Snohomish PUD is recruiting for a new Clean Buildings Accelerator cohort launching on March 26th. Join an online info session on February 13th(register) or March 6th(register) to learn more about how this free program helps commercial businesses save energy, money, and comply with the WA Clean Buildings requirements. Click here for more information or email [email protected].
WA Clean Building Team – Facts, Myths, and Misinformation
When? Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Where? 159 S Lincoln St, Spokane, Washington, US, 99201
Do you have buildings in WA State that have to comply with the new Clean Building Performance Standards? Are you tired of the myths, tired of the misinformation, tired of the doubt? Come get information from the source. WA Dept of Commerce is the Authority. The Clean Buildings Team will be here in Spokane to give you the best information available. Erase the doubt!
Register today for the event here, and then spread the word on LinkedIn!
Save the Date: Smart Buildings Exchange Aug 27-29, 2024
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 27th & 28th), 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!
Save the Date: Smart Buildings Exchange Aug 27-29, 2024
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 27th & 28th), 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!
Building Emissions Performance Standard Policy Updates
Seattle’s Building Emissions Performance Standard: What You Need to Know Now
Start getting prepared for this new requirement!
BEPS applies to existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet and sets carbon emissions targets that buildings must meet over time to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Compliance starts with benchmarking data verification and emissions reporting requirements due starting in 2027 to encourage planning and action to meet first emissions targets by 2031-2035.
Join Nicole Ballinger from OSE for a webinar on Thursday, February 1 from 10:00 to 11:30. Hosted by the Lighting Design Lab.
Learn the basics of BEPS, hear about 2024 rulemaking and program design planning, and get a sneak peek into how to estimate a building’s emissions using a greenhouse gas intensity metric. Q and A to follow.
Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator
Reminder: the next free Light Coaching session starts January 30th and it’s not too late to enroll! This program is tailored for owners and managers of buildings 50,000 SF and larger to understand the State of WA Clean Buildings law, reduce emissions to prepare for BEPS, and get on the path to compliance.
Register for an information session on January 17th or 23rd
Help the Office of Sustainability and Environment design a new program to assist under-resourced building owners
In 2024, the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) will be distributing $4.5 million to help building owners meet the Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) that Mayor Harrell signed into law in December 2023. This funding is prioritized to provide capital and/or engineering support to implement emissions-reduction upgrades in buildings that serve frontline communities.¹
OSE is currently designing a program to distribute the funds and as part of the design process, we are seeking input on elements such as applicant eligibility and scoring criteria, award sizes and distribution, the state of knowledge among building owners, and other topics. One way we’re gathering that input is through a brief survey we’re distributing to building owners, energy service providers, community organizations, affordable housing advocates, and others. Please complete the short survey linked below to guide us as we build this important program, slated for launch in the first half of 2024. It should take only about 15 minutes.
The survey will close on January 31, 2024, so please don’t wait to share your thoughts. Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide us with your valuable insights!
Tacoma-Pierce County Clean Buildings Symposium
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.
