Bharat Patel
PE, CEM, LEED AP
Jacobs | Director of Energy and Sustainability
Speaker
Track D: Thriving in the Clean Energy Transition
Session D1: Sustainable Energy in Action: Case Studies
May 1, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Rapid Decarbonization
A Case Study from the Los Angeles Community College District has committed to become zero carbon by 2040. Our comprehensive & Rapid Decarbonization with whole institution approach as the nation’s largest district with 12 million square feet of educational space serving 230,000 students annually. Overseeing $14.9 Billion capital improvements program we demonstrate structured, phased approach to decarbonization through our award-winning Integrated Energy Resource Plans (IERPs). We share our end-to-end planning process, implementation progress, and secured funding. The IERP is built on three core elements:
DISCOVERY: Assessing existing energy infrastructure, including electrical and hydronic networks, and planning upgrades.
ANALYSIS: Identifying decarbonization opportunities such as:
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Boiler Replacement
• Energy Conservation
• Microgrids
• Campus Control Systems
• ACTION: Phased customized action plans to support all nine campuses to take strategic decisions on investments based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
Our experiences will inform your decarbonization journey.
Speaker Bio
Bharat Patel, Director Energy & Sustainability at Jacobs, over 30 years in Design and Construction in sustainable development. Past chair of the US Green Building Council – LA chapter, registered engineer.Worked in Europe, Asia and America with world- renowned: Sir Norman Foster, Sir Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. His unique experience allows him to examine and provide unique solutions balances energy, environmental sensitivities, security, and costs.
Past adjunct professor at UCLA for 18 years and at USC where he taught sustainable development. Presented at numerous conferences, including UN climate change conference Bali Indonesia, World conference on Advanced Building Skins in Bern Switzerland.