The dates for the new updated live QEM training have been determined!
June 25th & 26th from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The two days will cover different content. So, you will need to attend both days to hear the complete curriculum.
May Monthly Wrap-Up
SBX Plus and a Call for Speakers!
SBX Registration is OPEN – Smart Buildings Exchange Nov 9-10 2026 register today and use this link to direct your colleagues to the registration site
SBX+, our webinar series leading up to the in-person event, is well underway. You can get access to both the webinar series and the in-person event for a bundled rate. Recordings are available of all the webinars to this point. May was marked by the Efficient Energy Management with ISO 50001 webinar, which is available to view now!
Next up: Sept. 16 – Retrocommissioning as a Tool for Compliance with Building Performance Standards
Also, don’t forget that the SBX Call for Speakers is now open! Don’t miss your chance to shape the conversation, if you or someone you know is interested in speaking at SBX this year we want to hear from you. Check out the blog post for all the details.
AEE West
We took a little trip over to the east side and set-up shop at AEE West. Here’s some highlight photos of us talking with the attendees and our very own Rebecca Sheppard presenting!
Operator of the Year 2026 – Nominations Closing
We’re coming to the end of the Operator of the Year nominations! Please check out the blog post for all the details and get your nominations in at this form by midnight (PT) tomorrow, 6/12. We have some excellent candidates this year and can’t wait to announce the winner in the weeks to come.
Still Time to Register for Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training 2026
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
Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards & Seattle Energy Code for existing buildings: What BEPS & SEC requirements apply to your building?
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
WA Commerce Webinar: Cool Classrooms on a Budget: How Federal Energy Tax Credits Can Help
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.
Clean Building Performance Webinar Series and New and Updated Guidance Documents
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
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