop Units (RTUs): “Simple” Decarbonization Opportunity and Rebate Program
Raul Hernandez, Silicon Valley Clean Energy | Watch recorded presentation
BayREN Business Program
Cara Bautista-Rao, City and County of San Francisco Environment Department | Watch recorded presentation
Q&A - Panel 2 and Closing Remarks | Watch recorded presentation
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