Decarb Higher Ed NY

​Decarb Higher Ed NY

​Accelerating Across Campuses

​🗓️ Date: October 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 5-8:30 PM
📍 Location: Skidmore Owings and Merrill

​🌟 Presented in partnership with: SOM, NYSERDA, Brightcore, ConEd and top universities/colleges.

​Featured Topics & Discussions

​This summit brings together leaders from SUNY, CUNY, Rutgers, MIT, Brooklyn College, Pratt, Pace University, and more to tackle the most pressing challenges—and opportunities—in higher education sustainability.

​Key focus areas include:

• ​Campus-wide decarbonization strategies and best practices

• ​Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and geothermal systems

• ​Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), solar, and battery storage

• ​Microgrids and demand response programs

• ​Advanced HVAC innovation and electrification

​Some Past Speakers & Contributors

• ​Leonard Lopate — Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

• ​Hany Ayoub — Columbia University

• ​Angela Oberg — Rutgers University

• ​Tony Gelber — Pratt Institute

• ​Francisco Arias — Legacy Engineers

• ​Ryan McEnany — Pace University

• ​Carter Strickland — State University of New York (SUNY)

​Why Attend?

​✅ Learn from leading experts in higher education decarbonization
✅ Discover cost-effective, scalable clean energy solutions
✅ Explore real-world campus case studies
✅ Network with decision-makers shaping the future of sustainable education