Electrification/decarbonization initiatives and policies are increasingly emerging across the country, with broad impacts to building operation and maintenance professionals.

This session will provide an overview of how these initiatives will influence building performance, safety, operation, and maintenance by discussing:

  • Electrification technologies
  • Implementation benefits
  • Implementation barriers and solutions
  • Logistical considerations
  • Maintenance of key assets and systems
  • Case studies highlighting electrification efforts in various buildings

Audience

  • Building operation professionals, including
    • facility managers
    • building engineers
    • maintenance staff
    • property managers
    • resource conservation managers
    • energy managers
    • energy service providers
  • and anyone interested in the intersection of sustainability and the built environment.

 

About Melissa Sokolowsky
As a Senior Project Manager at Building Potential (formerly the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council or NEEC), Melissa serves as the Training and Curriculum Manager for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program. At Building Potential’s Smart Buildings Center (SBC), she also manages the Tool Lending Library of energy monitoring and diagnostic tools and develops educational events and resources for building operation professionals. She has extensive experience in facility operation and management and holds degrees in Sustainable Building Science Technology and Energy Management. She has completed the BOC training and holds certificates in Residential Auditing, Commercial Lighting, Project Management, and Electronics Troubleshooting. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities and teaching kung fu.