Brad Liljequist

About Brad Liljequist

Zero carbon, zero energy, and climate solutions pioneer, innovator, and thought leader, with deep experience in leading the design and development of the world\'s most efficient buildings and communities-Developer of the first certified zero energy community in the United States, zHome-Creator of the first worldwide zero carbon building certification, ILFI Zero Carbon, now used by Microsoft, Google, and many others-Creator of climateresponsible.org-Launch Director of Living Community Challenge-Author of a pioneering book on zero energy: The Power of Zero-Development director of the world\'s most efficient 24/7 fire station and recipient of international ASHRAE technology award: Maple Street Fire Station-Cofounder of the ShiftZero zero carbon alliance-Zero energy/carbon design lead for Catalyst, a pioneering zero energy building developed by McKinstry-Launch developer of one of the world\'s largest sewage heat recovery systems-Codeveloper of one of first US school electrification retrofits.

Experience

1. Director, Zero Carbon Solutions

   McKinstry

   Jan 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I lead zero carbon and decarbonization efforts nationally for McKinstry\'s Energy and Technical Services Division, supporting our 25 offices across the United States. We enable organizations, governments, and companies to move towards a carbon positive future in their existing buildings through deep efficiency, renewables, and electrification. My responsibilities include-Market strategy-Development of our zero carbon systems and designs-Capacity creation of our awesome teams-Marketing -Supporting regional teams in delivering key zero carbon and decarbonization projects

Education

• Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

  MPA, Environmental Policy

  1988 — 1993

• Georgetown University

  BA, History

  1984 — 1988

• Seattle Central College

  Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate

• University of St Andrews

  Divinity

  1986 — 1987

Skills

• Living Buildings
• Redevelopment
• Urban Design
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Living Communities
• Sustainable Design
• Sustainability
• Environmental Policy
• Comprehensive Planning
• Creative Direction
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Local Government
• Renewable Energy
• Mixed-Use
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Development
• Historic Preservation
• Product Innovation
• Climate Solutions
• Net Zero Energy
• Urban Planning
• Community Development