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.

Wastewater Treatment 2.0: The Next Phase of Energy Efficiency and Recovery

Virtual/Online

Building off of the Better Buildings Accelerator of the same name, part two of the Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure of the Future (SWIFt) Initiative brings wastewater facilities together with DOE experts to work towards both short-term and long-term energy savings. Attendees will learn about the types of technical assistance available through SWIFt 2.0, including energy data […]

Free

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

Decarbonization Technologies: What We Have, What We Need

Virtual/Online

This is a Best of the Forum session. Take stock of the current state of the building technologies needed to drive decarbonization at scale. In this webinar, moderated by Clay Nesler, a report will be provided on Johnson Controls' recent Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey. Presenters will then share developments in heat pumps, heat pump water […]

Free

Planning for Resilience in Multifamily Housing: A Portfolio-Wide Approach

Virtual/Online

Multifamily building owners across the country are facing critical threats from a range of natural hazards. Now is the time do important resilience planning. This webinar will provide participants with real world resiliency planning frameworks that can serve as models for property owners and managers. Panelists will delve into topics including how to make the […]

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

Scaling Impact: Multi-Building Approaches to Zero Energy Ready

Virtual/Online

Hear about pioneering developments that are integrating energy efficiency, waste heat, renewable energy, and grid interaction across multiple buildings. This webinar will explore best practices on achieving cost savings and carbon reductions at scale. Speakers: Brad Liljequist and Nick Edney, Catalyst project; Barb Frommell and Laura Rip, National Western Center project; Shanti Pless and Ben […]

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

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Sewer Heat Recovery Pilot Program Overview

Virtual/Online

Commercial property owners and developers have the opportunity to extract and re-purpose heat energy from sewer pipes through the King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s new Sewer Heat Recovery pilot program. During this webinar, members of the King County WTD Resource Recovery team will provide an overview of the new pilot program and highlight new energy […]

Free

Transportation Management Program Seminar

Virtual/Online

Join us for our third annual Transportation Management Program Seminar for property managers on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Transportation and mobility look quite different with at least 50% of offices working remotely and not commuting to downtown Seattle. You don't want to miss this update on transportation and how […]

Free
Event Series 21 Acres Virtual Green Building Tour

21 Acres Virtual Green Building Tour

Virtual/Online

Join us for a Green Building Energy Tour at 21 Acres, held every third Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Get a behind the scenes look at the tools and technologies that 21 Acres’ LEED Platinum-certified building uses to ensure operational efficiencies. Understand real connections between clean energy, water, and food, and how they […]

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.