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(37) Decarbonizing The Built Environment - David McMillan, John Rathbone, Ben Gilbank
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In this episode, we discuss the Decarbonizing The Built Environment and the future of green building practices with three experts: David McMillan, from the City of Toronto; Ben Gilbank, Founder and CEO of Alt Crest Energy; and John Rathbone, CEO and Co-Founder of Rothco EMG.
This episode delves into Toronto’s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, addressing the roles played by regulations, renewable energy systems like geothermal and air source heat pumps, district energy solutions, and the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to sustainable infrastructure. Gain insights into how public policy and private sector collaboration can pave the way for a sustainable future.
- Toronto’s goal of Net Zero by 2040
- Energy as a Service definition and benefits
- Renewable Energy Systems, pros and cons.
- Cost of Toronto’s Green Standards
- Challenges in Energy and Building Models
- Long-Term Views and Solutions
- Cost Considerations and Collaboration
- Developer Mindsets and Risk Management
- Geo Exchange and City Planning
- Exploring the Toolbox: Geothermal and Heat Pumps
- Air Source vs. Ground Source Heat Pump
- Economies of Scale in Geothermal Projects
- District Energy Systems Explained
- Decarbonizing the existing buildings
For more information, please refer to RealEstateDevelopmentInsights.Com.
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