Earth Day is an excellent time to consider the impact we can all have on creating a greener future for ourselves and our planet, and building owners and operators are in a great position to pave the way toward a cleaner energy tomorrow. Students of theBOC.info know that the impact they have today saves energy, money, and reduce the amount of carbon we add to the atmosphere. What does that look like in terms of energy? Let’s take a look below…
Join the NW Energy Coalition’s Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
Don’t miss the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, hosted by the NW Energy Coalition!
May 7, 2024
8:00am – 5:00pm
The Grove Hotel in Boise, ID
NW Energy Coalition Reception
May 6, 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Register Now!
Join the NW Energy Coalition on May 7 in Boise for its Spring Conference! Network with peers
in the clean energy community and hear from expert panelists on the pressing energy issues in
our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in salmon recovery and replacing the energy
services on the lower Snake River dams, how new opportunities in markets and transmission
can benefit Northwest communities, and protecting customers and communities as the region
decarbonizes.
CEL Presents: Smart & Resilient Schools Summit
Ready to make your school a beacon of sustainability? Join Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), Hoquiam School District, and CEL for a jam-packed day of inspiration, ideas, STEM continuing education credits, and actionable strategies at the Smart & Resilient Schools Summit. For more info click here.
Washingtonians, sign up below to join! 🎒🍏
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WHO: Educators, Administrators, Facilities Professionals, and Sustainability Enthusiasts! 🧑🏫
WHAT: A collaborative summit on sustainable schools just in time for 🌎Earth Month🌍
WHEN: April 27, 2024, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 🗓️
WHERE: Lincoln Elementary, Hoquiam, Washington 🏫 (700 Wood Ave, Hoquiam, WA)
4/16/24: WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard – Facts, Myths, and Misinformation
Attend this FREE event at the Smart Buildings Center presented by the WA Dept of Commerce Clean Buildings Team on 4/16 starting at 1PM. More details and full agenda at the registration link below!
- Learn everything there is to know directly from the WA Dept of
Commerce – Clean Buildings Team. They will be addressing
common concerns, dispelling myths and misinformation. - Discover available resources.
- Find out how to reduce your out of pocket costs by using current
Tax Incentives.
Take Control and Save Money with Seattle City Light’s HVAC Controls Upgrade Incentives
Are you a commercial or industrial building owner, building operator, or controls contractor considering building controls upgrade projects in City Light’s territory? A major HVAC controls upgrade typically reduces electric consumption by 10%-15%. Attend this action-packed hour to learn how to earn incentive dollars – worth up to 70% of the cost of your project – by collaborating with City Light. You will also hear about resources and incentives City Light offers to optimize operations of existing systems.
After attending this HVAC controls webinar, commercial and industrial customers, as well as controls contractors, will be able to:
- Understand the steps to leverage City Light’s financial incentives for upgrading controls
- Promote the incentive to customers by reviewing example projects City Light helped develop
- Understand City Light’s supplemental incentives and whole building solution approaches to maximize return on investment
PRESENTED BY
Ted Brown, Energy Management Analyst Supervisor | Seattle City Light
Elly Bunzendahl, Senior Manager | AESC, Inc.
Ted Brown, Energy Management Analyst Supervisor | Seattle City Light
Ted Brown is an Energy Management Analyst Supervisor in Seattle City Light’s Customer Energy Solutions Division. He supervises a team of EMA’s responsible for delivering commercial energy efficiency projects for the utility. Ted has worked for City Light since 2008 in key customer and efficiency program management roles.
Ted is accredited as Certified Energy Manager by the Association of Energy Engineers. He holds of BA in Economics from the University of Cincinnati and has led facility optimization and utility energy efficiency programs for almost 20 years.
Elly Bunzendahl, Senior Manager | AESC, Inc.
Elly brings 18 years of experience in energy efficiency, building science, and sustainability in the built environment, and specializes in improving existing building operational performance, translating technical topics to empower any audience, and managing projects and teams.
Questions? Please email [email protected] with questions or concerns.
New WSU Energy Webinar & Clean Buildings Basic Training Workshop
Clean Buildings Portal Basic Training Workshop
Join the WA State Commerce Clean Building’s Team on Tuesday, March 12th from 10-11AM for an overview of the Clean Buildings Portal that is perfect for the new user or anyone who has portal questions.
The session will end with a Q&A. Topics include:
- Troubleshooting Secure Access WA (SAW)
- Requesting Building Owner Notification letters and Shared Access
- Building data page – common questions and forms overview
- Basic application navigation
Registration is required. Your unique Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration.
New WSU Energy Program Webinar on Clean Buildings Requirements
Attend the upcoming WSU Energy Program webinar on March 20, 2024 for a presentation and discussion about using Energy Management Plan (EMP) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program templates to satisfy requirements for Washington State’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. While no-cost and open to everyone, preference is given to those working at Washington state public facilities and buildings. Register here.