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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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) […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]