Energy Efficiency Innovation Center, Tool Library & Data Visualization
Do you know someone who has been improving the energy efficiency of their work environment using BOC skills? Nominate them, a co-worker, employee, or yourself for BOC Operator of the Year. We want to hear how methods learned in BOC classes are helping people make improvements in their work environment. Click the link below and share the success stories. Nomination deadline is this Friday, June 12th!
Are you looking to make a change? The City of Tacoma has a new job posting that may be exactly what you are looking for. Check out the below description or click here for all the details!
Position Description:
Tacoma Power’s Power Management team is looking for a Customer Energy Solutions Portfolio Planner to join their team! In this role you will work closely with the Customer Energy Solutions (CES) Manager and Leadership team. This position provides technical, data-driven and innovative advice informing the development and maintenance of the CES program portfolio. A key task is drafting the biennial Conservation and Energy Programs Plan, which serves as a roadmap for CES’s development and implementation of its conservation program portfolio. The plan must cost-effectively achieve energy conservation targets under the WA Energy Independence Act while also meeting policy objectives related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and supporting positive customer engagement. Another key responsibility of this position is to lead the conservation potential assessment and the demand response potential assessment activities that inform both our plan and our regulatory obligations. On an ongoing basis, the position also provides analysis to inform portfolio management and program modification using industry knowledge, program data, outside data sources and customer data from the utility’s various systems. The position actively helps to advise on a transition to new energy programs such as demand response and electrification programs into the overall CES portfolio. Additionally, this position may serve as a technical coordinator in the region in matters related to CES’s program programs and portfolio.
Responsibilities Include:
If this sounds like you, you can apply directly from this link.
The Building Decarbonization Grant program is open to applications through August 10 and will award up to $4 million for projects at BEPS-covered buildings. These grants will help fund engineering design and capital retrofit projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from recipient buildings ahead of BEPS compliance deadlines. As in 2025, OSE will prioritize buildings like nonprofits, affordable housing, senior housing, and other facilities serving frontline communities, as well as buildings whose current energy data show them exceeding upcoming BEPS greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) targets. However, all buildings covered by BEPS are eligible and encouraged to apply. All grant information is posted on the Building Emissions Navigator webpage.
To help you understand BEPS and develop your path to compliance, the City of Seattle provides support through the Seattle Building Emissions Navigator. The Navigator offers free group training and customized technical assistance for your building — and it’s available to building operators, owners, and property management teams.
Three cohorts are currently underway, and the Navigator will host at least one additional cohort starting this fall:
Before enrolling in the program, you must attend a one-hour online info session or watch the info session recording. Then email [email protected] to request an enrollment form.
June 1, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
International Place – South Tower: Earhart Conference Room
18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98188
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The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers is pleased to announce that it will host an in-person Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training and examination on June 1 thru June 5, 2026. The training and examination will be held at the International Plaza – Earhart Conference Room.
The Certified Energy Manager is the premier credential for energy professionals and is recognized worldwide. A Certified Energy Manager is an individual who optimizes the energy performance of a facility, building, or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems integrator for electrical, mechanical, process, and building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum solutions to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective approach. They are often team leaders and help to develop and implement their organizations’ energy management strategies. CEM’s have gained increased recognition within the energy industry and by companies looking to strengthen their competitive position by having responsible energy strategies and sustainable operational practices.
This in-person, 4-day training program will help applicants prepare to take the CEM examination that will be administered on the 5th day of the program.
The cost of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training is $2395 including the 4-day in-person training, exam, and application for CEM certification. Attendees who are members of the AEE Pacific Northwest Chapter will receive a $200 discount. Fees must be paid at time of registration.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
$2195 AEE World and PNW Chapter member Certified Energy Manager Course
$2,395 Non-Member Certified Energy Manager Course
Looking back at the month of April, here at Smart Buildings Center, we:
~ Northwest Facilities Expo
Our OBEP fellow Andrea joined by other Climate Corps fellows and San Timoteo staff
Building Potential/SBC Senior Project Manager Rebecca Sheppard presented at the conference and let loose with some Energy Efficiency Bingo!
~ PSE Commercial Strategic Energy Management Conference
SBC/Building Potential Chief Program Officer attended the annual PSE CSEM conference where annual SEMMY awards were given out
Do you know someone who has been improving the energy efficiency of their work environment using BOC skills? Nominate them, a co-worker, employee, or yourself for BOC Operator of the Year. We want to hear how methods learned in BOC classes are helping people make improvements in their work environment. Click the link below and share the success stories. Nomination deadline is June 12th!
