Cal Poly Fast-tracks Decarbonization, with Dennis Elliot Ep # 36

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Dennis Elliot, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at California Polytechnic State University, to discuss Cal Poly’s climate action plan and decarbonization efforts. In a recent interview Dennis had with SEV’s sister podcast, Beyond the Meter, John learned about the great work Dennis and his team are doing at Cal Poly. Listen to this follow-up interview to learn more about Cal Poly’s work and how it is changing the way academia views its climate impact. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Cal Poly’s ambitious climate action plan [03:02] Accelerating Cal Poly’s net-zero goal [09:00] Collaborating for net neutrality [13:44] Santa Cruz’ model of savings [18:18] Cal Poly’s carbon offsets [23:14] Electrification for net-zero [28:59] Evaluating new suppliers and solution [38:47] Click here for detailed show notes Resources & People Mentioned Beyond the Meter Cal Poly’s master plan Second nature climate leadership commitment CHESC Connect with Dennis Elliot On LinkedIn Dennis Elliot serves as the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability in the Facilities Management and Development Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dennis holds a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly in Mechanical Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California, and a Certified Energy Manager. In his 37 years at Cal Poly in a variety of energy-related roles, Dennis has helped lead operation and maintenance of building HVAC and central plants; design, construction, and commissioning of new buildings and utility systems; utility metering, building automation, SCADA, and building data analytic systems; energy and water conservation programs; renewable energy projects; sustainability educational outreach and curriculum infusion initiatives; LEED Certification and AASHE STARS programs; Master Planning and Strategic Planning; Zero Waste Programs and the campus' Climate Action Plan. Dennis helped found and still mentors Cal Poly's Green Campus Program of student peer educators, serves on Cal Poly's Academic Senate Sustainability Committee, and chairs the campus Sustainability Advisory Committee. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at [email protected] To become a Sponsor Partner of Smart Energy Voices Season 3, please reach out to [email protected] for packages, pricing, and further details. Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com