Decarb NY New Construction & Grid Resiliency
You're Invited: Decarb NY - New Construction & Grid Resiliency
🗓️ Date: Aug 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: New York, New York
(Venue details provided after registration)
🌟 Sponsors/Members: SOM, Trane
Explore high-impact approaches to building design and compliance in a decarbonizing New York City
Join us for Decarb NY New Construction, a premier gathering of architects, developers, engineers, and sustainability professionals who are leading the transformation of New York City’s built environment.
As Local Law 97 reshapes how buildings are conceived and operated, this event delivers actionable strategies and expert insights into how new construction projects can align with the city’s aggressive carbon reduction mandates - while increasing value and performance.
What to Expect:
Smarter Building Envelopes & Foundations
Best practices for airtight, high-performance envelopes, including thermal bridging mitigation.
Innovations in roofing, glazing, and insulation systems that maximize building performance.
Guidance on foundation systems that support whole-building energy efficiency.
Sustainable Materials & Sourcing
Spotlight on low-embodied-carbon materials: recycled steel, FSC-certified wood, and low-carbon concrete.
Strategies for local and ethical material sourcing that support ESG and GHG targets.
Maximizing Energy Efficiency & Electrification
Tactics for beneficial electrification and high-efficiency HVAC system design.
How to integrate net-zero-ready planning into early-phase construction.
Learn to earn LL97 emissions reduction credits through electrification and renewable integration.
Featuring the Latest in Clean Tech:
Explore high-impact approaches to building design and compliance in a decarbonizing New York City
Next-gen Solar & Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
Geothermal Systems for Deep Energy Savings
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
Microgrids & On-Site Energy Storage
Smart Building Automation & Controls
Learn the Standards Driving the Future:
In addition to cutting-edge technologies, we’ll provide deep dives into:
Passive House building guidelines for superior energy performance
New LEED certification pathways and updates from USGBC
New York City building codes, zoning updates, and local laws beyond LL97 -including LL84, LL92/94, and others reshaping the design and construction process
Why Now?
With LL97 reporting deadlines fast approaching in 2025 and major enforcement phases beginning in 2030, there’s no time to wait. Decarb NY New Construction offers the insights and tools to future-proof your projects, ensure compliance, and lead in sustainable development
Event Agenda & Speaker Lineup
8:00 – 8:50 AM - Registration & Networking
8:50 – 9:00 AM - Opening Remarks
Scott Donachie, CEO at Decarb Summits
– Connecting decision-makers across real estate, finance, and technology to drive sustainable impact, leading over 170+ organizations in transforming the built environment. LinkedIn
9:00 - 9:20 AM – New Construction Guidelines for NY
Juan Carlos Toro, Partner at GEA Consulting Engineers
– Leads MEP design for sustainable construction projects. LinkedIn
9:20 - 9:40 AM – Case Studies & Lessons Learned from the First Net Zero Development in the U.S.
Aundre Oldacre, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at AoRa Development
– Specializes in sustainable real estate development, innovative financing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to maximize investment returns. LinkedIn