Education & Training - Smart Buildings Center

SBX2023 Session Highlight: Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

May 23, 2023 By SBC staff

Join us virtually for the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2023 Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) session on August 15th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT.

Session description
Continued progress toward the electrification of the built environment creates both a massive challenge and an opportunity for eliminating carbon emissions. The challenge of new loads from electrification on the utility system requires enhanced abilities for shifting, shedding, and modulating those loads to the mutual benefit of the building owner and serving utility. The effort to scale grid-interactive efficient buildings (GEBs) is well underway. What are the risks to all parties in getting this wrong? This session will bring together voices from the nation’s leading national laboratory on GEBs with building owners and service providers who are deploying GEBs strategies in commercial and institutional buildings across the country.

Speakers
Tanya Barham, Community Energy Labs
Courtney Blodgett, Edo
Rich Brown, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Jingjing Liu, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
David Logsdon, Seattle City Light (moderator)
Scott Spielman, Ecotope

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WA Department of Commerce: 5/9 Public Hearing & 5/18 Tier 2 Workshop

May 4, 2023 By SBC staff

Public hearing May 9

Emergency rules exemption timeline

Commerce filed an emergency rule to lengthen the window for building owners to apply for an exemption under the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. The public hearing date has changed from April 25 to May 9.

Public hearing: Tuesday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT.

Please register in advance to receive a calendar reminder or save the meeting information below.

REGISTER

Rulemaking workshop May 18

Tier 2 Buildings: Customer Outreach, Technical Support & Energy Benchmarking

You’re invited to participate in the first rulemaking workshop for Tier 2 buildings on Thursday, May 18. This workshop will discuss customer outreach, technical support, and energy benchmarking.

The proposed draft rules for energy benchmarking will be available on May 11 on the Clean Buildings homepage to review before the workshop.

We hope you can join us to provide your perspective, expertise, and insight.

“Customer Outreach, Technical Support & Energy Benchmarking”

Thursday, May 18, 10:0 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT

Please register in advance to receive meeting information. More information is posted on the Clean Buildings homepage.

REGISTER

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

Public hearing May 9

Emergency rules exemption timeline

Rulemaking workshop May 18

Tier 2 Buildings: Customer Outreach, Technical Support & Energy Benchmarking

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