Al LaPera

Al LaPera is a senior practice builder and manager for Kimley Horn’s building commissioning and energy services practice in Tampa, Florida. With 45 years of professional experience, He has worked on a broad range of building types, including industrial, educational, health care, and commercial facilities, covering applications such as central energy plants, museums, and performing art centers. He is well-versed in the design and analysis of HVAC systems and provides engineering services, including planning, analysis, and construction observation from project inception through construction administration. His passion for health and wellness, sustainability, and energy conservation has made him use his engineering expertise to focus on mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.) commissioning, energy analysis, and energy auditing. LaPera currently sits on the board of directors for the Energy Management Association (EMA) along with being a contributing author and lecturer for EMA's National Energy Management Professional (EMP) certification workshop and Operation and Maintenance Workshop. In addition, he is also a member of the ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline and education committees and a contributing author to the CXA certification workshop.