The journey to net zero: How to begin and dream big
Join us for a special presentation and building tour of Oregon’s Forest Edge Elementary School—the first net zero energy school in Wisconsin (and one of the largest verified net zero schools in the country!).
The Oregon School District has a long-standing commitment to sustainability that continues to evolve including designing and building the first net zero school in the state. Learn from the Oregon School District and its partners on how its net zero journey became a reality. Several panelists will share tips and tricks on where to start and how to bring forward-thinking approaches to facility planning and design.
After the technical program, attendees will join small groups to tour the building for the following interactive breakout sessions:
- Energy Efficiency: Energy Modeling, Energy Targets & Geothermal Heat Pumps
- Renewable Energy: The Components, Costs, and Considerations of Rooftop Solar
- Energy Storage: Highlighting the Use of Battery Storage and Managing a Microgrid
- Broadening the Impact: Examples and Stories for Using the Building as a Teaching Tool
Key takeaways include:
- Identify new strategies and technologies to achieve net zero
- Learn how to engage stakeholders with energy efficiency initiatives that also benefit your bottom line
- Introduce school board policy that supports a district’s values around sustainability
- Design learning environments to meet energy efficiency goals
- Discover resources and tangible ways to pursue net zero for both new construction and existing buildings
