From Policy to Action: Colorado’s Model for Building Performance and Equity

Colorado is building a nationally recognized model for improving building performance, lowering costs, and accelerating climate solutions. Join local and state policy leaders from across Colorado for a candid conversation on how jurisdictions are coordinating to reduce administrative burden for building owners, streamline compliance, and expand access to practical support. The program spotlight includes equity-focused approaches that help owners overcome common barriers, from limited staff capacity to upfront capital constraints, while identifying projects that cut utility bills and improve comfort. We will share early lessons, what is working on the ground, and why Colorado’s collaborative approach is increasingly being replicated by cities and states across the country. The discussion will also highlight how Colorado’s policy environment is catalyzing climate tech innovation, enabling solutions developed here to scale across North America. Meet the Speakers Senator Matt Ball (Opening Remarks)Senator Matt Ball represents Colorado Senate District 31 and serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee. A career public servant, he has helped advance practical energy and climate policy that positions Colorado as a national leader. Jon Dierking (Moderator) | CEO, Touchstone IQJon founded Touchstone IQ in 2014 and has grown it into a nationally recognized climate-tech company based in Denver. Touchstone IQ delivers energy benchmarking and building performance software and services that help owners and governments turn data into actionable efficiency and decarbonization progress, supporting Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and 20+ municipalities and states nationwide. Sharon Jaye | Building Performance Policy Manager, City and County of DenverSharon Jaye is the Building Performance Policy Manager in Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. She leads implementation of Denver’s building performance policies, including owner support and compliance assistance, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on effective, equity-centered program delivery. Jeff Wong | Principal Sustainability Planner, City of LakewoodJeff Wong is the City of Lakewood’s Principal Sustainability Planner and helped lead the city’s recently adopted energy benchmarking ordinance. He supports Lakewood’s sustainability priorities across energy, water, the built environment, and climate resilience, including the strategy and rollout of Lakewood’s benchmarking and building performance efforts. Ben Goldstein | Senior Program Manager, Colorado Energy OfficeBen Goldstein is a Senior Program Manager at the Colorado Energy Office, where he helps lead commercial buildings initiatives that support energy efficiency, market readiness, and program implementation across Colorado. His work focuses on turning policy into practical pathways and measurable results for building owners. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of CO Climate Week