Jessica Long, Head Of Sustainability, Americas, Nuveen Real Estate

At Nuveen, Jessica is responsible for the implementation of the 'tomorrow’s world' sustainability platform, focusing on climate risk and meeting carbon reduction goals throughout Nuveen’s U.S. real estate portfolio. She manages a team of internal sustainability professionals as well as external consultants that engage at the asset level to achieve the firm's sustainability goals.

In 2016, Jessica was named member of the year for USGBC National Capital Region.

21Q2 AEG Washington Jessica Long - Buildings & Construction

Fernando Arias, Director of Sustainability, Clark Construction Group, LLC

As Director of Sustainability, Fernando draws upon more than 20 years of experience in architecture, operations, and construction to shape the company’s sustainability strategies. Recently, Fernando has been recognized for his leadership in Advancing Health and Wellness in the Built Environment by the U.S. Green Building Council.

With a proud reputation as the nation's #2 Green Builder since 2014, Clark Construction has a national portfolio of more than 495 sustainably certified projects delivered, totaling nearly 177 million square feet and valued at over $52.7B.

21Q2 AEG Washington Fernando Arias - Buildings & Construction

Anica Landreneau, Senior Principal, Global Director of Sustainable Design, HOK

Anica is the head of HOK’s sustainable discipline and consultancy practice, she is working to make DC one of the world’s greenest cities by supporting the District in green building policy development and implementation.

Anica leads the firm’s AIA 2030 commitment toward a carbon-neutral portfolio.  Anica's obstacle statement was selected by the group as most important to focus on now to overcome.

21Q2 AEG Washington Anica Landreneau - Buildings & Construction

AEG Washington Stakeholder Challenge. This quarter's topic is Buildings & Construction.

We believe systemic change is best accomplished as a team sport.  
 Every quarter we host the AEG Washington Stakeholder Challenge so all*star leaders, can get on the field as cross sector teams  and play to win at what matters most.

Director Tommy Wells shares his experience participating in this most recent Stakeholder Challenge on Buildings & Construction.

21Q2 AEG DC Tommy Wells, Director, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)Testimonial

Shaun Smith, Director of Distribution System Planning (Clean Energy), Con Edison

Since joining Con Edison in 2003, Smith served in several different capacities within the company, taking roles of increasing responsibility. As of January 2022, Smith started his role in Con Edison as the Director of Distribution System Planning (Clean Energy). In this role, Smith directs Con Edison’s planning functions pivotal to NYC’s clean energy future by facilitating the integration of renewables and energy storage into the electric grid, developing a marketplace for clean energy resources and providing thought leadership on grid modernization and clean energy equity. Smith oversees the operations of the  17 Company’s Distributed System Platform (“DSP”) – the tools, 18 technologies, and employees working to integrate DER into  19 the planning and operations of our electricity systems. Smith also oversees the Company’s electric distribution planning organization that brings DER together with traditional infrastructure to meet customers’ needs for energy amid New York’s clean energy transition.

Smith has been the recipient of Con Edison's highest honor, the "Living Our Values" award for exemplifying the company's values of service, teamwork, excellence and community service. He has participated in several volunteer activities, including raising funds and walking in the Prospect Park Annual Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) FunWalk. He also works with elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens. He participates in the Annual Career Fair for P.S. 268 in Brooklyn, and helps with the "Change for Kids Program" for P.S. 160 in Jamaica, Queens. 

Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $44 billion in assets. The utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than three million customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York. Con Edison has been ranked the top energy company in the eastern United States when it comes to commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and was ranked third among all U.S. energy companies on the DiversityInc list.

AEG New York 22Q3 Shaun Smith - Grid Modernization

TrackList :

Ride Like The Wind (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix) (Goya Edit)	- Christopher Cross	
I Love America (Extended Dance) (Goya Edit) - Den Harrow	
Ascension (Never Dull Remix) (Goya Edit) - Maxwell 			
Leave Nobody Out (Goya Edit) - NODEN	
Street Player (Dimitri From Paris Super Disco Blend - Parts I & II) (Goya Edit) - Leonid & Friends
All the Time (Yuksek 1984 Remix) (Goya Edit) - Patawawa	
Solar Flair - More Amour	
Another Star (Extended Mix) (Goya Edit) - Discotron, HP Vince	
Strokin (Pete Le Freq Refreq) (Goya Edit) - Dynasty	
Moves at Midnight (Goya Re-Edit) - Ian Ossia	
We Are Family (Barry & Gibbs Edit) (Goya Edit) - Sister Sledge

Goya Disco Club Vol.3

The Voice

El Cantante

Commissioner and Undersecretary of Energy at Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Patrick Woodcock, discusses his vision and commitment to a clean, equitable Massachusetts. Roger Kranenburg, Vice President of Energy Strategy & Policy at Eversource Energy, talks about Eversource's groundbreaking commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.  Judith Judson, former Commissioner and now Vice President of Distributed Energy Systems at Ameresco shares private sector solutions.

20Q2 AEG Boston Speaker Roundtable

Talk of LL97 and grid integration is all over New York City.  However,   costs regarding have been identified as critical barriers. 

Discussion on financial value streams (utility incentives, demand response payments, etc.) that can help NYC buildings integrate grid responsiveness and avoid potential LL97 fines.

Speakers:
Jonathan Flaherty, Global Head of Sustainability, Tishman Speyer
Robyn Beavers, CoFounder, CEO, Blueprint Power
Eric Davis, Senior Analyst, ConEdison
Francesca Spinelli , Digital and Energy Solutions, Trane Technologies
Harris Schaer, Director of Energy and Sustainability at NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

AEG NEW YORK 20Q3  TASKFORCE SPEAKER CHALLENGE

Advanced Energy Group is a consortium of dedicated stakeholders committed to developing and delivering advanced energy solutions for Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Washington D.C. By enabling a collaborative, focused framework of dedicated leaders and experts, Advanced Energy Group drives needed change today.

The AEG Podcast features a collection of select speakers from various Advanced Energy Group events and interviews - from breakfasts and one-off collaborations to industry conferences and beyond. Guests include speeches from and conversations with discussion leaders, stakeholder members, individuals from partner organizations, and more.

AEG New York 22Q3 Shaun Smith - Grid Modernization

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