To achieve drastic reductions in carbon emissions, institutions must first identify and solve the challenges related to the condition, programmatic use, MEP systems, and energy sources of their buildings. Backlogs of deferred maintenance and multiple demands on facility budgets can hinder decarbonization efforts, but leveraging data can help planners prioritize and achieve their goals with targeted building actions that maximize impact. New Federal Funding for GHG reductions and the ability to utilize Green Banks and Operational Savings will drastically change financials. This session will define carbon neutrality, provide a process for assessing existing conditions, and offer a practical approach for pursuing decarbonization, sustainability, and energy efficiency within time and budget constraints, as well as update the audience on the latest in Federal funding and Energy Savings approaches. By examining successful use cases, attendees will gain a roadmap for making meaningful strides toward carbon neutrality, lowering maintenance, adding resiliency, lowering operating costs, and enhancing student health and well-being.