- This event has passed.
Building Electrification Strategies
Event Details
Members
Non-members
Awards 0.8 CEUs / 8 PDHs (Click for more info)
AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.
Discover how to transform your buildings for a low-carbon future in our comprehensive Building Electrification Strategies course. Designed for property managers, sustainability professionals, and energy leaders, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to plan, execute, and evaluate electrification projects effectively.
Participants start with an overview of building electrification fundamentals, exploring its role in reducing emissions, improving operational efficiency, and supporting sustainability goals. They’ll learn how to analyze their portfolio, develop tailored strategies, and assess the business impacts of electrification.
The course then focuses on practical applications, including:
- Preparing buildings for electrification, addressing capacity constraints through efficiency upgrades.
- Evaluating electrical load and capacity, interpreting load profiles, and planning for grid-aligned solutions.
- Executing projects with effective installation management and quality assurance.
- Planning and presenting business cases to secure buy-in and drive electrification initiatives.
With real-world examples, hands-on activities, and actionable insights, participants will leave equipped to:
- Create customized electrification strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Overcome technical challenges, optimize budgets, and achieve meaningful emissions reductions.
- Communicate success effectively to stakeholders, tenants, and teams.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze building portfolios to identify opportunities for electrification, considering emissions reduction, operational efficiency, and organizational sustainability goals.
- Design customized electrification strategies that address technical challenges, optimize budgets, and align with grid-aligned energy solutions.
- Develop and present business cases for electrification initiatives, effectively communicating impacts and benefits to stakeholders, tenants, and teams.
Speakers
Leo Glaser
Director of Net Zero & Planet Impact at Third Space Properties Inc.
Leo Glaser is the Director of Net Zero & Planet Impact at Third Space Properties Inc., where he leads the development and execution of the company's net zero transition plan, climate action plan, and resource conservation plan. With over a decade of expertise in building energy efficiency and commercial real estate portfolio decarbonization, Leo has spearheaded numerous building electrification, energy conservation, and innovative technology pilot projects across diverse asset classes.
Leo’s comprehensive approach at Third Space focuses on achieving net zero emissions across all aspects of the business, including operational emissions from existing buildings, embodied carbon in new construction projects, and all other sources associated with the company's operations.
In addition to his work at Third Space, Leo teaches webinars and developed the "Building Electrification Strategies" course for the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET), which he has been teaching since its launch.
Leo is an active collaborator on various building energy and carbon reduction initiatives in Canada, making a significant impact on the sustainable commercial real estate management and development industry. He holds a master's degree from the University of British Columbia, is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC).
