Tacoma-Pierce County Clean Buildings Symposium

January 19, 2024 By SBC staff

The purpose of this event to educate Tacoma-Pierce County commercial real estate professionals on Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Listen to panel discussions from public and private sector entities and learn about available technical and financial resources. As well as how to navigate local climate policy compliance obligations and conversation.

Who should attend?

Building owners, buildings operators, property managers of commercial properties 20,000 square feet or larger in Pierce County.

What you will leave with:

A clearer understanding of resources and programs to support your journey through the Clean Building Initiatives in Washington State. You’ll also learn the latest advancements and best practices for creating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.

For more info or to get your tickets, click here!

Exclusive Access to 2024 National Institute Recordings – Register Now!

January 18, 2024 By SBC staff

Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Better Buildings & Tech Education

Come and learn about advances in building technology and educational strategies at the intersection of technician education, sustainability, energy conservation, clean energy, healthy building operations, and climate change mitigation policies. A dynamic line-up of speakers and interactive sessions:

Advanced Technical Research: See presentations & demonstrations by leading experts on grid interactive efficient buildings (GEB), residential energy efficiency strategies, heat pump technology, building performance standards, and more.

Educational Strategies: Campus as Living Lab, project-based learning, instructional lab development, BAS lesson planning, micro credentials, and more.

Forum of Ideas & Networking: Exchange ideas with speakers and attendees in online breakout rooms and roundtable discussions. Expand your connections & meet other professionals.

Virtual Expo Hall: Meet industry sponsors to learn about products, training & discounts.

Although this event is over you can still get access to the recording of the event! Click here to learn more or to sign up for this exciting free opportunity!

Save the Date: Smart Buildings Exchange Aug 27-29, 2024

January 16, 2024 By SBC staff

Please save the date for Smart Buildings Exchange 2024 – August 27-29, 2024! The free, three-day event will include two days of virtual sessions (August 27^th & 28^th), and the third day will be held in person in Seattle (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 and highlight solutions to some of the challenges currently facing the commercial, corporate, and institutional real estate industries. Topics of focus will include building electrification and decarbonization efforts to address climate change, grid-interactive efficient buildings and the role they play in the clean energy transition, smart technologies for resilience and security, optimizing buildings for hybrid work environments and more.

Stay tuned for more programming, sponsorship, and registration details coming soon!

Join us for the Energy Insights Forum on Jan 30th!

January 9, 2024 By SBC staff

Energy Insights Forum
January 30th | 3-5 pm
Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144

Join us on January 30th at 3pm for the Energy Insights Forum! The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts along with Building Potential (formerly Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) host this back-to-back panel discussion on how to reduce demand-side energy usage.

Learn about the policies that impact the industry and discover the incentives propelling sustainable practices forward. Hear from property managers and service providers as they delve into the practicalities of reducing building energy use. Gain valuable insights into successful strategies, implementation challenges, and collaborative approaches that are transforming the sector.

A networking break between the panels offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Following the panels, unwind and continue the conversation at the happy hour to continue the discussion.

We hope to see you there!

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Join us for the Energy Insights Forum on Jan 30th!

December 18, 2023 By SBC staff

Energy Insights Forum
January 30th | 3-5 pm
Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144

We hope to see you there!

Register Here

Creative Funding Strategies for Better Buildings, 12/4 12-1PM

November 28, 2023 By SBC staff

Getting started on the path to improving your building’s performance and finding the capital for the projects can be challenging. In this webinar, learn about resources to scope and implement a project, and innovative ways to fund it. Speakers will provide a comprehensive overview of tools to meet Clean Building Act standards, as well as illustrate how lease structures and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing can be leveraged to reduce upfront and operational costs.

Focus:
– Creating strategies for funding, managing and paying for building upgrades and better buildings
– Examples of support and resources for project development and compliance
– Leveraging lease language to capture the most value from sustainability and performance driven upgrades
– Repositioning the landlord/tenant relationship to minimize risk and support sustainability and ESG goals
– Best practices to avoid penalties and conflict over lease ambiguity

Presenters:
– Nicole DeNamur, Climate Aligned Law, Attorney, Hon. AIA, WELL AP and Faculty, LEED Green Associate, Fitwel Ambassador and EcoDistricts AP
– Erik Jennings, Pacifica Law Group LLP
– Rachel Brombaugh, Washington State Managing Director, PACE Equity
– Rebecca Sheppard, Senior Project Manager, Smart Buildings Center / Building Potential / NEEC

Who should attend?

What you will leave with:

Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Better Buildings & Tech Education

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