Decarb DC - Scaling Decarbonization Across Data Centers and Real Estate
On September 11, 2025, from 8 AM to 12:00 PM, a select group of top experts and key stakeholders will convene to explore strategies for decarbonizing the region's most vital assets - from federal facilities and large-scale commercial properties to residential housing and Loudoun County's 180+ data centers.
This exclusive, invitation-only summit will feature:
Strategic insights from Loudoun County leadership
Real estate perspectives from AvalonBay Communities
Tax incentive expertise on 179D and other programs.
In-depth sessions on District Energy, Geothermal, and Solar solutions
Best practices in green procurement, high-performance design, and low-disruption retrofits
Through a series of expert-led discussions, attendees will gain practical strategies to meet energy efficiency targets, reduce carbon emissions, and tap into emerging state and federal funding opportunities.
Whether you're driving a net-zero retrofit or shaping a broader regional sustainability plan, this summit delivers the insights and connections to help accelerate your progress.
Summit Agenda & Speaker Lineup
8:00 - 8:50 AM – Registration & Networking
8:50 - 9:00 AM - Opening Remarks
Jenny Brusgul, Managing Director at CohnReznick - Drives holistic ESG integration and business transformation through climate risk and decarbonization strategies, sustainable supply chains, social impact, and governance excellence. LinkedIn
9:00 - 9:50 AM - Challenges in Decarbonizing Data Centers and How to Overcome Them
Mike Turner, Vice Chair at Loudon County
– Elected Ashburn District Supervisor in 2019 and Vice Chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in 2025, chairs the Transportation & Land Use Committee and represents Loudoun on the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. LinkedInChris Pehrson, CEO at MobileNuclear
– Leader in advanced energy solutions, driving innovation in mobile microreactor technology to enhance energy security for military, civil, and commercial applications. LinkedInKristy David, Senior VP, Clean Energy and Infrastructure at JLL - Leverages 16+ years of project finance expertise to structure and secure complex financing for infrastructure, energy, and public-private partnership projects, advising on deals exceeding $60 billion and driving sustainable development outcomes. LinkedIn
9:50 - 10:20 AM - Setting Multifamily Emissions Reduction Goals
Marta Schantz, Director, Sustainability and Reporting at AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
– Accelerates building decarbonization by driving embodied carbon reduction, water and waste efficiency, and physical climate-risk integration across its real estate portfolio. Previously Co-Executive Director of ULI’s Randall Lewis Center and Senior VP of its Greenprint Center, she now serves on the Carbon Leadership Forum Advisory Board and the DOE Better Buildings Commercial Real Estate Steering Committee. LinkedInStephen Morel, CEO at Montgomery County Green Bank
– Leads deployment of public-private capital to bridge market gaps and drive private investment in clean energy and resilience infrastructure, leveraging expertise in project finance, credit analysis, and financial modelling. LinkedIn
10:20 - 10:40 AM - Networking & Coffee