Building Electrification: The End Game

Interface invites you to attend an informative presentation and the second installment of our 2025 High Performance Buildings Educational Series, Building Electrification: The End Game presented by Steve Dacus, PE, LEED AP, Cody Bargholz, PE, LEED AP, LC and Jason Sullivan, PE, LEED AP.

This webinar demonstrates how building electrification can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on natural gas, preparing buildings for a low-carbon future. Participants will explore the impacts of transitioning to electric systems, advantages of high-efficiency heat pumps, and integrating renewable energy. By the end, attendees will gain the foundational knowledge needed to advocate for and design electrification solutions that improve building performance and occupant comfort.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Role of Electrification: Identify the significance of building electrification in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural gas resources.
2. Explore Electrification Technologies: Learn about the advantages of heat pumps over resistance heating and discover climate-specific strategies to optimize performance in various building types.
3. Recognize Opportunities in Existing Buildings: Explore practical opportunities to electrify HVAC, water heating, and other systems during upgrades and renovations.
4. Incorporate Renewable and Smart Technologies: Discover ways to integrate renewable energy systems, battery storage, and grid-interactive technologies to improve efficiency and resilience.

AIA continuing education credit: 1 LU|HSW

March 20, 2025

This virtual event will be presented live at two time slots to better accommodate locations and availability. Please select the session that works best for you.

Sign up for Session 1: 12:00N EST

Sign up for Session 2: 12:00N PST

About our presenters:

Steve Dacus, PE, LEED AP: Steve is a senior mechanical engineer with over 30 years of design experience. He is very familiar with various codes, standards and regulations and has worked on a variety of project types. He combines his knowledge of energy consumption and systems to create designs that exceed client’s expectations for performance and efficiency.

Cody Bargholz, PE, LEED AP, LC: Cody Bargholz is a Principal at Interface Engineering with 20 years of experience in design, project management, construction supervision, and cost estimation. He specializes in lighting and electrical systems for a diverse range of projects, including schools, historical buildings, libraries, recreation centers, and healthcare facilities.

Jason Sullivan, PE, LEED AP: As a mechanical Engineer, Jason focuses on HVAC design and energy studies for municipal buildings, higher ed, educational facilities and a variety of other projects. He has been with Interface Engineering since 1998 and has developed a passion for sustainable design. Jason has numerous LEED projects in his portfolio.