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SCL Seeks to Gauge Interest for Energy Efficiency as a Service Pilot

May 13, 2019 By SBC

Seattle City Light is planning to launch a new Energy Efficiency as a Service pilot, and wants to hear from interested building owners and contractors who work within their service territory. To learn more about the proposed pilot, please visit https://energysolutions.seattle.gov/energy-efficiency-as-a-service/ to review the Expression of Interest and take a brief survey to tell them about your interest. The utility will use the survey results to understand the level of interest and craft the formal project solicitation, which is expected to be released in Summer of 2019.

For additional questions contact [email protected] or call (206) 684-3800.

Filed Under: SBC News

Upcoming Technical Webinar: Energy Management Information Systems – May 15

May 13, 2019 By SBC

Commercial buildings are full of hidden energy savings potential that can be uncovered with the right analysis.  Utilizing a utility bill analysis to energy management information system with fault detection and diagnostics capabilities, this webinar will provide building operators a deeper and faster insight on how to unlock energy efficiency opportunities and how to communicate the energy savings and maintenance costs over time.

Speaker: Brian Hanson, MacDonald Miller, BPG Project Development Manager

For details and registration, click HERE.

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GiveBIG to the Smart Buildings Center Education Program (SBCEP)!

May 8, 2019 By SBC

You can GiveBIG to SBCEP and together we can continue to work to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of smart building technologies and practices through education and demonstration.

GiveBIG is a day when people donate to their favorite causes in the region for a 24-hour display of community and generosity.

SBCEP is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that believes that smarter use of technology and practices in the built environment, particularly as they relate to building operations and management, will enable a cleaner, healthier and more productive future. We seek to establish thought leadership in the Pacific Northwest for smart technology within the commercial and residential building sectors, and pursue our objective through the following pillars of activity: delivering training programs to educate the building workforce of the future; enabling industry leading demonstration projects; and connecting the industry through hosting and participating in smart building events.

We welcome your support to help us sustain our educational programs.

You can make your one-time donation now through Wednesday, May 8. Click to make your contribution to SBC EP through GiveBIG!  Any and all levels of support are greatly appreciated and go a long way. Thank you!

Filed Under: SBC News

The ‘Why Smart?’ Series Continues!

April 10, 2019 By SBC

We are thrilled to continue the Why Smart? Executive Forum series in 2019!  This year we are excited to partner with the Building Commissioning Association Northwest to bring you the next event on June 18th, 2019.  This event, titled “Why Smart? Leveraging Smart Technology for Building Performance”, will continue the discussion around unlocking the data in our buildings and using that data to make informed decisions that lead to improved building performance.  Hear from the industry about how they are using smart technologies to unlock data and drive improvement.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Or contact [email protected] for questions

Filed Under: 'Why Smart?' Events, Featured Event

Microsoft Site Tour: Recap

April 1, 2019 By SBC

On March 14th, the Smart Buildings Center and the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) Seattle Chapter co-hosted a tour of one of Microsoft’s newer buildings in the Redmond campus, with a focus on creating a workplace environment that cultivates collaboration, creativity, and thoughtfully designed spaces that enhance employee experience and productivity.  In addition, attendees were able to tour the Tree Houses, a set of amazing outdoor meeting and conference rooms, where one can be with nature while at work.

We want to thank IFMA, Microsoft and CBRE for putting together an educational and insightful event.  Check out the photo’s below and stay tuned for more upcoming tours this year!

An atrium allows for more visibility to the various floors in the building and features interesting art and architecture
Many Microsoft buildings feature a self-checkout snack bar with customized snacks based on preferences
Comfy Zone technology allows for users in the space to access an app to choose their comfort level
There are numerous areas around the campus that provide opportunities for collaboration and conversation that might not otherwise take place
Three tree houses outside of the building offer opportunities for Microsoft employees to take a break or get inspired by the outdoors

Filed Under: Featured Event, SBC News

Energy Benchmarking 101: Learn how to benchmark your building

April 1, 2019 By SBC

The City of Seattle and the Smart Buildings Center are offering two free Energy Benchmarking 101 trainings for participants that are new to the energy benchmarking process.

The workshop is an opportunity for owners and property managers to learn the basics of how to benchmark a building from start to finish. This training is also beneficial for those less familiar with benchmarking as it will give participants grounding in the benchmarking process, i.e. the multiple steps, the common pitfalls, as well as ways to confirm compliance and receive assistance via the help desk.

Date and Time

Thu, April 11, 2019

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Location

Smart Buildings Center

1200 12th Ave S

Suite 110

Seattle, WA 98144

REGISTER HERE

 

 

 

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