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 SBX 2026 agenda. … [Read more...]
OSE: 2026 Building Decarbonization Grants
2026 Building Decarbonization Grant Program Now Accepting Applications! The Building Decarbonization Grant program is open to applications through August 10 and will award up to $4 million for … [Read more...]
Still Time to Register for AEE PNW Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training 2026
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training 2026 June 1, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM International Place - South Tower: Earhart Conference Room 18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98188 Add to … [Read more...]
A Look Back at April with Building Potential
Looking back at the month of April, here at Building Potential, we: Celebrated Earth Day and our impact on the environment Hosted our third session in our SBX Plus webinar series, How to … [Read more...]
WA Dept of Commerce: Deadlines for Tier 1 Buildings, Success Stories, and HB1543 Rulemaking
Attention Tier 1 (greater than 220,000 square feet) building owners who haven't started with compliance The compliance deadline for Tier 1 buildings greater than 220,000 square feet is June 1, … [Read more...]
Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards & Seattle Energy Code for existing buildings: What BEPS & SEC requirements apply to your building?
(Download as a pdf) Webinar Date: June 8th , 2026 Time: 12 pm to 2 pm Cost: Free! Please join us for the webinar “Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards & Seattle Energy … [Read more...]
WA Job Announcement: Climate Surge Executive Director
CLIMATE SURGE Executive Director Washington State · Climate Policy & Market Acceleration · Full-Time ABOUT CLIMATE SURGE Climate Surge is a lean, high-impact project built to accelerate … [Read more...]
HB1543 rulemaking update: CR-102 filed
Commerce filed the CR-102 for the HB1543 rulemaking on April 09, 2026. The proposed rules and the CR-102 form are available on the Clean Buildings webpage. The form includes: Agency contact … [Read more...]
Happening this week at Building Potential – Celebrating Earth Day!
On Earth Day and every day, the work of Building Potential and the Smart Buildings Center plays a critical role in supporting the long‑term sustainability of our planet. Buildings are one of the … [Read more...]
Clean Building Performance Webinar Series and New and Updated Guidance Documents
CBPS Webinar Series: How to submit a Tier 1 compliance application The first compliance deadline for Tier 1 buildings over 220,000 square feet is approaching quickly. To help building owners and … [Read more...]