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As the building industry shifts focus from the metric of energy to the metric of greenhouse gas emissions, the relationship between buildings and energy utilities is changing.  This session will look at the California electrification movement, pathways for building decarbonization in the northwest region and provide a deeper look at the important role buildings have to play in advancing decarbonization of the energy sector.   

 Learning Objectives:

• Define how building systems can positively contribute to decarbonization in the utility sector, to reverse climate change and to improve the health of our people and environment.

• Review and understand the data behind California’s electrification movement, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Examine and consider decarbonization pathways for the northwest region, including advocacy, so that we can better provide safer environments.

Karina Hershberg

A lead engineer passionate about sustainable development, Karina has over ten years of experience in innovative electrical systems design. Her post-baccalaureate research focused on renewable energy development, green building methods, and eco-districts. Karina is a key contributor on projects such as the Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, CalSTRS Headquarters Expansion, Beaverton Public Safety Center, and the PAE Living Building.

Isaac Barrow

Isaac is distinguished by his passion for implementing innovative and collaborative solutions to complex problems. As Commercial Real Estate Market Manager for Portland General Electric Isaac works at the intersection of the built environment and the electrical grid, advancing how PGE serves its customers in the development world.

Prior to moving into the world of energy, Isaac’s focus was development with more than 15 years of experience building and managing aviation, commercial, industrial and office portfolios. Active in his community, Isaac serves on the Board of the Center for Opportunity, the Oregon Economic Development Association, is a Past President of the Portland Air Cargo Association, and Past President of Calvary Co-Op School.

Fluent in French, and having spent large portions of his life overseas and in the developing world, Isaac knows that sustainable and equitable growth is key to ensuring a prosperous and inclusive future, and weaves core values of justice, unity and sustainability into his work, service and play.

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