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Webinar: Profitable Decarbonization: How to Increase ROI and Strategically Finance Building Upgrades

October 15, 2024 By SBC staff

Presenter: Molly McCabe, Founder, Hayden + Tanner

Decreasing building emissions does not have to decrease your bank account. In fact, when financed strategically, your building upgrades can increase your building’s ROI while achieving even the most aggressive decarbonization goals or local building performance standards. Join commercial real estate finance and capital markets expert Molly McCabe to learn the leading strategies to planning cost-effective building upgrades, identifying and layering all available financing opportunities, and structuring your investments for effective presentation to bankers and other finance and equity partners.

Webinar details:

  • Event listing and registration details
  • NEEA/BetterBricks LinkedIn event postĀ you can engage with and/or repost

Filed Under: Webinars

Net-Zero Preschool Makes Healthy, Mindful HVAC Decisions

October 15, 2024 By SBC staff

Our friends at BetterBricks are taking us back to preschool to show us how health conscious and Net-Zero ambitions are possible in all sectors of building operations and management. Check out the video below for more details about this story:

You can read the whole article at BetterBricks and find many more great ideas and interesting stories.

Filed Under: Resources

FEA, SBC, Building Potential Host Joint Webinar on Building Resilience for Emerging Threats and Natural Hazards

October 8, 2024 By SBC staff

Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: A Webinar on Building Resilience for Emerging Threats in Facilities

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the importance of resilience in facilities cannot be overstated. OnĀ October 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET,Ā FEA,Ā Smart Buildings Center, andĀ Building PotentialĀ will come together to host a webinar titledĀ ā€œDon’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: Building Resilience and Preparing Facilities for Emerging Threats and Natural Hazards.ā€

Speakers Maureen Roskoski (FEA), Melanie Danuser (Building Potential) and Rebecca Sheppard (Smart Buildings Center) will address how organizations will equip themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance their resilience. With expert insights and actionable strategies, attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to prepare for emerging threats and natural hazards effectively.

Learn more about this exciting LIVE webinar here at FEA: FEA Webinar on Building Resilience for Emerging Threats (feapc.com) or register now with this link!

 

Filed Under: Featured Event

AESP: 2024 State of Demand Flexibility Report

October 8, 2024 By SBC staff

Hey there energy enthusiasts! Have you checked out the AESP 2024 State of Demand Flexibility Report yet? Dive in to discover the latest insights and trends in energy management that will spark a surge of excitement in your sustainability journey. Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and power up your knowledge arsenal!

UNLEASH THE INSIGHTS

Inside this report, you will find several insights including:

  • A brief history of demand flexibility
  • Why grid flexibility is more important than ever
  • Benefits of distributed energy resources
  • Implementation challenges of demand flexibility
  • Key technologies supporting demand flexibility
  • Current pilots
  • Successful implementations

Filed Under: Resources

2030 Districts Seattle Seeks Sustainability Program Coordinator

October 4, 2024 By SBC staff

Our friends at 2030 Districts Seattle are seeking a Sustainability Program Coordinator. If you’re looking for a change this could be a great fit for you!

About Seattle 2030 District:

The Seattle 2030 District is a collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering urban sustainability and resilience. Established as a public-private partnership, our mission is to create vibrant, environmentally-conscious urban areas by 2030 through innovative strategies and community-driven efforts. As a program of the Seattle 2030 District, the Bellevue 2030 District works to break down market barriers to sustainability in the city of Bellevue, Washington.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives within the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts. In particular, this role will focus on the 2030 goal for stormwater and outreach/education. The Sustainability Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of sustainable practices, engaging stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward ambitious environmental goals in stormwater management and toxics reduction.

This is a full-time, temporary, non-exempt position that is currently funded through May 2025. This role may transition to a permanent position with additional funding.

You can find more information or apply for this position here: Job Opportunities – Seattle (2030districts.org)

Filed Under: Jobs

October & November Webinars Presented by SCL and Lighting Design Labs

September 27, 2024 By SBC staff

Our friends at Seattle City Light and Lighting Design Labs are excited to announce the following Webinars coming up in the next two months. Don’t miss out on these excellent educational opportunities. Some events below will be offering IN-PERSON as an option, register for those before the seats fill up! Click the title to be taken to each events webpage for more info or to register.

Net Zero with Mike Dieterich | 10/10 @ 10AM – 12 Noon | Virtual & In-Person!
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.

Powering Your Building: The Role of Electrification in Optimizing Building Operations | 10/17 @ 10AM – 11AM | Virtual Only
This session will provide an overview of how these initiatives will influence building performance, safety, operation, and maintenance by discussing electrification technologies; implementation benefits; implementation barriers and solutions; logistical considerations; maintenance of key assets and systems; and case studies highlighting electrification efforts in various buildings

Measurement & Verification Resources for BPA Utility Programs | 10/29 @ 8AM – 12 Noon | Virtual & In-Person!
Measurement and Verification (M&V) is a process of planning, measuring, collecting, and analyzing data to verify and report energy savings within a facility or facilities, resulting from the implementation of energy-efficiency measures. BPA Utility program custom projects require site-specific M&V to support reliable estimates of savings. BPA M&V protocols and guides direct activities and are resources for reliable M&V. In recent rate periods, custom projects measured and verified energy savings account for 20%–30% of BPA Energy Efficiency’s overall savings achievements.

Save the Date! The below events in November will have registration opening soon, we’ll let you know when links are available.

Micro Heat Pumps | 11/7

LEED and Other Certifications | 11/19

Filed Under: Webinars

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