David McCaughey
CEM
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions | Director of Sales
Speaker
Track C: Decarbonization and Electrification Strategies
Session C1: Building Decarbonization
March 11, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Meydenbauer Center: A Case Study for Clean Buildings Retrofit in Practice
Meydenbauer Center, the host for AEE West 2026, wrapped up a significant energy retrofit delivered under a performance contract with guaranteed energy savings. The upgrade focused on electrification and long-term carbon reduction and grew out of an investment-grade audit. The measures included new heat pumps for space heating, a high-efficiency heat pump water heater for domestic hot water, and related work. All this in an active, year-round convention center.
This session shows how the project team turned owner goals and state performance needs into a practical scope of work at a live facility. The presenter will walk through the overall strategy, how it integrates with current systems, the commissioning approach, and early operational feedback. He will focus on what is most important to the energy and facilities teams.
Attendees will gain a high-level framework they can apply to similar public assembly and commercial buildings. The session will end with an optional tour of the mechanical spaces at Meydenbauer Center. Participants can see the upgraded plant in action and ask questions on site.
Speaker Bio
Senior level Business Developer in healthcare and energy industries with a track record of consistent high performance.
- CEM, CHCPEW
- Exceptional relationship building and people management skills. Innovative and strategic go-to-market experience.
- Strong scientific aptitude and ability to navigate fast changing technical fields and complex marketplaces.
Known by customers, peers and management as a:
- Positive and influential leader, resourceful and trusted team player and creative problem-solver.
- Deep understanding of the commercialization process, value chain, and effective launch strategies.
- Effective professional networks at all levels.
- Creator of business solutions and collaborative partnerships that lead to the optimal outcome for all.
Impact for millions of lives through:
- Passionate advocate for the environment, clean tech development.
- Influencing choices of industry and consumer populations to utilize sustainable and efficient energy resources.
- Active engagement in Climate Change, community solar projects.
- Board director of environmental policy non-profit, chair of city government advisory committee.