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Clean Buildings RCM Webinar Series

March 15, 2021 By SBC staff

Clean Buildings – Getting to Efficiency

A four-part webinar series

WSU Energy Program no-cost webinars for Resource Conservation Managers, Energy Managers, and Sustainability Managers at public facilities in Washington State (others welcome to attend as space allows)

Operations & maintenance (O&M) and energy management plans (EMP) required for the Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) are the focus of this four-part webinar series hosted by the Washington State University Energy Program and presented by Neil Bavins, BOC instructor. While much attention is given to the pathways of compliance for CBPS, this series explores the CBSP requirements of developing EMP and O&M plans, as well as beginning to reduce building energy use.

Each webinar has up to an hour of presentations and a half hour for Q&A. Please register for each separately.

Efficiency through the Clean Buildings Performance Standard

March 30, 12:00-1:30 Pacific

Gain an understanding of how to use the CBPS and ASHRAE 100 Standard, on which the CBPS is based. Components of the CBPS, including various roles will be discussed. Building Tune Ups as a beginning strategy will be introduced, and explored more fully in the next webinar.

Register for Webinar 1

Tune Ups for Clean Buildings

April 21, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Pacific

Building Tune Ups are a great strategy to prepare for compliance with the energy management plan and O&M plan sections of the CBPS, and at the same time start reducing energy use. Attendees will walk through a Tune Up process, and detailed attention will be given to finding efficiency measures in building systems.

Register for Webinar 2

Energy Management Plans for Clean Buildings

May 19, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Pacific

A requirement for compliance with the CBPS is to develop and maintain an Energy Management Plan (EMP). The components of an EMP, and how to develop such an EMP, will be examined, including training, capital management plans, and schedules.

Register for Webinar 3

O&M for Clean Buildings

June 9, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Pacific

Learn about what must be included in the O&M plan, as required by the CBPS. Elements such as inventory, performance objectives, and O&M tasks will be explored, as well as a more detailed look into O&M measures for HVAC.

Register for Webinar 4

Washington State University Energy Program promotes and supports RCM programs with webinars, publications, technical assistance, monthly newsletters, and more. Visit the WSU Energy Program RCM website.

For more information, contact Karen Janowitz at [email protected].

These free webinars are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program through the Washington State Department of Commerce Energy Division.

Filed Under: Webinars

BOMA Oregon Webinar: Lighten the Loads with Luminaire Level Lighting Controls, March 17th

February 24, 2021 By SBC staff

The latest research demonstrates that LEDs equipped with lighting controls enable building owners to achieve significant energy savings, averaging up to 63%. While these cost savings are substantial, lighting controls, and specifically Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC), offer many other benefits beyond energy efficiency. LLLC also help streamline everything from installation and code compliance to ongoing maintenance. As a lighting solution, LLLC provides owners and facility managers with greater flexibility and control while harnessing the power of data to modernize and optimize building operations. Many of these benefits also translate to improved occupant comfort, productivity and even safety.

Join this free, virtual event on Wednesday, March 17, at 10 a.m. PDT presented by BOMA Oregon in partnership with BetterBricks, a commercial building resource from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

Learn from experts at McKinstry, Evergreen Consulting Group and the University of Washington’s Center for Integrated Design as they discuss the latest innovations and use cases for LLLC and what they mean for the future of commercial lighting.

REGISTER

Filed Under: Education & Training, Webinars

Better Buildings Summit Registration Open

February 24, 2021 By SBC staff

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be May 17-20, 2021. Be among the first to reserve your spot for this engaging, interactive virtual symposium, and stay tuned for more information about speakers and special events. The virtual Summit is free to attend.

Session details and an updated Agenda At-a-Glance are now available online.

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

This annual event is an opportunity for partners and key stakeholders to explore emerging technologies and share innovative strategies in energy and water efficiency. Learn more.

REGISTER NOW

Filed Under: Education & Training, Webinars

Webinar Series: Basics of Building Benchmarking for Ordinance Compliance

January 20, 2021 By SBC staff

Are you a building owner who needs to comply with a mandatory benchmarking requirement? Do you have little or no experience using EPA’s Portfolio Manager tool?

Join us for a new, three-part webinar series on the basics of Portfolio Manager. Learn the ins and outs of the Portfolio Manager tool and get to know the benefits of energy efficiency and energy management.

Using the tools in these training sessions, you can feel confident submitting your building data for compliance. In Part 1, you will learn the basics of Portfolio Manager and everything you need to submit your benchmarking report, while Parts 2 and 3 will take you beyond submitting your report to improving your building by understanding your building’s performance and helping you make a plan to reduce energy consumption and costs.

All webinars are at 10 am PT

Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Using Portfolio Manager for Benchmarking Law Compliance — January 26th 

Part 2: Using Benchmarking Results to Understand your Building’s Performance — February 24th 

Part 3: To Efficiency and Beyond! How to Benefit from Benchmarking Compliance with Strategies for Improving your Energy Performance — March 30th 

Filed Under: Resources, Webinars

Tomorrow: King County Sewer Heat Recovery Program Overview

December 6, 2020 By SBC staff

Filed Under: Resources, Webinars

Webinar: Strategic Energy Management in K-12 Schools, Dec 3rd

November 30, 2020 By SBC staff

Thursday, December 3rd
1:00-2:30 pm PT
Register

In partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the Smart Buildings Center brings you an engaging webinar exploring concepts of Strategic Energy Management (SEM) specific to K-12 schools, and the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities this sector brings. In this lively panel discussion moderated by Romana Cohen of Stillwater Energy, SEM experts will share their on-the-ground experience with overcoming challenges and adopting best practices in K-12 buildings. Attendees will come away with practical resources for implementing strategic energy management in their own school facilities.

Panelists include:

  • Ilana Cember, McKinstry/Highline School District
  • Phil Johnson, Seattle Public Schools
  • Bonnie Meyer, Tacoma Power; formerly Seattle Public Schools, Tacoma Public Schools, and Olympia School District
  • Jackie Wilson, The Environmental Center

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

Filed Under: Education & Training, Webinars

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