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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Webinar - Rethinking Net Zero: Designing For Energy Balance in Architecture
DESCRIPTION:**This event has passed. Please see presentation links below.** \nRethinking Net Zero: Designing For Energy Balance in Architecture.PDF \nYouTube Presentation \nEVENT DETAILS \nFor over two decades\, architects have championed the concept of ‘net-zero’ in sustainable design. However\, with the rapid growth of renewable energy sources like solar and wind\, the grid’s dynamics have evolved. As we approach 2030\, it’s time to question if net-zero is still the ideal goal or if a more nuanced approach is needed. The grid’s challenge lies in maintaining a delicate balance between energy generation and consumption\, requiring adjustments to match demand. This session explores how buildings can play a pivotal role in this equilibrium\, offering insights into building-grid interactions and redefining energy goals for the future. Architecture serves as a catalyst for innovation in energy efficiency and sustainability\, offering solutions that not only reduce energy consumption but also contribute to the resilience and adaptability of our future energy infrastructure. By embracing a holistic approach to design and planning\, architects can drive meaningful change in shaping a more sustainable and equitable energy future. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nVinoth Sekar\, PMP\, CEM\, WELL AP\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Project Manager\, Willdan \nVinoth Sekar is a Senior Project Manager at Willdan\, where he leads the implementation and operations of utility demand-side management programs across multiple states. With over 12 years of experience in energy consulting\, he specializes in high-performance building design\, decarbonization strategies\, and energy efficiency program delivery. He works closely with utilities\, design professionals\, and building owners to achieve energy efficiency goals through HVAC system optimization\, operational carbon analysis\, and life- cycle cost evaluations. His expertise also includes grid-interactive buildings\, renewable energy integration\, and helping clients navigate the transition to electrification and sustainability. Vinoth currently serves as Chair of the USGBC Iowa Board and as a Board Member at Anawim Housing\, supporting affordable housing initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University in Tamil Nadu\, India\, and a Master of Science in Energy Systems from Northeastern University.\n \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for approval \n1. Understand the evolution of renewable energy sources and their impact on the energy grid. \n2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the ‘net-zero’ concept in contemporary architectural design. \n3. Explore the pivotal role of architecture in reshaping energy infrastructure and advancing sustainability goals. \n4. Develop strategies to integrate building-grid interactions for optimizing energy efficiency and resilience. \n  \nPlease join us for this Virtual Lunch & Learn organized by Willdan (CEDA). All registered attendees will be sent a Zoom Link in the Event Confirmation email 24 hrs prior to the event.
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