AEG DMV Multifamily Building Electrification Hurdles and Opportunities
ABOUT:
Presented by the AEG DMV 25Q2 Building Conversion & Electrification TCL Task Force and Hosted by the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA), this convening brings together regulators, developers, and market stakeholders to address the urgent challenges and opportunities in multifamily building electrification.
The purpose of this convening is to align regulators, building owners, and market leaders on the regulatory, financial, and technical pathways to multifamily building electrification. By identifying critical barriers, sharing best practices, and charting actionable next steps, the convening will accelerate the District’s transition to healthier, more resilient, and climate-aligned housing.
AGENDA:
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks:
H.G. Chissell, Founder & CEO, Advanced Energy Group
Chris Pendley, Director of Sustainability Policy & Strategy, AOBA
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Speaker Panel: Regulatory Environment Primers & Market Input
Nate Klass, Development Manager, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Janani Shankaran, Branch Chief, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Breakout Session w. Table Presentations
Mansi Talwar, Executive Director Engineering Utilities & Energy, GWU
Jetta Wong, President, JLW Advising
Luke Lanciano, Director of Sustainability, The Tower Companies
4:00pm - 4:30pm: Next Steps & Conclusion