Energy Efficiency Innovation Center, Tool Library & Data Visualization
Our friends at BetterBricks took a look at buildings around the PNW that are leading the way in high-performance tech. Check out their newsletter here for more stories like these.
Now filterable by technology, state, and building type, the BetterBricks library of data-backed case studies has never been easier to navigate. Jump into the library of real-world case studies and expert interviews that demonstrate the proven value of high-performance technologies and solutions.
Smart Buildings Center and FEA are excited to partner for this educational LIVE webinar. Join us as we discuss risks and opportunities for your facilities in the ever-changing world of the built environment.
As risks to the built environment grow more complex – from environmental threats to technology disruptions – facility leaders must adopt a proactive approach to resilience. This session will share strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating emerging risks, and embedding resilience into everyday operations and long-term planning. Drawing on real-world examples, we’ll explore how to integrate resilience into facility planning. We’ll also highlight the new ASTM Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessment as one of several tools to structure your approach. Whether you’re just starting your resilience journey or looking to strengthen an existing program, you’ll leave with actionable insights and planning tools to build readiness and ensure continuity in the face of disruption.
Business Oregon is partnering with CSI once more for an Oregon-to-Denmark Industrial Symbiosis Study Tour taking place September 21-27, 2025.
Thanks to Business Oregon’s generous support, up to 14 Oregon businesses will receive a scholarship of $3,000 (for businesses with 100 to 250 employees) or $5,000 (for businesses with fewer than 100 employees). If selected, participating businesses will be responsible for the remainder of the tuition ($800 or $2,800), plus transportation costs to and from Denmark. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JULY 15TH!
Companies that use significant heat, water, and organic materials in their production facilities – including food, beverage, and wood products businesses — will discover and see first-hand remarkable strategies deployed by the Danes that boost the bottom line and improve sustainability performance at the same time.
Thanks to a grant from the Scan Design Foundation, the delegation will include a bipartisan group of 8 Oregon State Legislators.
Follow the link to learn more and to apply.
Seattle City Light has increased energy efficiency incentives by 10 percent! This applies to lighting retrofits, HVAC, building envelope upgrades, and process equipment improvements. Energy efficiency remains an excellent cost management tool for building owners. An additional $75 per fixture is available for LED installations with Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC). LLLC-equipped fixtures offer easy customization of facility lighting, enhancing productivity, and reducing operating costs. FYI: Lighting incentives will sunset after 2029, so add them to your capital budget now. Most HVAC and Building Controls measures are paid at $0.36/kWh saved. For details, review the updated 2025 incentives list, which outlines frequently used energy efficiency incentives for your whole building.
Get started today! Contact an Energy Advisor at [email protected] or call (206) 684-3800 for additional information.
The Center for Green Schools, in partnership with ASHRAE, has just released newly updated School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fact Sheet series.These concise, easy-to-understand resources are designed for school staff and decision-makers without a technical background, helping them make informed choices about indoor air quality. With expert input from across the country, the series has been updated to reflect the latest guidance on school IAQ strategies.
The series includes two brand-new fact sheets on IAQ monitoring and wildfire response, as well as updated resources covering ventilation, HVAC filtration, germicidal UV, in-room air cleaners, electronic air cleaners, and disinfectants.
We encourage you to share these fact sheets with school district leaders, staff, and your broader networks who are looking for IAQ resources for schools.
Download the school IAQ fact sheets.
We’re proud to join the Bellevue 2030 District for their 2nd Annual Summer Social, happening Thursday, June 26th from 4–6 PM in the vibrant Spring District!
This event brings together leaders in real estate, sustainability, design, and community development to celebrate progress toward a more resilient and energy-efficient Bellevue. Enjoy networking, light refreshments, and inspiring conversations with fellow changemakers.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1335557611769
Location: Spring District, Bellevue
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM | Thursday, June 26
Let’s keep building a sustainable future—together!
