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.

How to support trade allies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Virtual/Online

Trade allies play a vital role in the delivery of utility energy-efficiency programs. And without them, utility demand-side management portfolios would fall flat. In this web conference, we’ll discuss how utilities can support trade allies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of COVID-19, your trade allies have taken a considerable hit to their businesses over the […]

Free

Boosting utilities’ commercial DSM programs amid COVID-19 impacts: Solution showcase series

Virtual/Online

Many of your commercial and industrial (C&I) customers have reopened their businesses after a long layoff, with harsh financial impacts and often permanently changed operations. How can you support them and meet your demand-side management (DSM) program goals? In this web conference, you’ll hear from utility energy-efficiency services provider Willdan and one of its utility […]

Free

Use microtargeting techniques to achieve your energy-efficiency goals

Virtual/Online

As a result of COVID-19, energy utilities and implementers face uncertainty and risk about whether they can achieve their 2020 demand-side management (DSM) savings targets. They’re also facing the added challenge of offering programs that are safe for customers and employees. There’s been debate about the future of energy-efficiency programs, but T&D World, an online transmission and […]

Making Electricity Demand Manageable in the Northwest

Virtual/Online

The CTA-2045 Standard and Flexible Demand July 1, 9:30 - 11:00am PST Presented by the NW Energy Coalition Grid-integratable water heaters and other interactive appliances and systems are the leading edge of a coming wave of customer-side resources that will increase energy system efficiency by enabling utilities to manage and shape electricity demand to a degree […]

Free

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

Smart Buildings Exchange

Virtual/Online

Throughout the built environment, new technologies are connecting building systems and occupants in ways that generate new and exciting opportunities. From enabling buildings to perform for occupants and owners in […]

Free

SBC Executive Forum: Building Electrification & Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

Virtual/Online

Certainly, increasing building electrification (BE) is a critical step toward decarbonization of the built environment. The specific steps to achieve BE are somewhat less certain. Replacing carbon-emitting fossil fuel appliances with clean electric sources is the easy answer, but as usual there are lots of complexities in making this happen in both commercial and residential […]

Free

SBC Executive Forum: Building Electrification & Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

Virtual/Online

Certainly, increasing building electrification (BE) is a critical step toward decarbonization of the built environment. The specific steps to achieve BE are somewhat less certain. Replacing carbon-emitting fossil fuel appliances with clean electric sources is the easy answer, but as usual there are lots of complexities in making this happen in both commercial and residential […]

Free

Smart Buildings Exchange

Virtual/Online

A three-day hybrid conference connecting participants to the latest information and technologies in the smart buildings industry and showcasing smart buildings projects and initiatives in the U.S. Throughout the built […]

Free

The Electrification Transformation

Virtual/Online

This webinar will examine the role of building electrification in the clean energy economy and explore how electrification programs, strategies, and technologies can make an impact in your building. Presenters will highlight an innovative “Eco-District” that uses a centralized plant to provide energy to multiple buildings. Speakers: Seth Davis, McKinstry; Mike Kowalick, Edo Moderator: Steve […]

$79

Benefits of Heat Pumps & Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

Virtual/Online

Learn about heat pump and variable refrigerant flow system applications for new and existing buildings and how these technologies can help accelerate the transition to building electrification. Presenters will discuss strategies that can improve the return on investment for these projects and the necessary skill sets for building operators to manage these technologies in their […]

$79

Smart Buildings Exchange

Virtual/Online

A three-day hybrid conference connecting participants to the latest information and technologies in the smart buildings industry and showcasing smart buildings projects and initiatives in the U.S. Throughout the built […]

Free

Distributed Energy Resources & Resiliency

Virtual/Online

Distributed energy resources, including onsite renewables, electric vehicles, and battery storage, will play a critical role in the shift to a clean and resilient energy system. Presenters will discuss applications and benefits of these technologies in different types of facilities, including DER integration in building retrofit projects. Speakers: Diana Burk, New Buildings Institute; Carlos Velazquez, […]

$79

Opportunities to Optimize Performance through Digital Twin Technology

Virtual/Online

Learn about how digital twin technology can help optimize building performance and operations in both new and existing buildings. Presenters will discuss how interacting with live Internet of Things (IoT) data can generate actionable insights for building operators. Speaker: Rick Szcodronski, Willow Moderator: Kevin Fish, Strategic Energy Group

$79

Realizing the Benefits of Demand Flexibility, Response & Management

Virtual/Online

This webinar will explore the relationships between demand flexibility, demand response, and demand management. Speakers will discuss strategies and technologies that enable facilities staff to determine and control when and […]

$79

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.