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SUMMARY:Strategic Energy Management in K-12 Schools
DESCRIPTION: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 Energy\, SEM experts will share their on-the-ground experience with overcoming challenges and adopting best practices in K-12 buildings. Attendees will come away with practical resources for implementing strategic energy management in their own school facilities. \nPanelists include:\nIlana Cember\, McKinstry/Highline School District\nPhil Johnson\, Seattle Public Schools\nBonnie Meyer\, Tacoma Power; formerly Seattle Public Schools\, Tacoma Public Schools\, and Olympia School District\nJackie Wilson\, The Environmental Center \nRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_At8qdSbXQgOl-mdkFMURXw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/strategic-energy-management-in-k-12-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Building tune-ups,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20201123T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T211105Z
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SUMMARY:Lighting up Energy Savings with LED Upgrades
DESCRIPTION: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 the bakeries by 2020. The savings from lighting alone account for at least 15% of their electrical consumption. Food Lion will share how they completed a rollout of LED sales floor lighting by upgrading 163 stores. The savings from the 2019 installs is over 40.6 billion BTUs. Ozinga Bros\, Inc will discuss the lighting retrofits of five maintenance shops with LEDs. The combined projects will save $5\,500 per year\, and they were able to receive nearly $4\,000 in utility rebates. In addition to better energy efficiency\, the new lights make their shops brighter and safer. \nSpeakers: \n\nLeslie Adebayo\, Corporate Sustainability Manager\, Bimbo Bakeries\nSean Shropshire\, Specialist Energy Engineer\, Food Lion\nNathan Onchuck\, Energy Manager\, Ozinga Bros
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/lighting-up-energy-savings-with-led-upgrades/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20201119T053604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T053604Z
UID:10000272-1606919400-1606923000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Reaching Climate Goals through Code: Learn about the Proposed Updates to the Seattle Energy Code
DESCRIPTION:December 2\, 2:30-3:30 PM \nThe 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 an overview of the proposed updates to the code. This webinar will be most relevant to those looking for a high-level introduction to the code changes and interested in how to provide comment or support. RSVP here.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/reaching-climate-goals-through-code-learn-about-the-proposed-updates-to-the-seattle-energy-code/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20201119T053800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T053800Z
UID:10000273-1606914000-1606917600@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Affordable Housing for New Energy Codes in 2021
DESCRIPTION:December 2\, 1-2 PM \nJoin 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 for developers/designers of affordable housing\, although all are welcome. Register.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/preparing-affordable-housing-for-new-energy-codes-in-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T072538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T072538Z
UID:10000165-1606824000-1606829400@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Scaling Impact: Multi-Building Approaches to Zero Energy Ready
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers: Brad Liljequist and Nick Edney\, Catalyst project; Barb Frommell and Laura Rip\, National Western Center project; Shanti Pless and Ben Polly\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/scaling-impact-multi-building-approaches-to-zero-energy-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings,Smart building technologies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20201118T232245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T232245Z
UID:10000270-1605772800-1605776400@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Your Next Steps—Calculating Your Water Impacts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese systems can be utilized to improve the water performance of a building\, reduce stormwater runoff and lower associated drainage charges\, and be a vital strategy to achieve the 2030 Challenge Pilot and Living Building Pilot Challenges. Check out the tool here: https://www.eartheconomics.org/waterreuse-calculator \nILFI’s new study on utility rates helps to meet the 2030 District goals as well. ILFI will share recent research on the use of potable water focusing on the opportunities available specifically to residential buildings in Seattle\, and demonstrates that many off-the-shelf systems are now available at a cost that is recoverable within a reasonable timeframe\, making water-saving retrofits and new construction more financially viable.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/your-next-steps-calculating-your-water-impacts/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20201116T222520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T223429Z
UID:10000170-1605704400-1605708000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Energy Management in Local Government Buildings
DESCRIPTION: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 on-the-ground experience with overcoming challenges and adopting best practices in local government buildings. Attendees will come away with practical resources for implementing strategic energy management in their own facilities. \nPanelists include: \n\nEmma Johnson: Seattle City Light; previously City of Bellevue\nNicole Laky: Metro Transit Facilities; previously King County Wastewater Division\, Seattle Public Schools\nSeth McKinney: Stillwater Energy; previously Pierce County\nKevin Ruuhela: Snohomish County\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuGqpjsiE9YSiFTU_1P3ADNXgSFFMZPr \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/strategic-energy-management-in-local-government-buildings/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T072402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T072402Z
UID:10000164-1605614400-1605618000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Planning for Resilience in Multifamily Housing: A Portfolio-Wide Approach
DESCRIPTION: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 business case\, assess risks by region\, and prioritize projects. Panelists will also describe how to minimize risk and maintain business continuity through energy efficiency\, and using new technologies.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/planning-for-resilience-in-multifamily-housing-a-portfolio-wide-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Smart building technologies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T073214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T070033Z
