SCL Seeking New Role: Energy Planning Analyst Supervisor
Seattle City Light is looking for a new Energy Planning Analyst Supervisor. Is this your new dream job? Check out the brief description below, or click here to go right to Government Jobs to see the full listing.
In this role, you will provide supervision and leadership to a team of program managers responsible for designing, developing, and managing customer-facing products and services aimed at achieving defined business objectives. Key responsibilities include oversight of work planning and budgeting, employee development and performance management, contract negotiation and management, and delivering on assigned outcomes and milestones.
You will work with leadership to prioritize and execute strategy recommendations, map and oversee the development of new products and services in response to evolving customer needs, and work with program managers to optimize the performance of existing customer programs. You will also ensure that solutions are consistent and leveraged with other City Light, City and Regional offerings.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience bridging gaps within organizations, establishing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and engaging in continuous process improvement. This position reports to the Manager of Solutions Design and Management.
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Job Responsibilities
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- Oversight of Work Planning and Budgeting: manage cross-functional operations; supervise development of workplans; plan and map program transitions and milestones; oversee budget and spend plans; provide technical assistance in portfolio subject areas to other departments.
- Employee Development and Performance Management: work as part of the PMO leadership team; collaborate to establish standards, tools, materials and training; supervise program managers, foster accountability and effective teamwork in the workplace.
- Operations Management: create and manage consulting contracts; document policy and legal interpretations; responsible for business outcomes and reporting; monitor status and outcomes, ensuring adjustments are made as needed; identify and manage risk; respond to audit and compliance findings.
- Delivering on Objectives in the Transportation Electrification Investment Plan: collaborate with stakeholders to align customer, community and utility values; advance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the design and delivery of programs; ensure cross-functional representation and alignment; represent City Light at public and professional events, maintaining relationships with industry and trade associates, and peer utilities.[SA1]
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Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications
Requires three years increasingly responsible professional experience in conservation planning and analysis at least two years of which are equivalent to a City of Seattle Energy Planning Analyst and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a related field and the ability to supervise is desirable (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Desired Qualifications – You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Five or more years’ experience selecting and developing high-performing employees and supervising teams with enterprise-wide cross-functional work responsibilities.
- Five years’ experience with transportation electrification, distributed energy resource and/or decarbonization technology programs (or a combination of education and/or experience that provide an equivalent background).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on business outcomes and to identify and manage risk
- Life-cycle management experience involving complex portfolios and adherence to adopted protocol.
- Experience with stakeholder management, customer engagement, and building strategic partnerships.
- Strong industry knowledge of demand-side management, distributed energy resources, customer utility programs, rate structures, regulatory considerations, and the layering effect of these components on power operations.
- Proficient in budget management, contracting professional services, and contractor oversight and evaluation.
- Industry certifications such as BPI, CEM, LEED, PgMP, or PMP
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience integrating multiculturalism, diversity, and equity into program design and building those skills amongst direct reports.
- Ability to self-start, apply good judgment, and work collaboratively with very limited supervision.
Clean Buildings Portal development and new compliance options
The following article was originally posted by the WA Department of Commerce.
The Clean Buildings Portal (Portal) is available for building owners and qualified individuals to submit Tier 1 and Tier 2 building applications demonstrating compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standards.
We’re currently accepting, reviewing, and approving early compliance and early adopter incentive applications. Some parts of the Clean Buildings Portal are still under development. As a result, some due dates may not yet align with the portal’s available features.
To stay informed about available compliance options within the Clean Buildings Portal, please complete and submit the Interest Form to be added to our distribution list. The interest form is applicable to the following applications:
- Newly added exemptions
- New extensions
- New alternative compliance pathways
- Conditional compliance
SCL Announces Multifamily & Commercial No-Cost Strategic Energy Management Program
Seattle City Light is offering a new no-cost program for commercial and multifamily buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet. The Multifamily Strategic Energy Management (MSEM) program will launch in March! A second Commercial Strategic Energy Management cohort will launch in Fall 2026. This coaching and training program will help commercial and multifamily buildings lower their energy consumption, prepare to meet the requirements of the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard (WA CBPS) and—for buildings within the city limits of Seattle—the Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard (Seattle BEPS). Here are some of the benefits of participating in this program:
Learn how to lower operating costs and achieve persistent energy saving and emissions reduction.
Get on the path to compliance with both the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard and Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard.
Join dynamic quarterly workshops, offering technical and organizational training and the opportunity to share practices and solutions alongside peers.
Work with an energy and climate coach for ongoing support throughout the program – up to two years. This includes:
One site walkthrough to identify energy-saving opportunities and help prioritizing project implementation.
Assessments and action plan to support integrating energy into business practices.
Coordination with the organization’s extended energy team to address specific needs and goals.
The program is free for participants. Your investment is your time spent attending workshops and activities – an investment which should yield energy savings as well as valuable organizational benefits.
