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Still Time to Register for Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training 2026

May 14, 2026 By SBC staff

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Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training 2026

June 1, 2026  |  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
International Place – South Tower: Earhart Conference Room
18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98188
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The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers is pleased to announce that it will host an in-person Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training and examination on June 1 thru June 5, 2026. The training and examination will be held at the International Plaza – Earhart Conference Room. 

The Certified Energy Manager is the premier credential for energy professionals and is recognized worldwide. A Certified Energy Manager is an individual who optimizes the energy performance of a facility, building, or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems integrator for electrical, mechanical, process, and building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum solutions to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective approach. They are often team leaders and help to develop and implement their organizations’ energy management strategies. CEM’s have gained increased recognition within the energy industry and by companies looking to strengthen their competitive position by having responsible energy strategies and sustainable operational practices.

This in-person, 4-day training program will help applicants prepare to take the CEM examination that will be administered on the 5th day of the program.

The cost of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training is $2395 including the 4-day in-person training, exam, and application for CEM certification. Attendees who are members of the AEE Pacific Northwest Chapter will receive a $200 discount. Fees must be paid at time of registration.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

Tickets

$2195 AEE World and PNW Chapter member Certified Energy Manager Course
$2,395 Non-Member Certified Energy Manager Course

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Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards & Seattle Energy Code for existing buildings: What BEPS & SEC requirements apply to your building? 

April 30, 2026 By SBC staff

(Download as a pdf)
Webinar Date:  June 8th , 2026
Time: 12 pm to 2 pm
Cost: Free!
Please join us for the webinar “Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards & Seattle Energy Code for Existing Buildings: What BEPS & SEC Requirements Apply to Your Building?” hosted by the Smart Buildings Center and Building Potential, the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program, and the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment.
This session is intended for anyone impacted by these policies, including building operators and facilities professionals, building owners, property managers, and service providers. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how BEPS and Seattle Energy Code requirements apply to existing buildings and what to expect for compliance.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_za1FKvKtR6uex-xBiqne6g

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WA Commerce Webinar: Cool Classrooms on a Budget: How Federal Energy Tax Credits Can Help

April 23, 2026 By SBC staff

Monday, May 11 @ 1-2pm PT

Register here

As warmer weather returns, district leaders will face an uncomfortable reality: many classrooms without cooling are unable to keep students and staff safe in today’s climate. Several school districts are tapping into a reliable source for their heating and cooling: the ground. Hear from Seattle Public Schools and McKinstry about how school districts can incorporate ground-source heat pumps to support comfortable classrooms, minimize demands on maintenance staff, improve building resilience and reduce air pollution.

Schools can save up to 50% on the cost of installing this modern HVAC solution with non-competitive, uncapped federal funding available through 2034. Washington’s Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program (CETCAP) provides free legal, technical, and filing support to help schools secure these dollars.

Leave this webinar with an understanding of ground-source heat pumps as a modern HVAC solution, including considerations for implementation, operations, and maintenance, and how all school districts can unlock this technology with federal funds.

Filed Under: Education & Training, Resources, Webinars

Clean Building Performance Webinar Series and New and Updated Guidance Documents

April 21, 2026 By SBC staff

CBPS Webinar Series: How to submit a Tier 1 compliance application

The first compliance deadline for Tier 1 buildings over 220,000 square feet is approaching quickly. To help building owners and their teams, the Clean Buildings team is hosting a webinar on how to submit a Tier 1 compliance application through the Clean Buildings Portal.

Join us on May 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. This session is designed for all Tier 1 covered buildings and will walk participants through accessing the portal, setting up shared access, connecting your compliance application to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and completing the submission. Whether you’re preparing your first application or want to make sure everything is submitted correctly, this webinar will provide step-by-step guidance and helpful tips.

 

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

 


New and updated guidance documents added

We’ve updated and added new guidance documents! Visit the Clean Buildings Document Library to review new and updated guidance documents.

Updated:

  • CBPS 008 Measuring Gross Floor Area (PDF) Revised 4/9/2026
  • CBPS 21-E Exemption: Agricultural Structures (PDF) Revised 4/9/2026
  • CBPS 21-F Exemption: Pending Demolition (PDF) Revised 4/9/2026

New

  • CBPS 041 Hotel Activity Type Guidance (Transient vs. Nontransient) Added 4/9/2026

Filed Under: Resources, Webinars

FREE Webinars at The Lab at City Light May – June

April 21, 2026 By SBC staff

Our friends at the The Lab at City Light want you to know about some upcoming Webinars. Don’t miss your chance to enroll in these free sessions from The Lab at City Light! Learn more about The Lab at: Lighting Design Lab

Selling Energy Projects with Pro Forma Thinking
May 14, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Online | Free
You’ll also see how real-world capital pathways (C-PACE, performance contracting, Energy-as-a-Service, green bonds and tax credits) snap into a pro forma narrative that gets to “yes.” You’ll leave with a practical story arc, a sharper value stack and model inputs you can reuse to move bold projects from “interesting” to funded.
Performance Commissioning: Delivering High-Performance Buildings and Enabling Electrification
May 21, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:30am | Online | Free
In this session, you’ll learn what performance commissioning is, how it differs from traditional approaches, and why it is essential for both new construction and retrofit projects. You’ll also gain insight into how it supports electrification and ensures reliable, efficient, and long-term building performance.
Urban Business District Lighting Review
May 28, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00am | Online | Free
This discussion will offer a review of human perception leading to practical tips on how to consider effective lighting including concepts. Real world examples will be used to illustrate effective design approaches as well as some cautionary tales.
Deliver High Performance Heat Pump Retrofits
June 4, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Online | Free
In this session, David Richardson will layout a blueprint for how you can add High Performance Heat Pump Retrofits to your product offerings and avoid the most common pitfalls.

Filed Under: Webinars

ICYMI This Week at the Smart Buildings Center & Building Potential

April 16, 2026 By SBC staff

This week we hosted our third session in our SBX Plus webinar series, How to Utilize Diagnostic Tools to Identify Energy Savings. The presentation showcased how modern diagnostic tools uncover hidden inefficiencies in building systems and pinpoint actionable energy-saving opportunities. You can catch this recording, register for future sessions, and find more information and registration opportunities for Smart Buildings Exchange webinars and in person conference here.
Jorge Melendez, Senior Specialist of Conservation and Efficiency Programs at Southern California Edison, Robby Martin, Building Analytics Business Development Lead at ATS Automation and Britton Rife, Senior Project Manager at the SBC and Building Potential covered practical approaches to utilizing specific diagnostic tools, analyzing data, prioritizing improvements, and validating results. Many regions have access to commercial tool lending libraries, check them out here:

Washington & Oregon

Smart Buildings Center – https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/tool-library/


Idaho

University of Idaho – Integrated Design Lab – http://idlboise.com/about-erl


California

Pacific Gas & Electric – www.pge.com/tools

Sonoma County – http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/General-Services/Energy-and-Sustainability/Tool-Lending-Library/

Southern California Edison – https://www.sce.com/business/consulting-services/energy-education-centers

San Diego Gas & Electric – https://www.sdge.com/energy-innovation-center/tool-and-book-lending-library


New York

CUNY Building Performance Lab – https://nycenergytools.com/

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