5.7.20 Buildings & Grid Modernization

May 7, 2020 - AEG Boston 20Q2

Buildings & Grid Modernization

Discussion leader presentations:

Roger Kranenburg, Vice President Energy Strategy & Policy, Eversource Energy
Julie Klump, Vice President, Design & Technical Services, Preservation of Affordable Housing
Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Executive Director, Home Energy Efficiency Team
Paul DiSarcina, MBA, CEM DiSarcina, Senior Building Systems Engineer, AvalonBay Communities

AEG BOSTON 20Q2 Attendees!

We had over 50 participants at the AEG Boston 20Q2 Stakeholder Challenge.

AEG Boston 20Q2 Discussion Leader

Roger Kranenburg of Eversource Energy delivered a compelling Problem Statement stating: “Regarding Buildings & Grid Modernization to enable a CarbonFree Boston, we must first address deeper and broader building weatherization energy efficiency”

H.G. Chissell, Founder/CEO of Advanced Energy Group

H.G. Chissell reviews the Problem Statements delivered by Discussion Leaders as Stakeholders voted for the most compelling statement.

AEG Boston 20Q2 Discussion Leader

Zeyneb Magavi of HEET delivered the Winning Problem Statement: “Regarding Buildings & Grid Modernization to enable a CarbonFree Boston, we must first address GAS.” Event proceeds were donated to her charity of choice, Eastie Farms.

Post-Breakout Room Networking

Stakeholders caught up for some networking after they were split into Breakout Rooms to come up with 12 month solutions to the Winning Problem Statement.

12 Month Solutions from our Stakeholders

Stakeholders came up with compelling, measurable and actionable 12 month solutions to the winning problem statement.

12 Month Solution Discussions

Narrowing down the best 12 month solution was difficult - but Table #1 won!

AEG Boston 20Q2 Trivia + Happy Hour!

The AEG Boston Community came together on May 6th for Greater Boston Clean Energy Trivia to compete for a winning donation to their local Covid-19 charity of choice.

AEG Boston 20Q2 Trivia Winner!

The Winner of the AEG Boston Trivia Night was Judith Judson of Ameresco. Event proceeds were donated to her charity of choice, the Massachusetts Covid-19 Relief Fund.

WINNING PROBLEM STATEMENT:

We must first address gas. - Zeyneb Magavi, HEET

WINNING 12-MONTH ACTION PLAN: Table 1

12 Month: Develop consumer driven or utility driven incentives to support actions consistent with state policy goals.
M1: Host discussions with key stakeholders on options.
M2: Demonstration projects.
M3: Develop policy/regulatory options.
M4: Propose policy.

Winning Task force leader Table 1

Boston 20Q2 Task Force Contact List - (click here to join)

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WINNERs’ COVID-19 CHARITies OF CHOICE:

AEG Boston 20Q2 Proceeds ($700) are split 50/50 between Eastie Farm, and MA Covid-19 Relief Fund.

NEXT AEG BOSTON ACTION CHALLENGE:
Q3 IoT, Technology & Innovation, July 22-23, 2020

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Thank you!

- HG Chissell and Team