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Thank you to our panelists:

• Annmarie Vazza, Manager of Electric Strategic Accounts for Eversource

• Brett Jacobson, Manager of Distributed Energy Resources for Eversource

• Frank Urro, VP of Energy Strategies for NRGTree

• Jennifer Flanders, Principal Key Account Manager for the Property Development Sector of National Grid

• Jim Patterson, Director of Gas & Electric Consumer Connections for National Grid

• Nick Trocki, Senior Vice President for Jumbo Capital

Thank you to our moderators:

• Katie Raymond, Director of Energy & Sustainability for AHA Consulting Engineers

• Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Director for Town of Burlington

Key takeaways:

• Planning for the Next Phase of Decarbonization – Panelists stressed that building owners should treat emissions reductions as strategic capital investments. Early planning for lighting, HVAC, and fuel-switching upgrades will help owners comply with future reporting requirements and maintain asset value as sustainability standards evolve.

• Building a Smarter, Stronger Grid – With growing demand and distributed generation reshaping the energy landscape, the state’s electric grid must be modernized to meet new capacity needs. Utility representatives underscored the importance of long-term planning—engaging utilities early in development processes to ensure grid readiness and avoid costly delays.

• Capturing Near-Term Incentive Opportunities – Federal solar and energy efficiency incentives expiring in 2026 create a critical window for commercial property owners and developers to act. Participants discussed how taking advantage of these programs now can yield substantial returns while advancing organizational decarbonization goals.

• Driving Regional Collaboration for Sustainable Growth – Achieving a resilient, low-carbon energy system will require close coordination among municipalities, utilities, developers, and state agencies. Regional planning and shared investment strategies can accelerate grid upgrades, reduce costs, and strengthen local economic competitiveness in the transition to clean energy.

Additional Resources:

• Large Building Energy Reporting (LBER)

• LBER Covered Buildings List

• Large Building Energy Reporting Results

• Fuse Energy, specializing in helping property owners with the LBER reporting. 

• National Grid commercial connections process.

• National Grid - Massachusetts System Data Portal Heat Map

Thank you to AHA Consulting and NRGTree for sponsoring and Jumbo Capital for hosting this meeting!