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City of Bellevue – Clean Buildings Incentive Program 10/14 + 10/22

October 3, 2025 By SBC staff

The City of Bellevue is helping large buildings (20,000+ sf) to reduce energy use, save on costs, and comply with WA State Clean Buildings Law. Free building energy services include energy benchmarking, scoping assessments, incentive navigation, and compliance reporting support – an estimated $18,000 value. 

Free Training Webinars: WA Clean Buildings Law Compliance

· Clean Buildings 101: Intro to Clean Buildings Law, Incentives, and Support

- - October 14, 11am-noon

· Clean Buildings 102: Benchmarking Your Building’s Energy for Compliance

- - October 22, 11am-noon

Happy EEDay ’25 From Your Friends at Smart Buildings Center!

October 1, 2025 By SBC staff

Today 10/1 is Energy Efficiency Day! How are you celebrating? Here are some ideas from Building Potential and the Smart Buildings Center!

Register for Smart Buildings Exchange in-person and last virtual session: SBX Conference
Sign up for notifications from the BOC program to receive the latest information on courses and webinars to upskill your staff or elevate your own career! www.theboc.info
While you are there read case studies about how our graduates are improving the efficiency of their buildings https://www.theboc.info/why-boc/success-stories/
Explore our Tool Lending Library and how you can borrow tools for free (in WA and OR) to improve your building’s performance: https://smartbuildingscenter.org/tool-library/

SBX early-bird pricing ends October 10th, register now and save!

September 30, 2025 By SBC staff

We’re a little over a month away from SBX 2025 and can’t wait to convene the industry to explore how the Pacific Northwest is not just responding to change—but actively shaping the future of the built environment. SBX 2025 will challenge participants to think beyond the status quo, offering thought-provoking conversations on where our region fits into the national and global transition toward smarter, cleaner, and more resilient buildings.

Whether you’re a building owner or operator, a policymaker, utility representative, or a service or technology provider, SBX 2025 offers the insights, connections, and inspiration you need to turn ideas into action and to reimagine the role of buildings—not just as energy users, but as dynamic assets that influence everything from grid interaction and occupant well-being to cost management, security, and building resilience.

We hope to see you on November 5^th – register by October 10^th to save on early-bird pricing!

Register now & save at www.sbxconference.org/register/

For previous SBX 2025 updates, check out our blog feed and to view the full SBX agenda visit www.sbxconference.org/fall-conference/

SBX 2025 Agenda Highlights

September 26, 2025 By SBC staff

In addition to the State of Buildings panel (highlighted here) and the Innovation Showcase panel (to be highlighted very soon!), SBX 2025 will provide attendees the opportunity to hear inspiring messages from industry leaders about how the Pacific Northwest is helping to shape the national smart buildings transition and uniquely positioned to lead the US through the energy market transformation.

We hope to see you on November 5^th – register by October 10^th to save on early-bird pricing!

Register now & save at www.sbxconference.org/register/

For previous SBX 2025 updates, check out our blog feed and to view the full SBX agenda visit www.sbxconference.org/fall-conference/

SCL 2025 Trade Ally Meet and Greet

September 18, 2025 By SBC staff

Don’t miss Seattle City Light’s 2025 in-person meet and greet, designed especially for our valued trade allies. Connect directly with incentive Program Managers, learn about upcoming developments for 2026, and share feedback to help shape the future of City Light’s programs. Plus, network with fellow trade allies!

Event Details

Enjoy light breakfast refreshments and enter a raffle to win prizes!

Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Location: Panoramic Room, 8th Floor
Smart Buildings Center – Pacific Tower
1200 12^th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Agenda:

9:00-9:30 am: Networking and refreshments
9:30-10:30 am: Keynote, program presentations, and a TA success story
10:30-11:30 am: Open house where trade allies meet with City Light staff at dedicated program tables
11:30 am: Raffle drawing

You’ll also hear from and meet with The Lab and the Office of Sustainability & Environment.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. We hope to see you there!

SCL Launches Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) and Multifamily Strategic Energy Management (MSEM), Register Today!

September 18, 2025 By SBC staff

Seattle City Light is offering a new no-cost program for commercial and multifamily buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet. The Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) launches this fall! And Multifamily Strategic Energy Management (MSEM) will launch in early 2026. This coaching and training program will help commercial and multifamily buildings lower their energy consumption, prepare to meet the requirements of the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard (WA CBPS) and—for buildings within the city limits of Seattle—the Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard (Seattle BEPS). Here are some of the benefits of participating in this program:

Learn how to lower operating costs and achieve persistent energy saving and emissions reduction.
Get on the path to compliance with both the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard and Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard.
Join dynamic quarterly workshops, offering technical and organizational training and the opportunity to share practices and solutions alongside peers.
Work with an energy and climate coach for ongoing support throughout the program – up to two years. This includes:

o One site walkthrough to identify energy-saving opportunities and help prioritizing project implementation.

o Assessments and action plan to support integrating energy into business practices.

o Coordination with the organization’s extended energy team to address specific needs and goals.

The program is free for participants. Your investment is your time spent attending workshops and activities – an investment which should yield energy savings as well as valuable organizational benefits.

Want to learn more about the Seattle City Light SEM program? Join an upcoming 60-minute information session! Register in advance:

Questions? Email: Seattle City Light Energy Advisors, [email protected]

Today 10/1 is Energy Efficiency Day! How are you celebrating? Here are some ideas from Building Potential and the Smart Buildings Center!

We hope to see you on November 5th – register by October 10th to save on early-bird pricing!

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We hope to see you on November 5^th – register by October 10^th to save on early-bird pricing!