Panel Discussion + Networking
The places where we live, work and play consume energy - in some cases, more energy than they need to. Energy efficiency has been demonstrated in study after study to be the most cost-effective method to cut energy use, reduce harmful pollution, and create healthier buildings.
A panel of distinguished representatives from Transwestern Property Management, Office Depot, IKEA, and Hilton Americas, moderated by Steve Stelzer, AIA, the Program Director, will discuss energy conserving operations and consumer products. Learn from the experts about strategies for sourcing supplies and products and operational best practices that can be implemented at home and at work.
Guest Panelists
Jay Bush, Director of Food & Beverage, Hilton Americas – Houston
Morris Chen, General Mgr. Gulf Coast Region,Transwestern
Nabeela Ixtabalan, Store Manager,IKEA Houston
Yalmaz Siddiqui, Environmental Supplier - Diversity Strategy, Office Depot
Learning Objectives
- Determine how retailers demonstrate Energy STAR and other types of energy efficient products help reduce operational costs compared to conventional products;
- Determine how retailers influence the product supply chain to provide more energy efficient products
- Determine how energy efficient building operations lower their energy consumption towards a goal of 20% reduction of energy intensity by 2020;
- Identify the value of benchmarking energy performance and best practices
This course has been approved for 2.0 HSW (SD) learning units.
Credits will be reported for AIA members and certificates will be emailed to non-members following the event.
Parking
Free parking in lot just East and Rorth of the building, meters on Washington & Elder.
Bus Stop: Preston @ Elder