UID:10000168-1603965600-1603969200@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Decarbonization Technologies: What We Have\, What We Need
DESCRIPTION: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 heaters\, induction cooking\, renewable energy\, and energy storage systems\, and discuss the options for full electric kitchens and how equipment needs differ in residential vs. commercial kitchens. This session will also provide a high-level view of needs and drivers for renewables\, including renewable gas\, and various forms of storage devices such as batteries and thermal storage options. 1 AIA HSW CEU
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/technologies-what-we-have-what-we-need/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20201023T060243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T060345Z
UID:10000169-1603879200-1603884600@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure\nDate: Wednesday October 28\, 2020\nTime: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time \nWhy 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 currently required\, and how future code development and updates can support installation of EV charging infrastructure for these new EVs. \nWho should attend?  \n\nEveryone is welcome\, especially staff from public works and fleets throughout Washington\nPlanning officials at all levels of government\nEnergy/building code officials and inspectors\nFiscal managers\, accountants\, budget writers\nDecision-makers in government\nPolicy makers in government\n\nHost: Jim Jensen\, Director\, Green Transportation Program \nSpeakers: Speaker details are provided below \n\nChuck Murray\, Washington Dept. of Commerce\nAndrea Pratt\, City of Seattle\nKathleen Petrie\, King County and the Regional Code Collaboration\n\nHow to Participate\nThis webinar will be presented as a GoToWebinar meeting. Register today using the link below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. \nRegister now!\n  \nFeatured Speakers \nChuck Murray\, Senior Energy Policy Specialist\nWashington State Department of Commerce\, State Energy Office\nChuck Murray has served the State of Washington for 29 years\, providing original field research\, project implementation and policy development in the energy efficiency field. Policy development has resulted in state legislation requiring incremental improvements in energy codes stringency\, mandatory building energy benchmarking and a first-in-nation existing building efficiency standard. Chuck also helped the Governor’s office craft the EV charging infrastructure legislation included in the building code. Chuck supports development state capital funding for energy efficiency programs\, including net zero low-income housing. \nAndrea Pratt\, Climate & Transportation Policy Advisor\nDrive Clean Seattle Program\, City of Seattle\nAndrea Pratt has worked at the City of Seattle since 2011. In 2014\, she authored the City’s Green Fleet Action Plan and managed a successful transition to biodiesel (B20) for over 1\,000 fleet vehicles in 2015. Andrea was a lead developer of the Drive Clean Seattle initiative in 2016\, which calls for a 50% reduction in fleet emissions by 2025. To that end\, she is expanding alternative fuel use including biodiesel and renewable diesel blends\, deploying green technology fleet wide and electrifying light-duty vehicles. Andrea manages EV infrastructure expansion\, aiming to install over 400 charging stations at dozens of fleet locations\, and spearheads green fleet policy and procurement efforts. \nKathleen Petrie\, Green Code Specialist\nSustainable Cities\, King County\nKathleen Petrie has worked with King County since 2017\, where she leads development of the Green Building portion of King County’s 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across King County. Kathleen developed zoning\, energy and building codes administered by the Permitting Department in close alignment with King County’s 2015 Strategic Climate Action Plan. She helped King County achieve a nationally recognized honor for removing barriers to installing solar energy technologies. When she worked with the City of Seattle\, Kathleen founded the Regional Code Collaboration\, a collection of jurisdictions from the Puget Sound region sharing expertise and resources to develop building codes and policies that address material\, water\, energy conservation and sustainable transportation.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/webinar-advances-in-energy-building-code-development-for-ev-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Demand response,Grid enabled buildings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T070320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T070729Z
UID:10000265-1603292400-1603297800@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Women In Action - The Diversity Movement: A Candid Conversation. Women\, Diversity and Careers in CRE
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth annual Women in Action Event is going virtual and is taking place on October 21\,2020. Join us for networking and listen in on a candid conversation about women\, diversity and careers in commercial real estate.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/women-in-action-the-diversity-movement-a-candid-conversation-women-diversity-and-careers-in-cre/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200429T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T163055Z
UID:10000215-1603278000-1603281600@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Technical Aspects of Renewables and Battery Storage
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the future of grid-interactive efficient buildings and the strategic integration of renewables\, storage\, and building load flexibility solutions. \nSpeakers: Rois Langner\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Commercial Buildings Research Group and Theo Kassuga\, Navigant Consulting Renewables Integration Team \nBuilding Operator Certification (BOC)  offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed on the dynamic field of facilities management. Learn practical solutions to deal with the energy hogs in your building from industry experts. \n\nFor the BOC graduate\, successful completion of the webinar and accompanying quiz provides 1.5 points towards maintaining your BOC Credential and .15 IACET CEU’s towards the renewal of industry certifications\, certificates and licenses including but not limited to AIA\, PE\, LEED\, IFMA\, ASHRAE\, and AEE. \nLive webinars are from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern. Once broadcast\, they are available on demand in recorded format from the BOC webinar library.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/technical-aspects-of-renewables-battery-storage/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T072222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T072222Z
UID:10000163-1603195200-1603198800@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment 2.0: The Next Phase of Energy Efficiency and Recovery
