5. Demystifying Decarbonization

Building decarbonization is an industry trend, talking point and hot topic. But why is it important, how specifically might it affect building professionals and how is ASHRAE involved?

On this episode of ASHRAE Journal Podcast, the co-chairs of ASHRAE’s Task Force for Building Decarbonization, Donald Colliver, Ph.D., P.E., Presidential/Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, and Thomas Phoenix, P.E., BEMP, Presidential/Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, define decarbonization (2:45), discuss what the building industry is doing to reduce energy use and emissions (3:50) and share who will be affected by building decarbonization (6:10).

Later, Colliver and Phoenix talk about the plausibility of current carbon goals (10:40) and dispel common myths and misconceptions about decarbonization (16:39).

Then, they wrap up the episode by discussing the task force and its ongoing work (19:54).

Want to learn more about the task force? Check this article out.

For more information about the ASHRAE’s Task Force for Building Decarbonization, visit ashrae.org/decarb.

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