Discussing Climate Neutral Research Campuses

Otto Van Geet, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Due to their size and complexity, research campuses are well positioned to take advantage of campus-wide efficient energy systems. Achieving a climate-neutral research campus (CNRC) requires campus level energy strategies and energy systems integration. This roundtable will discuss CNRC tools and opportunities to address energy issues at a campus level.

Biography:

Otto Van Geet is a principal engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and most of his work is in DOE FEMP. Mr. Van Geet has been involved in the design, construction, and operation of energy-efficient research facilities, such as laboratories and data centers, as well as office and general use facilities. Mr. Van Geet was one of the founding members of the Labs21 Program and provides technical guidance for the program. Mr. Van Geet has authored many technical reports and conference papers and has been recognized with many awards from professional associations, including the 2007 Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management and the 2011 GreenGov Green Innovation Presidential Award for the NREL Research Support Facility data center. Mr. Van Geet is a registered professional engineer, a certified energy manager, a LEED AP, and a project management professional. Mr. Van Geet is a member of ASHRAE and the American Solar Energy Society.

 

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