DESCRIPTION: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 management\, technology integration\, and project financing and about the target goals for participants.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/wastewater-treatment-2-0-the-next-phase-of-energy-efficiency-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T071915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T071915Z
UID:10000162-1603188000-1603195200@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Networked Lighting Controls for Heathcare Environments
DESCRIPTION:Lighting controls offer the opportunity to balance the visual environment\, enhance space flexibility\, and improve user satisfaction while saving significant amounts of energy\, and improving maintenance cycles. Designing and implementing high quality control systems can also help to differentiate contractors and designers in a competitive marketplace. \nThis class will build on the foundation of our one and two day Networked Lighting Controls classes by examining controls that may be effectively applied to areas of specific interest to the healthcare environment including clinics\, patient rooms\, procedure areas\, and related spaces. We will consider how networked lighting controls may help to improve patient and staff perception\, productivity\, and patient outcomes. We will specifically discuss how lighting controls implementation may relate to current research regarding light and health\, circadian entrainment\, and shift workers. \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is suitable for utility trade allies as well as lighting practitioners including designers\, contractors\, building operators\, architects\, engineers\, and sales reps. \nSome working knowledge of the lighting and construction industries will be necessary to gain the most value from this workshop. It is recommended that participants review the recorded fundamentals of Networked Lighting Controls Class online found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3logJxHsTY&feature=youtu.be \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the class\, participants will:\n• Understand common lighting control strategies\n• Review the fundamental concepts of Networked Lighting Controls\n• Review how lighting controls may relate to current light and health research\n• Review practical application opportunities for a variety of healthcare specific spaces
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/networked-lighting-controls-for-heathcare-environments/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Smart building technologies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T073059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T073059Z
UID:10000167-1602151200-1602154800@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Planning and Design for Getting to Zero in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions\, integrated design\, energy efficiency management strategies and renewable energy is making these possible at little to no extra cost. The key to achieving zero energy is drastic energy reduction and cost shifting to areas that pay dividends and reduce those big upfront costs. Strategies such as building orientation\, daylighting\, thermal mass\, high efficiency systems and can reduce the over need for larger\, more expensive renewable energy systems to achieve that zero goal. CMTA\, Inc. has 10 schools operating at zero energy\, with 12 currently in design and hundreds more high performance schools across the nation on their resume. Join Zachary Schneider and Brian Turner from CMTA\, Inc. as they discuss the successful approach to planning for and designing these high performance schools without the price tag.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/planning-and-design-for-getting-to-zero-in-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T065625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T065625Z
UID:10000263-1601985600-1601989200@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:CPACE Financing Turns 10: Impacts\, Challenges\, and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the impacts and success stories of commercial property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing\, better known as CPACE\, 10 years since the completion of the first CPACE project. Attendees will hear the story of CPACE’s growth and growing pains\, learn about new research on prevailing practices for tracking impacts from CPACE programs\, and find out what the future may hold – both obstacles and opportunities – for CPACE financing.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/cpace-financing-turns-10-impacts-challenges-and-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T071700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T071700Z
UID:10000161-1601978400-1601985600@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Power Over Ethernet Online
DESCRIPTION:The digital nature of LED technology brings illumination and IT together\, allowing lighting systems to participate in the Internet of Things. \nWhy use Power over Ethernet (PoE)? \nTime and cost savings – Reduce time and expense of installation when compared to typical high voltage installation; there is not an actual need to hire an Electrical Contractor if an IT team can manage the connections. Network cables do not require high voltage and can be located anywhere. \nFlexibility – Easily adapts new lighting strategies at the touch of a button. The systems are scalable and most any device or system can be included. A dashboard could be populated not just with a lighting system data\, but other systems such as cameras\, phones\, HVAC\, etc. The platform allows for interoperability of all systems that are connected. \nSafety – Little to no risk of electrical injuries when installing since high voltage is not present and risk of fire is reduced \nReliability –System is controlled by a central source rather than a collection of distributed circuits\, reducing failures.  It can also be supported by a Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). \nInformation – Real-time data that can be collected/stored/mined and can report in real time any and all anomalies for better facility management. \nLEARNING GOALS \n\nReview the key benefits and applications for PoE Lighting technologies\nGain awareness of the current state of the PoE lighting industry\, the key technical and policy standards governing it\, and the major players in the market\nUnderstand the base architecture of a PoE Lighting system\, its components and the connectivity requirements\, and its scalability potential\nDiscern the PoE Lighting role in a smart building ecosystem
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/power-over-ethernet-online/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Smart building technologies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T070627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T070627Z
UID:10000266-1601553600-1601559000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:A Post COVID Reality for our Industry
