Carrots and Sticks: The Intersection of Efficiency Incentives and Building Codes

In this episode, we discuss two large-scale tools to advance the decarbonization of buildings in the United States: 1) incentive-driven building efficiency and electrification programs, and 2) building energy codes and standards . These are “carrots and sticks” of market transformation, and they have an interesting and complex relationship. How do these tools interact in the market, and how might these interactions change as decarbonization timelines become more urgent? Find out with our team of guest experts.

Speakers: Kelly Cunningham – Codes & Standards Program Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Kelly supports the evolution of energy policy in California at both the state and local level. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-cunningham-6489b148/
Jay Madden – Codes & Standards Senior Engineer at Southern California Edison (SCE). Jay also supports energy policy evolution in California and has a background as a “customer” of energy codes, working in HVAC system design. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-madden-b32ba52b/
Farhad Farahmand – Senior Project Manager, TRC. Farhad leads reach code adoption and Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standard improvements for utility and community-based projects in California. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ffarahmand/
Ian Metzger – Director of Program Design and Innovation, TRC. Ian works with utilities to design, implement, and verify performance of demand side management (DSM) incentive programs across the country. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-metzger-pe-cmvp-cem-leed-ap-73760314/
Maddie Emerson (Moderator) – Strategy & Regulatory Associate Manager within TRC’s Advanced Energy practice. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddie-emerson-r/