Decarb NY Healthcare
🌟 Sponsors/Members: Trane and SOM
Join us on December 10, 2025 from 8 AM to 12 PM for an engaging and insightful event focused on the unique challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing hospitals and healthcare facilities. As these institutions operate 24/7 with critical energy demands, transitioning to sustainable systems without compromising patient care or regulatory compliance is a complex task. We'll explore five key challenges, including energy-intensive operations, stringent regulatory requirements, aging infrastructure, high heating and cooling demands, and financial constraints. Industry experts will discuss innovative solutions, real-world case studies, and emerging technologies that can help healthcare facilities reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining operational excellence.
This event is a must-attend for sustainability professionals, healthcare administrators, and policymakers seeking actionable strategies to tackle these pressing issues. Gain valuable insights into balancing environmental goals with operational priorities, learn about financial incentives like the 179D tax deduction, and connect with leaders driving change in healthcare sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable healthcare
Event Agenda & Speaker Lineup
8:00 AM – Registration
8:45 - 9 AM - Opening Remarks
Speaker:
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 - 9:40 AM – Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Decarbonizing Healthcare
Speakers:
Dan Mastin, Corporate Energy and Commissioning Program Manager at New York-Presbyterian Hospital - leading retro-commissioning studies, efficiency upgrades, and measurement-and-verification to ensure compliance with Local Law 87 and optimize hospital systems. With over 15 years in energy consulting, from ASHRAE audits at TRC Companies to commissioning at Aramark, he’s delivered multimillion-dollar savings through HVAC, solar PV, and controls projects. LinkedIn
Ehsan Mousavi, Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Clemson University - Specializing in construction engineering and management. With over seven years of international industry experience, he leads award-winning graduate research in project budgeting, estimating, and advanced construction practices. LinkedIn
Fred Betz, Building Performance Consultant - A building performance consultant and Carnegie Mellon PhD candidate with over 15 years of experience integrating large‐scale energy and water systems in complex commercial buildings, from early design consulting to detailed engineering of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and geoexchange solutions. LinkedIn
9:40 - 10:20 AM – Building the Business Case for Decarbonizing Healthcare Through Facility Efficiency
Speakers:
Shane Dunne, EVP, Head of Sustainability Management at Oakwell - Delivers cost-saving, risk-reducing environmental solutions for health systems. He previously spearheaded Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s award-winning program, securing nine consecutive Top 25 Environmental Excellence Awards and over 60 industry honors. LinkedIn
10:20 - 10:50 AM – Coffee & Networking
10:50 - 11:05 AM – Net Zero Transition Plan
Learn how to engage suppliers to align with science-based decarbonization targets.
Speakers:
John Hodges, Director, Sustainability Strategy and Reporting at Bristol Myers Squibb - leads enterprise ESG governance, Science-Based Target roadmaps, and IFRS S1/S2-aligned climate disclosures. A global ESG leader with 15+ years at PepsiCo and Burlington Stores, he’s certified in GRI, GHG Protocol, TCFD, and SBTi, and has driven investor-grade reporting, cost efficiencies, and brand‐enhancing sustainability solutions. LinkedIn