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The rapidly expanding cannabis industry is a significant source of load growth in several states that have legalized recreational use. This load growth coupled with inefficient incumbent technology make the cannabis industry ripe with efficiency potential. However, there are a host of technological and social barriers to unlocking this potential. This presentation will provide an […]
The IFMA 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.
Do your clients want to breath clean air in their buildings? Are they interested in saving money on their utilities?ShiftBuilding brings mechanical systems and construction professionals together to share and learn new applications that heat, clean air, and warm water more efficiently than ever before. Learn what these systems are doing to the building market […]
The Edge building in Amsterdam is elected to be one of the smartest and greenest buildings in the world. “From the minute you wake up, you’re connected. The app checks your schedule and…finds you a desk. Because at The Edge, you don’t have one. No one does.” – (Full Bloomberg article and video here.). That […]
Join Smart Grid Northwest and our community from across the region – Washington, Oregon, Idaho and BC – at the 2018 Northwest Energy Resiliency Summit. At this unique one-day meeting, you will participate in presentations, panel discussions and working sessions focused on helping regional stakeholders with developing resiliency solutions for energy systems in our region. […]
NEEC is a proud bronze sponsor for the upcoming West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) on June 20 - 21st at the Washington State Convention Center. The West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held on the U.S. West Coast specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. […]
This webinar has ended. Links to the recorded webinar and presentation are available here. Webinar description: Here in the Pacific Northwest, we pride ourselves on being a national leader in energy efficiency while also having some of the cleanest and most affordable electricity in the nation. But despite our leadership in these areas, we also […]
Hosted by NEEC, these informal after work get together for NEEC members, will feature drinks and light refreshments combined with networking opportunities amongst peers and to hear featured guests bringing news and insights affecting the industry. This is a FREE event so come and join us!
How to drive quality, yield and consistency while reducing expenses Hear from: Top cultivators about best practices on LEDs and other efficient lighting approaches Business owners how they make decisions on incorporation of LEDs into their grow operations Manufacturers about how grower feedback helps improve technology Learn how to: Reduce your energy expenses Optimize yield, […]
Teaming facility professionals with the highest quality facility education resources & best practice sharing solutions! Vendors will be on hand to showcase the newest innovations and provide education on Facility, IT and Administrative topics. If you are a considering becoming a vendor you will not want to miss your opportunity to meet with Superintendents, Facility […]
Join us for the first in a series of free webinar trainings, brought to you by the OHCS Multifamily Energy Program (OR-MEP). Everyone in the construction decision making chain influences the energy efficiency, quality, and cost of any new construction or existing building retrofit project. This training will focus on connecting developers, property owners, architects, […]
Join Seattle 2030 and BetterBricks for a networking breakfast to learn about the latest in lighting technology. Luminaire level lighting controls (LLLCs) combine LEDs, controls, connectivity and data for a flexible lighting product that can improve occupant comfort and space utilization and save substantially on energy use. LLLCs are distinct from other lighting control systems […]
In this next session of the Why Smart Buildings 2018 Executive Forum we will feature speakers from both the private and government sectors. We will start with a welcome address […]
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is exploring a program intended to make it easier for pump owners and operators to identify and scope efficient pump systems, decreasing the cost […]
Join us September 12-13, 2018 in Portland, Oregon for the Shades of Green Forum produced by Prisma Point. This two-day conference will bring together a diverse group of professionals from around […]
The AEE Columbia River Chapter and Energy Trust of Oregon are proud to present the next Energy Engineering Forum. This free event consists of a one hour panel discussion by […]
Hosted by Energy 350, come and join NEEC at these informal after work get together for NEEC members. The Power Hour will feature drinks and light refreshments combined with networking opportunities amongst peers and to hear featured guests bringing news and insights affecting the industry. This is a FREE event so come and join us!
Do your clients know that the right selection of materials, techniques, and contractors can make or break the goals for a high-performance project? Building envelope systems allow buildings to reach performance goals for comfort, efficiency, and healthy living. They insulate occupants from the elements and noise while providing us with privacy and a sense of […]
Bringing Together The Movers Who Are Reshaping The Northwest Electrical Grid Radical changes in energy sources, distribution systems and usage are surging through the electrical infrastructure of the Northwest. To help all stakeholders move forward on modernizing our regional grid, Smart Grid Northwest is introducing the GridFWD 2018 event on October 10-11, 2018. Join leaders from […]
Building air leakage can significantly impact the energy performance of a building through envelope heat loss and higher fan energy to maintain building pressurization. The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is offering a workshop in October 2018 about the commercial air barrier requirements in the 2015 WSEC. This 3-hour training will provide information about air barrier […]
The Energy Leadership Summit is the region’s must-attend clean energy event. Presented jointly by the CleanTech Alliance and the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and future opportunities. Join Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) and CleanTech Alliance in exploring the nexus of energy, climate change, […]
The Deep Retrofit Pay for Performance (P4P) program has been designed to enable customers to achieve energy efficiency through incentive payments, which are made over time and based on energy savings measured at the electric meter. This differs from the standard approach of offering an upfront incentive payment based on the estimated energy savings from […]
Sustainability cannot be left out of the equation and LEED certification is the premier designation to stay current and marketable in the built-environment.
Across all industries, a growing buzz has surfaced around the term “Internet of Things” (IoT). Join us for a look at how IoT is impacting the electrical industry and our customers.
