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Deadline Extended to Friday! Help Improve School IAQ and Energy Efficiency – Take The Survey!

June 2, 2025 By SBC staff

Respond by 6/6!

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, the American Lung Association, and Go Green Initiative are partnering on a multiyear initiative to help K-12 schools improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency and they need your help! Read the brief below for more information:

We need your help to understand professional development needs in this area. By completing our 15-minute survey, school system staff can help us develop resources that will support school indoor air quality management that also minimizes energy use (Energy Efficient IAQ).

Take the Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/wPNTa32nYu

Benefits of Completing the Survey:

    • Chance to win a $50 gift card or a free pass to the 2026 Green Schools Conference
    • Opportunity to sign up for updates and resources on IAQ management and energy efficiency

Primary Audience: Any K-12 school and district-level staff whose work is related to indoor air quality (IAQ) and/or energy management (Facilities Management, Operations, Health, Finance, Administration, etc.).

Survey Closes: May 30 June 6th, 2025

Your input is crucial to improving the learning environment for students across the country. Take the survey today!

Filed Under: SBC News

2 Weeks Left to Nominate for BOC Operator of the Year 2025!

May 28, 2025 By SBC staff

Do you know someone who has been improving the energy efficiency of their work environment using BOC skills? Nominate them, a co-worker, employee, or yourself for BOC Operator of the Year. We want to hear how methods learned in BOC classes are helping people make improvements in their work environment.  Click the link below and share the success stories. Nomination deadline is June 13th!

Nominate a friend, co-worker or yourself HERE!

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Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2025!

May 12, 2025 By SBC staff

Early-bird registration for SBX 2025 is now open at sbxconference.org/register

The Smart Buildings Center is excited to host the 5th annual Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) in 2025! This year’s event builds on a successful history of exploring smart and efficient building operations—but it’s not just more of the same.

SBX 2025 invites attendees to think bigger. This year’s focus is on how smart building strategies can solve today’s real-world challenges—like cutting operational costs, reducing peak energy use, and retrofitting fossil fuel-based equipment with heat pumps. For those navigating the evolving demands of building ownership, operations, and energy management, SBX 2025 offers a space to explore practical solutions while also engaging with the bold ideas shaping the future.

The fall conference theme, “Smart Buildings in Action: Leading the Future of Building Performance,” reflects our region’s growing leadership in reimagining 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.

SBX 2025 features both a virtual webinar series and an in-person event:

  • The webinar series, held in the months leading up to the conference, dives into practical applications and real-world examples of smart building technologies and solutions.

Register for the webinar series!

  • The in-person conference, to be held on November 5th in downtown Seattle, will bring together regional and national leaders for thought-provoking discussions on the big ideas—exploring where we’re headed, what’s needed to accelerate progress, and how the Pacific Northwest fits into the national and global landscape.

Register for the in-person conference!

  


Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’re interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, please view our Sponsor Prospectus and contact [email protected].

Filed Under: Education & Training, Featured Event, SBC News, SBX, Webinars

BOC Operator of the Year 2025 Nominations are Open!

May 8, 2025 By SBC staff

Do you know someone who has been improving the energy efficiency of their work environment using BOC skills? Nominate them, a co-worker, employee, or yourself for BOC Operator of the Year. We want to hear how methods learned in BOC classes are helping people make improvements in their work environment.  Click the link below and share the success stories. Nomination deadline is June 13th!

Nominate a friend, co-worker or yourself HERE!

Filed Under: SBC News

Smart Buildings Exchange 2025 & Beyond!

March 10, 2025 By SBC staff

Since 2020, the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) has united industry leaders through a mix of virtual and in-person programming. Originally launched in 2018 as the Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum, SBX has continually evolved to meet the needs of the industry.

Now we’re taking the next step. This year marks the beginning of a new era—a year-round Smart Buildings Exchange experience with ongoing virtual live webinars recorded throughout the year and an in-person conference experience each fall in Seattle.

2025 will be a transition year as we reimagine the future of our virtual programming. In the meantime, our Smart Buildings Center (SBC) Technical Webinar Series will keep you engaged throughout the year. Register here: https://cvent.me/LEWGoD

We’re also thrilled to gather in person on November 5th for a half-day conference and happy hour in downtown Seattle—mark your calendar.

What’s new for SBX in 2025?

SBX Fall Conference
November 5, 2025 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Bell Harbor Conference Center, Downtown Seattle
Includes a networking happy hour to connect with industry peers.
More information and registration coming soon at www.sbxconference.org

SBC Technical Webinar Series
6 Virtual Webinars occurring throughout the year
Join live or watch the live recording
Stay engaged all year with expert-led discussions.
Register now at https://cvent.me/LEWGoD

Cost
To ensure a high-quality experience, this year will be the first time we are charging for attendance, but we are working hard to keep those costs low!

Get Involved with SBX 2025
Register now for our technical webinars: https://cvent.me/LEWGoD
Stay tuned for more info on our Fall Conference: www.sbxconference.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: please contact [email protected] for more information

SBX 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, we’ll expand further with a multi-day Smart Buildings Exchange conference in Seattle each November!

We’re excited to bring you even more opportunities to engage, learn, and connect. See you online and in Seattle this fall!

Filed Under: 'Why Smart?' Events, Education & Training, Featured Event, SBC News, SBX, Webinars

Smart Buildings Center Executive Director Kerry Meade Joins the REFRAME Podcast for Episode 6

February 3, 2025 By SBC staff

Kerry Meade joins the REFRAME podcast for their 6th Episode, The Local Shift available now on Pilotlight‘s official website and Apple and Spotify.

On this episode you’ll learn about the need for building owners and stakeholders to shift their focus to local leadership and collaboration to keep the momentum toward their efficiency and sustainability goals.

Filed Under: SBC News

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