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SBX 2025 Agenda Highlights

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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 5th – register by October 10th 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

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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 12th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98144

Register Today!

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!

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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]  

Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX): State of Buildings

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In the first of two panel discussions at SBX 2025, Tom Marseille (Sazan Group) will lead the conversation between Emily Salzberg (Washington State Department of Commerce), Tom Williams (DB Engineering), Martin Clinton (UMC), and Tom Anderson (Puget Sound Energy) on the State of Buildings – what’s working, what’s not, and what kinds of solutions are needed.

State of Buildings – what’s working, what’s not
Building owners and operators are facing a convergence of challenges—rising costs, growing decarbonization expectations, aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats, and evolving occupant needs. In this panel discussion, leaders from both the public and private sectors will share their candid perspectives on the current state of the industry: what’s working, what’s stuck, and what kinds of solutions they need most.

The full agenda for the 2025 Smart Buildings Exchange Fall Conference is available at sbxconference.org/fall-conference/. After the State of Buildings discussion, an Innovation Showcase panel will highlight strategies for smarter, safer, more responsive buildings and the event will conclude with a networking happy hour, sponsored by Building Potential.

Register now to join us in Seattle on November 5th!

 

Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) Agenda Announced!

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The agenda for the 2025 Smart Buildings Exchange Fall Conference is now available on the SBX website. The event will feature a keynote address, two panel discussions and a networking happy hour – register to join us in Seattle on November 5th!

Keynote Address: PNW Leadership on the National Stage
Ash Awad, President & Chief Market Officer at McKinstry, will deliver a compelling keynote address highlighting how the Pacific Northwest is uniquely positioned to lead the US through the energy market transformation.

Two engaging panel discussions will follow, and the event will conclude with a networking happy hour, sponsored by Building Potential.

State of Buildings – what’s working, what’s not
Building owners and operators are facing a convergence of challenges—rising costs, growing decarbonization expectations, aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats, and evolving occupant needs. In this panel discussion, leaders from both the public and private sectors will share their candid perspectives on the current state of the industry: what’s working, what’s stuck, and what kinds of solutions they need most.

Innovation Showcase: Smarter, Safer, More Responsive Buildings
This panel will feature four rapid presentations, each highlighting how smart strategies are solving different performance challenges—from energy and emissions to security and space use.

Register now and save with early-bird pricing!

 

Join SBC and FEA on 8/14 at 8:30 PT for Future-Ready Facilities: Navigating Risk Through Property Resilience

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Register Today!

Smart Buildings Center and FEA are excited to partner for this educational LIVE webinar. Join us as we discuss risks and opportunities for your facilities in the ever-changing world of the built environment.

As risks to the built environment grow more complex – from environmental threats to technology disruptions – facility leaders must adopt a proactive approach to resilience. This session will share strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating emerging risks, and embedding resilience into everyday operations and long-term planning. Drawing on real-world examples, we’ll explore how to integrate resilience into facility planning. We’ll also highlight the new ASTM Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessment as one of several tools to structure your approach. Whether you’re just starting your resilience journey or looking to strengthen an existing program, you’ll leave with actionable insights and planning tools to build readiness and ensure continuity in the face of disruption.

Contact Us

Smart Buildings Center
Pacific Tower
1200 12th Ave. S., Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98144

206-538-0832

[email protected]

Smart Buildings Center is a project collaboration with Building Potential