Description:

This session will introduce the MEP 2040 Challenge and its mission to radically reduce total carbon emissions associated with building systems through collective action. It will highlight the Beginner’s Guide to MEP Embodied Carbon, preview the forthcoming V2 update, and provide an overview of the Whole Life Carbon Pilot Study completed last summer, along with the ongoing findings and gap analysis.

This is followed by a focus on the MEP 2040 Pilot Study conducted by Stantec in 2025 for a healthcare facility. The presentation will cover the methodology, results, challenges, and lessons learned from the MEP 2040 Pilot Study.

About the Speakers:

Rachel Wrublik, PE, LEED AP, Associate, PAE Engineers

Rachel Wrublik is a mechanical engineer at PAE working at the intersection of building systems and climate impact. With more than a decade of experience across educational, commercial, multifamily, and historic projects, she specializes in passive design, net-zero energy,…