Lecture Notes: Offside Dirts with Kelly from Bonham Consulting

Introduction

• Speakers: Mark Willey, Audrey, and Kelly from Bonham Consulting.
• Focus: Energy high performance, decarbonization, sustainability, and electrification in construction.

Kelly's Background

• Education: Graduated in 2004 with a degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience: 20 years in design and the built environment.
• Current Work: Energy audits, energy efficiency consulting, energy management, and analytics.

Professional Associations

• Illinois Green Alliance: Promotes energy efficiency and sustainability in Chicagoland.
• Role: Board member for four years.

Consulting Focus

• Client Engagement: Works with both residential and commercial markets.
• Drivers: Code requirements, client sustainability mandates, and certification needs.
• Goal: Build better than in the past using new technologies and strategies.

Bonham Consulting

• Description: A boutique firm with offices in Chicago, Washington DC, New York City, and Frankfurt.
• Services: Energy efficiency consulting, sustainability certifications, energy analytics, and integrated energy master planning.
• Projects: Works on university campuses, municipal projects, and more.

Decarbonization and Future Planning

• Example: City of Holland, Michigan aiming for decarbonization.
• Approach: Scenario planning, energy simulations, and carbon calculations to meet future goals.
• Technologies: Combined heat and power (CHP), geothermal, and district heating/cooling systems.

Team Diversity and Collaboration

• Team Composition: Engineers, scientists, data analysts, global perspectives.
• Work Culture: Collaborative, diverse, idea-driven, and customer-focused.
• Innovation: Encourages input from various international practices and technologies.

Projects in Chicagoland

• Scope: New constructions, renovations, low-income housing benchmarking, major developments.
• Notable Projects: Energy benchmarking in low-income housing, airport expansion, and repurposing office spaces into residential areas.

Personal Passion and Future Vision

• Kelly's View: Emphasizes responsibility for a better, healthier environment.
• Future Goals: Focus on sustainability for the benefit of future generations.

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts: Need for preserving and improving current environmental standards.
• Closing Remarks: Gratitude for advancements in construction and commitment to future progress.