In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, host Griffin Hamilton interviews Gretchen Schimelpfenig, a professional engineer specializing in civil and architectural engineering with a focus on sustainable design and construction. Gretechen is currently a Sr. Energy Engineer at Energy Resources Integration.

The conversation explores Gretchen's journey into project management, the definition and research of emerging technologies, and the balance between energy savings and secondary benefits in facilities management. They discuss future trends in sustainability, the comparison of US and global approaches to technology, and the importance of mentorship in professional growth.

Enjoy!

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Gretchen Schimelpfenig

02:41
The Journey to Project Management

04:30
Defining Emerging Technologies

05:59
Researching Emerging Technologies

09:43
Balancing Energy Savings and Secondary Benefits

12:02
Applying Research to Project Management

15:51
Future Trends in Sustainability

18:10
Comparing Global Approaches to Sustainability

20:53
Finding Gretchen's Work and Influences

Resources

• Emerging Technology studies:
  • Ice Arena Vortex Water Treatment
  • CEA and Greenhouse HVAC Market & Technology Study
  • Smart Controls for Data-Driven Indoor Agriculture Field Evaluation
  • Enabling Non-Residential Electrification and Efficiency with Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS)
• Recent Articles
  • Integrated HVAC Systems for Cannabis Cultivation Have the Lowest Life Cycle Cost
  • How New Energy Codes Are Affecting Greenhouse Growers

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