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Microsoft Tour
2019-03-14 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Microsoft Building, 3730 163rd Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
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 will be the most Sustainable, Connected, Accessible and Secure. Microsoft will discuss space utilization in general, the design of their Team Based Space work space. They will review the use of technology on campus that enhance the employee experience like Surface Hubs, and lobby experience. The tour will be an interactive discussion taking place on the Redmond campus.

ShiftBuilding Symposium: High Performance HVAC Systems
2019-03-07 12:00 - 17:30
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 comfort is dependent on building size and several other factors?
Learn from Ecotope’s Shawn Oram and PAE’s David Mead about emerging technologies for heat pump systems and dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS). New climate conscious refrigerants are helping to make green building more efficient than ever before, and the benefits of outdoor air systems include fresh air free of particulates and full of oxygen. Leave stuffy airspace behind with the solutions available at this ShiftBuilding Symposium.
Discover the details and the best products available from the manufacturer’s representatives! Featured manufacturers will share their products and applications in track learning sessions. Discover the importance of balanced ventilation and appropriate applications of technology from the experts. The day will have structured trade-show opportunities for learning more and meeting new members of the green building field.
Don’t miss the UW-Bothell Mechanical Engineering cohort’s Building Innovations Database research products. Learn about current and recently completed projects in high performance design utilizing many of these HVAC units available on the market now. Passive House and Built Green certified projects stand out as beyond code demonstrations of excellence in architecture design. Students will present seven projects during the tradeshow period of the day: meet the talented emerging Mechanical Engineers from UW-Bothell!
12:00 check in, trade show, student presentations
12:40 Announcements and Welcome
1:00 Featured Speakers and rep presentations featuring:
Shawn Oram: DOAS for multi-family
David Mead: Emerging Refrigerants for Heat Pump systems
This program includes refreshments and a light lunch.
NEEC members get 10% discount off registration when you enter “SmartEnergy” when you register.

Introduction to Daylighting Design (Level 100)
2019-01-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-01-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-01-28 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Mix & Mingle
2019-01-17 18:00 - 20:30
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.

Regional Economic Outlook
2019-01-17 11:00 - 13:00
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 Council.
Click here to register.

2015 WSEC Training - Commercial Air Barrier
2018-12-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Builders Association of Tri Cities, 10001 W. Clearwater Avenue, Kennewick, WA, 99336
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 information about air barrier installation and building enclosure testing. Click here for the full flyer.
TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:

What is an air barrier and why it is required in the WSEC?
How to calculate and document the air barrier surface area
Coordinating air barrier requirements with the design and construction team
Building enclosure testing requirements in the WSEC
Best practice testing methods for various building types
What happens if the building fails the building enclosure air leakage test?
Reporting building enclosure air leakage test results

This training is FREE thanks to the generous support of our regionaland local sponsors. Pre-registration is required. To register, email Johnathon Jones at jonathan@hbatc.com

Power Hour in Portland
2018-12-06 17:30 - 18:30
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!

2015 Seattle Energy Code – Commercial Provisions Workshop
2018-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Smart Building Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 flyer.
TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:

Summary of the energy code development process in WA State
Current status of the 2018 WSEC
Key differences between the 2015 SEC and the 2015 WSEC
Building enclosure test reporting requirements for shell & core, phased and multi-family projects
Existing building lighting upgrades
Controlled receptacles in new & retrofit projects
SEC compliance through Target Performance and
Total Building Performance paths

This is a free event. Click here to register.

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2018-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Portland, OR
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, and consumer benefits
• Bonneville Power Administration: the opportunities and challenges for BPA in helping the West develop more clean energy resources
Click here for the event flyer.

The Internet of Things
2018-11-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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.

LEED Green Associate Training
2018-11-01 18:00 - 22:00 | UW Campus, Loew Hall
Sustainability cannot be left out of the equation and LEED certification is the premier designation to stay current and marketable in the built-environment.

