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.

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

Introduction to Central Systems for Heat Pump Water Heating (Part 1): The Whys and Hows of Heat Pump Water Heater Systems for Multifamily and Commercial Applications

Virtual/Online

This course will explore the policy drivers that are pushing the integration of central heat pump water heating systems and highlight the economic, energy, and environmental advantages of heat pump water heater systems for commercial and multifamily projects. It will also discuss successful projects and case studies, while outlining which applications have the best opportunities […]

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

Introduction to Central Systems for Heat Pump Water Heating (Part 2): How to Select and Design a Heat Pump Water Heater System in Your Next Multifamily or Commercial Project

Virtual/Online

This course provides an overview of key central system design considerations. It explores the different system components, including next generation refrigerants, and gives an update on the status and evolution of available plug-n-play commercial equipment. Lastly, it walks through the Ecosizer tool available to properly size central heat pump systems. Audience: This class is intended […]

Free

Energy Reduction Opportunities in Industrial Dust Collection Systems

Virtual/Online

It’s one thing to control your dirty air from manufacturing processes, it’s another to do it intelligently! Modern industrial dust and fume collection systems typically lack the controls and monitoring needed to be truly energy efficient. In this webinar, our expert presenters will help you understand your dust collection system and give you the tools you […]

Free

Smart Building Summit

Virtual/Online

Hear from building and technology experts about integrated, high-performance buildings. On May 11 and 12, participate in the first Smart Building Summit, hosted by USGBC's Pacific region communities. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high-performance buildings. Join industry leaders in exploring opportunities to advance […]

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 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 […]

Free

Draft Emissions Targets for Seattle Building Performance Standards

Virtual/Online

Join the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) for a technical webinar at which OSE and SBW Consulting will share the draft greenhouse gas intensity targets under consideration and the analysis conducted to inform the targets. Presentations will be followed by the opportunity for comments and questions. OSE will also provide a brief overview of […]

Free

Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard – What do installers, vendors & building operators need to know?

Description This training will provide an introduction to the Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) and highlight tools and resources available to installers, vendors, and building operators to assist building owners with energy efficiency improvements that may be required for standard compliance. Presenter’s bio Rebecca Sheppard is a Senior Project Manager at the Northwest […]

Free

Retro-commissioning in K-12 Schools

Virtual/Online

K-12 school superintendents and facility staff face many challenges to operating their buildings efficiently and effectively. Common challenges include funding and staffing issues. Deferred maintenance, antiquated systems, or even poorly operating modern systems can have a direct impact on learning outcomes. Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a process that optimizes building system performance by defining current operating […]

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

Estimating Your Building’s Emissions and Draft Targets for the Proposed Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS)

Virtual/Online

Are you new to understanding your building’s greenhouse gas emissions and want to learn some simple steps to understand your building’s climate impact? Join the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) on this beginner-friendly webinar to learn how to quickly estimate and track your building’s current emissions using local utility emissions factors and ENERGY STAR […]

Free

ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo, ACEEE Hot Air/Water Forums Post-Game Show

Virtual/Online

This year's ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo joined forces in Atlanta to connect ASHRAE learning with more than 1,700 manufacturers and suppliers of "Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Building Automation & Control, Sustainable Solution, Software, Tools & Instruments, and Business Management" products and technologies. And March 7-9, 2023, ACEEE hosted their […]

Free

Improving Building Envelope Performance

Virtual/Online

Hear the latest on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Envelope Campaign including success stories from partners in the K-12 and healthcare sectors. Presenters will highlight practices and technologies that can be utilized to improve building envelope performance and save energy. Speakers: Anthony Aldykiewicz, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Rick Dunn, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance; Kevin […]

$79

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Envelope

Virtual/Online

The April 27th webinar will cover the building envelope provisions of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

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.