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PNNL/WSU Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) Industry Day 2022

August 30, 2022 By SBC staff

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31

Join the Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) on Aug. 31 as it reimagines the national power grid.

AGI Industry Day will bring together colleagues from state and federal agencies, utilities, industry, national laboratories, and academia for a day of lively panel discussions and presentations. We’ll be discussing opportunities for the Pacific Northwest to leverage the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to make advances towards meeting clean energy goals.

Technical sessions will also be available for virtual participation. Register to attend virtually

Upcoming Lighting Design Lab Courses

August 30, 2022 By SBC staff

Light Sources and Luminaires
Thu, Sep 15 | 10am-noon | FREE
Participants will learn the major characteristics of modern LED light sources and luminaires and how to effectively select and specify them for projects. This class will be suitable for newer lighting practitioners including designers, contractors, architects, engineers, building operators, sales people, and those seeking to update their knowledge and skills.
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/light-sources-and-luminaires

Lighting Audits & Retrofits
Thu, Sep 22 | 10am-noon | FREE
Attendees of this class will gain access to tools to assist them on a variety of lighting upgrades projects.
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/lighting-audits-and-retrofits

Electrification of the Built Environment – Day 1
Tue, Sep 27 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 1 OF 2. This class presents an overview of building electrification in residential and commercial settings. Attendees will explore various avenues that work toward electrification goals including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrification. Challenges to electrification and ways to overcome them will also be examined.
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/electrification-built-environment-day-1

Electrification of the Built Environment – Day 2
Thu, Sep 29 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 2 OF 2. This class presents an overview of building electrification in residential and commercial settings. Attendees will explore various avenues that work toward electrification goals including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrification. Challenges to electrification and ways to overcome them will also be examined.
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/electrification-built-environment-day-2

Join us for Smart Buildings Exchange next week!

August 17, 2022 By SBC staff

Join the Smart Buildings Center for the free 2022 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held virtually and in-person August 22-24. Interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations will explore the market opportunity for smart buildings, the future of energy services and the built environment, grid-interactive efficient buildings, the role of smart buildings in carbon emission reductions, IEQ and return to work issues, digital twins and more.

The Opening Plenary session features Darlene Pope, President of Planon, North America, who is a globally recognized subject matter expert and visionary in the smart building industry with more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, technology, and smart building consulting. The third day of the conference will be in-person (Seattle) and live streamed through the virtual event platform. This day will focus on the role smart technologies can play in energy, carbon, and ESG reporting requirements.

Register for free today!

Event schedule
Day 1 (virtual): August 22^nd, 8:45am – 2:30pm Pacific
Day 2 (virtual): August 23^rd, 9am – 2:30pm Pacific
Day 3 (in-person & virtual): August 24^th, 10am – 1pm Pacific

SBX2022 Session Highlight: Demystifying Digital Twin Technology

August 8, 2022 By SBC staff

Join us virtually for the SBX2022 Demystifying Digital Twin Technology session on August 22nd from 1:00 – 2:30 pm PT.

Description
Digital twin technology may be most commonly thought of in its building visualization form. Moreover, the impression is often that it is exclusive to new, high-end development projects. This session will peel back the basics of digital twin and how it can be utilized to optimize building performance and operations in both new and existing buildings.

Speakers
David Gallagher, Oxford Properties
Robby Martin, Willow
Chan Onechanh, SoFi Stadium
Jeremy Richmond, DB Engineering

Register for free today!

SBX2022 Plenary Session: Senior Executives Discuss the Future of Energy Services & the Built Environment

August 3, 2022 By SBC staff

Join us virtually for the SBX2022 Plenary Session – Senior Executives Discuss the Future of Energy Services & the Built Environment on August 23rd from 9:00 am – 10:00 am PT.

Description
Both the utility and real estate industries are undergoing change from market and regulatory forces. This moderated panel will discuss those changes and how senior executives view the new relationships between energy providers and the built environment.

Speakers
Ash Awad, McKinstry
Debra Smith, Seattle City Light
Greg Smith, Urban Visions
Andy Wappler, Puget Sound Energy
David Woodson, University of Washington

Register for free today!

Join the IFMA Seattle Chapter for a Tour of the Museum of Flight!

August 3, 2022 By SBC staff

Date: August 18th, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: The Museum of Flight, William Allen Theater, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98101

The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the Museum and its people bring mankind’s incredible history of flight to life.

Register Today!

Light breakfast will be provided.

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