The School District of Philadelphia effectively utilized the GESA Program to improve learning environments by implementing Energy Performance Contracting. The district prepared students for the future while promoting equity across schools through extensive building upgrades, including improvements in Indoor Air Quality and lighting optimization. The presentation will delve into the strategies employed, highlighting their impact on creating environmentally friendly, healthy, and high-performance schools despite various challenges and pave a path forward.
Dave is responsible for overseeing the design and construction services for all Energia contracts and projects, managing them from development through delivery. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in engineering design, construction oversight, facilities operations, and energy efficiency, particularly within the public sector (K-12, higher education, state, city, county). Dave directly handles the development of stamped design specifications and drawings, ensures necessary permitting and approvals, and oversees all construction management activities. Before joining Energia, Dave managed a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a world-class manufacturing facility, focusing on the design, commissioning, and optimization of complex mechanical, chemical, and thermal processing systems. Dave holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states including New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and more.
