Organizations are setting progressive decarbonization goals to meet regulatory requirements and achieve strategic objectives. However, not all decarbonization projects are created equal.
How do we know in which decarbonization projects to invest? How can we balance capital planning with financial, and decarbonization objectives? Can decarbonization also generate non-energy benefits? How do we deal with uncertainties such as rising carbon taxes?
Understanding how to balance competing objectives and navigate the most cost-effective path to achieving carbon reductions is crucial for a successful decarbonization program.
This one-day course is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in analyzing decarbonization projects. It covers fundamental concepts such as incremental costs, carbon pricing, net present values, total costs of building ownership, and how to determine the necessary elements for a decision matrix. Throughout the day, participants actively engage in creating a business case for a decarbonization project by going through each step. At the end of the course, participants are asked to present their decarbonization recommendations.
This course is relevant to anyone involved in facility management, operations management and planning, or sustainability planning. It is especially valuable to those tasked with identifying and implementing decarbonization projects in commercial, industrial, multi-unit residential, and institutional buildings.
This course provides tools and knowledge to analyze the total cost of ownership and create a business case for decarbonization projects. With this information, participants can make informed decisions on which decarbonization projects to pursue to ultimately achieve their organizations' carbon reduction targets.
1 day
English, French
Beginner
Online
April 29, 2026 10h00 (CDT)
$695
$645
Before February 25th 2025
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Course Description
Learn how to chart the most effective path to decarbonization by mastering the tools, strategies, and real‑world insights needed to plan, prioritize, and implement GHG reduction projects that align with your organization’s goals and drive lasting climate impact.
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