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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

Fellowship Position Announcement | City of Bellevue – SEI Climate Corps

July 1, 2025

The City of Bellevue is hiring for a Buildings & Energy Fellow, a 10-month, hybrid position (2 days onsite, 3 days remote/week) to join our Sustainability … Read More...

Seattle City Light Announces Increased 2025 Energy Efficiency Incentives

June 26, 2025

Seattle City Light has increased energy efficiency incentives by 10 percent! This applies to lighting retrofits, HVAC, building envelope upgrades, and process equipment … Read More...

Draft BEPS Director’s Rule Available For Public Comment

June 17, 2025

Comments due by July 7 Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) released the draft Buildings Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) Director’s Rule. Per … Read More...

More Headlines

  • Last Week to Nominate for BOC Operator of the Year 2025!
  • Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2025!
  • Register Today for the Clean Buildings Law Open House 5/14 in Tukwila

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jobs

Fellowship Position Announcement | City of Bellevue – SEI Climate Corps

July 1, 2025

More Job Postings

  • The Center for Green Schools is hiring! Regional Program Manager, School Energy Efficient IAQ Network
  • Opportunity – SEEA Executive Director Position
  • City of Seattle is Hiring!

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