Event Description

Explore four case studies examining energy decarbonization amid California's evolving grid, assessing carbon footprint implications for building systems by 2030 and 2050.

Utilizing four case studies, this course explores how to create a new blueprint for energy decarbonization that aligns with the changing electric grid. An overview of energy infrastructure changes that are taking place in the state of California will be provided alongside how these changes impact the types of building systems being considered for a multi-family building, a school, a healthcare project, and an office building. The course will explore the carbon impacts of each case study, both today and in the future as the electric grid continues to decarbonize utilizing expected average carbon emissions for 2030 and 2050.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify how the decarbonization of the CA electric grid impacts the built environment.
• Describe challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing typical project types from an energy standpoint.
• Describe the difference in decarbonization impacts between today’s grid and the expected grid in 2030 and 2050.
• Create an energy decarbonization blueprint for your firm’s projects.