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"Why should our most vulnerable communities not have a safe, modern, energy-efficient place to heal like the rest of the city does? That's where we're asking for help. Help us find pathways to get capital, get things done in our buildings." - Brian Piejko, MBA, CHFM, System Vice President, Facilities Operations, Design and Construction, and Real Estate, Sinai Chicago Reimagining the energy footprint of a city like Chicago requires us to look far beyond the immediate horizon. True progress isn't born from isolated retrofits; it demands that we untangle a complicated web of legacy infrastructure, bridge the gap between distinct market sectors, and build the financial pathways necessary to drive equitable, large-scale decarbonization. This shared mission brought a diverse cohort of innovators together for the AEG Chicago 26Q2 Campus & Building Decarbonization Stakeholder Challenge. Rather than settling for high-level concepts, the conversation shifted toward the practical mechanics of change, confronting the high-stakes reality of modernizing critical healthcare facilities in underserved neighborhoods, while mapping out the precise operational logistics needed to turn ambitious climate policies into measurable, real-world impact. Driving this level of systemic change requires a rare combination of bold vision and collaborative grit. A major thank you to the incredible cohort of leaders working behind the scenes to turn Chicago’s ambitious climate targets into actionable reality. 👥 Other Featured Insights in this Clip: - Christine Flynn, MSW, MPA (Director of Clean Energy Ecosystem Development, Workforce Policy Lab) on the critical importance of moving from high-level decarbonization goals to concrete, ground-level operational planning and logistics. - Matt W. Paschall (Founder & Managing Partner, Paschall Ventures) on leveraging Chicago's current catalytic development momentum to position the city as a national leader in urban decarbonization. #BuildingDecarbonization #CampusSustainability #CleanEnergyTransition #UrbanSustainability #AEGChicago #ClimateAction H.G. Chissell

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