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Seattle City Light Events for September and October

August 8, 2024 By SBC staff

SEPTEMBER

Best Practices for Navigating City Light’s Incentive Processes
Thu, Sep 12 | 10am-11am | FREE

This training will break down the requirements, steps, best practices, tips and tricks to better understand the funding process for a smoother navigation of our incentive programs. We strive to provide a great customer experience throughout our incentive process journey; the more we work together, the more efficient our process will be!
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/best-practices-navigating-city-light%E2%80%99s-incentive-processes

Act Now – Last Chance on City Light Incentives Sunsetting at Year End!
Tue, Sep 17 | 10:30am-noon | FREE

Program Managers from City Light’s Customer Energy Solutions division will describe upcoming deadlines for submitting projects under the current 2024 incentive rates. You will understand the rationale for why things are changing and get a sneak peak of what’s next in 2025.
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/act-now-last-chance-city-light-incentives-sunsetting-year-end

OCTOBER

Net Zero with Mike Dieterich – In-person option! First time in more than 4 years!
Thu, Oct 10 | 10am-11:30am | FREE

The presentation will cover net zero in three phases. Phase 1: Zero Energy Design, for buildings with a bit of zero carbon; Phase 2: Corporate Zero Energy Planning and Roadmapping; Phase 3: Zero Energy and Carbon Applications in Districts like schools or municipalities and the integration of planning. Each phase will be followed by a Q&A session to dive deeper into the topics.
https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/save-new-date-net-zero-mike-dieterich

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Seattle 2030 District Summer Social – You’re Invited!

August 8, 2024 By SBC staff

Join us on September 18th from 4-6pm at the new Washington 1000 building for an evening of networking with 2030 District members. Connect with property owners, managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers passionate about building sustainability.

Secure your spot and be part of this exciting event.

👉 Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-summer-social-tickets-921093384107

Interested in sponsoring? Check out the sponsor benefits and sign up here. https://2030districts.org/seattle/summer-social/

Thank you for supporting a sustainable future for Seattle!

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IFMA World Workplace San Antonio – October 9 – 11

August 2, 2024 By SBC staff

IFMA World Workplace San Antonio!

IFMA’s World Workplace is just around the corner, and they want you to get the most out of your experience! The event, October 9-11 in San Antonio, is an opportunity for you to network and build relationships with facility management professionals.

For a deeper dive into what you can expect click here!

To register visit worldworkplace.ifma.org

Or Scan this QR Code

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SPEER Industry + Policy Workshop 2024

July 23, 2024 By SBC staff

Join our friends @SPEER and other industry leaders as energy experts gather in Austin for their Industry + Policy Workshop. They will cover all things energy: energy efficiency, demand response and DERs, energy codes, navigating important clean energy policies, local government funding opportunities, and more!

https://eepartnership.org/speer-industry-policy-workshop-2024/

 

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2 New Positions at Seattle Public Utilities: Water Conservation Program Manager

July 11, 2024 By SBC staff

Here is a link to the full job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4561042/water-conservation-program-manager-planning-development-spec-sr?1

Here is a brief description:
Seattle Public Utilities has openings for two Water Conservation Program Managers

  • Indoor Water Conservation Program Manager: Focused on reducing indoor water use in commercial and residential buildings.
  • Community Outreach Water Conservation Program Manager: Concentrated on water conservation outreach, youth education, and building partnerships.

As a Water Conservation Program Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team that administers the regional water conservation program known as the Saving Water Partnership. You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of regional water conservation programs. SPU are looking for collaborative team-players who are undaunted by complexity and enjoy managing programs through their entire life cycle. Successful candidates will have exceptional critical-thinking and program management skills and a demonstrated commitment to environmental justice and service equity.

The closing date is July 30, 2024 at 4pm Pacific

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CalFlexHub Annual Symposium

July 10, 2024 By SBC staff

Save the date for the 2024 CalFlexHub Annual Symposium – September 24. This year’s symposium is returning as a hybrid event, offering in-person attendance at Berkeley Lab and remote participation via Zoom Events. The 2024 symposium will be a full day, including tours of the world’s most advanced, integrated building and grid technologies testbed, FLEXLAB®. It will also feature keynote speakers from the California Energy Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, and more, and an opportunity to meet leading innovators in price-response automation technologies. Session topics will span the demand flexibility ecosystem and enable attendees to learn more about what interests them most. As always, this is a no-cost event.

The event is intended for utility and industry leaders, technology innovators, government representatives, workforce development professionals, community-based organizations, and researchers. We invite you to join a unique opportunity to learn, engage with, and contribute to advancing the future of California’s energy system.

Since its launch, CalFlexHub has been at the forefront of assessing research pathways, developing metrics, and accelerating the commercial adoption of load flexible technologies. This symposium aims to showcase the program’s achievements; offer updates on CalFlexHub’s portfolio of projects; foster discussions on the latest policies, research, and technological developments in load flexibility; and facilitate presentations from sector leaders. To support and accelerate the commercial adoption of load flexible technologies, the symposium focuses on solution-centered conversations designed to address the various barriers to scaled adoption, emphasizing advancing these technologies and standards equitably.

To receive future CalFlexHub updates directly in the future, please sign up for the newsletter.

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