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SBX2023 Session Highlights

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Join us virtually for theĀ Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2023 Building Rating Systems & Certifications and On-Site Renewables & EV Charging sessions on August 16th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 ā€“ 3:00 pm PT respectively.

In the Building Rating Systems & Certifications session Christina Tomaselli (Schneider Electric) will moderate the discussion between Melanie Danuser (Smart Buildings Center), Alissa Feucht (Glumac), Elyse Hobson (UL Solutions), and Katrina Morgan (O’Brien360).

In the On-Site Renewables & EV Charging session, Emma Johnson (Seattle City Light) will moderate the discussion between Leroy Ho (Amazon), Heather Mulligan (Puget Sound Energy), Gary Shaver (Envelon), Chris Watson (ICF), and Andy Zellers (Influent Energy).

You don’t want to miss these sessions — register now!

 

Building Rating Systems & Certifications
Several national and international organizations now offer ratings and certifications for the built environment. These systems focus on smart capabilities, wellness, sustainability, energy performance, indoor environmental quality, and even workforce credentialing. If you have wondered whether these systems are the right for your building, this is a session you wonā€™t want to miss. Experts will discuss various ratings and certifications, what they entail, and most importantly how the market is embracing these labels.

On-Site Renewables & EV Charging
Buildings are changing as they meet the challenge of net zero carbon emissions. Some buildings are positioned to deploy solar arrays and most buildings are and will be adapting to a vehicle fleet that is increasingly electric ā€“ and needing to be charged while parked. This session will explore case studies of building owners who are embracing these changes and how smart technologies are helping them with the transition including the huge challenge of integrating EV charging and what it means for electrical service size for electrical and grid-interactive capabilities.

Register for free today!

SBC Announces 2023 BOC Operator of the Year!

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The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) and Building Operator Certification (BOC) program are proud to announce the 2023 BOC Operator of the Year: Malachi Rein, Director of the Building Energy Exchange St. Louis!

Each year, BOC requests nominations for people working to improve the energy efficiency of their work environment using skills they learned in the BOC program. We received many impressive 2023 nominations detailing how methods learned in BOC classes are helping people make improvements in their work environments, but Malachiā€™s story stood out among the rest.

In his current role at the Building Energy Exchange St. Louis, Malachi uses his technical expertise and experience on Facilities Management teams to help others create understanding, projects, and plans for implementing efficiency projects and practices in their buildings.Ā  He does this through outreach and education, direct conversation, and providing and connecting ideas to resources and incentives.

After completing BOC Level I training while working as a Project Manager in the Facilities Management Division of a large local government, Malachi began compiling cross-departmental utility data totaling several million dollars.Ā  He shared it as a baseline for discussion with management about the nature of an aging central mechanical plant. Malachi also developed and presented a campus submetering strategy.Ā  This illustrated the value and importance of energy benchmarking and has resulted in a new effort to benchmark all 3.2 million sf of their portfolio.Ā  The effort to publicly share benchmarking data allows for a nimble reaction to operational issues, informed capital planning, and enlightened decision-making by public officials who represent the issues of nearly 1 million citizens.

After Malachi gained increasing responsibilities and trust in his career, his expertise and passion led him to be appointed as the Director of the Building Energy Exchange St. Louis. Malachi now uses his position to empower building owners across the St. Louis region, including those who need to comply with the City of St. Louis’ Building Energy Performance Standards. He believes in the investment in building operators who instrumentally support society and have great potential to be needed agents of positive change in their everyday work and advocates for more people to have the opportunity to attend BOC training.

The SBC and BOC program applaud Malachi on his efforts and congratulate him on being named as 2023 BOC Operator of the Year!

Know someone who deserves recognition for their work in the industry? Nominations will open for the 2024 BOC Operator of the Year award in May, so stay tuned!

August 8th and 22nd: Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator Info Sessions

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The City of Seattle offers a no-cost program to support building owners and operators to meet the WA
State Clean Buildings Performance Standard. The program includes group training sessions with tailored
support and coaching, and an educational website. OSE encourages owners and operators of buildings
that serve or are in frontline communities* to join this program. Two dozen building owners and
operators have already taken the free training sessions and are on the path to comply! Attend an info
session to learn about the program and the next training session starting in September:
ā€¢ Tuesday, August 8 at 10am: https://bit.ly/SeattleCleanBuildingsInfo_Aug08
ā€¢ Tuesday, August 22 at 11am: https://bit.ly/SeattleCleanBuildingsInfo_Aug22
*Frontline communities include black people, Indigenous people, sovereign tribal nations, communities
of color, immigrants, refugees, youths, elders, houseless people, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people,
people with low and no income, and people who work in outdoor occupations. This can include many
types of buildings like non-profits, buildings with BIPOC-owned small businesses, healthcare, museums,
shelters, community centers and more.

