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Understanding the WA Clean Buildings Standard

January 10, 2022 By Building Potential staff

The Clean Buildings Standard is one measure Washington State is taking to improve building operational efficiency. Propelling buildings to targeted energy use intensity by building type and size, all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Washington, Webinars

Webinar: Meeting Water & Energy-Saving Goals in King County

January 4, 2022 By Building Potential staff

Sustainable Energy Solutions & Innovative Financing Options January 25, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT REGISTER The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council and Smart Buildings Center invite King … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Regional, Washington, Webinars

Addressing the Housing & Climate Crises — Together

January 4, 2022 By Building Potential staff

The following piece by Sharon Lee appeared in the Seattle Times on December 23, 2021. My No. 1 job as executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute is to provide affordable housing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Washington

Seattle City Light WA Clean Buildings Bill Survey

December 21, 2021 By Building Potential staff

Seattle City Light Needs Your Input on Washington Clean Buildings! Own or manage a commercial building 50,000 sq. ft or larger? Please take a quick, anonymous survey to help us understand your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Utility, Washington

Washington Department of Commerce Listening Sessions

November 19, 2021 By Building Potential staff

The WA Department of Commerce is hosting three “listening sessions,” to gather feedback on their Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings program (formerly the EE Grants program). The sessions are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Washington, Webinars

Rebuilding as a Community in K-12 Schools: COVID and Beyond

November 15, 2021 By Building Potential staff

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2-3pm Register In this interactive webinar sponsored by Puget Sound Energy and hosted by Smart Buildings Center, panelists with expertise in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Utility, Washington, Webinars

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces New Executive Order to Drastically Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

November 4, 2021 By Building Potential staff

Executive Order directs City departments to implement new carbon-based building performance standards, expand transit access and Healthy Streets, and advance clean energy workforce development On … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Press Releases, Washington

Building Decarbonization and the Future of Washington State

November 4, 2021 By Building Potential staff

November 16, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Register Join the Puget Sound ASHRAE Government Affairs Committee and Washington Society of Professional Engineers for a panel discussion on decarbonization in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy and Legislation, Webinars

Save the Date! Understanding the Clean Buildings Standard

October 26, 2021 By Building Potential staff

Three paths, two options, one outcome. The Clean Buildings Act of 2019 is one measure Washington State is taking to improve building operational efficiency. Propelling buildings to targeted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Industry, Policy and Legislation, Washington, Webinars

2021 Northwest Power Plan: Your Voice Matters! webinar #1 today at 12 pm

September 27, 2021 By Building Potential staff

The following announcement is from the NW Energy Coalition.  To learn more about the 2021 Northwest Power Plan and how to get involved, please join the NW Energy Coalition for one of two upcoming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry, Policy and Legislation, Webinars

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