October 14, 2026
Decarb Debrief Ep. 6: Electrification Resilience for Decarb
Session 6 of Decarb Debrief, Electrification Resilience for Decarbonization, examines the critical relationship between thermal energy electrification and resilience in campus decarbonization efforts. RMF Electrical Engineer Jared Markle explores how decarbonization strategies are reshaping electrical demand and infrastructure requirements.
As campuses strive to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, strategic electrification of heating and cooling systems can drive significant increases in electrical demand. Meeting this demand requires a combination of expanded utility supply, on-site renewable generation and storage, and careful system efficiency planning.
The presentation highlights how electrical teams assess capacity needs and evaluate equipment at both the substation and building levels to ensure systems remain efficient, reliable, and resilient.
It also shares real-world examples from RMF decarbonization projects, including how increased electrical loads are managed through system upgrades, improved efficiency, and integrated supply strategies.