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Seizing the Day: Decarbonization as an Organizational Opportunity, Ep. 99

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English - April 05, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes
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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil welcomes back Becky Wacker, the Director of Energy Services Sales at Trane Commercial. In Episode 88, they dug into the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of their decarbonization efforts.
In this new episode, Becky discusses how to seize decarbonization as an organizational opportunity and provides a framework for navigating complexity and prioritizing where to turn decarbonization into a competitive advantage. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…

Regulatory push for decarbonization (2:42)

Impact of decarbonization in different areas of an organization (6:46)

Breaking down silos within organizations (10:23)

Cost savings and improved operational efficiency (13:05)

Click here for detailed show notes

Resources & People Mentioned:

Nielsen IQ 2022 Study about Sustainability

Sustainable Brands 2021 Study about Sustainable Behaviors

Connect with Becky Wacker
On LinkedIn

Becky Wacker is the Director of Sales for Energy Services at Trane by Trane Technologies, leading acquisition and implementation of complex facility programs and projects. She has 15 years of experience helping customers leverage their buildings to better meet their organizational goals, with a particular passion for decarbonization and efficiency. 
Becky received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota while winning two Division I National Championships with the Women’s Ice Hockey team. She sits on the board for Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), and can often be found in a sports venue playing, watching, or coaching in her spare time. 

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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil welcomes back Becky Wacker, the Director of Energy Services Sales at Trane Commercial. In Episode 88, they dug into the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of their decarbonization efforts.

In this new episode, Becky discusses how to seize decarbonization as an organizational opportunity and provides a framework for navigating complexity and prioritizing where to turn decarbonization into a competitive advantage. 


You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…


Regulatory push for decarbonization (2:42)
Impact of decarbonization in different areas of an organization (6:46)
Breaking down silos within organizations (10:23)
Cost savings and improved operational efficiency (13:05)


Click here for detailed show notes


Resources & People Mentioned:


Nielsen IQ 2022 Study about Sustainability
Sustainable Brands 2021 Study about Sustainable Behaviors


Connect with Becky Wacker

On LinkedIn


Becky Wacker is the Director of Sales for Energy Services at Trane by Trane Technologies, leading acquisition and implementation of complex facility programs and projects. She has 15 years of experience helping customers leverage their buildings to better meet their organizational goals, with a particular passion for decarbonization and efficiency. 

Becky received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota while winning two Division I National Championships with the Women’s Ice Hockey team. She sits on the board for Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), and can often be found in a sports venue playing, watching, or coaching in her spare time. 


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Smart Energy Decisions
Follow us on LinkedIn


Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio

If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at [email protected]