Introduction

In the face of growing climate challenges, the push for decarbonizing commercial real estate (CRE) portfolios has gained urgency. With “decarbonization waterfall” charts, like the one shown below laying out methods such as grid decarbonization, energy efficiency, on and off-site renewable energy, electrification, and carbon offsets, it is clear the CRE sector has multiple pathways to reduce its environmental footprint. This article outlines a practical and structured approach that can guide CRE portfolio owners toward meaningful decarbonization outcomes that meet both environmental commitments and investor expectations.

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Author: Partner Energy Director, Brady Mills, PE

Author

Brady Mills, PE, Director
Brady Mills, PE is a Director at Partner Energy with over 15 years of experience in the single-family, multifamily, and commercial building industries. He has conducted over 1,000 energy audits and has expertise in all phases of the energy audit process, including client outreach, benchmarking, site visits, energy modeling, specification development, quality assurance, and building operator and tenant training.
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