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SBX Day 2 Opening Plenary: Innovations for an Electrified & Decarbonized Future

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Join us virtually for the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2024 Day 2 Opening Plenary: Innovations for an Electrified & Decarbonized Future on August 28th from 9:00 – 10:15 am PT.

2030 always seemed so far away. Not anymore. The pressure to meet energy and carbon performance targets is real and pressing. Are we innovating far enough and fast enough to ensure that these goals are met? This high-powered panel discussion will look at where we are with the pace of innovation – technology, construction, finance, and policy – and what more we need to do to go further faster. Poppy Storm (2050 Institute) will moderate the discussion between Allen Preger (Building Ventures), Celeste Tell (Epicycled), Lucas Toffoli (RMI), and Steve Ruby (McKinstry). You don’t want to miss this session — register now!


View the full agenda & register for free today!

Event schedule
Day 1 (virtual): August 27th 8:45am-2:15pm Pacific
Day 2 (virtual): August 28th 9am-2:15pm Pacific
Day 3 (in-person, Seattle): August 29th 9am-1:30pm Pacific

Seattle City Light Events for September and October

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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

SBX Session Highlight: Choosing the Smart Building Platform Right for You

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Join us virtually for the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2024 Choosing the Smart Building Platform Right for You session on August 28th from 10:45 am – 12:00 pm PT. The market is crowded with smart building platforms that offer a wide array of features and capabilities. But buyers’ needs of course are diverse. Owners of single properties, managers of small/medium sized portfolios, and large enterprise organizations understandably have different needs and capabilities. This session will bring together expert voices on how to assess your own needs and navigate the smart buildings platform marketplace to make the best choice for you. Kyle Tooke (DB Engineering) will moderate the discussion between Drew DePriest (McKesson), Seth Ferrara (MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions), Trevor Sodoroff (MSIe), and Joe Wilkinson (ATS). You don’t want to miss this session — register now!


View the full agenda & register for free today!

Event schedule
Day 1 (virtual): August 27th 8:45am-2:15pm Pacific
Day 2 (virtual): August 28th 9am-2:15pm Pacific
Day 3 (in-person, Seattle): August 29th 9am-1:30pm Pacific

Seattle 2030 District Summer Social – You’re Invited!

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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!

IFMA World Workplace San Antonio – October 9 – 11

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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

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Join us for the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) In-Person Event!

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Thursday, August 29th | 8am – 1:30pm Pacific Time
Pacific Tower | Seattle, WA

Please join us in-person at the Pacific Tower in Seattle for the third and final day of Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2024 on Thursday, August 29th! The event is free, includes a networking lunch, and will feature leaders from Washington State, Oregon, Colorado, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discussing how different jurisdictions are structuring building performance standards, and how existing building commissioning can offer an initial path to standard compliance. The day will begin with Opening Remarks from Dawn Lindell, General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light.

After SBX concludes, please join us at Stoup Brewing (Capitol Hill) from 3:30-5:00 pm for happy hour sponsored by Building Potential!

The agenda for the day is below.

Space for the in-person event is limited and registration closes on August 26th, so please register here now if you would like to attend: https://sbx2024_in-person.eventbrite.com
(Note: this registration is separate from the August 27-28 virtual conference registration)

Register now!

 

Contact Us

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

206-538-0832

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Smart Buildings Center is a project collaboration with Building Potential