HOW TO POWER BUILDINGS FOR NET-ZERO FUTURE

PARTNERING FROM STRATEGY TO DELIVERY

Execution defines success. Electrification is not just a technical upgrade—it’s a complex delivery program that demands coordination across asset management, sustainability, tenant engagement, capital works, and compliance. For large or diverse portfolios, the complexity increases. Early alignment with the right delivery partner is critical. A capable delivery partner turns strategy into action. They manage the full electrification lifecycle—from feasibility and procurement to rollout and tenant integration—while mitigating risk and maintaining momentum. But the right partner goes further. They connect asset level actions to portfolio wide targets, balancing carbon, cost and compliance. They embed governance, align programs with capital planning cycles, and ensure upgrades support broader organizational transformation. Crucially, they build internal capability, equipping your teams to deliver electrification at scale, with confidence and repeatability.

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BASELINE YOUR ENERGY USE Audit usage and implement load reduction strategies and actions GET YOUR BUDGET AND MODELS IN PLACE Put planning frameworks in place to support electrification

Perform an energy audit including baseline for energy usage and GHG emissions. Identify all reduction opportunities, including low- or no-cost operational changes with measurable savings potential.

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Conduct feasibility studies, forecasting financial and emissions savings, including return on investment, payback period modeling, and capability analysis to define priorities, schedules, and capital expenditure needs.

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MOVE FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION Prioritize assets and prepare for electrification

Conduct and report whole-building assessments, including energy and emissions analysis, and review of local laws and compliance requirements. Establish net-zero roadmap for carbon neutrality and outline energy conservation and emissions reduction measures.

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BUILD FOR NET ZERO Implement capital efficiency upgrades and replace fossil fuel based systems

Manage project execution, including program delivery and commissioning. Optimize performance post-occupancy, including fine-tuning systems. Provide detailed design, procurement, and engineering consulting support. Track and monitor ongoing performance against targets.

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