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...]
Energy Trust Invites Public Input on Draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan
Board of directors will consider comments submitted by August 2. PORTLAND, Ore. — June 26, 2019 — Energy Trust of Oregon welcomes public comment to inform its draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The … [Read more...]
Washington State Department of Commerce awards over $8.7 million to increase energy efficiency and solar in public buildings
The grants were awarded to local governments, schools and state agencies for 39 proposed projects across the state that will increase energy efficiency and solar energy use and reduce carbon dioxide … [Read more...]