Seattle City Light Pay for Performance Launch
2018-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 an energy conservation measure.
Since savings are measured at the meter in P4P, savings can come from building retrofits and equipment upgrades, as well as behavioral, operational and maintenance (O&M), and retro-commissioning activities. Participants receive a set incentive rate for energy savings achieved over the course of a defined performance period (either three or five years). Incentive payments are made at the end of each year of the performance period.
Please join Seattle City Light at the Smart Buildings Center, Seattle (Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM), to learn more about the new Deep Retrofit Pay for Performance Program. You’ll learn about how the program works, how your business can benefit from participating, and what you need to get started!
Join us in person (Limited Availability) or sign up to follow the event, broadcast as a webinar.
If you have a project that you would like to have considered for Pay for Performance, please contact an Energy Advisor at 206-684-3800 for the first steps to get started.

Energy Leadership Summit
2018-10-30 | Washington State Conference Center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, 98101
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, and the region’s economy with more than 400 industry leaders and policymakers from across the Northwest. The Energy Leadership Summit will provide an unmatched forum for learning, networking, and business development in the Northwest.
Click here for event information including agenda and registration information.

2015 WSEC – Commercial Air Barrier Workshop
2018-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 installation and building enclosure testing.
Click here for the event flyer.
This training is FREE thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. ICC Preferred Provider CEUs are available. Pre-registration is required.
Commercial Air Barrier & Building Enclosure Testing Workshop
DATE: Wednesday October 17th, 2018
LOCATION: SMART BUILDINGS CENTER,
First Floor Training & Event Space
ADDRESS: 1200 12th Ave South, Seattle WA 98144
TIME: 9:00AM – Noon
REGISTRATION: https://neecwsec.webconnex.com/AirBarrier.SBC.Oct2018

GridFWD 2018
2018-10-10 - 2018-10-11 | Pinnacle Hotel, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3T3, Canada
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 regional utilities, solution providers, regulatory agencies and governments who are working together to effectively manage the region’s energy systems.
The Summit that Smart Grid Northwest organized in 2017 attracted over 90 speakers in two full tracks over two days. This year, we’ll dive into much more than just DR and energy storage! Join us.

ShiftBuilding: Better Building Envelopes
2018-10-04 12:00 - 18:00
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 place.
Featured speaker Robert Bean of Indoor Climate Consultants will discuss DESIGN for COMFORT, and applications of high-performance building code for HVAC and envelope systems. Occupant comfort is a primary feedback area for dwellings, his discussion of ASHRAE Standard 55 will share innovative solutions for passive house and other net-zero projects to achieve the correct ventilation for occupant health and satisfaction.

Portland Power Hour
2018-09-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Energy 350, 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR
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!

