Building Potential

Smart Buildings Exchange
2021-08-24 08:45 - 2021-08-25 14:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington
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 and inspiring. The Smart Buildings Exchange brings together the key audiences to challenge the hype, bear witness to the innovation, and explore the business case for accelerating the adoption and commercialization of smart buildings technologies and practices.

Retrofit USA
2021-11-02 08:00 - 2021-11-03 17:00 | Washington

2021 LIGHTFAIR® International Post-Show Webinar
2021-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Washington
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 ready to share your own experiences. Favorite new products? Most exciting trends? Let’s “nerd out”!
The Lab’s focus at LIGHTFAIR® includes networked and luminaire level lighting controls, non-energy benefits, integration to other building systems, or systems that connect utilities and their customers; and other hot topics like lighting and health and identifying market barriers/education needs. If any major lighting industry news is revealed, we’ll also look to cover it.
Brought to you through a collaboration between Lighting Design Lab and the Smart Buildings Center.

Understanding the Washington Clean Buildings Standard
2021-11-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Washington
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.
UMC, Hargis Engineers and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) have joined forces to break down the Clean Buildings Standard’s options and implications so you can define a path forward that aligns with your portfolio. [AIA CEU HSW 1.5 Credit]
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 16th – Washington State Compliance + Panel Discussion

Rep. Alex Ramel, Washington State House of Representatives
Amy Wheeless, Northwest Energy Coalition
Ron Major, WA State Dept. of Enterprise Services
Poppy Storm, 2050 Institute
Moderator: Kerry Meade, Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC)

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Building Decarbonization and the Future of Washington State
2021-11-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Washington
November 16, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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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 sector that leads the U.S. in carbon emissions? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2019, commercial and residential buildings led the U.S. in carbon emissions, making up 31% of total emissions which tops the transportation sector that accounts for 29% of total emissions. Buildings account for a majority of carbon emissions and building decarbonization is critical to slowing down climate change. In this panel, you’ll learn about how Washington state has become a leader in building decarbonization and about ASHRAE’s efforts in decarbonization through the ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization.

Understanding the Washington Clean Buildings Standard
2021-11-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Washington
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.
UMC, Hargis Engineers and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) have joined forces to break down the Clean Buildings Standard’s options and implications so you can define a path forward that aligns with your portfolio. [AIA CEU HSW 1.5 Credit]
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, November 18th – Seattle building focused discussion, through the lens of the Seattle Energy Code and what’s next.
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Rebuilding as a Community in K-12 Schools: COVID and Beyond
2021-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Washington
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 energy efficiency, in light of the challenges presented by climate change and resulting mandates such as the WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard (H.B. 1257).
Panelists:
Marina Tanay, Capital Projects/Facilities Manager, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District No. 320
Michael Knaack, Sustainability Manager, Tacoma Public Schools
Travis Bown, Director of Maintenance, Mead Public Schools
David McCaughey, Sr. Business Developer, Energy Services, UMC

GridFWD Seattle
2022-04-19 - 2022-04-20 | Washington
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 major regional legislation and policy shifts to pursue resiliency, clean energy and decarbonization. Through it all, our industry has done a remarkable job in maintaining the grid to meet our region’s needs while continuing to push forward on grid modernization and decarbonization.

Join us in exploring key grid topics at GridFWD Seattle April 19-20. Visit www.gridforward.org/conference/gridfwd-seattle/ for full event and registration details.

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2023-12-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Doubletree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR, 97232
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 keynote speakers, and stick around for our Clean Energy Awards reception. Panelists will discuss how utility planning should change to deliver equitable and affordable outcomes, the role of energy efficiency and distributed energy resources for vulnerable populations, and how the Bonneville Power Administration needs to modernize to drive forward the clean energy transition. We hope to see you there!
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2024 Critical Environments Summit
2024-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Marriott Waterfront
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 from the summit can be downloaded at https://atspnw.com/support/support-services/24cesummit/.

Energy Insights Forum
2024-01-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Smart Building Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 discussion on how to reduce demand-side energy usage.
Learn about the policies that impact the industry and discover the incentives propelling sustainable practices forward. Hear from property managers and service providers as they delve into the practicalities of reducing building energy use. Gain valuable insights into successful strategies, implementation challenges, and collaborative approaches that are transforming the sector.
A networking break between the panels offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Following the panels, unwind and continue the conversation at the happy hour to continue the discussion.
We hope to see you there!
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Webinar: Energy Efficiency and More: Benefits of Small Building Controls for Retail Buildings
2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 to reduce energy waste by 10%-20% and improve occupant comfort. Presenters will share their approach to upgrading controls, the benefits they’ve experienced, and the lessons learned along the way. This webinar will also include a brief summary of the findings from the first year of the DOE-sponsored Smarter Small Buildings Campaign.
Webinar Registration – Zoom

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2024-05-07 08:00 - 19:00 | The Grove Hotel, 245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702
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 energy issues in our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in salmon recovery and replacing the energy services on the lower Snake River dams, how new opportunities in markets and transmission can benefit Northwest communities, and protecting customers and communities as the region decarbonizes. We hope to see you there!

Efficiency Exchange (EFX)
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 | Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, ID
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 Conservation Council. Regional and national attendees from public and private utilities, consulting and research firms, and government and non-profit organizations come together to learn and connect to help the region more effectively achieve its energy efficiency goals.

Webinar: Efficient Large Boiler Systems
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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 system components, performance, challenges, and successes. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, and we invite you to join the discussion.
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Webinar: Barriers to and Progress Towards More Interoperable Building Systems
2024-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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 utilization analytics or grid-responsiveness. The configuration of such applications – that is, the matching of data sources to software needs, has long been time and cost intensive, and thus a barrier to deployment. Sematic interoperability standards can reduce these barriers, and several such standards are currently being finalized or updated. Join this webinar to learn about recent progress and suggestions for how building managers might leverage them when procuring new equipment or making upgrades from Michael Poplawski at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Speakers: Michael Poplawski, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Building Potential Member+ Meeting
2024-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 social event with pizza and beverages, and we will also use the meeting to discuss regional program and policy topics relevant to the Pacific Northwest market opportunities for building energy use decarbonization, energy efficiency, GEBs, and other related topics. Please RSVP at the link below and save the date on your calendar. We’ll be in touch soon to share additional details about the event!
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Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2024-11-13 08:00 - 19:00 | University of Washington – Husky Union Building (HUB) South Ballroom, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195
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 Awards Reception
November 13, 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm
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Join the NW Energy Coalition on November 13 in Seattle for the fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Hear the latest on energy issues in our region and learn from peers’ experiences within the clean energy transition in a tabletop discussion. Expert panelists will discuss how to support energy affordability as we make needed investments and upgrades to decarbonize our economy, the successes and opportunities in advancing Tribal energy projects, and the movement to connect the West in an independently governed energy market including the “hot off the press” new Pathways Initiative governance proposal to be released in early November.
Stick around afterwards for the Clean Energy Awards Reception from 5pm – 7pm at the HUB.
