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Access to 2024 National Institute Recordings

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Did you miss the NSF BEST Center 2024 National Institute? Don’t worry! You still have the opportunity to catch up on all the valuable insights, discussions, and presentations by accessing the recorded sessions online.

Simply visit [https://tinyurl.com/2024NationalInstitute] to register and gain exclusive access.

Registration Deadline: February 28th, 2024

By registering now, you’ll be able to watch the recordings at your convenience. This is your chance to experience the wealth of knowledge shared during the National Institute at a time that suits you!

Have Questions? If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, feel free to reach out to BEST at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay informed and inspired. Register today and dive into the enriching content of the 2024 National Institute!

SnoPUD Clean Buildings Accelerator

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Snohomish PUD is recruiting for a new Clean Buildings Accelerator cohort launching on March 26th. Join an online info session on February 13th(register) or March 6th(register) to learn more about how this free program helps commercial businesses save energy, money, and comply with the WA Clean Buildings requirements. Click here for more information or email [email protected].

Building Operator Certification FREE Informational Webcast is 2/7/24 – Register Now!

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Learn more about the BOC program!

Join us for a FREE Informational Webcast on February 7, 2024.

The web cast allows you to conveniently view and listen to an overview of the BOC program from the comfort of your office.

Webcasts are accessible from your desktop, mobile device or tablet.

The presentation includes:

  • Who benefits by attending BOC training.
  • Level I and Level II course topics and schedules.
  • BOC credential options.
  • How BOC graduates are improving their facilities.
  • Q & A with BOC staff.

February 7, 2024

11:30am-12:30pm (Eastern Time)

9:30am-10:30am (Mountain)

10:30am-11:30am (Central Time)

8:30am-9:30am (Pacific)

NOTE FOR BOC GRADUATES:  BOC informational webcasts do not offer maintenance points for BOC graduates. The webcasts are intended for newcomers to the BOC program and provide information about eligibility and certification requirements. BOC graduates who are interested in continuing education hours are encouraged to attend the BOC Technical Webinar Series .

3/6 Webinar: RMI – The Future of Indoor Air: Policy Solutions for Clean and Healthy Buildings

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March 6th, 11am ET, a LinkedIn Live webinar hosted by RMI on “The Future of Indoor Air: Policy Solutions for Clean and Healthy Buildings.”

When strategizing health and climate goals in the building sector, the US has a blind spot: indoor air. Despite being one of the country’s top five major health risks, indoor air pollution is currently overlooked and unregulated. Burning fossil fuels in buildings releases additional health-harming pollutants that exacerbate climate change. A recent report from RMI summarizes how indoor air quality guidelines are a critical first step to effectively address indoor air pollutants, and how they can inform policy measures to mitigate risk.

RMI will host a virtual panel discussion on March 6th, 2024 at 11am ET, summarizing their recent report and convening industry experts to illuminate why now is the ideal time to improve indoor air and what policy solutions are available to deploy. They’ll also answer key questions about indoor air pollution and building performance, including those from audience members.

RSVP here:  https://www.linkedin.com/events/7141446480313143296  

Help us get the word out! Register to attend on March 6th and share with others in your network. For additional information or to share a question for the panelists in advance, please contact [email protected].

PSE EnergyCAP Benchmarking Training

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Our friends at Puget Sound Energy have announced a new round of free EnergyCAP Training Webinars you can sign up for now! This is a great opportunity to learn about EnergyCAP and how to use it to benchmark your buildings to monitor your energy use. Benchmarking is also a requirement under Seattle law, so if you are responsible for benchmarking inside the city limits this is a great way to ensure your gas data is accurately reported.

The dates for the new webinars are below, click the dates to register in Zoom. Webinars will take place every Thursday in February.
 Feb 1, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time
Feb 8, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time
Feb 15, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time
Feb 22, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time
Feb 29, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Building Emissions Performance Standard Policy Updates

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Seattle’s Building Emissions Performance Standard: What You Need to Know Now

Start getting prepared for this new requirement!

BEPS applies to existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet and sets carbon emissions targets that buildings must meet over time to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Compliance starts with benchmarking data verification and emissions reporting requirements due starting in 2027 to encourage planning and action to meet first emissions targets by 2031-2035.

Join Nicole Ballinger from OSE for a webinar on Thursday, February 1 from 10:00 to 11:30. Hosted by the Lighting Design Lab.

Learn the basics of BEPS, hear about 2024 rulemaking and program design planning, and get a sneak peek into how to estimate a building’s emissions using a greenhouse gas intensity metric. Q and A to follow.

Register for the webinar

Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator

Reminder: the next free Light Coaching session starts January 30th and it’s not too late to enroll! This program is tailored for owners and managers of buildings 50,000 SF and larger to understand the State of WA Clean Buildings law, reduce emissions to prepare for BEPS, and get on the path to compliance.

Register for an information session on January 17th or 23rd

Help the Office of Sustainability and Environment design a new program to assist under-resourced building owners

In 2024, the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) will be distributing $4.5 million to help building owners meet the Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) that Mayor Harrell signed into law in December 2023. This funding is prioritized to provide capital and/or engineering support to implement emissions-reduction upgrades in buildings that serve frontline communities.š

OSE is currently designing a program to distribute the funds and as part of the design process, we are seeking input on elements such as applicant eligibility and scoring criteria, award sizes and distribution, the state of knowledge among building owners, and other topics. One way we’re gathering that input is through a brief survey we’re distributing to building owners, energy service providers, community organizations, affordable housing advocates, and others. Please complete the short survey linked below to guide us as we build this important program, slated for launch in the first half of 2024. It should take only about 15 minutes.

Take the Survey

The survey will close on January 31, 2024, so please don’t wait to share your thoughts. Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide us with your valuable insights!

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

206-538-0832

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