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

Portland OR Job Openings at Franklin Energy!

July 2, 2026

Are you looking for a new role in the Portland, OR area? Our friends at Franklin Energy are hiring! If you're interested in any of these roles, click the links in the job title … Read More...

Happening This Week at Building Potential

July 1, 2026

BOC Program Releases Updated Skills Standard and Curriculum Assessment The Building Operator Certification program has published a revised Skills Standard and Curriculum … Read More...

Bellevue 2030 District 3rd Annual Summer Social, July 16th 4-6PM

July 1, 2026

We’re proud to join the Bellevue 2030 District for their 3rd Annual Summer Social, happening Thursday, July 16th from 4-6pm at Midstation, Bellevue! This event brings together … Read More...

More Headlines

  • SBX 2026: Event Format, Early-Bird Deadline & Call for Speakers
  • PNW Climate Week: Wednesday, July 15th – Benchmarking Trivia and Happy Hour!
  • City of Tacoma Job Opportunity – Customer Energy Solutions Portfolio Planner

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jobs

Portland OR Job Openings at Franklin Energy!

July 2, 2026

More Job Postings

  • City of Tacoma Job Opportunity – Customer Energy Solutions Portfolio Planner
  • WA Job Announcement: Climate Surge Executive Director
  • WA Dept of Commerce is Hiring: Clean Buildings Performance Standard Compliance Specialist

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