Building Potential

Nonprofit trade association of the energy efficiency industry

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Envisioning a World with Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Building Potential's mission is to eliminate carbon emissions from building energy use through market-based thought leadership, education, and advocacy.

BUILDING POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

Smart Buildings Center

Smart Buildings Center

A multi-functional energy efficiency headquarters in Seattle, Washington. This facility is a place to meet, train and access our Tool Lending Library.

Tool Lending Library

Diagnostic tools for short term loan available to building owners, managers and energy service professionals in Washington and Oregon.

Building Operator Certification logo

Building Operator Certification

A training program that offers facilities personnel skills and knowledge to transform workplaces to be more comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Building Potential Member Directory

Building Potential members provide world class energy efficiency and building decarbonization products and services for customers. Search for Building Potential members by name or type of product/service.

Benchmarking and Tune-Ups Service Providers

Company profiles and contact information for Benchmark Providers in Seattle and Portland and Tune Up Service Providers.

Building Potential:

Promoting energy efficiency and other building energy use decarbonization tools and services as essential to meeting our climate targets;

Serving as the voice of the industry in state and local program and policy issues;

Providing members with the most up-to-date information within the industry.

NEWS

PNW Climate Week: Wednesday, July 15th – Benchmarking Trivia and Happy Hour!

June 4, 2026

PNW Climate Week is next month! To celebrate, Benchmark Star is hosting a Benchmarking Trivia and Happy Hour on July 15th, with registration now open. Don't miss out on the fun and … Read More...

City of Tacoma Job Opportunity – Customer Energy Solutions Portfolio Planner

June 4, 2026

Are you looking to make a change? The City of Tacoma has a new job posting that may be exactly what you are looking for. Check out the below description or click here for all the … Read More...

Help Shape the Conversation at SBX 2026!

May 26, 2026

Agenda Topics & Call for Speakers Smart Buildings Exchange Fall Conference | November 9-10, 2026 | Downtown Seattle What's on the SBX Agenda? We're excited to announce the … Read More...

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jobs

City of Tacoma Job Opportunity – Customer Energy Solutions Portfolio Planner

June 4, 2026

More Job Postings

  • WA Job Announcement: Climate Surge Executive Director
  • WA Dept of Commerce is Hiring: Clean Buildings Performance Standard Compliance Specialist
  • SCL Seeking New Role: Energy Planning Analyst Supervisor

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