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XMP Lunch & Learn: Research on energy use in pumping systems

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Date: September 11, 2018
Time: Noon-1pm (lunch provided)
Location: Smart Buildings Center | Pacific Tower
1st Floor Training Room, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is exploring a program intended to make it easier for pump owners and operators to identify and scope efficient pump systems, decreasing the cost of system operations.

What is XMP?
The Extended Motor Products (XMP) Initiative is aimed at encouraging the use of more efficient pumping systems. NEEA and its utility partners are embarking on a research project to better understand energy use and energy saving opportunities in pump systems. The goal of XMP is to make it easier to buy more efficient pump systems.

Pumps Research Goal
The research will serve to support reliable energy savings estimates for commercial & industrial pumps and to create a regional database of pump energy and performance data.

We Need Your Help Collecting Data
We need your help to collect as much existing and new data as we can and make the research as effective as possible.

For more information please visit www.conduitnw.org and search for “XMP” or contact Sarah Widder at [email protected].

To register for the September 11th Lunch & Learn please e-mail Sarah Widder at [email protected] or Amy Jackson at [email protected].

PSE Pay for Performance Pilot – Looking for Projects

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PSE is still looking for 4 more projects in 2018 for the Pay for Performance pilot. This program is an opportunity to maximize your energy savings through capital and operational improvements, maintenance and behavioral energy-savings opportunities.  All proposals require a 15% minimum energy reduction target from capital measures, with an incentive structure that rewards a total building approach to managing your facility’s resources.

For further information, please contact Beth Robinweiler at [email protected] or 425-424-6476.

Last chance to register for the Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum – August 24th

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The Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum is this Friday and there are only a few more days to register! This FREE event will feature a welcome address by Zachary Gentry, VP of Business Development at View Dynamic Glass and a keynote by Bert Van Hoof, Group Program Manager at Azure IoT and a Partner at Microsoft.   There will also be a panel discussion moderated by Jake Oster who leads energy policy for Amazon.  Jake will lead the discussion with panelists to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW.  Panelists will include Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; Curt Kirkeby, Avista; and Brett Phillips, Unico Properties.  There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A.

When: August 24th, 2018

Time: 10am – 2pm (lunch will be included)

Location: Smart Buildings Center

1200 12th Ave S

Seattle, WA 98144

Register today before it’s too late!

Job Opportunities

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Seattle City Light has two new job opportunities. One position will focus on electric transportation programs, and another position will work on a variety of programs and technologies related to energy efficiency, distributed energy resources and connected devices.  Put simply, these positions will help sculpt the future of the Customer Energy Solutions department at Seattle City Light.  They will identify and vet new market opportunities (online retail platforms, electrification, and internet-of-things, oh my!), spark continuous improvement initiatives, and signal when to exit or redesign programs.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/2166640/policy-analyst-conservation-policy-analyst

Puget Sound Energy:  Efficiency Services seeks a Senior Market Analyst for our Strategic Planning, Evaluation, and Research team.  Responsibilities include leading impact and process evaluations of energy efficiency programs to deliver continuous improvement of our products and services.

To apply, please visit https://careers.pse.com/search and enter ‘Senior Market Analyst #04105’

Register now to secure your spot at the Why Smart Buildings event!

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Time is running out to register for our next Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum focusing on Hype vs. Reality.  This FREE event will feature a keynote by Bert Van Hoof, Group Program Manager at Azure IoT and a Partner at Microsoft.  There will also be a panel discussion moderated by Jake Oster who leads energy policy for Amazon.  Jake will lead the discussion with panelists to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW.  Panelists will include Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; Curt Kirkeby, Avista; and Brett Phillips, Unico Properties.  There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A.

When: August 24th, 2018

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location: Smart Buildings Center

1200 12th Ave S

Seattle, WA 98144

Lunch:  Included!

Register today before it’s too late!

The first Why Smart Buildings event featured Erik Ubels with Edge Technologies, and a local panel shown here.

GridFWD 2018

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Help define the future of the Pacific Northwest energy system at GridFWD 2018, the premier event about deploying advanced solutions to modernize our regional grid. Join leaders from utilities, solution providers, regulatory agencies and governments who are working together to improve the flexibility, resiliency, operation and electrification of the region’s power. Hosted by Smart Grid Northwest at the Pinnacle Harbourside Hotel in Vancouver, BC October 10-11, 2018. Learn more and register today at www.GridFWD.com.

Contact Us

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

206-538-0832

[email protected]

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