Decarbonizing Housing
Thursday, June 12
10:15am – 2:00pm
This focused, half-day breakout brings you crucial new information and expert perspectives on the push toward decarbonization of the building industry—and what it will mean for the way we plan, design, build, and power homes and communities.
Program Overview:
10:15-10:45am
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Starting things off, Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, will share research findings from COGNITION Smart Data market intelligence, revealing key insights into consumer preferences and priorities—plus opportunities to make resilient, healthy, high performing homes a strategic advantage for your company.
Sara Gutterman, CEO, Green Builder Media
11:00am-12:00pm
2025 Energy Code Update
The California Energy Commission’s 2025 Energy Code takes significant steps toward the state’s goal of decarbonization and electrification of buildings. In this session, Commissioner Andrew McCallister will join us to outline changes to the 2025 code, what you need to know now, and anticipated future changes for the 2028 cycle and beyond.
J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D., Commissioner, California Energy Commission
1:00-2:00pm
Powering the Decarb Transition
Achieving California’s ambitious goals will require significant support from the state’s utilities. This panel—moderated by a builder grounded in practical deliverables—will provide an update from major utility companies on their plans for powering the green transition, including grid capacity, energization dates, transformers, battery storage, and product availability for all-electric homes.
Moderator: Megan Cordes, Director of Sustainability & Building Science, Beazer Homes
Mike Settlemire, Senior Manager Regulatory & Tariffs, PG&E
Ruby Rose Yepez, Account Management Senior Advisor, Southern California Edison
Sara Gutterman
Green Builder Media
J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D.
California Energy Commission
Megan Cordes
Beazer Homes
Ruby Rose Yepez
Southern California Edison