Retrofit for Tomorrow: Meet the Danish Frontrunners

To accelerate deep energy efficiency retrofits, cities need better collaboration and international knowledge exchange. Strict building codes, energy labeling, and an innovative retrofit industry have made Denmark a world leader in energy efficiency. The historic CLCPA and LL97 climate laws put NYS and NYC at the forefront of the building retrofit industry. During this session, Danish and American specialists will exchange ideas on how to leverage building retrofits and public-private partnerships to support economic development and innovation. Through a series of fireside chats and case study presentations, the speakers will discuss topics such as the differences between doing business in Denmark versus New York, how to overcome the barriers of retrofitting buildings, and strategies to maximize the performance and benefits while minimizing costs.

Event Date
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Session Chairs

Session Speakers

Skill Level
1 (no prior experience/knowledge needed)
Learning Objectives
Apply lessons from Denmark to retrofit projects in New York State
Evaluate the full spectrum of energy efficiency retrofit project costs and benefits via case studies that showcase the ‘Danish model’ of project development
Carry out cross-sector, multi-stakeholder collaboration for driving innovation and sustainable buildings
Identify opportunities to lower project costs and employ innovative financing mechanisms and business models
CEU Information
AIA 1.0 LU
Session ID
NYC20-108