Speakers

Renée Yarmy, LEED AP O+M Renée Yarmy has over 20 years’ experience in architecture, sustainable development, climate action planning, and project management. Renée serves as the Program Director for Maritime Sustainable Development at the Port of San Diego. In this role, Renée develops and implements strategic energy planning initiatives and clean freight projects to meet the clean air goals of the Port’s Climate Action Plan and Maritime Clean Air Strategy. Example projects include microgrid development, electrification of Port operational equipment across the supply chain to advance zero emissions strategies, and implementation of data tools to broaden port-wide visibility into emissions reductions progress. In addition to her role at the Port, Renée teaches at University of California, San Diego Extension for the Sustainable Business Practices certificate program. Prior to joining the District, Renée served as a sustainability consultant responsible for advising west coast ports, as well as local, federal and international government agencies. Renée holds a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master of Science in Sustainable Development, and has a LEED AP O+M credential.