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Decarbonizing The Built Environment

Decarbonizing The Built Environment - David McMillan, John Rathbone, Ben Gilbank (#37)

David MacMillan

is Manager of Environment, Climate & Forestry at the City of Toronto, where he leads the team responsible for low-carbon development and the Toronto Green Standard (TGS), a key policy tool driving net-zero new buildings. With a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University, MacMillan has nearly a decade of experience advancing renewable thermal energy projects, SolarTO initiatives, and mass-timber affordable housing strategies. 

Decarbonizing the built Environment

Ben Gilbank

Ben is the founder of AltCrest Energy. AltCrest Energy is a renewable energy developer meeting the commercial real estate industry’s energy requirements and supporting net-zero objectives. Before founding AltCrest, Ben had a 13-year career in successive roles in the institutional real estate sector, culminating in 5 years as Director, Development at QuadReal Property Group leading mixed-use and industrial projects. 

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John Rathbone

is the Founder and CEO of Rathco ENG Ltd., a Guelph-based engineering firm specializing in district energy, geothermal, sewer heat recovery, biomass, and solar thermal systems. Since establishing Rathco, he has led work on projects such as Humber College’s steam-to-hot-water conversion and the Zibi Ottawa district energy distribution, bringing international standards and practical know-how to Canadian developments. 

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In this episode, we discuss the Decarbonizing The Built Environment and the future of green building practices with three experts: David MacMillan, from the City of Toronto; Ben Gilbank, Founder and CEO of Alt Crest Energy; and John Rathbone, CEO and Co-Founder of Rathco ENG.
 
This episode delves into Toronto’s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, addressing the roles played by regulations, renewable energy systems like geothermal and air source heat pumps, district energy solutions, and the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to sustainable infrastructure. Gain insights into how public policy and private sector collaboration can pave the way for a sustainable future.
 
  • Toronto’s goal of Net Zero by 2040
  • Energy as a Service definition and benefits
  • Renewable Energy Systems, pros and cons.
  • Cost of Toronto’s Green Standards
  • Challenges in Energy and Building Models
  • Long-Term Views and Solutions
  • Cost Considerations and Collaboration
  • Developer Mindsets and Risk Management
  • Geo Exchange and City Planning
  • Exploring the Toolbox: Geothermal and Heat Pumps
  • Air Source vs. Ground Source Heat Pump
  • Economies of Scale in Geothermal Projects
  • District Energy Systems Explained
  • Decarbonizing the existing buildings

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This document is a supplementary resource to
episode #24 of the Real Estate Development
Insights Podcast in which Payam Noursalehi shares a practical framework for evaluating and selecting the most suitable innovative systems for your next project. 

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Payam Noursalehi
Payam Noursalehi

President of Dena Project Management, Payam is A Real Estate & Construction Professional with a passion for Mid-Rise projects. His experience comes from his exposure to multiple aspects of the industry, such as Engineering, Construction Management, Development Management, and Private Equity Investment.

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    President of Dena Project Management, Payam is A Real Estate & Construction Professional with a passion for Mid-Rise projects. His experience comes from his exposure to multiple aspects of the industry, such as Engineering, Construction Management, Development Management, and Private Equity Investment.

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