Electrification Strategies for Retrofitting Multi-Family Buildings (W34)

ConEd Credits: AIBC 1 Core; BC Housing 1 CPD (Construction technology)

Location: Level 200 (Room 220)

• Architecture
• Construction
• Engineering
• Property Management
• Optimizing Building Performance & Net Asset Value | Retrofits, Repurposing & Existing Assets

Theme: Decarbonization & Electrification

In British Columbia, a large stock of purpose-built rentals, including social housing, will need to be retrofitted in the coming years. This building type poses unique challenges and creative solutions for decarbonization. This seminar will focus on the various solutions that can be employed to reduce emissions through electrification from the perspective of three distinct groups: owner, designer, and contractor.

In this seminar, attendees will learn about strategies that can help electrification projects proceed with careful considerations to minimize tenant disruption. The discussion will focus on both economic and non-economic drivers, address resiliency measures, and dive into real-life examples of projects underway.

Speakers

Mariko Michasiw - B2E Program Manager, Zero Emissions Building Exchange

Mariko Michasiw has over a decade of experience reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy-efficiency in buildings. As a Certified Energy Manager, she has planned and managed capital projects and developed a keen understanding of the real-life challenges and opportunities related to building electrification in the commercial and residential sectors. Mariko manages Canada’s first building electrification coalition, B2E, a program area of the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx). This multi-stakeholder initiative was launched in September 2021 and represents a broad cross-section of stakeholder groups who have provincial and national influence.

Sofia Marmolejo - Energy Efficiency Engineer, Project Manager, FRESCo Building Efficiency

Sofia is a registered mechatronics Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with a holistic background in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. Her experience has led her to gain technical expertise through the design and project management of new and existing industrial, multi-residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. She is passionate about fighting climate change by reducing building’s greenhouse gas emissions. For the past 5 years, Sofia has been focused on completing multiple energy audits, retrofit designs, and strategy and policy projects regarding building emissions reduction and electrification, mainly for MURBs in BC.

Felix Chen - Thermal Energy Manager, QuadReal Property Group

Felix leads the energy and carbon reduction efforts at QuadReal Property Group, a real estate company that owns and operates approximately $25.1B in commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, and industrial properties in its Canadian portfolio. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a background in mechanical and electrical systems, building science, and energy modeling. Felix’s primary responsibility includes working with asset management, investment management, and the capital planning team to ensure existing buildings and future developments support the company’s net-zero goals.

David Garcia - Business Development Manager, Energy Solutions, Modern Niagara

David Garcia is a Chemical Engineer (M.Eng) with more than 15 years of national and international experience in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors. His postgraduate training includes business management, energy simulation, Passive House standard and HVAC design. David’s consulting experience encompasses all phases of energy retrofit and decarbonization projects, from energy audits to performance commissioning. His project portfolio includes energy-intensive facilities like hospitals, university campuses, massive commercial buildings, and data centers. Currently, David is the Business Development Manager, Energy Solutions at Modern Niagara, a renowned mechanical, electrical and controls contractor focused on helping clients achieve their carbon reduction objectives while enhancing building performance. In this role, he spends most of his time helping his clients bridge the gap between the energy study and a successful and seamless deep energy retrofit implementation.

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