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 25th and some room still exists.
Register for Certified Energy Manager Training at SBC, May 1st-5th
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 5th 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.
Register now by clicking here.
For further information please contact: Duane Lewellen, email: [email protected]
Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange, Aug 15-17!
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 15th & 16th), 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
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
AESP Seeking Input on Flexible Demand Management Workforce Training, Update
The Smart Buildings Center has partnered with the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) on an exciting project that will change the future of energy workforce development, and we are looking for your input.
AESP is developing free, online, flexible demand management workforce training and needs your feedback on the proposed course outline.
UPDATE: This is a re-post of our January 18th blog post, the deadline is lifted. If you haven’t yet provided feedback consider taking a few minutes to do so now.
To give feedback, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BENEFIT-NEEC
The initial course content plan addresses critical gaps in flexible demand management workforce education. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you stand to benefit; this is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to rapidly upskill our entire community in demand management. To get it right, we need to know if the proposed course curriculum meets YOUR specific needs.
AESP Seeking Input on Flexible Demand Management Workforce Training
The Smart Buildings Center has partnered with the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) on an exciting project that will change the future of energy workforce development, and we are looking for your input.
AESP is developing free, online, flexible demand management workforce training and needs your feedback on the proposed course outline.
To give feedback, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BENEFIT-NEEC
The initial course content plan addresses critical gaps in flexible demand management workforce education. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you stand to benefit; this is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to rapidly upskill our entire community in demand management. To get it right, we need to know if the proposed course curriculum meets YOUR specific needs.
Please take a few minutes to provide your input by Monday, January 30th, 2023.