SBX 2023 Opening Plenary Sessions

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Join us virtually for theĀ Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2023 Opening Plenary Sessions on August 15th from 9:00 ā€“ 10:00 am PT and August 16th from 9:00 – 10:30 am PT.

On Day 1, Ash Awad (McKinstry) will moderate a discussion on The Road to Making Buildings Smart, Efficient & Carbon Free between Emeka Anyanwu (Seattle City Light),Ā Lou Cariello (University of Washington), Jon Creyts (RMI), and Sarah King (Kilroy Realty).

On Day 2, Poppy Storm (2050 Institute) will moderate a discussion on Smart Approaches for Building Electrification & Carbon Reduction between Brett Bridgeland (RMI), Alexi Miller (New Buildings Institute), and David Nemtzow (U.S. Department of Energy).

You donā€™t want to miss these sessions ā€” register now!

Accelerating the Pace of Deployment: The Road to Making Buildings Smart, Efficient & Carbon Free
The current pace of retrofitting commercial and institutional buildings across the United States is on a 300-year timeline. Almost no one believes that is acceptable. If the technology exists ā€“ and the Smart Buildings Exchange sessions that follow demonstrate this ā€“ and the financing of projects is increasingly accessible with Inflation Reduction Act and carbon market funds starting to flow, then why isnā€™t our pace of deployment faster? This moderated panel discussion brings together public and private sector senior leaders to describe how they challenged their organizations to move now on projects that made their infrastructure smarter and more efficient with lower carbon emissions. Is organizational leadership from the very top the key to solving the 300-year problem? Get motivated by this session to experience the technology and practice ideas for the three days of SBX 2023.

Smart Approaches for Building Electrification & Carbon Reduction
This session will explore both new construction and retrofit examples of buildings that embraced electrification and eliminated carbon emissions. Deploying smart technologies is not an end but a means ā€“ along with a set of strategic design and equipment selection choices ā€“ to reduce a buildingā€™s carbon footprint and provide a compelling return on investment for the building owner. Whether you are involved in a new building project or trying to find the best path for your existing building, this session will help you thread the needle of smart solutions with a solid business case behind them.

Register for free today!

 

Lighting Design Labs Presents: Demystifying Heat Pumps 8/24 and 8/31

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Demystifying Heat Pumps (2-day event)
Learn the inside scoop on applying and operating heat pumps as we interview Jonathan Moscatello with Daikin and Chris Mckinney from Carrierā€™s distribution organization. They will answer the tough questions and give guidance on how best to assist customers with a trouble-free heat pump experience.

Demystifying Heat Pumps – Part 1Ā https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/demystifying-heat-pumps-part-1
Thu, August 24 | 10am-11am | FREE

Demystifying Heat Pump – Part 2Ā https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/demystifying-heat-pumps-part-2
Thu, August 31 | 10am-11am | FREE

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

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Planning Your Strategy for Smart & Efficient Upgrades

Thursday, August 17th | 8am-1:30pm Pacific Time
Pacific Tower | Seattle, WA

Please join us in-person in Seattle for the third and final day of Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2023 on Thursday, August 17th! The event is free and includes a buffet-style networking lunch and will feature leaders from Washington State, the City of Seattle, and other industry influencers discussing Washington Stateā€™s building performance standards, newly developed City of Seattle building emission standards, innovative financing mechanisms, and tools and resources to help building owners and managers plan, finance, and act to accelerate the pace of change in meeting these state and city requirements.

The agenda for the day is below. Space for the in-person event is limited and registration closes on August 14th, so please register here now if you would like to attend: https://sbx2023_in-person.eventbrite.com/ (Note: this registration is separate from the August 15-16 virtual conference registration)

8:00am ā€“ 9:00amĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Registration & Networking
9:00am ā€“ 9:05amĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Welcome by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
9:05am ā€“ 10:00amĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Building & Emission Performance Standards
10:00am ā€“ 10:50amĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā Planning for Performance Compliance
10:50am -11:00amĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Networking Break
11:00am ā€“ 12:00pmĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā Project Financing Options & Resources
12:00pm ā€“ 12:30pmĀ  Ā  Ā  Taking Action ā€“ Case Studies
12:30pm ā€“ 1:30pmĀ  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Complimentary Buffet Lunch

As an incentive for attending the in-person event, we will randomly select a grand prize winner of a $250 gift voucher to the beautiful Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA (can be used at any U.S. Hyatt property). Ten more lucky attendees will win Amazon gift cards. Register now to secure your spot and then attend in-person to be entered into the drawing!

Register now!

 

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

206-538-0832

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