Join us for the Smart Buildings Exchange 2026!

Smart Buildings Center

Energy Efficiency Innovation Center, Tool Library & Data Visualization

  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact
    • Donate
  • Partners
    • Partner Benefits
  • Tool Library
    • Browse Inventory
    • Case Studies
    • Lending Library Policy
    • Customer Agreement
    • Tool Resources
  • Use Our Space
    • Training/Event Space
    • Large Conference Room
  • Training
    • Building Operator Certification
    • Remote Learning Calendar
    • Remote Learning Library
    • Qualified Energy Manager Training
  • Resources
    • Clean Buildings Performance Standard Helpdesk
    • Building Efficiency and CLean Operations Network (BEACON) Fellow Project
    • K-12 Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Resources
  • Compliance
    • WA State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS)
    • City of Seattle Benchmarking Helpdesk
  • Events
    • SBX Conference
  • Blog

Lighting Design Lab offers two classes next month!

September 11, 2023 By SBC staff

Design for Off (TM)

Register now for Design for Off
When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 –10:00Ā toĀ 11:30

A key to successful electrification is limiting building loads by adopting passive strategies, targeted systems, and deep efficiency strategies. During the webinar, we will discuss a systematic approach to take advantage of climate characteristics, building performance features, and distributed systems to minimize building loads and simplify equipment operations strategies. This session will include numerous case studies emphasizing successful high-performance building approaches and Ecotope’s Design for Offā„¢ principles.

Audience

  • Design Engineers and Architects
  • Mechanical and Electrical Contractors
  • Building Owners/Operators

The Inflation Reduction Act: One Year Later

Register now for The Inflation Reduction Act: One Year Later
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 –10:00Ā toĀ 11:30

In this session, we will provide guidance on navigating the updated tax benefits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, a year after its implementation. We will also discuss other tax laws affecting the energy and building industries. Our focus will be on explaining how to capture the incentives available for HVAC systems and other energy-efficient upgrades that can significantly reduce the upfront costs for building owners. Additionally, we will explore the renewed incentives for alternative energy generation systems and energy-efficiency improvements. We will delve into the tax-exempt project categories that have been eligible for EPAct tax benefits for a year now. Our discussion will also touch on the legacy tax incentives available for designers and how energy companies and building owners can access them. Our objective is to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how to incorporate these incentives into energy and building project ROI calculations.

Audience

  • General Contractors
  • Architects and Design Engineers
  • Building Owners/Operators

Filed Under: Education & Training, Webinars

USGBC Smart Buildings Summit, 10/26 & 10/27

September 7, 2023 By SBC staff

USGBC is proud to announce this years Smart Buildings Summit taking place October 26th and 27th. Learn more about this exciting event below, you can also register at the link provided or click here to view the USGBC website.


From Oct. 26 to 27, USGBC will host its 2023Ā Smart Building Summit, bringing together diverse players for conversations around optimization, interoperability and market transformation. Join us with other industry leaders for our second annual event to explore opportunities to advance how smart buildings can support climate,Ā health,Ā equityĀ andĀ resilience.

Today, we’re pleased to share some program updates and announce that early bird registration is live.

Smart Building Summit program preview

We invite you to preview the summit program.

In addition to the sessions below, the summit will present four keynote sessions and host four engaged breakout conversations with attendees. Stay tuned for additional keynote and speaker announcements in the coming weeks.

In all, the summit will provide a possible total of 8Ā Green Business Certification Inc.Ā and American Institute of Architects continuing education hours to accredited professionals.

[Read more…] about USGBC Smart Buildings Summit, 10/26 & 10/27

Filed Under: Featured Event

9/28 Clean Buildings Symposium

September 5, 2023 By SBC staff

Register now or learn more about Clean Buildings Symposium East, being hosted at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue 7:30 - 11:30 9/28
Register now for this educational opportunity at: clean-buildings-symposium-east.eventbrite.com

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, Resources

Building Owners: Clean Buildings expansion law rulemaking workshop

August 29, 2023 By SBC staff

BUILDING OWNERS, YOU MIGHT BE IMPACTED BY THE NEW LAW: Initially addressing buildings over 50,000 square feet, the 2022 Clean Buildings expansion law added a new second tier (Tier 2) of buildings between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet. Reporting for this new tier is expected to begin July 1, 2027. Buildings over 20,000 square feet include schools, businesses, municipal buildings and multi-family housing.

