February Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation (In-Person)
February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$45.00 – $55.00
NCC ASHRAE February Chapter Meeting Dinner Presentation
PDH certificates will be provided for attending this event.
Theme: Sustainability / Women in ASHRAE
Topic: The Impact of BEPS
When: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Happy Hour
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Presentation
Where: Rhodeside Grill
1836 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Dinner Presentation
The Impact of BEPS - How Building Energy Performance Standards in the DC & MD Area are changing the landscape of design and operations.
The speakers will present information on local building energy performance standards programs in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Montgomery County areas, highlighting aspects of each program, case studies from the first compliance cycle and real challenges presented to building owners and operators.
Laura Morder - Principal, GHT Ltd.
Principal Laura Morder partners with building owners and operators to optimize their building’s performance, energy efficiency, and environmental impact. Her mechanical engineering design expertise coupled with her meticulous work ethic, has resulted in an outstanding portfolio of government facilities, commercial office buildings, and interior fit-outs. As GHT’s Energy Practice Leader, Laura develops custom solutions that meet the needs of her clients for their building studies, equipment replacements, building energy performance standards (BEPS) compliance, central plant designs, and more.
Not only are Laura’s passion and drive exemplified in her work but are also a part of her community involvement. As a co-founder of the Women in ASHRAE committee of the National Capital Chapter of ASHRAE, Laura is an advocate for the future of female engineers in the industry.
Meghan McAvoy - Associate, Director of Sustainable Programs, GHT Ltd.
As GHT’s Director of Sustainable Programs, Meghan delivers comprehensive green building consulting services and drives GHT’s sustainable business practices. Meghan’s knowledge of green building, along with her passion for sustainability, has positioned her as a resource to owners for interpretation of credit requirements, methodologies to achieve compliance, and questions on certification rating systems.
In addition to project management and quality assurance on sustainability and wellness initiatives, Meghan’s extensive experience includes ENERGY STAR benchmarking, ASHRAE energy audits, and technical reviews of more than 150 LEED projects. Meghan’s involvement in industry organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Building Innovation Hub has positioned her as an esteemed advisor to GHT on environmental and social governance policies.
Please note: The tickets below are ONLY for the Dinner Presentation.
Virtual PES tickets must be purchased separately!