New FM Framework offers IFMA members training in a range of specialty areas The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is pleased to announce the launch of its expanded Facility … [Read more...]
Melanie Danuser Recognized as a 2020 BOMA Hero!
The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is proud to announce that Melanie Danuser, SBC Director of Education & Training, has been recognized as a 2020 Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Hero … [Read more...]
Smart Buildings Center Becomes Partner in U.S. Department of Energy Workforce Accelerator Initiative
The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is pleased to become a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings Workforce Accelerator (BBWA). Officially launched in 2020, this three-year … [Read more...]
King County Launches Sewer Heat Recovery Pilot Program
The following is a press release from King County from November 5, 2020. Commercial property owners and developers have the opportunity to extract and re-purpose heat energy from sewer pipes through … [Read more...]
Proposed King County 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan Announced
The executive-proposed 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) was transmitted by King County Executive Dow Constantine to the King County Council on August 27, 2020. The County Council will review … [Read more...]
NEEC’s Smart Buildings Center Earns 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council’s (NEEC) Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is proud to announce that it received the 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence for its outstanding efforts to promote … [Read more...]
Department of Energy Invests $74 Million in Building & Construction Technologies & Innovations
On February 10th, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $74 million for 63 selected projects to research, develop, and test energy-efficient and flexible building technologies, systems, and … [Read more...]
Energy Trust to Launch Competitive Selection for Existing Buildings and Commercial and Industrial Lighting Program Management and Delivery Contracts
Bidders will be required to integrate customer and contracting diversity PORTLAND, Ore. — January 31, 2020 — Energy Trust of Oregon plans to release a request for proposals (RFP) for program … [Read more...]
Seattle Tune-Up Accelerator Program Recognized for Leadership in Energy Efficiency
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) recently recognized the winners of the 2019 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards. These awards recognize individuals and teams for their … [Read more...]
SBC Announces First Annual BOC Operator of the Year!
The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) and Building Operator Certification (BOC) program are proud to announce our first annual BOC Operator of the Year, Stephanie Carlisle, Compliance Coordinator for the … [Read more...]