
Published July 30, 2025
Live from Urban Green’s 2025 annual conference, this special episode of Building Tomorrow features an exciting conversation about the future of battery storage on the grid and in buildings.
In the coming years, battery storage will be an increasingly important tool for adding capacity to the electrical grid and increasing resilience. As demand for renewable energy grows, battery storage offers a flexible solution to store excess energy, ensuring a reliable and stable power supply. In this session, leading experts will share valuable insights into how battery storage will be integrated into the green building landscape, helping to optimize energy use, support decarbonization, and improve overall grid reliability.
The panel discussion is moderated by Gina Bocra, WSP.
Speakers
Gina Bocra (Moderator)
WSP
Daniella Leifer
Sustainable CUNY
Molly Rafelson
The Clean Fight
John Romano
Con Edison
Claudia Villar-Leeman
NY-BEST
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