Education & Training - Smart Buildings Center

April and May Classes at Lighting Design Lab

April 5, 2023 By SBC staff

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Envelope https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/2021-energy-code-update-series-envelope
Thu, Apr 27 | 10am-noon | FREE

The April 27th webinar will cover the building envelope provisions of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

MAY

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Lighting & Electric https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/2021-energy-code-update-series-lighting-electric
Tue, May 16 | 10am-noon | FREE

The May 16th webinar will cover electrical and lighting provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

2021 Energy Code Update Series – HVAC https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/2021-energy-code-update-series-hvac
Tue, May 23 | 10am-noon | FREE

The May 23rd webinar will cover the HVAC provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Water Heating https://www.lightingdesignlab.com/education/event/2021-energy-code-update-series-water-heating
Tue, May 30 | 10am-noon | FREE

The May 30th webinar will cover the water heating provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and state codes.

Tier 2 Rulemaking Kick-Off Webinar April 13th 10:30AM – 12PM

March 23, 2023 By SBC staff

On March 25, 2022, Governor Inslee signed the Clean Buildings expansion bill into law. The expansion applies to buildings between 20,000-50,000 square feet, adding a new second tier that includes multifamily buildings. The first phase of this law is not a performance standard. It will require reporting on benchmarking, energy management plans and operations and maintenance programs for Tier 2 buildings.

Reporting for this new tier is expected to begin July 1, 2027. The expansion bill also included an incentive program with an additional $150 million available for Tier 2 buildings at a rate of .30 cents per square foot. The new law requires Commerce to complete rulemaking by December 1, 2023.

Commerce will host a series of workshops to establish rules, reporting requirements, and the incentive program for Tier 2 buildings. The kick-off meeting will be a pre-rulemaking webinar, introducing the Clean Buildings Expansion and rulemaking basics.

We hope you can join us during our upcoming stakeholder engagement sessions. Commerce is hosting a Pre-Rulemaking Webinar: Introduction to the Clean Buildings Expansion on April 13, 2023, from 10:30am to 12:00pm PT. Please register in advance to receive a calendar reminder or save the meeting information below.

Zoom Meeting link

Meeting ID: 858 2192 0472

Passcode: 183331

Future workshop schedules will be announced via the Clean Buildings Bulletin and the Commerce webpage.

Puget Sound Energy’s 2023 Accelerator program is open for business

March 17, 2023 By SBC staff

PSE is here to help buildings owners comply with Washington’s Clean Buildings Law (HB 1257, 2019). Our Clean Buildings Accelerator program unpacks the complex law, meets you where you’re at with your energy usage, and teaches you how to comply and go beyond through hands-on training using your own building(s). We’ll help you leverage additional PSE energy-management and incentive programs throughout the entire process. Best part: there is no cost to participate in the Accelerator. Learn more and sign up for orientations or our next Accelerator training at pse.com/cleanbuildings. Our next virtual cohort training is April 25^th and some room still exists.

For more info and a detailed pdf click here.

Register for Certified Energy Manager Training at SBC, May 1st-5th

March 17, 2023 By SBC staff

The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers is pleased to announce that it will host an in-person Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training and examination on May 1 thru May 5, 2023. The training and examination will be held at the Smart Buildings Center located at 1200 12th Ave S in Seattle, WA.

The Certified Energy Manager is the premier credential for energy professionals and is recognized worldwide. A Certified Energy Manager is an individual who optimizes the energy performance of a facility, building, or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems integrator for electrical, mechanical, process, and building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum solutions to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective approach. They are often team leaders and help to develop and implement their organizations’ energy management strategies. CEM’s have gained increased recognition within the energy industry and by companies looking to strengthen their competitive position by having responsible energy strategies and sustainable operational practices.

This in-person, 4-day training program will help applicants prepare to take the CEM examination that will be administered on the 5^th day of the program.

The cost of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training is $1995 including the 4-day in-person training, exam, and application for CEM certification. Attendees who are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of AEE will receive a $200 discount. Fees must be paid at time of registration.

For further information please contact: Duane Lewellen, email: [email protected] or call 206-915-8281

Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange, Aug 15-17!

February 14, 2023 By SBC staff

The Smart Buildings Center is excited to announce that registration for Smart Buildings Exchange 2023 is now open! The free, three-day event to be held August 15-17 will include two days of virtual sessions (August 15^th & 16^th), and the third day will be held in person in the Seattle area (details to be announced).

Interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations will explore the market opportunity for smart buildings, building electrification and decarbonization efforts, grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart technologies for resilience and security, optimizing buildings for hybrid work environments and more.

Call for Speakers & Content
Do you have a suggestion for a dynamic speaker or topic with demonstrated application of smart technologies in buildings that should be considered for the SBX2023 agenda? If so, please send your ideas to Britton Rife.

Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about ways your organization or business can participate in the conference, please download our Sponsorship Prospectus or contact Stan Price for customized sponsorship/partnership opportunities.

Register for free today!

Washington CBPS Early Adopter Incentive Program Live Q&A, Feb 22nd

February 14, 2023 By SBC staff

Need help applying for the Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) Early Adopter Incentives? Commerce can help! Funding is still available for the Early Adopter Incentive Program.

The program offers payments to eligible building owners to encourage compliance with the CBPS before the required date. Incentive payments are calculated at $.85 per gross square foot.

Live Q&A session – Wednesday, February 22nd | 11 am PST
Commerce is hosting a live question and answer session on February 22nd from 11 am – noon. The Clean Buildings Team and Energy Star Portfolio Manager staff will be available to answer questions about the application process and how to benchmark your building.

Register for the Q&A session

Learn more on the Clean Buildings webpage

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