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Industry Experts on their environments regarding safety\, new normals\, short and long term expectations.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/a-post-covid-reality-for-our-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T070930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T070930Z
UID:10000267-1601546400-1601550000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Lighting Experts: What 1:1 Replacement Means for Energy Savings and Light Quality
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot of buzz about the benefits of luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC)\, from space flexibility to simplicity of installation and beyond. Now\, a new research study shows LED retrofits with luminaire level lighting controls have the potential for big energy savings and high quality of light – but without the big price tag. \nFor this first-of-its-kind research\, experts from the University of Oregon and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) studied a 1\,000 square foot office space\, analyzing the amount of energy saved when fluorescent lights were individually retrofitted with an LED equipped with LLLC compared to a complete redesign. \nJoin us for a free\, virtual event on Thursday\, October 1\, at 10 a.m. PT as the researchers behind the study unveil the results and discuss the lighting implications as we look at the future of commercial spaces. \nHave questions you want to ask? Feel free to submit them ahead of time in the questions/comments box when you register. Or\, send them to nshaddy@cplusc.com.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/ask-the-lighting-experts-what-11-replacement-means-for-energy-savings-and-light-quality/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Smart building technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="BetterBricks":MAILTO:info@betterbricks.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T072831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T072831Z
UID:10000166-1600945200-1600950600@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:The Getting to Zero Market Landscape and 2020 Zero Energy Buildings List
DESCRIPTION:NBI has been tracking the zero energy building sector for over a decade and our annual Zero Energy Buildings List is just about complete\, with nearly 700 zero energy verified and emerging buildings being tracked! Join NBI’s Alexi Miller and Kevin Carbonnier as they share the status of the zero energy market in the United States and Canada\, including a technology review and the relationship between zero energy and zero carbon. The session features leaders from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network\, and firms Perkins+Eastman and VMDO\, along with ASHRAE\, which will be opening their renovated zero energy HQ this fall. The speakers will share case studies that represent a market shift in size\, scale\, and scope of zero energy and carbon neutral buildings.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/the-getting-to-zero-market-landscape-and-2020-zero-energy-buildings-list/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T065954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T065954Z
UID:10000264-1600941600-1600945200@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Regulatory Solutions for Building Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a live webinar on September 24 to learn more about the critical role utility regulators can play in cutting emissions from the buildings sector and ushering in a new era of clean\, affordable\, sustainable homes and offices. \n• Mike Henchen\, principal at RMI\, report co-author\n• Sherri Billimoria\, senior associate at RMI\, report co-author\n• Jessica Azulay\, executive director at the Alliance for a Green Economy \nAs states like Massachusetts\, California\, and New York start to grapple with the future of gas in the context of increasingly urgent climate change goals\, it’s clear the old model of utility regulation won’t be sufficient. Without a concerted effort to eliminate fossil fuels for space and water heating\, clothes drying\, and cooking\, buildings sector emissions will remain flat and states won’t meet their climate goals. Speakers will discuss these pressing challenges and offer a new vision for how regulators can lead in the effort to decarbonize buildings.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/regulatory-solutions-for-building-decarbonization/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200429T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T211459Z
UID:10000214-1600858800-1600862400@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:BOC Financing Energy Efficiency Projects Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss innovative financing options for energy efficiency projects in commercial buildings including power purchase agreements (PPAs)\, property assessed clean energy (PACE) bond financing\, on-bill financing\, and energy service performance contracting (ESPC). \n\nBuilding Operator Certification (BOC)  offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed on the dynamic field of facilities management. Learn practical solutions to deal with the energy hogs in your building from industry experts. \n\nFor the BOC graduate\, successful completion of the webinar and accompanying quiz provides 1.5 points towards maintaining your BOC Credential and .15 IACET CEU’s towards the renewal of industry certifications\, certificates and licenses including but not limited to AIA\, PE\, LEED\, IFMA\, ASHRAE\, and AEE. \nLive webinars are from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern. Once broadcast\, they are available on demand in recorded format from the BOC webinar library.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/boc-hvac-controls-including-demand-control-ventilation-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T065431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T065431Z
UID:10000262-1600776000-1600779600@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Energy Efficiency Financing in Public Housing
DESCRIPTION:Energy and water efficiency upgrades in public housing can free up operating funds while reducing tenant utility bills and improving resident health and comfort. However\, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) face persistent financial barriers that often prevent them from accessing capital for retrofits. This webinar will present innovative solutions from three PHAs that successfully financed efficiency projects. Panelists will spotlight the proven\, replicable approaches that made their projects possible. \nSpeakers: Tina Miller\, Cambridge Housing Authority; JoAnn Sutton\, Manhattan Housing Authority; Stephen Cea\, Jersey City Housing Authority
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/innovative-energy-efficiency-financing-in-public-housing/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200917T071521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T071537Z
UID:10000268-1600768800-1600776000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:What Went Wrong?
