Green Building Tour & Networking Happy Hour!

Join DC Net Impact for a tour of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the first-ever net-zero energy renovation of an existing commercial building in the District! On a tour led by AGU staff, we will get an inside look at the impressive net-zero energy features of this building, such as:

-Solar photo-voltaic array to generate renewable energy
-Water cistern for rainwater collection and reuse
-Municipal sewer heat exchange system to recover thermal energy from wastewater
-Hydroponic phytoremediation wall (green wall) to help reduce energy loads and improve indoor air quality
-Direct current electrified grid to power workstations and DC LED lighting
-Radiant ceiling cooling system that uses less energy than a traditional forced-air system

Following the tour, we will hold an informal happy hour at nearby Boardroom in Dupont, where drinks will be available via a cash bar. We will be joined by featured guest Eric Tilden, Associate Director of Asset Services Energy & Sustainability at Cushman Wakefield.

Due to the net-zero nature of the AGU building, we have a hard stop for the tour at 6:00 p.m. to ensure they do not need to power the building overtime. The schedule below has a strict cut-off, so if you cannot make the tour, please consider joining us for our happy hour at Boardroom afterwards!

5:15: p.m. Arrive at AGU Lobby for Check-In

5:30 p.m. Tour Departs

6:00 p.m. Tour Concludes

6:15 p.m. Networking Happy Hour at Boardroom in Dupont begins

While the event is free, this is a ticketed event with limited space so please ensure that you have a ticket reserved, even if you are attending the happy hour only! RSVP'ing is not sufficient to be granted admission! You must reserve a FREE ticket via our eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-building-tour-networking-happy-hour-tickets-97577810859?aff=MeetUp