Featuring Oregon’s largest electric and natural gas utilities describing their strategies for deep decarbonization. Is what they are proposing enough and can we accelerate decarbonization in a way that doesn’t leave people behind? Conference panels will explore: • Energy Storage: the promise for the Northwest power system • Energy Efficiency: the health, quality of life, […]
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is offering a workshop in November 2018 about the 2015 Seattle Energy Code. This event provides an opportunity to “ask the experts” about code requirements that are unique to the SEC. Our presenters will also share helpful information about energy modeling for energy code compliance. Click here for the event […]
Hosted by NEEC, these informal after work get together for NEEC members, will feature drinks and light refreshments combined with networking opportunities amongst peers and to hear featured guests bringing news and insights affecting the industry. This is a FREE event so come and join us!
Building air leakage can significantly impact the energy performance of a building through envelope heat loss and higher fan energy to maintain building pressurization. The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is offering a workshop on December 13th in the Tri-Cities area about the commercial air barrier requirements in the 2015 WSEC. This 2-hour training will provide […]
Start your year off right by learning about the regional 2019 economic outlook based on labor force, wage, and industry employment trends including projected employment growth by industry. Consumer confidence […]
Don't miss our annual Mix & Mingle with dinner & wine & fun! Connect with industry peers, forge new friendships, and rekindle old ones. Have fun and benefit your career at the same […]
An introduction to daylighting basics, and simple rules of thumb to maximize available visible daylight within the built environment while minimizing potential solar heat gain.
An introduction to daylighting basics, and simple rules of thumb to maximize available visible daylight within the built environment while minimizing potential solar heat gain.
An introduction to daylighting basics, and simple rules of thumb to maximize available visible daylight within the built environment while minimizing potential solar heat gain.
Do you want to get the most out of your HVAC system? Do you desire clean, fresh air circulating through your home or building without negative pressure vacuums? Does your […]
Hosted by the IFMA Seattle Chapter and the Smart Buildings Center, attendees will tour one of the newer buildings on the Microsoft campus during which they will share how Microsoft […]
Where: NW Natural Building, 220 NW 2nd, Portland When: March 15th, 2019 7:30am-2:00pm (Forum starts at 8:00am) Speakers to be determined Why: Learn about what defines a Smart Building; the evolution […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Radical changes in energy sources, distribution systems and usage are surging through the electrical infrastructure of the region. To help all stakeholders move forward on modernizing our regional grid, Grid […]
Northern California Facilities Expo is all about you! Don’t miss the opportunity to be the first to learn about regional solutions, try out new products and see the latest technologies. […]
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 Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators/policy makers, educators, students, tribal members, advocacy organizations/nonprofits, […]
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 event. Presented jointly by the CleanTech Alliance and the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current […]
Join the NW Energy Coalition for the region’s top clean energy conference on December 2, 2019 in Seattle! This fall’s conference will feature keynote speaker Alison Silverstein of the North American SynchroPhasor Initiative speaking about emerging technologies for grid reliability, and we’ll hear from the leaders of some of the Northwest’s largest utilities on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Throughout the built environment, new technologies are connecting building systems and occupants in ways that generate new and exciting opportunities. From enabling buildings to perform for occupants and owners in previously unimaginable ways, to leveraging buildings to accelerate smart cities and the clean energy transition for a cleaner and healthier planet, the opportunities are countless […]
LIGHTFAIR® International is the industry event where everyone–from huge conglomerates to small tech-firm startups–come to display innovative new ideas that are changing how we illuminate and connect to the world around us. Following […]
The Clean Buildings Act of 2019 is one measure Washington State is taking to improve building operational efficiency. Propelling buildings to targeted energy use intensity by building type and size, […]
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 Washington State. […]
The Clean Buildings Act of 2019 is one measure Washington State is taking to improve building operational efficiency. Propelling buildings to targeted energy use intensity by building type and size, […]
In this interactive webinar sponsored by Puget Sound Energy and hosted by Smart Buildings Center, panelists with expertise in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) in K-12 schools will discuss their lessons […]
Sharing What We’ve Learned, Focusing on the Future The past two years have been unprecedented for our region: the pandemic with its brutal human and economic repercussions; a historic and […]
Join the NW Energy Coalition on December 6 in Portland for their first in-person conference since 2019! Network with peers in the clean energy community, hear from expert panelists and […]
The 2024 Critical Environments Summit was held at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront on January 17th, 2024. The event brought together thought leaders, designers, and engineers focused on critical environments. Material […]
Join us on January 30th at 3pm for the Energy Insights Forum! The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts along with Building Potential (formerly Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) host this back-to-back panel […]
Join this webinar to hear about the benefits of HVAC controls for retail buildings, from a chain of country clubs and a retail skin care brand. Improved controls are proven […]
Join the NW Energy Coalition on May 7 in Boise for its Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from expert panelists on the pressing […]
EFX is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Northwest brought to you by the Bonneville Power Administration, NEEA and the Northwest Power and […]
On May 30th, 2-3pm EST (11-12 PST), the Space Conditioning team and guest speakers will present detailed examples of efficient large boiler systems in the field. We will talk about […]
Achieving the energy efficiency potential of advanced building systems has long required the use of controls. However, controls require data, as do other software applications that enable, for example, space […]
Please join us for our annual Building Potential Member+ Meeting on Wednesday, November 6th from 4-7pm at the Smart Buildings Center! Similar to last year, this will be a fun […]
Don’t miss the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, hosted by the NW Energy Coalition! November 13, 2024 8:00am – 5:00pm The University of Washington HUB – Seattle, WA Clean Energy […]