DESCRIPTION:The IESNA Design Guide 7-1994 reveals how lighting professionals must function simultaneously as engineers\, artists\, code experts\, project coordinators\, collaborators\, administrators\, advocates\, and evaluators. Today\, the same lighting professionals must also be well-versed in the emerging technologies that lighting is expanding into or serving as infrastructure for: IoT\, smart buildings\, light and health\, horticultural lighting\, and an endless integration potential. \nThat being said\, is there potential to make mistakes? (That’s a big YES) \nHindsight is 20/20\, as people say. On September 22nd\, 2020\, we invite you to learn from the mistakes of three seasoned lighting professionals in a live panel-based webinar. The panelists will dissect key avoidable issues across different stages of their past lighting projects. Come ready to identify common lighting system design and implementation pitfalls through real examples\, understand why and what went wrong\, and more importantly\, leverage strategies to proactively overcome these obstacles. \nJoin moderator Armando Berdiel with panelists Shaun Darragh and Daniel Salinas for this enlightening webinar!
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/what-went-wrong-online/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Energy efficiency,Smart building technologies
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200715T072606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T064600Z
UID:10000256-1600430400-1600434000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Smart Buildings Week
DESCRIPTION: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 crafted from key topics and speaker commitments for our planned in-person event will feature a lively and interactive panel discussion as outlined below. Registration for the first three virtual sessions on September 14th\, 15th and 16th is now open and details for a fourth session on September 17th will be announced soon. These one-hour sessions each qualify for 1 Building Operator Certification (BOC) credential maintenance point and 0.10 IACET CEUs towards the renewal of industry certifications\, certificates and licenses including but not limited to AIA\, PE\, LEED\, IFMA\, ASHRAE\, and AEE. \nSmart Buildings: Using Data and Analytics to Improve Performance\nSeptember 14th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nThis session brings together two leading local smart service providers and two facility directors who have real world experience bringing smart solutions to their buildings. Designing for optimal performance is no guarantee that it will happen. The ability to acquire system performance data is no guarantee that the data will trigger operational improvements. In these two case studies\, buildings that should have been “top of their game” needed a new approach. Attendees will hear how ATS Automation and DB Engineering intervened to help facility directors collect relevant data from installed building systems\, use analytical tools to provide insights into performance problems\, and then – most importantly – help those facilities take action. The results speak for themselves. Improved energy performance that is persisting over time. \nModerator: Stan Price\, Smart Buildings Center \nPanelists: Pete Segall\, ATS Automation; Trevor Sodorff\, DB Engineering; Tim Wingert\, CBRE; Keith Berkoben\, Google \nSmart Buildings: Grid Enabled (and Efficient) Buildings\nSeptember 15th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nGrid enabled buildings (GEB) are equipped with technologies for load management that can respond to dynamic conditions in the electric grid. GEBs are generally more efficient (HVAC\, lighting\, envelope\, appliances)\, connected (hardware and software)\, smart (data and analytics)\, and flexible (loads\, generation\, storage). In an environment where hardware is increasingly attractively priced and a plethora of data is available\, building owners are able to provide a significant benefit to a utility’s growing portfolio of resources and play a creative role in meeting its resource capacity needs in real time and for the long term. GEBs also offer the owner the additional value proposition of taking more control of their utility costs. \nAn expert\, national panel will describe the key features of GEBs and outline the value streams that accrue to both the building owner and the serving utility in creating this grid enabled relationship. The panel will discuss both the technology required to create a two-way communication condition as well as the cost and benefits to all the parties in making GEBs a reality. \nModerators: Ben Levie\, Seattle City Light; Mark Lenssen\, Puget Sound Energy \nPanelists: Alexi Miller\, New Buildings Institute; Cara Carmichael\, Rocky Mountain Institute; Mark Frankel\, Ecotope; Mary Ann Piette\, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory \nSmart Buildings: Achieving Persistent Operational Performance\nSeptember 16th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nFacility energy performance and operations are often in direct conflict. It’s tough to hear\, but the scales are not balanced for building owners or operators. Social pressure\, building codes and new legislation are pushing EUI targets lower and lower. Advanced energy systems and smart building controls tease easy answers during initial design and construction\, but the harsh reality is that designing an efficient building does not translate to operations success and often only adds to reactive practices\, deferred maintenance and risk. In most cases\, operators are not prepared to take on complicated building systems and new-to-them technologies. With inadequate training or resources\, overtaxed staff override system settings to simply make it work. The result inadvertently drives up energy consumption and negates all efforts to optimize energy performance during design and construction while reducing asset life and introducing unnecessary risks. \nThe transition to smart and sustainable operations offers a best practice that balances the scales between energy expectations and operational realities. Panelists will outline proven approaches on actual projects that bridge design\, build\, train\, optimize to ensure current energy requirements are effective and met. \nModerator: Ric Cochrane\, McKinstry \nPanelists: Mike Kowalick\, South Landing EcoDistrict; Roy Buchert\, Kaiser Permanente; Norm Menter\, University of Washington \nSmart Buildings: Creating Intelligent Spaces\nSeptember 18th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM \nThe Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the world\, including the built environment. This transformation is already underway leading to improved organizational productivity\, better space utilization\, and more efficient and healthier buildings. To make this transformation successful\, it’s important to both understand the technology and practices as well as the cross-organizational nature of adopting smart projects. Microsoft has keen insight here based on its own adoption of smart technologies at their buildings as well as through close working relationships with its partner ecosystem. Microsoft will share a number of key considerations that can help building owners and operators make a successful transformation to buildings that are more agile\, flexible\, efficient\, and productive. \nRegister now for these engaging virtual panel discussions during Smart Buildings Week!
