{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Eliminating Energy Waste with Smart HVAC Optimization with Brad Pilgrim","description":"\ud83c\udf0d The Green Impact Report Quick take: This episode matters to green building professionals because it shines a spotlight on how grid-interactive buildings and HVAC optimization can eliminate energy waste, generate new revenue, and play a crucial role in decarbonization \u2014 right now. \ud83d\udc77 Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Brad Pilgrim is the founder and CEO of Parity, a Series B company pioneering HVAC optimization and grid interactivity across North America. From his early days as a commercial carpenter to building a 100-million-square-foot energy optimization platform, Brad\u2019s entrepreneurial journey is driven by purpose, efficiency, and a deep love of the outdoors.  \ud83c\udf31 Breaking Ground on Better Building In this episode, Brad Pilgrim revolutionizes traditional construction approaches: \ud83e\udde0&amp;nbsp;Key Insight #1: Turning HVAC inefficiency into an intelligent grid asset  The Challenge: Traditional HVAC systems run on outdated controls, often wasting energy with start-stop inefficiency. The Solution: Parity installs off-the-shelf hardware and proprietary software to align HVAC operations with real-time demand. ROI: Buildings slash energy waste, improve comfort, and unlock new revenue via demand response and grid participation.  \ud83e\udde0&amp;nbsp;Key Insight #2: Building the cleanest energy \u2014 by not using it at all  The Challenge: The green energy conversation often ignores the carbon debt of manufacturing renewables. The Solution: Focus on energy efficiency first \u2014 reducing consumption before adding generation. ROI: Immediate carbon impact with zero added infrastructure. Efficiency is net-zero from day one.  \ud83e\udde0&amp;nbsp;Key Insight #3: Reimagining the smart grid with peer-to-peer energy flows  The Challenge: The electrical grid is destabilized by EVs, data centers, and intermittent renewables. The Solution: Smart buildings that store, shift, and trade energy to balance grid load in real time. ROI: Reduced grid stress, avoided blackouts, and a resilient, decentralized energy ecosystem.  \ud83c\udfa7 Sustainable Soundbite  &quot;The cleanest energy is the energy you don\u2019t use.&quot; \u2013 Brad Pilgrim  \u2705 Your Green Building Action Plan Transform your next project with these steps:  This Week: Audit HVAC operations \u2014 look for inefficiencies and explore retrofit potential. This Quarter: Assess your building\u2019s grid readiness and investigate demand response programs. This Year: Implement a scalable HVAC optimization strategy that supports both decarbonization and revenue.  \ud83d\udd17 Connect &amp;amp; Learn More \ud83c\udf3f Access full episode resources: Green Building Matters Podcast \ud83d\uddd2 Read the transcript  here \ud83d\udd17 Connect with Brad Pilgrim:  Website: https:\/\/www.paritygo.com\/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/bradpilgrim  \ud83d\udc9a Join the Green Building Movement: https:\/\/www.greenbuilding.news\/subscribe \ud83d\udca1 Want More Green Building Insights? Get sustainability tips 2x a week. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter here: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.greenbuilding.news\/subscribe Green Building Matters, Inc \u00a9 2025 | Good Green Fun. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti","author_url":"http:\/\/gbespodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39398380\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196537425"}