GBCA offers masterclass on electrifying buildings

The Green Building Council of Australia is running an online masterclass on electrifying existing buildings on Tuesday, December 10.

The course covers:

• The importance of electrifying existing assets
• Key alternatives to fossil fuels and what to look out for
• How to assess different approaches to electrifying existing buildings
• Specific design considerations for achieving an electrified asset
• Examples of how electrification has been achieved in different project types and at scale
• Avenues for funding the electrification of existing buildings.

“The electrification of Australia’s built environment is an imperative step on the path to decarbonisation,” says the GBCA. “But as we move away from fossil fuels, finding new, innovative, affordable and reliable ways to power the construction and running of buildings presents challenges for all stakeholders in the supply chain. These challenges are exacerbated in the existing building stock, where issues relating to cost, space, volume management and embodied carbon add additional layers of complexity.

“In this masterclass, you’ll hear from speakers who are leading the industry’s shift to electricity. Their presentations and contributions will help you navigate the challenges of electrification and uncover the key lessons and hurdles they’ve encountered and overcome on their journeys. Hear how you can start on a pathway to electrifying existing buildings and how this can play out across different typologies within the built environment.

“This is your opportunity to understand the finer details of electrification as it applies to existing buildings. Get your questions answered and share thoughts and insights with your peers in this interactive masterclass.”

To register and for more information, visit the GBCA website.