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/virtual-smart-buildings-week-2020-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings,Smart building technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200715T072606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T073120Z
UID:10000255-1600257600-1600261200@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Smart Buildings Week
DESCRIPTION: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 crafted from key topics and speaker commitments for our planned in-person event will feature a lively and interactive panel discussion as outlined below. Registration for the first three virtual sessions on September 14th\, 15th and 16th is now open and details for a fourth session on September 17th will be announced soon. These one-hour sessions each qualify for 1 Building Operator Certification (BOC) credential maintenance point and 0.10 IACET CEUs towards the renewal of industry certifications\, certificates and licenses including but not limited to AIA\, PE\, LEED\, IFMA\, ASHRAE\, and AEE. \nSmart Buildings: Using Data and Analytics to Improve Performance\nSeptember 14th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nThis session brings together two leading local smart service providers and two facility directors who have real world experience bringing smart solutions to their buildings. Designing for optimal performance is no guarantee that it will happen. The ability to acquire system performance data is no guarantee that the data will trigger operational improvements. In these two case studies\, buildings that should have been “top of their game” needed a new approach. Attendees will hear how ATS Automation and DB Engineering intervened to help facility directors collect relevant data from installed building systems\, use analytical tools to provide insights into performance problems\, and then – most importantly – help those facilities take action. The results speak for themselves. Improved energy performance that is persisting over time. \nModerator: Stan Price\, Smart Buildings Center \nPanelists: Pete Segall\, ATS Automation; Trevor Sodorff\, DB Engineering; Tim Wingert\, CBRE; Keith Berkoben\, Google \nSmart Buildings: Grid Enabled (and Efficient) Buildings\nSeptember 15th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nGrid enabled buildings (GEB) are equipped with technologies for load management that can respond to dynamic conditions in the electric grid. GEBs are generally more efficient (HVAC\, lighting\, envelope\, appliances)\, connected (hardware and software)\, smart (data and analytics)\, and flexible (loads\, generation\, storage). In an environment where hardware is increasingly attractively priced and a plethora of data is available\, building owners are able to provide a significant benefit to a utility’s growing portfolio of resources and play a creative role in meeting its resource capacity needs in real time and for the long term. GEBs also offer the owner the additional value proposition of taking more control of their utility costs. \nAn expert\, national panel will describe the key features of GEBs and outline the value streams that accrue to both the building owner and the serving utility in creating this grid enabled relationship. The panel will discuss both the technology required to create a two-way communication condition as well as the cost and benefits to all the parties in making GEBs a reality. \nModerators: Ben Levie\, Seattle City Light; Mark Lenssen\, Puget Sound Energy \nPanelists: Alexi Miller\, New Buildings Institute; Cara Carmichael\, Rocky Mountain Institute; Mark Frankel\, Ecotope; Mary Ann Piette\, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory \nSmart Buildings: Achieving Persistent Operational Performance\nSeptember 16th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nFacility energy performance and operations are often in direct conflict. It’s tough to hear\, but the scales are not balanced for building owners or operators. Social pressure\, building codes and new legislation are pushing EUI targets lower and lower. Advanced energy systems and smart building controls tease easy answers during initial design and construction\, but the harsh reality is that designing an efficient building does not translate to operations success and often only adds to reactive practices\, deferred maintenance and risk. In most cases\, operators are not prepared to take on complicated building systems and new-to-them technologies. With inadequate training or resources\, overtaxed staff override system settings to simply make it work. The result inadvertently drives up energy consumption and negates all efforts to optimize energy performance during design and construction while reducing asset life and introducing unnecessary risks. \nThe transition to smart and sustainable operations offers a best practice that balances the scales between energy expectations and operational realities. Panelists will outline proven approaches on actual projects that bridge design\, build\, train\, optimize to ensure current energy requirements are effective and met. \nModerator: Ric Cochrane\, McKinstry \nPanelists: Mike Kowalick\, South Landing EcoDistrict; Roy Buchert\, Kaiser Permanente; Norm Menter\, University of Washington \nRegister now for these engaging virtual panel discussions during Smart Buildings Week!
