Harnessing Smart Building Controls for Energy Savings and Sustainability

2030 District members are making massive strides in energy reduction through smart analysis and management of loads in our commercial and multifamily buildings. Come here from industry leaders like Schneider Electric, LONG Building Technologies, and Legend Energy Advisors on proven solutions to reduce energy usage and move toward compliance with state and local performance standards.

About our panelists:
Gary Milligan, Schnider Electric - Gary Milligan, a veteran Pacific NW HVAC professional, joined the Schneider PNW Branch in February 2022 in a BMS business development and sales role and is also Schneider’s Decarbonization Champion in the region. Prior roles include account management and business development for local companies ATS Automation and Holiday-Parks. For 20+ years, he founded and operated a successful Seattle area disaster cleanup and restoration business focusing on HVAC and indoor air quality.

Dan Crosby, Legend Energy Advisors - Founder and CEO of Legend Energy Advisors Inc. (Legend) with 15+ years of experience across all North American energy and environmental markets. Dan founded Legend out of frustration for the stagnant nature of the “traditional” energy brokerage model with its resistance to innovation and lack of real demonstrated value to customers. Dan often states that “until customers begin to manage energy at the speed of the market, the energy transition is not possible, and capital is constantly being wasted.” Dan’s experience in energy intensity, market volatility, and sustainability spans most industry sectors including data centers, oil & gas, heavy industrial, manufacturing, food service, mining, technology, consumer, and more. After forming Legend in 2014, he leaned on his engineering background to create the LegendAnalytics® platform in-house from the ground up. LegendAnalytics® provides clients with real-time energy usage and environmental footprint, empowering them to reach sustainability goals profitably. Legend’s innovative technology solutions enable companies to navigate the energy transition quickly and profitably.

Craig Engelbrecht, LONG Building Technologies - At LONG Building Technologies, Vice President and General Manager of Washington state Craig Engelbrecht works to provide building technologies and services, such as HVAC (equipment, services, controls), security solutions, and parts. With experience shaping the future of technology, energy-saving solutions, and services for the building and new construction markets, Craig remains committed to helping buildings improve sustainability across the state of Washington.