Remote Learning Calendar

This calendar is intended to serve as a resource for those interested in remote learning events related to commercial energy and facilities management. Submit your event. All submissions moderated by SBC.

HVAC Total System Performance Ratio (TSPR) Training

Virtual/Online

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:00 – 1:30 PM · Pacific Time This live webinar training will provide an introduction to the HVAC Total System Performance Ratio (TSPR) code compliance path. […]

Free

Audit & Retrofit Techniques

Virtual/Online

The advent of LED lighting has caused a seismic shift in the lighting industry, creating a renewed interest in how to best upgrade the lighting in existing buildings. One of […]

Free

Introduction to Codes & Standards

Virtual/Online

There can be a dizzying array of influences on any lighting project. Beyond design and budget constraints, there are a wide range of codes and standards that will affect the ultimate selection of lighting fixtures and controls. This class will look not only at current Energy Codes, but will see how LEED, Well Building, NFPA, […]

Free

Benefits of Energy and Domestic Water Submetering

Virtual/Online

One of the top priorities of building owners and operators is the need for more efficient and accurate BTU metering. Having good and reliable information can help reduce the amount of energy used, by operating more efficiently. This can help reduce operational costs and recover revenue from inaccurate billing. Since the early 1980’s ultrasonic clamp-on Flow […]

Free

Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Systems

Virtual/Online

Have you ever been involved in a project where the new LED fixtures have been value engineered out and replaced by retrofit kits, TLEDs, fluorescent technology, or disregarded from the […]

Free

Virtual Smart Buildings Week

Virtual/Online

In place of the planned in-person Smart Buildings Exchange 2020 event, we are hosting a free Virtual Smart Buildings Week September 14th-17th, 2020. Each day during the lunch hour, a virtual session […]

Free

A Post COVID Reality for our Industry

Virtual/Online

Hear from Industry Experts on their environments regarding safety, new normals, short and long term expectations.

Free – $20

Technical Aspects of Renewables and Battery Storage

Virtual/Online

This webinar will explore the future of grid-interactive efficient buildings and the strategic integration of renewables, storage, and building load flexibility solutions. Speakers: Rois Langner, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Commercial Buildings Research Group and Theo Kassuga, Navigant Consulting Renewables Integration Team Building Operator Certification (BOC)  offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed […]

$79

Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure

Virtual/Online

Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure Date: Wednesday October 28, 2020 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time Why this topic: In the coming years, many new electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be purchased and deployed by residents, businesses, and public fleets in Washington. Learn from state and local experts what is […]

Free

Strategic Energy Management in Local Government Buildings

Virtual/Online

In partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the Smart Buildings Center (a project of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) brings you an engaging webinar exploring concepts of Strategic Energy Management (SEM) specific to local government buildings, and the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities this sector brings. In this lively panel discussion, SEM experts will share their […]

Free

Your Next Steps—Calculating Your Water Impacts

Virtual/Online

In collaboration with the Seattle 2030 District, Earth Economics developed a Water Reuse Calculator to help property owners in the Seattle area make the economic case for investing in rainwater and greywater capture and reuse systems. These systems can be utilized to improve the water performance of a building, reduce stormwater runoff and lower associated […]

Free

Preparing Affordable Housing for New Energy Codes in 2021

Virtual/Online

December 2, 1-2 PM Join HDC and Shift Zero for a discussion on how to prepare for and understand the benefits of the upcoming Seattle and WA State Energy Code changes. We plan to review the code, benefits, costs, incentives, and available technical assistance, with code and energy experts. This webinar will be especially relevant […]

Free

Reaching Climate Goals through Code: Learn about the Proposed Updates to the Seattle Energy Code

Virtual/Online

December 2, 2:30-3:30 PM The City of Seattle is currently in the process of updating the city’s Commercial Energy Code, an important tool to ensure that new commercial and large multifamily buildings are energy efficient and fossil fuel free from the start and for decades to come. During this webinar, Shift Zero members will provide […]

Free

Lighting up Energy Savings with LED Upgrades

Virtual/Online

Replacing lighting with efficient LEDs continues to result in substantial savings for commercial buildings. Join us to hear from three ENERGY STAR partners who have installed LED lighting and realized savings. Bimbo Bakeries will discuss their journey towards installing LED lighting in 80% of their bakeries, with LED lighting installations planned for the remainder of […]

Free

Strategic Energy Management in K-12 Schools

Virtual/Online

In partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the Smart Buildings Center (a project of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) 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 […]

Free

Puget Sound EnergyThe Remote Learning Calendar is sponsored by Puget Sound Energy.

If you’re a Puget Sound Energy Commercial Strategic Energy Management customer, check with your PSE Energy Management Engineer for discounted rates to Building Operator Certification events.