ICLEI USA Insights & Exchange Series: Building Efficiency & Decarbonization
Thank you to everyone who joined ICLEI USA for Building Efficiency & Decarbonization: From Policy to Practice. If you were not able to attend live, you can now watch the full recording.
During this session, local government leaders and national experts shared practical experience advancing building efficiency and decarbonization through thoughtful policy design, coordinated implementation, durable partnerships, and innovative financing strategies. The discussion highlighted real-world examples that communities are applying in their own contexts.
Featured Speakers
- Sarah Burke, Senior Program Officer, ICLEI USA (Facilitator)
- Lawrence Garber, Associate Director of Policy, Building Decarbonization Coalition
- Marnese Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition
- Joe Lange, Senior Energy Analyst, Office of Sustainability & Innovation, Ann Arbor, MI
- James Burton, Policy Engagement and Tracking Manager, Institute for Market Transformation
- Kim Morrow, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lincoln, NE
Key Themes Covered
- Policy and ordinance development and implementation approaches
- Utility and regulatory coordination strategies
- Financing pathways to support projects and programs
- Long-term partnership development
- Community engagement practices to strengthen buy-in
- Examples from local governments leading this work
This webinar was part of the ICLEI USA Insights & Exchange Series and was supported by ICLEI USA and the CGC’s Municipal Investment Fund.
