Best Practices: Planning For Grid-Interactive, Net Zero Buildings (Webinar)
Ben Hext
Susan Clarke
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Executive Summary
Net zero carbon targets and new pledges arising from the COP26 conference are bringing decarbonization to the fore of real estate strategies. Energy, facilities and real estate directors are on the front line for operationalizing these strategies and driving action at the building level.This webinar brings together the latest Verdantix research to analyse eight strategic options for achieving net zero buildings. The webinar will set out why making buildings energy efficient and grid-interactive are critical stepping stones to going net zero.
About the Authors
Ben Hext
Industry Analyst
Ben is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. His current agenda covers hardware and software solutions for energy management, on-site power ...
Susan Clarke
Research Director
Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...
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