Want to learn more about the Seattle City Light SEM program? Join an upcoming 60-minute information session! Register in advance:
Thursday, January 29 at 11am
Tuesday, February 3 at 1pm
Thursday, February 19 at 11am
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Building Potential and Smart Building Center Year End Recap!

2025 Building Potential-Year in Review final
2025 was a year of meaningful impact and expanded reach for Building Potential and the Smart Buildings Center. Across programs, partnerships, and services, we deepened our role as a trusted resource for the building industry while supporting owners, operators, and practitioners in meeting energy and performance goals.
The Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) continued to be a cornerstone of our programming, drawing more than 300 attendees across the annual virtual series and over 200 registrants for the fall conference. In addition, 70 industry groups leveraged the Smart Buildings Center’s free event space as a regional hub for collaboration, education, and knowledge sharing.
Our direct technical support services delivered measurable results. The City of Seattle Benchmarking Help Desk held 318 video calls and responded to 2,112 inquiries, contributing to an exceptional 98% compliance rate citywide. Building on this success, the Clean Buildings Help Desk expanded statewide, providing free benchmarking and compliance support to buildings navigating Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Meanwhile, the Tool Lending Library supported hands-on building improvements, with 585 tools checked out over the course of the year.
Education and workforce development remained central to our mission. More than 500 participants engaged in the Qualified Energy Manager (QEM) Program, building capacity and capability for CBPS compliance. The Building Operator Certification (BOC) program also saw significant success, with over 650 students earning a BOC credential in 2025—an achievement that reflects both the dedication of participants and the strength of the program’s instruction and support.
Through education, technical assistance, and partnerships, we continued to advance energy efficiency, workforce development, and building performance outcomes—positioning the organization for continued success in the year ahead.
New Research Released on Smart Building Trends & Technology Adoption
The below article was originally published from ASHB by Marta Klopotowska. The Smart Buildings Center has a host of tools available to help reduce your operating costs and drive sustainability. Between TheBOC.info, our webinar series, Tool Lending Library, and our YouTube channel you can find the right fit for your building here!
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Developed in collaboration with Harbor Research, the 2025 Smart Building Trends & Technology Adoption project surveyed 308 commercial building owners, operators, IT le aders, and facility managers across the United States and Canada. According to the survey overview in the final report, 91% of respondents already use smart building systems—a slight increase over 2024—and spending on smart technologies reached an average of more than $550,000 per organization this year.The research examined adoption across key building systems, uncovering that while HVAC and electrical systems remain the most critical and widely deployed, their smart capabilities lag behind more advanced systems such as lighting, security, fire/life safety, and electrical distribution when measured on a five-level intelligence scale. Despite these gaps, priorities remain consistent: operational efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and occupant experience continue to lead organizational agenda. |
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The study also tracks rapid evolution in the BMS landscape. Nearly 45% of respondents are either planning or open to adopting cloud-based BMS, driven by the shift from CapEx to subscription-based OpEx models and the need for remote access, scalability, and advanced analytics. Yet barriers persist: cost, data security, integration complexity, and limited in-house skills remain major obstacles to broader adoption and the ability of organizations to realize more value from their data. Trend analysis in the report focuses on six areas shaping the industry:
“Facility teams are being asked to deliver more with less, and the technology landscape is evolving at a pace that challenges even the most well-resourced organizations,” said Greg Walker, CEO of ASHB. “This research shows where the market is headed and what vendors must address—cost, integration, skills, and clear ROI—to help customers unlock the full potential of smart buildings.” This collaborative $80,000 research initiative was made possible through the support of industry leaders, including Belimo, Daikin Applied Americas, Delta Intelligent Building Technologies, Distech Controls, DwyerOmega, EBTRON, Functional Devices, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, KMC Controls, National Research Council Canada (NRC), Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Schneider Electric, Siemens Industry, Southwire Company, and Trane Technologies. An executive summary is now available for public download. The full research findings, including infographics, survey results, and detailed trend analyses, are currently available only to participating funders but will be open for public purchase in the ASHB Shop beginning April 2026. For inquiries about the research or purchasing options, contact Marta Klopotowska, Manager, Programs & Communications, at [email protected]. About ASHB ASHB is an international not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the advancement of connected home and intelligent building technologies. The organization is supported by an international membership of over 300 organizations involved in designing, manufacturing, installing, and retailing products relating to integrated home and building technology. Public organizations, including utilities and governments, are also members. ASHB’s mandate includes providing its members with networking and market research opportunities. ASHB also encourages the development of industry standards and protocols while leading cross-industry initiatives. More information is available at www.ashb.com. -This article originally released Dec 9th from ASHB, see below for contact info and the authors details- Contact Information Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) Marta Klopotowska, Manager, Programs and Communications |
Reducing operating costs has overtaken sustainability as the top driver for smart building investment, according to new research released by the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB). The findings highlight a market that is accelerating toward data-driven optimization, cloud-based management, and practical, real-world applications of artificial intelligence.