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/virtual-smart-buildings-week/2020-09-16/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings,Smart building technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200715T072606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T073120Z
UID:10000254-1600171200-1600174800@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Smart Buildings Week
DESCRIPTION: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 crafted from key topics and speaker commitments for our planned in-person event will feature a lively and interactive panel discussion as outlined below. Registration for the first three virtual sessions on September 14th\, 15th and 16th is now open and details for a fourth session on September 17th will be announced soon. These one-hour sessions each qualify for 1 Building Operator Certification (BOC) credential maintenance point and 0.10 IACET CEUs towards the renewal of industry certifications\, certificates and licenses including but not limited to AIA\, PE\, LEED\, IFMA\, ASHRAE\, and AEE. \nSmart Buildings: Using Data and Analytics to Improve Performance\nSeptember 14th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nThis session brings together two leading local smart service providers and two facility directors who have real world experience bringing smart solutions to their buildings. Designing for optimal performance is no guarantee that it will happen. The ability to acquire system performance data is no guarantee that the data will trigger operational improvements. In these two case studies\, buildings that should have been “top of their game” needed a new approach. Attendees will hear how ATS Automation and DB Engineering intervened to help facility directors collect relevant data from installed building systems\, use analytical tools to provide insights into performance problems\, and then – most importantly – help those facilities take action. The results speak for themselves. Improved energy performance that is persisting over time. \nModerator: Stan Price\, Smart Buildings Center \nPanelists: Pete Segall\, ATS Automation; Trevor Sodorff\, DB Engineering; Tim Wingert\, CBRE; Keith Berkoben\, Google \nSmart Buildings: Grid Enabled (and Efficient) Buildings\nSeptember 15th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nGrid enabled buildings (GEB) are equipped with technologies for load management that can respond to dynamic conditions in the electric grid. GEBs are generally more efficient (HVAC\, lighting\, envelope\, appliances)\, connected (hardware and software)\, smart (data and analytics)\, and flexible (loads\, generation\, storage). In an environment where hardware is increasingly attractively priced and a plethora of data is available\, building owners are able to provide a significant benefit to a utility’s growing portfolio of resources and play a creative role in meeting its resource capacity needs in real time and for the long term. GEBs also offer the owner the additional value proposition of taking more control of their utility costs. \nAn expert\, national panel will describe the key features of GEBs and outline the value streams that accrue to both the building owner and the serving utility in creating this grid enabled relationship. The panel will discuss both the technology required to create a two-way communication condition as well as the cost and benefits to all the parties in making GEBs a reality. \nModerators: Ben Levie\, Seattle City Light; Mark Lenssen\, Puget Sound Energy \nPanelists: Alexi Miller\, New Buildings Institute; Cara Carmichael\, Rocky Mountain Institute; Mark Frankel\, Ecotope; Mary Ann Piette\, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory \nSmart Buildings: Achieving Persistent Operational Performance\nSeptember 16th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nFacility energy performance and operations are often in direct conflict. It’s tough to hear\, but the scales are not balanced for building owners or operators. Social pressure\, building codes and new legislation are pushing EUI targets lower and lower. Advanced energy systems and smart building controls tease easy answers during initial design and construction\, but the harsh reality is that designing an efficient building does not translate to operations success and often only adds to reactive practices\, deferred maintenance and risk. In most cases\, operators are not prepared to take on complicated building systems and new-to-them technologies. With inadequate training or resources\, overtaxed staff override system settings to simply make it work. The result inadvertently drives up energy consumption and negates all efforts to optimize energy performance during design and construction while reducing asset life and introducing unnecessary risks. \nThe transition to smart and sustainable operations offers a best practice that balances the scales between energy expectations and operational realities. Panelists will outline proven approaches on actual projects that bridge design\, build\, train\, optimize to ensure current energy requirements are effective and met. \nModerator: Ric Cochrane\, McKinstry \nPanelists: Mike Kowalick\, South Landing EcoDistrict; Roy Buchert\, Kaiser Permanente; Norm Menter\, University of Washington \nRegister now for these engaging virtual panel discussions during Smart Buildings Week!
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/virtual-smart-buildings-week/2020-09-15/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings,Smart building technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200715T072606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T073120Z
UID:10000253-1600084800-1600088400@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Smart Buildings Week
DESCRIPTION: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 crafted from key topics and speaker commitments for our planned in-person event will feature a lively and interactive panel discussion as outlined below. Registration for the first three virtual sessions on September 14th\, 15th and 16th is now open and details for a fourth session on September 17th will be announced soon. These one-hour sessions each qualify for 1 Building Operator Certification (BOC) credential maintenance point and 0.10 IACET CEUs towards the renewal of industry certifications\, certificates and licenses including but not limited to AIA\, PE\, LEED\, IFMA\, ASHRAE\, and AEE. \nSmart Buildings: Using Data and Analytics to Improve Performance\nSeptember 14th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nThis session brings together two leading local smart service providers and two facility directors who have real world experience bringing smart solutions to their buildings. Designing for optimal performance is no guarantee that it will happen. The ability to acquire system performance data is no guarantee that the data will trigger operational improvements. In these two case studies\, buildings that should have been “top of their game” needed a new approach. Attendees will hear how ATS Automation and DB Engineering intervened to help facility directors collect relevant data from installed building systems\, use analytical