Buildings of the Future: Net Zero Energy | David Shad | TEDxCSUSM

Do you wish that you could be paid for the energy you use rather than having to pay for it? David Shad is an engineer and futurist who has a solution to the worldwide energy crisis we are experiencing due to exponential population growth. His idea replaces current energy producing means with sustainable and environmentally friendly methods which ensure sufficient energy to power the world today and for years to come. Find out how David plans to turn the biggest culprit of the energy crisis into our greatest asset and how you can do your part to save our planet. 

​Fueled by a combination of family history and great passion, David Shad grew up knowing he wanted to be a world-class solution provider. Driven by his desire, he graduated from the University of Southern California, one of the nation’s top engineering schools. But he didn’t stop there—David has become a LEED Accredited Professional, achieved certification of ASHRAE’s Building Energy Modeling Professional, obtained his Commissioning Authority certification, and passed the Mechanical Professional Engineering Exam at age 24 making him one of the youngest to do so in the country. David has always had the desire to make the world a better place through his innovative visions. He is an active leader in the building community and wants to propel society forward by challenging his fellow millennials, the future leaders of the world.

[ninivanvolkinburg]

I love it how he goes from a reality TV show to a TED Talk

[alliemcmillin]

Shad just blew us all away with this! He was so quiet on the show and he comes out like YASSS

[sincerelyalex]

It’s so refreshing to see people trying to create and promote real change, in a tangible way. Continue doing what you’re doing!

[sarakenda]

So intelligent- it’s refreshing to see someone in this generation be so informed and trying to come up with a plan to make things better.

[CalvinPedroli-kecl]

Fantastic discussion! Well done David 🙌🏽

[kennedybryant]

Wow! I am blown away. I didn't realize how serious this is, and I am sure many of us can agree.

[tessawood]

David Shad is going to save the world!

[Itzmiaaxo]

When I was first watching I had no idea how I could possibly relate to a TED talk like this. But when I actually watched and listened I was amazed at how much I could relate. You spoke truth man.

[leonardjimenez]

Working with David it is obvious he is a very talented and knowledgeable individual who's Tedx Talk provided an in depth analysis of netzero energy buildings and will contribute to the building of future sustainable buildings.

[caitlinworthington]

TED talk needs to feature David !! He has such awesome insight and could hold some secrets to a cleaner future !

[dianav]

so happy someone is talking about this on such a platform! 👏🏼

[allisonclawans]

This is the new frontier! I wish people got renewable resources more often. It’s how we will survive! Thank you Shad!

[mcmillanomaha]

I love that he has so much passion while speaking. You can tell he is very enthusiastic and looks out for the upcoming future. Thanks for inspiring me and i always look forward to hearing you speak ✨

[jessbain]

He was my fav from the show!!! I love this

[mariarivera-usmw]

Wowow after watching this video David you opened my eyes. I never thought how much energy we could save. It’s so incredible that we don’t know we have so many ways to save the planet & no a lot of people like my self know this things. Thanks to people like you & videos likes that we learn. Thank you so much !!

[troyfilson]

Hey David. Great talk...even the awkward unicycle bits! LOL
In regard to your assertion that we could live net zero energy plus, I would caution anyone who thinks that the excess energy production will always earn you a "check in the mail." Feed-in tariffs (or pay for your excess energy production fed into the grid) were once relatively high here (in Australia), but now have sunk dramatically. The economic reality is that as renewable energy production increases and eventually surpasses the mainline grid power production, the power companies simply cannot afford to pay for electricity that is fed back into the grid. It becomes a net sum loss for them. Some may applaud that and shout 'good riddance' to the power companies, but the [current] fact is that they provide an essential service that simply can't be discarded overnight. Lots of work to do, but stay on it! We're on the right track!

[metorres]

Shad was one of the most intelligent guys in the house and was one of my favorite!

[lilylynn]

love this! So inspirational. Crazy to see you go from reality tv to this! Audrey is lucky to have you as her PM

[EcTrojans]

Such an important topic and Shad summed it up perfectly, TED needs to feature this!!!

[kaelamessina]

Such an eye opener!! Should most definitely be a featured Ted talk!!