Events

The purpose of the conference is to provide the business community with the information necessary to find partnerships and solutions that will save energy and money, improve comfort, and enhance productivity in their facilities. Conference Description ​The Powerful Business Energy Conference will provide ways to save energy and money for commercial building owners and managers, building […]

Lighting for school projects can pose a wide range of potential challenges, opportunities, and pitfalls.  High aspirations, tight budgets, and new research regarding circadian systems make Schools some of the most complicated lighting projects out there. Come and learn some tips and trick to help ensure that your project will be visually effective while minimizing […]

With the right mechanical systems, buildings can reach high-performance goals for health, comfort and energy efficient living. If you are in the business, student, or professional wanting to achieve these goals in the future, join us for this month's NW EcoBuilding Guild ShiftBuilding Symposium: Fresh Air, Hot Water - High-Performance Mechanical Symposium at the University […]

Join the Smart Buildings Center and NW Regional Building Commissioning Association for a one day conference on June 18, 2019 in Seattle, WA. The conference, aimed at commercial building owners and managers, building operations and engineering staff, commissioning agents, architects, engineers, and property developers, offers opportunities to gain knowledge, connections and success regarding building performance […]

Treat yourself to a day of networking and education with your peers! The IFMA Greater Seattle Education Symposium is our chapter's flagship education event featuring a full day of continuing education sessions on important trends and practices in facility management. This year’s keynote speaker is Gifford Pinchot III, Founder and President Emeritus of "The Bainbridge […]

Join the Smart Buildings Center on September 17th, 2019 for a seated lunch event in its series, Why Smart Buildings. Hear from a panel of experts on their individual perspectives […]

In July 2020, buildings will have to meet new higher energy efficiency standards than ever, now being adopted with the Washington State Energy Code. The right window systems can help […]

Thursday, October 10th, 12:00 pm PT The world of energy is rapidly changing, and energy efficiency must adapt as a viable resource. In this webinar, Carmen Best, Director of Policy […]

The Association of Energy Engineers Columbia River Chapter (AEE-CRC) will host a comprehensive five-day Training Program for Energy Managers in Portland this fall. Attendees will be eligible and equipped to […]

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lighting Design Lab, 2915 4th Avenue S. Seattle WA 98134 Topic As the Housing Development Consortium moves forward with its Exemplary […]

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Lighting Design Lab, 2915 4th Avenue S. Seattle, WA, 98134 Topic Domestic hot water production in a multifamily building is the […]

November 19, 2019 Washington State Conference Center at the Convention Center The conference for those building the clean energy economy! The Energy Leadership Summit is the region’s must-attend clean energy […]

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:00 – 1:30 PM · Pacific Time This live webinar training will provide an introduction to the HVAC Total System Performance Ratio (TSPR) code compliance path. We will discuss what TSPR is, when it is required by code, and how it is calculated. A click-through demonstration will highlight key features of […]

The Business of Clean Energy & Efficiency Oregon’s Energy Future is the state’s signature clean energy event. Now in its 14th year, Oregon’s Energy Future connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of the political, economic, and social forces driving Oregon’s clean energy economy, and […]

GoGreen empowers business decision makers with sustainability strategies, tools and connections to create positive change within their organizations by facilitating environmental, economic and social performance improvement through our topics and best practices covered at each conference. View the Conference Program and our featured Case Studies/Speakers and join us for an action packed day of driving social and sustainable change […]

In place of the planned in-person Smart Buildings Exchange 2020 event, the Smart Buildings Center is hosting a free Virtual Smart Buildings Week September 14th-18th, 2020. Each day during the lunch hour, a virtual session crafted from key topics and speaker commitments for our planned in-person event will feature a lively and interactive panel discussion as […]

GridFWD 2020 will once again bring together a wide range of stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities facing our energy community. The theme for this year’s virtual event, Power to the Community, reflects our industry’s commitment to not only reliable, affordable and clean electric power, but also the welfare of our customers, co-workers and communities […]

This year’s Seattle 2030 District Vision Awards will be held online on October 15th at 4 pm PT! If you haven’t had the chance to attend one of their annual in-person events, now’s your opportunity. The hour-long program will feature the inspiring work from the Vision Award winners who have led notable sustainability projects or have significantly […]

Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure Date: Wednesday October 28, 2020 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time Why this topic: In the coming years, many new electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be purchased and deployed by residents, businesses, and public fleets in Washington. Learn from state and local experts what is […]

The Energy Leadership Summit is the region’s must-attend clean energy event. Presented by the CleanTech Alliance & the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and future opportunities. Register at energyleadershipsummit.com.

November 16, 1:00PM – 2:30PM (PST) Energy efficiency upgrades can help communities reach their climate goals and result in lower bills for consumers. Our challenge is to ensure these financing tools help those in need and who do not easily have access to fair financing. In this webinar, our panelists will explore how traditional financing tools are […]

In partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the Smart Buildings Center (a project of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) brings you an engaging webinar exploring concepts of Strategic Energy Management (SEM) specific to local government buildings, and the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities this sector brings. In this lively panel discussion, SEM experts will share their […]

In partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the Smart Buildings Center (a project of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) brings you an engaging webinar exploring concepts of Strategic Energy Management (SEM) specific to K-12 schools, and the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities this sector brings. In this lively panel discussion moderated by Romana Cohen of Stillwater […]

We are at an inflection point. On Thursday, December 3rd, 4pm-5:30pm PST, join us and two incredible thought-leaders for a needed post-election conversation about this critical juncture for climate, clean energy and a just economic recovery. A virtual fundraising event for Climate Solutions featuring: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, and Brooklyn native. She is founder […]