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Washington State University RCM Summit

April 29, 2024 By SBC staff

Short presentations, networking, and break-out sessions for
Washington State public facility Resource Conservation Managers

Others with similar positions also encouraged to attend

Tuesday, May 7

12:00 to 3:00 PM Pacific Time

A no-cost Zoom meeting

Click here to register!

  • Network with your peers!  We will break out into Zoom rooms by sector, including university/college, K-12, city/county/state, and other.
  • Listen and share ideas about asset data collection and possible software tools to support your operations & maintenance plans. Please come prepared to share about your tools, as well as their usefulness and challenges.
  • Bring your questions, successes, and challenges for a follow-up discussion to the March 20 2024 webinar on energy management plans and O&M programs for Clean Building requirements.
  • Learn about considerations and challenges for electric vehicle fleet readiness and charging stations at your Washington state facilities from a short presentation by WSU Energy Program’s Green Transportation Program Director.

RCMs, energy managers, and staff with similar positions from Washington state public and government institutions and agencies are the intended audience. We may limit attendance by others.

Washington State University Energy Program promotes and supports RCM programs with technical assistance, hiring and job description information, monthly newsletters, webinars, and more.

This free event from Washington State University Energy Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program through the Washington State Department of Commerce Energy Division.

For more information, email [email protected].

Filed Under: Featured Event

Happy Earth Day 2024!

April 22, 2024 By SBC staff

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…

That’s a big deal! Why not make this the year? Check out the courses page for more information on how you can get started with the BOC and become part of a greener, cleaner tomorrow.  You can find more info about training, certification, and continuing education over on theBOC.info.

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event

Join the NW Energy Coalition’s Clean & Affordable Energy Conference

April 5, 2024 By SBC staff

NWEC

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.

Filed Under: Featured Event

CEL Presents: Smart & Resilient Schools Summit

April 2, 2024 By SBC staff

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! 🎒🍏

Workshop Sign Up (communityenergy.tech)

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)

Filed Under: Featured Event

4/16/24: WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard – Facts, Myths, and Misinformation

March 29, 2024 By SBC staff

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.

Register here!

Full flyer here

WA CBPS Flyer

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event

Take Control and Save Money with Seattle City Light’s HVAC Controls Upgrade Incentives

March 18, 2024 By SBC staff

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
Register: 
Take Control and Save Money with Seattle City Light’s HVAC Controls Upgrade Incentives
Thursday, April 4, 2024 –10:00 to 11:00

PRESENTED BY
Ted Brown, Energy Management Analyst Supervisor | Seattle City Light
Elly Bunzendahl, Senior Manager | AESC, Inc.

Ted Brown, Energy Management Analyst SupervisorTed 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 BunzendahlElly 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.

City light has created this excellent primer with more information on the incentives available to those building owners that are looking to save on their energy bills.

Questions? Please email [email protected] with questions or concerns.

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, Webinars

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