Decarb Boston Higher Education

​Higher Education: Advancing Decarbonization & Sustainability

​🗓️ Date: June 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Waltham, MA
(Further details provided after registration)

​Exploring Decarbonization Strategies in Higher Education
This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss financing, geothermal solutions, utility decarbonization, and best practices for building sustainable campus environments. Learn from real-world case studies, innovative technologies, and policy insights to drive impactful change in higher education.

​Join us for a morning of expert discussions, strategic networking, and actionable insights aimed at supporting the transition to a low-carbon future in higher education institutions.

​Event Highlights & Key Topics

• ​Policy and Impact of Decarbonization

• ​Case Studies in Campus Decarbonization

• ​Utility Decarbonization Strategies

• ​Thermal Energy Networks and Clean Technologies

• ​Sustainable Building Envelope Planning

• ​Best Practices for Achieving Decarbonization Targets

• ​Geothermal Solutions for Campus Energy Efficiency

​Event Agenda & Speaker Lineup

​9:00 AM – Policy and Impact

• ​Ania Camargo Cortés, Thermal Networks Sr. Manager at Building Decarbonization Coalition
  – Advocates for climate action and equitable energy solutions, driving the adoption of thermal energy networks through community collaboration and strategic partnerships. LinkedIn

​9:15 AM – Case Studies for Decarbonizing Higher Education
Real-world examples of sustainability initiatives transforming campus infrastructure.

• ​Colin Schless, Director, Client Decarbonization Services at Turner Construction Company
  – Leads ambitious decarbonization efforts, pioneering net-zero and all-electric building projects while aligning sustainability with financial viability to drive impactful climate solutions. LinkedIn

​9:30 AM – Utility Decarbonization
Exploring strategies for transitioning higher education institutions to low-carbon utilities.

• ​Bill Foley, Director, Strategy and Transformation at National Grid
  – Leads strategy and transformation in the energy sector, driving innovative solutions for the future of heat and advancing decarbonization in utilities. LinkedIn

​9:45 AM – Thermal Energy Networks
The role of clean technologies in campus decarbonization.

• ​Eric Bosworth, Manager - Clean Technologies at Eversource Energy
  – Leads clean technology development and regulatory collaboration, advancing geothermal, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas initiatives to drive sustainable energy solutions. LinkedIn

​10:00 AM – Sustainable Building Envelope Planning
Design strategies for optimizing energy efficiency in campus buildings.

• ​Christopher Grey, Principal - Building Enclosures at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
  – Expert in building enclosures, specializing in designing high-performance, energy-efficient systems and rehabilitating historic structures for durability and sustainability. LinkedIn

​10:15 AM – Best Practices for Planning and Delivering Decarbonization Targets
Developing and implementing actionable strategies for long-term sustainability.

• ​Tanja Srebotnjak, Executive Director, Zilkha Center for the Environment at Williams College
  – Sustainability leader with expertise in environmental performance strategy, climate policy, and renewable energy, driving transformative sustainability initiatives across institutions and organizations. LinkedIn

• ​Michael Richter, President at Brightcore Energy
  – Leads energy efficiency advancements, specializing in renewable solutions like solar, geothermal, EV charging, and battery storage to optimize building performance and sustainability. LinkedIn

​10:45 AM – Geothermal Solutions
Innovative approaches to integrating geothermal energy into campus infrastructure.

• ​Joshua Soble, Regional Business Development Manager at Celsius Energy
  – Drives renewable energy growth and clean tech innovation, specializing in project development, energy efficiency, and strategic financing to optimize sustainability in the built environment. LinkedIn

​11:00 AM – Best Practices for Decarbonization
Key strategies for achieving long-term energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

• ​Artorius M. Reyes, Regional Market Strategy Leader (GNE) - Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane
  – Leads regional market strategy for HVAC, driving business growth, policy evaluation, and strategic partnerships to advance energy efficiency and sustainable solutions. LinkedIn

​Why Attend?

​✅ Gain insights from top industry experts on campus decarbonization and energy efficiency
✅ Learn best practices for financing and implementing sustainable solutions
✅ Explore real-world case studies and innovative clean technologies
✅ Network with sustainability leaders and decision-makers in higher education

​Register to Reserve Your Spot!

​For inquiries or to request an invitation, please contact: andrew.byrne@decarbsummits.com