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Save the Date! BuildingEnergy Boston 2025 3/20 – 3/21

February 4, 2025 By SBC staff

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Conference sessions and sponsored presentations offer best practices and lessons learned, case studies and proven data, technical how-to’s, emerging technologies, and innovative policies and programs. If you are a professional in the built environment in any stage of your training and career, plan to immerse yourself in two days of networking and intensive learning on March 20th and 21st. BuildingEnergy Boston 2025 anticipates offering credits through AIA, BPI, LEED, PHIUS, RESNET, and more. Learn more and register at: nesea.org/bebos25

BuildingEnergy Boston is a great way to maintain your BOC Credential!

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) helps high-performance building and renewable energy professionals improve their practices by learning from and networking with each other. Founded in 1975, it is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment. Learn more at nesea.org.

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FREE Lighting Design Lab Webinars February – March!

January 23, 2025 By SBC staff

Our friends at the Lighting Design Lab have some excellent webinars lined up over the next two months, don’t miss your chance to register! Click the titles below to save your spot today.

Lighting & Electrical Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
Thu, Feb 20 | 10am-11:30am | FREE | Online only

Overview of the lighting and electrical provisions in the 2021 Washington state and Seattle commercial energy codes, both now in effect, with emphasis on provisions that are new or that were changed from last year’s initial drafts. Cost-effective, highly efficient lighting solutions from recent local projects. Energy code requirements impacting electrical system design.

Lessons Learned on Commercial Hot Water Heat Pump Installations
Thu, Feb 27 | 10-11am | FREE | Online only

This presentation will cover the lessons learned from 5 years of commercial hot water heat pump installations. Nyle has supplied equipment for several projects in the region and worked with different designers. Come and learn what is working.

HVAC Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
Thu, Mar 20 | 10am-11:30am | FREE | Online only

The March 20 webinar will cover HVAC Systems, including recent changes to accommodate legal and legislative issues. Full details and Duane’s guest presenter will be announced soon!

 

With more coming soon, including two more codes webinars!

Filed Under: Featured Event, Webinars

Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts Announce Water Week!

January 16, 2025 By SBC staff

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Water Week from the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts!

Join the 2030 Districts for a dynamic series of events focused on the cities of Seattle and Bellevue to learn about water management resources and strategies, connect with other sustainability professionals, and tour innovative urban sites to see sustainability in action.

Visit the 2030 District Water Week Page to stay up-to-date on all the happenings during Water Week and check out more ways to get involved.

We hope to see you there!

What is Water Week?

In 2025, the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are launching a new and improved education programming during three Education Weeks. Each week held throughout the calendar will include a variety of elements including building tours, roundtable discussions, networking happy hours, webinars, and more.

The first of these will be Water Week, a dynamic series of events dedicated to advancing water sustainability in the built environment. By collaborating with property owners, managers, and professional stakeholders, we will provide educational opportunities that explore innovative solutions to meet the 2030 targets for water efficiency. Water Week will feature engaging webinars, site tours of sustainable properties, networking opportunities, blog posts highlighting best practices, and interactive roundtables to inspire actionable change.

To help make this event a success, we need your help to get the word out! In this toolkit, you will find sample emails, social media posts, and important event information to share with your community. Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful education opportunity and for your support of the 2030 Districts.

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California Climate and Energy Collaborative Opens Call for Proposals 2025

January 7, 2025 By SBC staff

Proposal submissions are now open for the California Climate and Energy Collaborative 2025! This will be the 16th Annual CCEC Forum, themed “Hope in Action: Local Leads the Way”. Here’s a quick overview of the event from the CCEC website:

The 16th Annual CCEC Forum, themed “Hope in Action: Local Leads the Way,” will spotlight the critical role of local leadership in shaping a sustainable future amidst an uncertain climate landscape. With the urgency of the climate crisis growing and the growing clarity that it is local action that will lead the way, this two-day event will convene local and regional governments, State agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs), nonprofits, and private sector leaders to explore bold, actionable solutions. By showcasing how grassroots initiatives and regional collaborations are driving innovation and equity, the forum underscores the importance of local action as the cornerstone of climate resilience and progress.

This call for session proposals will help ensure that the forum will feature engaging sessions and new innovative activities to help climate and energy leaders and practitioners connect to learn about innovative projects and strategies, share best practices, and troubleshoot challenges.

Do you have a proposal for the 16th Annual CCEC Forum? Submissions are open here!

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UA Local 32 Training Facility

October 30, 2024 By SBC staff

Ever wondered how some of Greater Seattle’s best plumbers, pipe fitters, and HVAC experts get their training? The Greater Seattle Chapter of IFMA is excited to announce a tour of the Local UA 32 Training Facility! Local UA 32 offers phenomenal training to the professionals that support and drive the business of Facility Management and we are thrilled to be partnering with a local union to give you a sneak peek into how some of the best in the trades are trained.

Get your registration quickly because there’s only 20 spots!

Date: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

Cost:
Professional Member: $30
Professional Non Member: $35
Associate Member: $40
Associate Non Member: $45

Location: 595 Monster Road Southwest

Renton, WA, 98057

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Free Webinars! Polychlorinated Biphenyls Awareness & Education

October 30, 2024 By SBC staff

Join us on November 19th, 2024 at 2:00PM to learn about PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) in buildings and their safe removal. Hosted by the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts, and supported by the WA State Department of Ecology, the EPA, and in partnership with Pacific Rim Environmental, this comprehensive workshop will cover the dangers and risks of PCBs, their impact on health and the environment, and best practices for identifying, handling, and disposing of PCB-containing materials.

In collaboration with experts in environmental health and safety, the event will include informative presentations and Q&A sessions. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on regulatory requirements, safe removal techniques, and resources for managing PCB contamination effectively.

Whether you’re a contractor, property manager, environmental professional, or simply interested in learning more about PCBs, this event provides the tools and information you need to contribute to a safer, healthier environment. Register now to secure your spot!

Webinar #1 – Virtual
When: November 19th at 2pm|
Registration

Webinar #2 – In-Person
When: December 4th at 2pm
Where: Smart Building Center
Registration

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event

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