MAY 4-6, 2021 | ONLINE
Hosted by
Montgomery County
Department of Environmental Protection &
USGBC National Capital Region
ABOUT
WHEN
May 4-6, 2021
WHERE
Online
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
For the past seven years and counting, the Summit has annually offered cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related topics pertinent to commercial, multifamily, and residential projects in Montgomery County. Our target audience includes building owners, property managers, developers, energy contractors, and other sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the larger DMV area. Last year’s virtual event brought out nearly 330 attendees.
This year's Summit will take place virtually May 4-6. The theme for 2021 is “Resiliency, from Building to Community.” We will explore strategies, technologies, and case studies focused on enhancing the resiliency of the commercial, multifamily, and residential built environment. Not only must we adapt to changing climate hazards in our buildings, but our economy and public health must become more resilient as well. Together, our community can adapt and become more resilient against changes to our regional and global climate, while striving to reach the County’s ambitious goal of zero carbon emissions by 2035.
The Summit will include breakout education sessions, a keynote panel, topical networking salons, interactive brown bag lunches. All education sessions will be approved for GBCI and AIA continuing education credits.
You can access all education sessions from the 2020 Montgomery County Energy Summit online here. Access to the 2020 sessions is free for attendees using their code and Education@USGBC subscription holders. Access can be purchased $45.
COST
Full Summit Early Bird Pass (available until 4/9) - $70
Full Summit Pass (after 4/9) - $85
May 4th ONLY Pass - $45
May 5th ONLY Pass - $30
May 6th ONLY Pass - $30
Membership Special (full summit pass + 1-year individual local USGBC membership) - $175
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Montgomery County Committee (MCC) of USGBC National Capital Region (USGBC NCR) invite proposals for educational presentations at their 2021 Montgomery County Energy Summit. The theme for this year’s Summit is "Resiliency, from Building to Community." We will explore strategies, technologies, and case studies focused on enhancing the resiliency of commercial, multifamily, and residential built environment in the context of local climate, energy, and carbon policies.
Potential topics for presentations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Resiliency & Climate Adaption | Emerging Technologies | Cost-effective Net Zero Strategies
Case Studies | Green Infrastructure | Embodied Carbon & Life-Cycle Analysis | Energy Security
Resiliency-focused building codes & certifications | Innovative Financing Solutions
Design & Construction Best Practices | Sustainable Single-family Homes
Communicating Your Resiliency Success Story
THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED.
AGENDA
The theme of the 2021 Montgomery County Energy Summit is "Resiliency, from Building to Community." We will explore strategies, technologies, and case studies focused on enhancing the resiliency of the commercial, multifamily, and residential built environment. The Summit will include breakout education sessions, a keynote panel, topical networking salons, and interactive brown bag lunches.
The schedule below is subject to change. In addition to the speakers listed on the agenda below, we are thrilled to have confirmed participation from the plenary speakers listed below. Please check back for information on specific speaker times.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker
Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Earl Stoddard
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
Congressman John Sarbanes, serving Maryland’s 3rd District
Congressman David Trone, serving Maryland’s 6th District
William Ellis, Regional Vice President of Government and External Affairs for Pepco
All education sessions have been submitted for GBCI CEs and AIA LUs. We expect attendees to be able to earn up to 9.0 GBCI CEs or AIA LUs over 3 days. All sessions will be recorded, and attendees will be able to access courses that we have been approved to share after the event via the Education @USGBC platform.
TUESDAY, MAY 4
9:30 to 10:15 am
WELCOME & OPENING SPEAKERS
Remarks, Mark Bryan, Director, USGBC National Capital Region
Remarks, Lindsey Shaw, Manager of Energy & Sustainability Programs, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
10:30 to 11:30 am
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Building Resilience in Montgomery County
Providing Hybrid Power Benefits to Commercial Buildings & Multifamily Affordable Housing
11:45 am to 12:30 pm
INTERACTIVE BROWN BAG LUNCH
12:45 to 1:45 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations & Community Transportation Resiliency
Hillandale Gateway Case Study: Large Scale Mixed Use/Multi-Family Passive House
2:00 to 3:00 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
We've Complied with the Benchmarking Law - Now What?
Setting the Table: Build Resilience into Integrative Process
3:00 to 4:00 pm
CLOSING PLENARY & NETWORKING SALON
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
9:30 to 10:15 am
WELCOME & KEYNOTE PANEL
Remarks, Mark Bryan, Director, USGBC National Capital Region
Remarks, Chris Pyke, Vice President of Product, ArcSkoru, Inc.
Keynote Panel: Resilience in the Built Environment
10:30 to 11:30 am
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Upscaling Resiliency: From Buildings to the Re-Visioned Community
Moving Metro Toward Energy Efficiency & Resiliency
11:45 am to 12:30 pm
INTERACTIVE BROWN BAG LUNCH
12:45 to 1:45 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Commissioning - It Doesn't Build Your Building, But It Makes It Better!
Resilient Retail Shopping Center: A Near Net Zero Experience
2:00 to 3:00 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Post Occupancy Verification at the Unisphere - How Did We Do?
Passive House Pitfalls: Case Study in Multi-Family Affordable Housing in West Philadelphia
THURSDAY, MAY 6
9:30 to 10:15 am
COFFEE CHAT
10:30 to 11:30 am
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Charging Towards Battery Adoption - Knowledge is Power
11:45 am to 12:30 pm
INTERACTIVE BROWN BAG LUNCH
12:45 to 1:45 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Cultivating Resilience in Montgomery County Faith Communities
Natural Gas Solutions for an Energy Efficient & Resilient Montgomery County
2:00 to 3:00 pm
EDUCATION SESSION
Introductory Remarks, Adam Ortiz, Director, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Preparing for Building Energy Performance Standards in Montgomery County
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships for government employees and current students.
SPONSORSHIP
Show your support for sustainability and reach a target audience of
green building professionals and energy specialists as a Montgomery County Energy Summit sponsor or exhibitor.
Contact Mark Bryan, Director, USGBC National Capital Region, for more information.
ABOUT MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)
The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable way while fostering smart growth, a thriving economy, and healthy communities.
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USGBC NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Part of the U.S. Green Building Council's large network helping to advance sustainable places to live and work nationwide, USGBC National Capital Region is working to make green, healthy, and resilient buildings a reality for all in the greater Washington, DC area.
