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Tuesday 3/11 – Free Training! Commercial: ASHRAE Guideline 36

February 10, 2025 By SBC staff

Virtual training with Stephen Turner

This course provides an overview of the newly adopted core codes, using a common HVAC system example to demonstrate the practical application of ASHRAE Guideline 36. Using real life examples, learn how ASHRAE Guideline 36 supports health through improved air quality and comfort, safety with reliable ventilation controls, and welfare by enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. It focuses on achieving code compliance and meeting current ASHRAE standards.

Save the Date! BuildingEnergy Boston 2025 3/20 – 3/21

February 4, 2025 By SBC staff

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Conference sessions and sponsored presentations offer best practices and lessons learned, case studies and proven data, technical how-to’s, emerging technologies, and innovative policies and programs. If you are a professional in the built environment in any stage of your training and career, plan to immerse yourself in two days of networking and intensive learning on March 20th and 21st. BuildingEnergy Boston 2025 anticipates offering credits through AIA, BPI, LEED, PHIUS, RESNET, and more. Learn more and register at: nesea.org/bebos25

BuildingEnergy Boston is a great way to maintain your BOC Credential!

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) helps high-performance building and renewable energy professionals improve their practices by learning from and networking with each other. Founded in 1975, it is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment. Learn more at nesea.org.

Smart Buildings Center Executive Director Kerry Meade Joins the REFRAME Podcast for Episode 6

February 3, 2025 By SBC staff

Kerry Meade joins the REFRAME podcast for their 6th Episode, The Local Shift available now on Pilotlight‘s official website and Apple and Spotify.

On this episode you’ll learn about the need for building owners and stakeholders to shift their focus to local leadership and collaboration to keep the momentum toward their efficiency and sustainability goals.

FREE Lighting Design Lab Webinars February – March!

January 23, 2025 By SBC staff

Our friends at the Lighting Design Lab have some excellent webinars lined up over the next two months, don’t miss your chance to register! Click the titles below to save your spot today.

Lighting & Electrical Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
Thu, Feb 20 | 10am-11:30am | FREE | Online only

Overview of the lighting and electrical provisions in the 2021 Washington state and Seattle commercial energy codes, both now in effect, with emphasis on provisions that are new or that were changed from last year’s initial drafts. Cost-effective, highly efficient lighting solutions from recent local projects. Energy code requirements impacting electrical system design.

Lessons Learned on Commercial Hot Water Heat Pump Installations
Thu, Feb 27 | 10-11am | FREE | Online only

This presentation will cover the lessons learned from 5 years of commercial hot water heat pump installations. Nyle has supplied equipment for several projects in the region and worked with different designers. Come and learn what is working.

HVAC Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
Thu, Mar 20 | 10am-11:30am | FREE | Online only

The March 20 webinar will cover HVAC Systems, including recent changes to accommodate legal and legislative issues. Full details and Duane’s guest presenter will be announced soon!

With more coming soon, including two more codes webinars!

Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts Announce Water Week!

January 16, 2025 By SBC staff

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Water Week from the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts!

Join the 2030 Districts for a dynamic series of events focused on the cities of Seattle and Bellevue to learn about water management resources and strategies, connect with other sustainability professionals, and tour innovative urban sites to see sustainability in action.

Visit the 2030 District Water Week Page to stay up-to-date on all the happenings during Water Week and check out more ways to get involved.

We hope to see you there!

What is Water Week?

In 2025, the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are launching a new and improved education programming during three Education Weeks. Each week held throughout the calendar will include a variety of elements including building tours, roundtable discussions, networking happy hours, webinars, and more.

The first of these will be Water Week, a dynamic series of events dedicated to advancing water sustainability in the built environment. By collaborating with property owners, managers, and professional stakeholders, we will provide educational opportunities that explore innovative solutions to meet the 2030 targets for water efficiency. Water Week will feature engaging webinars, site tours of sustainable properties, networking opportunities, blog posts highlighting best practices, and interactive roundtables to inspire actionable change.

To help make this event a success, we need your help to get the word out! In this toolkit, you will find sample emails, social media posts, and important event information to share with your community. Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful education opportunity and for your support of the 2030 Districts.

SBC Presents the 2025 Technical Webinar Series

January 9, 2025 By SBC staff

The Smart Building Center is excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Technical Webinar Series is now open!

Smart Buildings Center offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed on the dynamic field of facilities management. Learn practical solutions to deal with the energy challenges in your buildings. Anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to join and get the in-class BOC experience.

For the BOC graduate, successful completion of the webinar and accompanying quiz provides 1.5 points towards maintaining your BOC Certification.

Click here to register or learn more!

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