Hardik (Hardy) MiyaniHe/Him
CEM, CPHC®, LEED GA
Sr. Energy and Decarbonization Project Manager
Energy / Sustainability Consulting, Energy Engineering
- 67.9K GSF
- 1 Project
- 11 Years Experience
About
Turning existing buildings into high-performing, low-carbon assets through engineering, innovation, & collaboration—creating measurable value for owners, occupants, & the environment.
Hardik is the Team Lead & Sr. Energy & Decarbonization Manager at Baumann Consulting, bringing more than 9 years of experience in portfolio-level energy management, building decarbonization, Cx, & RCx. He helps clients develop practical, scalable strategies that reduce operating costs, lower carbon emissions, improve building performance, & enhance occupant well-being through the Triple Bottom Line approach.
Hardik holds a Master's degree in Energy Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago & is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) & Certified Energy Manager (CEM). He serves on the Editorial Board of AEE's IJSEEP & the Professional Development Committee of the Building Commissioning Association. As a Decarbonization Co-Fellow & co-author of a global decarbonization guidance report, Hardik has received national and international recognition, including GreenBiz 30 Under 30 30 in Energy, Under 40 in Cx & AEE's Young Energy Professional of the Year
Experience
Building Types
- Education: Higher Ed
- Lodging
- Manufacturing / Industrial
- Mixed Use
- Office
- Residential: Affordable Multi Family
- Residential: Multi-family
Achieved Project Certifications
- Enterprise Green Communities Certification
- LEED
- PHIUS
Awards
- Recipient of 2025 Most Engaged RCx Service Provider of the Year by Resource Innovations.
- Recipient of 2024 BCxA’s Under 40 Recognition for excellence in the building commissioning industry.
- Recipient of 2024 AEE’s Young Energy Professional of the Year - Regional Awards - Mid-West US, for making outstanding contributions to the energy profession & to the community under the age of 35 years.
- Recipient of 2022 Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz) 30 under 30, a media & event group that recognizes a global community of bold, innovative young leaders in sustainability under the age of 30 years who are changing the course & face of business & society.
- Recipient of 2021 Rookie of the Year Award by Resource Innovations, on behalf of ComEd for outstanding performance in the retro-commissioning services by new service providers in the program.
- Recipient of Illinois Green Alliance 2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award, for collaborating with people of various ages by not only mentoring the facility managers about ways to improve sustainable operations in their buildings but also provided resources to the youths for bringing sustainable solutions to their homes & communities.
- Recipient of 2019 47th Annual Chancellor’s Student Service & Leadership Award, recognizes outstanding student leaders & student volunteers who, while maintaining high academic achievement, demonstrate a commitment to the University of Illinois at Chicago community through participation in student organizations & campus activities & throughout the greater Chicagoland & area through active service & community engagement.
- Recipient of 2018 International District Energy Association (IDEA) John Gray Award recognizes young individuals who plan to pursue knowledge about energy in general & district energy specifically.
- Recipient of 2018 ASHRAE Illinois Chapter Scholarship, for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a scale of 4.0 & wishes to pursue a career in the heating, ventilation & air-conditioning (HVAC) industry.
- Recipient of 2018 Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) - Straubel Foundation Clean Energy Leadership Award, recognizes student leaders who are building a sustainable future powered by clean energy.