tools to provide insights into performance problems\, and then – most importantly – help those facilities take action. The results speak for themselves. Improved energy performance that is persisting over time. \nModerator: Stan Price\, Smart Buildings Center \nPanelists: Pete Segall\, ATS Automation; Trevor Sodorff\, DB Engineering; Tim Wingert\, CBRE; Keith Berkoben\, Google \nSmart Buildings: Grid Enabled (and Efficient) Buildings\nSeptember 15th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nGrid enabled buildings (GEB) are equipped with technologies for load management that can respond to dynamic conditions in the electric grid. GEBs are generally more efficient (HVAC\, lighting\, envelope\, appliances)\, connected (hardware and software)\, smart (data and analytics)\, and flexible (loads\, generation\, storage). In an environment where hardware is increasingly attractively priced and a plethora of data is available\, building owners are able to provide a significant benefit to a utility’s growing portfolio of resources and play a creative role in meeting its resource capacity needs in real time and for the long term. GEBs also offer the owner the additional value proposition of taking more control of their utility costs. \nAn expert\, national panel will describe the key features of GEBs and outline the value streams that accrue to both the building owner and the serving utility in creating this grid enabled relationship. The panel will discuss both the technology required to create a two-way communication condition as well as the cost and benefits to all the parties in making GEBs a reality. \nModerators: Ben Levie\, Seattle City Light; Mark Lenssen\, Puget Sound Energy \nPanelists: Alexi Miller\, New Buildings Institute; Cara Carmichael\, Rocky Mountain Institute; Mark Frankel\, Ecotope; Mary Ann Piette\, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory \nSmart Buildings: Achieving Persistent Operational Performance\nSeptember 16th\, 2020\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nFacility energy performance and operations are often in direct conflict. It’s tough to hear\, but the scales are not balanced for building owners or operators. Social pressure\, building codes and new legislation are pushing EUI targets lower and lower. Advanced energy systems and smart building controls tease easy answers during initial design and construction\, but the harsh reality is that designing an efficient building does not translate to operations success and often only adds to reactive practices\, deferred maintenance and risk. In most cases\, operators are not prepared to take on complicated building systems and new-to-them technologies. With inadequate training or resources\, overtaxed staff override system settings to simply make it work. The result inadvertently drives up energy consumption and negates all efforts to optimize energy performance during design and construction while reducing asset life and introducing unnecessary risks. \nThe transition to smart and sustainable operations offers a best practice that balances the scales between energy expectations and operational realities. Panelists will outline proven approaches on actual projects that bridge design\, build\, train\, optimize to ensure current energy requirements are effective and met. \nModerator: Ric Cochrane\, McKinstry \nPanelists: Mike Kowalick\, South Landing EcoDistrict; Roy Buchert\, Kaiser Permanente; Norm Menter\, University of Washington \nRegister now for these engaging virtual panel discussions during Smart Buildings Week!
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/virtual-smart-buildings-week/2020-09-14/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency,Grid enabled buildings,Smart building technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Buildings Center":MAILTO:info@smartbuildingscenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200721T173822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T173822Z
UID:10000261-1599559200-1599566400@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Systems
DESCRIPTION: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 project altogether? \nHas your Networked Lighting Control (NLC) system design been downscaled to a simple wallbox solution? \nAll too often\, new construction and renovation projects undergo value engineering which can lower up-front costs and make the project seem more approachable. Unfortunately\, this practice frequently leads to overspending in post-installation support\, not meeting stakeholder expectations\, decreasing quality\, and significant energy savings and non-energy benefits value being left on the table. \nWhile industry actors have made significant investments in outreach\, education\, and incentive programs to promote appropriate design adoption\, significant barriers still exist. This class will delve into these barriers as well as provide a set of tools\, techniques\, to help Lighting Practitioners ensure the most appropriate design highlighting quality and comfort is implemented in their projects. These tools and techniques will include: \n\nLighting Audit\nEfficient Financial Statements\nEnergy and non-Energy Benefits\nQualifying Questions\nUse Cases\nDesign Options with Estimates\nElevator Sales Pitch\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is suitable for lighting practitioners\, including designers\, contractors\, building operators\, architects\, engineers\, sales representatives\, as well as utility staff. \nLearning Goals \n\nEvaluate “good\, better\, best” approaches\, and how to navigate between them\nAnalyze energy savings and non-energy technological value that LEDs and NLCs can provide\nUnderstand techniques\, tools\, and resources on how to advance energy efficiency projects\nExplore use cases that highlight overspending resources post-completion\, and how appropriate design execution mitigates this risk
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/promoting-energy-efficient-lighting-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Building tune-ups,Energy efficiency
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T040646
CREATED:20200525T063409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T063409Z
UID:10000222-1598522400-1598526000@smartbuildingscenter.org
SUMMARY:Benefits of Energy and Domestic Water Submetering
DESCRIPTION:One of the top priorities of building owners and operators is the need for more efficient and accurate BTU metering. \nHaving 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. \nSince the early 1980’s ultrasonic clamp-on Flow meters have been utilized for BTU metering and submetering. Some advantages of clamp-on meters are; retrofit capability—no shutdown required\, all in one BTU meter\, low flow sensitivity for measuring off peak flows\, and 1% accuracy. \nIn this presentation we will cover clamp-on BTU metering technology\, features\, accuracy\, and discuss the benefits of submetering in the energy industry.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/benefits-of-energy-and-domestic-water-submetering/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Energy efficiency
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END:VCALENDAR