SF Exploratorium

MECHTalk Conference Series

Retrofit First: Decarbonizing Existing Buildings

When:

June 11, 2026 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Where:

San Francisco Exploratorium

Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street)
San Francisco, CA 94111

About:

As cities and states strengthen climate targets, the largest emissions opportunity lies not in new construction—but in the buildings we already operate. ProspectSV, Ambient, and DMG invite you to MECHTalk in SF which will make the case for upgrading rather than replacing, demonstrating how integrated retrofit strategies can deliver carbon reduction, operational resilience, and financial performance.

Through real-world case studies across multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use projects, speakers will address:

• Electrification and high-performance mechanical systems

• Envelope and load-reduction strategies

• Financial modeling and capital stack innovation

• Policy drivers and compliance pathways

• Owner/operator decision-making and performance outcomes

Who should join?

• Architects, planners and integrated design leaders

• Mechanical, electrical, and energy experts

• Construction professionals

• Real Estate developers and owners

• Facilities and Operations leaders

• Public Sector agency representatives

• Technology innovators and manufacturers

• Capital providers and sustainability investors

Participants will leave with practical frameworks, replicable strategies, and candid lessons from project teams who have delivered measurable results.

Agenda coming soon. This session qualifies for 3hr Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) credits.