Join the Seattle 2030 District tomorrow 5/31 for an invigorating discussion that will help our members and other landowners meet the district’s stormwater challenges and support the recovery of Puget Sound. Larry Epstein, Deputy Director of the Puget Sound Partnership will discuss the state of the sound and the importance of engaging the private sector in the goals for recovery. Jeremy Febus, Civil Engineer with KPFF; and Rachael Meyer, Landscape Architect for Weber Thompson will share case studies of progressive stormwater projects for commercial sites. Ellen Southard, the 2030 District’s stormwater consultant will discuss ways for zero lot line projects to meet the goals of stormwater reduction through our new Watershed Investment Fund.
Webinar: HVAC Building Operations and IAQ at Pandemic’s “End”
HVAC Building Operations and IAQ at Pandemic’s “End”
Unraveling pandemic, policy, and other guidelines to understandHVAC best practices and efficient building operations
WSU Energy Program is teaming up with the Smart Buildings Center to offer a no-cost webinar for Resource Conservation Managers, Energy Managers, Sustainability Managers, and others at public facilities in Washington State (others welcome to attend)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
2:00 to 3:00 PM Pacific Time
via Zoom
How does the end of pandemic emergency rules affect HVAC building operations and indoor air quality (IAQ)? Can we have healthy IAQ while fulfilling Washington State Clean Building Standard requirements? Measures such as higher grade filters, flushing out buildings, and maximizing outdoor air intake helped mitigate infection risk, but also resulted in the increase of energy waste and reduced building energy efficiency.
Attend this webinar to hear how an eastern Washington K-12 RCM and King County Metro Transit facility energy manager navigate changes in HVAC operations due to the pandemic. Hear about IAQ guidelines from a state Department of Health specialist, and about the intersection of IAQ with energy efficiency from a state Department of Commerce building performance specialist.
When you register, you’ll have an opportunity to submit a question for the panelists. There will also be a Q&A session during the webinar.
Speakers:
- Nancy Bernard, Washington State Department of Health
- Travis Bown, Mead School District
- Luke Howard, Washington State Department of Commerce
- Nicole Laky, King County Metro Transit
Contact Karen Janowitz or Rebecca Sheppard for more information.
WA Department of Commerce: 5/9 Public Hearing & 5/18 Tier 2 Workshop
Public hearing May 9
Emergency rules exemption timeline
Commerce filed an emergency rule to lengthen the window for building owners to apply for an exemption under the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. The public hearing date has changed from April 25 to May 9.
Public hearing: Tuesday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT.
Please register in advance to receive a calendar reminder or save the meeting information below.
REGISTER
Rulemaking workshop May 18
Tier 2 Buildings: Customer Outreach, Technical Support & Energy Benchmarking
You’re invited to participate in the first rulemaking workshop for Tier 2 buildings on Thursday, May 18. This workshop will discuss customer outreach, technical support, and energy benchmarking.
The proposed draft rules for energy benchmarking will be available on May 11 on the Clean Buildings homepage to review before the workshop.
We hope you can join us to provide your perspective, expertise, and insight.
“Customer Outreach, Technical Support & Energy Benchmarking”
Thursday, May 18, 10:0 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
Please register in advance to receive meeting information. More information is posted on the Clean Buildings homepage.
Sign up today for 5/16 – Regional Energy Listening Session: Sierra and Rural Forested Communities
Please join us on Tuesday, May 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., via Zoom, for the “Regional Energy Listening Session: Sierra and Rural Forested Communities.” Click here to register!
The Listening Session will focus on the opportunities, barriers, and resources needed to make energy independence and reliability a reality in the Sierra and Rural forested communities. Discussion topics include forest biomass energy, integrating microgrid technologies, and the energy sector workforce pipeline.
We’ll be joined by experts:
Elizabeth Betancourt (Natural and Working Lands Policy Advisor, Department of Conservation);
Andrea Schumer (Resilience Coordinator for Microgrid Policy & Pricing Planning, PG&E);
and NEEC’s very own Melanie L. Danuser! (Director of Education & Training, Northwest Energy Efficiency Council).
Input gathered from this Listening Session will be used to inform statewide energy policy advocacy, building on California Forward’s (CA FWD) Energy Call to Action, which provides a framework for how stakeholders can break through silos and work across sectors to advance energy solutions.
This Listening Session is co-hosted by CA FWD and the Sierra Business Council, and in partnership with CivicWell; CSU Chico – North State Planning & Development Collective; High Sierra Energy Foundation; Sierra Nevada Alliance; and Sonoma County Water Agency.
Happy Earth Day 2023!
We may be one day early, but we just can’t help but be excited when Earth Day comes around! We hope you’re excited too because we made a fun graphic to show just how much you can help be green all year round. Are you interested to know what kind of impact you have on the environment? With the help of the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator we made this poster to show what you can accomplish as a BOC graduate, we’ve updated our site with the same calculator here so you can find out just how much you make a difference this year and every year. Want to learn more about getting your BOC Credential? You can learn more here!
Stay green and have a Happy Earth Day!
Clean Buildings Accelerator is Recruiting a New Light Coaching Cohort!
The Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator is recruiting for a new Light Coaching Cohort starting in May 2023! All City Light customers are eligible. Join an online info session on April 20 (register here) or May 2 (register here) to learn how this free program helps facility managers and owners get their commercial buildings (larger than 50,000 sq. ft.) on track for meeting the WA Clean Buildings energy standards and reducing emissions. More info or email [email protected].
