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.

Rebuilding as a Community in K-12 Schools: COVID and Beyond

Virtual/Online

In this interactive webinar sponsored by Puget Sound Energy and hosted by Smart Buildings Center, panelists with expertise in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) in K-12 schools will discuss their lessons learned in navigating the challenges of operating their buildings safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ll also share insights for moving forward with a re-focus on […]

Free

Whole Building Approaches for Efficiency and Electrification

Virtual/Online

This one-hour webinar will highlight opportunities for addressing building energy use in new and existing buildings through increased efficiency and electrification. The webinar will begin with a preview of the draft ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Label coming in 2022. This will be followed by an overview of Home Upgrade with ENERGY STAR, which creates […]

Free

Assessing and Reducing Embodied Carbon

Virtual/Online

Building materials and construction represent 11% of global CO2 emissions. In this webinar, move from theoretical assessment and reduction to practice as panelists share real-world examples of tackling embodied carbon. Join us as we explore life-cycle assessments and building design and renovation to reduce CO2 emissions.

Free

Roadmap to 50% Carbon Reductions in Multifamily Housing

Virtual/Online

As more multifamily housing providers begin to develop decarbonization goals, it’s time for a conversation on strategies to break down barriers. During this webinar, take a deeper dive into the challenges and opportunities for reducing carbon in multifamily buildings, and how multifamily organizations can begin to set goals and plan strategies.

Free

Glass Half-Full: How Water Reduction Supports Resiliency, Cost Savings, and Occupant Health

Virtual/Online

Since 2015, Better Buildings and Better Plants partners have showcased how water management can reduce cost, energy, and environmental impact, saving more than 10 billion gallons. However, additional benefits can include more efficient operations, improved occupant health and wellness, and increased resiliency. Join partners from multiple sectors to learn how they've realized the many benefits […]

Free

Commercial HPWH: Engineering Deep Dive Part 1

Virtual/Online

This course explores how to successfully design and engineer a central heat pump water heating system using commercial equipment. It explores how commercial HPWH systems meet the requirements of new state and local policies and building codes, and it presents the significant energy savings of these efficient domestic hot water systems. This course introduces the […]

Free

Commercial HPWH: Engineering Deep Dive Part 2

Virtual/Online

**Day 2 of this 2-day course** This course explores how to successfully design and engineer a central heat pump water heating system using commercial equipment. It explores how commercial HPWH systems meet the requirements of new state and local policies and building codes, and it presents the significant energy savings of these efficient domestic hot […]

Free

Tools for Modeling the 2018 SEC and WSEC

Virtual/Online

This course highlights the energy modeling requirements for Seattle and Washington State 2018 energy code compliance as well as ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G – the new modeling standard. Seattle and Washington specific compliance tools have been developed by the DOE to help designers and reviewers apply the new standard. A brief demo of these tools […]

Free

Meeting Water & Energy-Saving Goals in King County: Sustainable Energy Solutions & Innovative Financing Options

Virtual/Online

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council and Smart Buildings Center invite King County building owners, managers, financers, and decision makers to attend and hear from King County and Seattle Public Utilities representatives about sustainable energy solutions and innovative financing options to help you meet your water and energy-saving goals. Webinar speakers and topics will include: Morgan […]

Free

Understanding the WA Clean Buildings Standard

Virtual/Online

The Clean Buildings Standard is one measure Washington State is taking to improve building operational efficiency. Propelling buildings to targeted energy use intensity by building type and size, all commercial […]

Free

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