Webinar: Know the Code: Understanding Building Code Compliance Every year, new technology, research, and regulations drive changes in building code requirements.  These changes create an environment where it can be difficult to keep specifications up to date. That’s why it’s crucial to know in advance what future evolutions are in store for building codes. Join […]

Join BetterBricks and AIA Portland to learn about the building renewal strategy and how to use the Spark Tool to assess if your building is ready for a deep energy retrofit. This in-person training will focus on how to leverage Spark’s integrated technical and financial reports to communicate the business case for building renewal projects. […]

Learn how to benchmark your building’s energy performance using the free online tool ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to support compliance with the City of Seattle’s annual benchmarking and reporting requirement. Participants will learn about the benchmarking process and local utility services available to auto-upload energy consumption data from Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy and Enwave. Workshop […]

Join NEEA and ASHRAE’s Puget Sound chapter for an exclusive training on gas HVAC efficiency. This training will explore the gas-fired condensing rooftop unit (C-RTU) technology and its performance on commercial facilities. Highlighting the energy efficiency benefits associated with C-RTUs, while debunking current myths, this training will present the gas efficiency of the technology and […]

Lighting controls offer opportunity to balance a visual environment, enhance space flexibility, and improve user satisfaction while saving significant amounts of energy, and potentially improving maintenance cycles. Wide scale adoption of well-designed and implemented controls systems has been hampered by perceived complexities and concerns about call backs. In this two-day, hands-on workshop, you will learn […]

Learn how to benchmark your building’s energy performance using the free online tool ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to support compliance with the City of Seattle’s annual benchmarking and reporting requirement. Participants will learn about the benchmarking process and local utility services available to auto-upload energy consumption data from Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy and Enwave. Workshop […]

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!

The Seattle 2030 District is partnering with Got Green to promote their Green Pathways job program at a lunch and learn on February 28. Consistent with Got Green’s mission to ensure that the benefits of the green economy reach low-income communities and communities of color, Got Green is developing a fellowship program to increase leadership […]

The City of Seattle offers this free workshop for participants that have previously benchmarked their commercial and multi-family properties.  This hands-on session will teach you how to make annual updates to your building's energy performance using the free on-line tool ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. Participants will also learn tips to make their energy score as […]

This webinar has ended.  Click here for the webinar recording.  Below are the speaker presentations for download: Matt Golden, CEO, Open Energy Efficiency (PDF) Josh Lehner, Economist, Oregon Office of Economic Analysis (PDF) Steve Lerch, Executive Director, Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (PDF) Join NEEC for a webinar on March 13th from 11am - 12pm PST on the […]

On behalf of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) Energy Storage Program, you are invited to participate in an upcoming workshop on the safety and reliability of stationary energy storage systems. The Energy Storage Safety and Reliability Forum will be held at the Edgewater Hotel on Wednesday-Thursday, March 28-29, 2018. […]

Join NEEC for our Power Hour at the Bullitt Center on March 28 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Hosted by the Integrated Design Lab (IDL), our informal after work get together will feature drinks and light refreshments combined with networking opportunities amongst peers and to hear featured guests bringing news and insights affecting the industry. You’ll also […]

NEEC is proud to be a community partner of GoGreen Conference.  NEEC members receive a 30% discount off the registration cost.  Enter the discount code NEEC30 directly here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gogreen-conference-seattle-2018-tickets-38641880906?discount=NEEC30. The GoGreen Conference is a sustainability learning experience for business and public sector decision-makers. Featuring regionally targeted content and recognized leaders from the community, GoGreen works across industry […]

May 8-10, 2018 marks the 14th year of the Annual Energy/Facilities Connections Conference.  With an eye toward the future of facilities leadership, it's fitting that the theme for this year's event is A Seat at the Table - Strategizing for Facilities Success, which speaks to the need for taking collaborative efforts and identifying resources that can […]

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 from Mayor Durkan (invited) and will be followed by a panel focused on answering the question: In the smart movement, how do we decipher between […]

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 of system operations. What is XMP? The Extended Motor Products (XMP) Initiative is aimed at encouraging the use of more efficient pumping systems. NEEA and […]

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 country for a candid discussion about the state of diversity within the energy industry, as well as a facilitated workshop around diversity best practices, […]

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 green building experts followed by fifteen minutes of Q&A.They will be discussing the challenges and solutions to working within the complex commercial real estate market. […]

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 and a spotlight on certain construction trends (e.g. housing starts) will be discussed in relation to current information provided by the Economic and Revenue Forecast […]

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 time! Click here to register.

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 project need a tight envelope and do your occupants want stable, comfortable indoor temperatures? Did you know that the best HVAC choice for efficiency and […]

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 designs and manages its campus and employee work space (we'll also see the Tree Houses). Microsoft will share their plans for an extensive campus modernization which […]

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 of Smart Buildings; insights on where Smart Buildings are today, and what to expect in the future - and the technologies involved. The title insinuates […]

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 and experiences with smart buildings. Each panelist will talk about their reasoning behind investing in smart building technologies. Learn about the advantages of smart technologies […]

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 buildings reach high-performance goals for lighting, comfort and energy efficient living, while achieving or exceeding these tougher compliance standards. If you are in the business, […]

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 & Emerging Markets at Recurve (formerly OpenEE) will review some of the historic pillars of energy efficiency policy and explore key transitions necessary for success […]

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 take the certification exam proctored on the final day of training. Graduates of the program will receive the increasingly recognized and requested Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. […]

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 Buildings Program, partners and allies supporting the work are keenly aware of the need to secure a trustworthy and cost effective way to address domestic […]

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 year-round load that is next in line for reduction by efficiency while managing a switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps. The transition requires […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 LIGHTFAIR® 2021, the Lighting Design Lab and Smart Buildings Center are partnering to bring you post-conference analysis and information exchange! Bring us your questions and be […]

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, all commercial buildings over 50,000 sf will need to comply by 2028 (220,000 sf by 2026), and then maintain compliance or be subject to penalties. […]

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. What comes to mind when you think about the word “decarbonization”? Most might immediately picture the electric vehicle and the transportation sector. But what about […]

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, all commercial buildings over 50,000 sf will need to comply by 2028 (220,000 sf by 2026), and then maintain compliance or be subject to penalties. […]

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 learned in navigating the challenges of operating their buildings safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ll also share insights for moving forward with a re-focus on […]

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 devastating wildfire season; a nationwide movement for racial and energy justice; ice storms and more. Federal energy policy is rapidly evolving and lining up with […]