Ā 

Don’t miss out – participate in the rulemaking:Ā  Register to participate, review the proposed language, and submit comments. The proposed language will be emailed to registrants and later posted on the Clean Buildings webpage. This is your opportunity to provide input to shape energy efficiency requirements and understand the financial incentives offered to assist with compliance.

 

 

Workshop #6 – Tier 2 Comprehensive Draft Review (4 session options)

Each session includes a comprehensive review of all proposed rules and feedback we’ve collected throughout the rulemaking process.

  1. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT –Ā VIRTUAL only
    Register for Sept.Ā 7 sessionĀ 
  2. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT – Virtual or SEATTLE in-person
    Register for Sept.Ā 11 session
  3. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT – Virtual or SPOKANE in-person
    Register for Sept.Ā 12 session
  4. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT – KENNEWICK in-person only
    Register for Sept.Ā 13Ā session

 

We hope you can join to provide your perspective, expertise, and insights. If you have questions, you may email the Clean Buildings team at [email protected].

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, Resources

Last PSE Clean Buildings Training for 2023 is Sept. 14, 9am-11am

August 21, 2023 By SBC staff

PSE is here to help building owners comply with Washington’s Clean Buildings Law (HB 1257, 2019). Our Clean Buildings Accelerator program unpacks the complex law, meets you where you’re at with your energy use, and teaches you how to comply and go beyond through hands-on virtual training using your own building(s). We’ll help you leverage additional PSE energy-management and incentive programs throughout the entire process. Best part: there is no cost to participate in the Accelerator.

 

At www.pse.com/cleanbuildings, you can find vital Clean Buildings links, sign up for upcoming orientations, and join our last cohort training of 2023 starting on Sept. 14. Space is limited and compliance dates are quickly creeping up. If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to your PSE Efficiency Representative, or contact us at [email protected].

 

If you’d like more information about the law or the Accelerator program, watch this three-minute video, also found on our website.

Filed Under: Education & Training, Resources

October 12th, Building Energy NYC!

August 21, 2023 By SBC staff

BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Conference sessions feature 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 a day of networking and intensive learning on October 12th, 2023. BuildingEnergy NYC 2023 anticipates offering credits for AIA, BPI, GBCI, PHIUS, RESNET, and NYS Professional Engineer certification. Learn more and register at:Ā nesea.org/benyc23

BuildingEnergy NYC Thursday, October 12th, 2023 Convene 237 Park Avenue, NYC

Conference Theme: Deconstructing Decarbonization

After decades of incremental change, hard work, and some setbacks along the way, we now have the tools, expertise, and capital available to drastically reduce building-related carbon emissions and make a lasting impact in our communities. With new, landmark policy and climate funding initiatives under development, systemic change from the private sector to all levels of government feels more within reach than ever before. Everyone in our field, whether we work in finance, design, construction, or operations, has a role to play. The monumental task to accelerate emissions reduction strategies has inspired this year’s BuildingEnergy NYC conference theme.

Our peer-reviewed conference sessions will break down the decarbonization process from beginning to end, including policy, design, financing, inclusive workforce development, construction, and paths to reaching deeper change at scale. Strategies for decarbonization must not only combat the climate crisis, but must also benefit the people who live in, work out of, and maintain our buildings.

Read more about the conference theme and session selection processĀ here.

BuildingEnergy NYC
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Convene 237 Park Avenue, NYC

nesea.org/benyc23

Filed Under: Featured Event, Resources

Posts pagination

Previous Page 1 … Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 … Page 42 Next

Help fund our Education Program

DONATE TODAY

Sign up for updates

Join the Smart Buildings Center mailing list for information about events and smart buildings news.

Your email has been added to the Smart Buildings Center mailing list for information about events and smart building news.

News & Articles

SBX 2026: Event Format, Early-Bird Deadline & Call for Speakers

June 22, 2026

FEA: Turn Goals into a Facility Strategy

June 22, 2026

Job Posting – Tacoma Power: Senior Energy Management Engineer

June 22, 2026

Qualified Energy Manager Virtual TrainingĀ 6/25 & 6/26

June 17, 2026

May Monthly Wrap-Up

June 11, 2026

Contact Us

Smart Buildings Center
Pacific Tower
1200 12th Ave. S., Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98144

206-538-0832

[email protected]

Smart Buildings Center is a project collaboration with Building Potential

        

Smart Buildings Center · Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. S., Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98144 · 206-538-0832

© 2026 · Northwest Energy Efficiency Council