Bridging the Gap: Commercial Real Estate and Energy Efficiency
2018-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Ecotrust, 721 Northwest 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209
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.
A complimentary lunch and certificates of attendance will be provided.
Panelists:
Wade Lange, CPM, RPA, FMA
Vice President, Regional Manager, Portland, American Assets Trust
Mr. Lange serves as Vice President and Regional Manager for the Portland area, overseeing operations and development for approximately 1.3 million square feet of office, residential and retail property. Prior to joining American Assets Trust in February of 2013, Mr. Lange served as Vice President of Property Management for Langley Investment Properties and Ashforth Pacific, from 1997 to 2013, with primary responsibility for the Lloyd properties now owned by American Assets Trust. Mr. Lange also worked for the Oregon State Legislature as the Facilities Manager for the State Capitol and as the Maintenance Manager for US Bancorp’s corporate headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Lange is a native of Portland and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science from Portland State University and serves on the boards of BOMA Oregon, Oregon Smart Growth, Go Lloyd, Portland Street Car, Lloyd Enhanced Service District, Lloyd EcoDistrict and the Holliday Park Partnership.
Emily Pearce, CEM, MBA
Vice President, Waypoint Energy
Emily Pearce has 20 years of business experience with over a decade of that in the energy efficiency industry. She has lead strategic initiatives for many utility programs including developing and designing innovative energy efficiency and market transformation programs, introducing new technology to the marketplace, and implementing and improving national energy efficiency programs. Her responsibility has included managing over $100M budgets over the past decade. Ms. Pearce has lead major business development efforts across the U.S. with specific experience in commercial utility markets, the built environment and the commercial real estate market with expansive relationships throughout these sectors. As Vice President at Waypoint, Emily runs the energy services side of business which spans across the U.S. Emily has a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University, and an M.B.A in Finance and Organizational Behavior from Marylhurst University. She is also a Certified Energy Manager. Emily is the Chair of the Green Building Interest Group (GBIG) – a sub-committee of the Cascadia Portland Collaborative of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and on the Board of the AEE Columbia Chapter.
Melynda Retallack, Ink:built
Melynda is a Principal and owner at Ink:built Architecture, a woman owned architecture and development company. She views each project Ink Built takes on as an opportunity to demonstrate how buildings can have a restorative effect on our environment and even start to alleviate issues of affordability and equity in housing. After graduating from high school here in Portland, Mel earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon and then moved to San Francisco to develop affordable housing and complete school renovations around the Bay Area. She is a licensed architect in Oregon and Washington and a LEED AP BD&C with over 20 years of experience in architecture and real estate development. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Camp Fire Columbia- a youth services organization and is a past chair and is still active with the Green Building Interest Group (GBIG) – a sub-committee of the Cascadia Portland Collaborative of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and International Living Futures Institute (ILFI). Mel spends her free time backpacking and paddling in the northwest and tending her urban garden.

For those attending remotely, please see below for webinar information
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Shades of Green
2018-09-12 - 2018-09-13 | Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR
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, strategies and actions.
Attendees will leave with meaningful takeaways that can be implemented to move organizations further along the path to diversity, inclusion and equity.
NEEC members get 30% off from registration, just enter the code: NEEC30.
Early bird rate ends on July 31st so register now.

XMP Lunch & Learn: RESEARCH ON ENERGY USE IN PUMPING SYSTEMS
2018-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Building Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 its utility partners are embarking on a research project to better understand energy use and energy saving opportunities in pump systems. The goal of XMP is to make it easier to buy more efficient pump systems.
Pumps Research Goal
The research will serve to support reliable energy savings estimates for commercial & industrial pumps and to create a regional database of pump energy and performance data.
We Need Your Help Collecting Data
We need your help to collect as much existing and new data as we can and make the research as effective as possible.
For more information please visit www.conduitnw.org and search for “XMP” or contact Sarah Widder at swidder@cadeogroup.com.

Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum: Deciphering Between Hype Vs. Reality
2018-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 hype versus reality, and what fundamentals should we be working on now? We will have a moderated discussion and then an opportunity for audience questions. Lunch will be served with a keynote address from Senator Maria Cantwell (invited). After lunch we will have closing remarks delivered by Ash Awad, Chief Market Officer for McKinstry with a focus on what we have learned through this two-part series.
This is a FREE event.

Get the Latest on Lighting
2018-07-26 07:30 - 09:00 | Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 because they have sensors and controls embedded within individual fixtures. LLLCs can be controlled remotely and allow users to adjust the configuration of the lighting without replacing the fixtures.
This presentation provides an introduction to luminaire level lighting controls, including case studies from buildings that have installed LLLCs, and details on other efficient lighting options.
We encourage you to take public transit to Pacific Tower.

Training Webinar: Intentional Design for Energy Efficiency – Recommended Practices
2018-07-18 12:00 - 13:00
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, engineers, and energy consultants, to shift a portion of technical support to the pre-construction timeframe to improve the process for achieving the energy targets necessary to secure OR-MEP incentives. We’ll discuss the value propositions and key steps toward an integrated design process.
Format:
Webinar
45-minute Presentation
15-minute Q&A
Participants will have the opportunity to join a discussion about successful implementation of intentional design.

FSMC 2018 Conference and Tradeshow
2018-07-11 08:00 - 2018-07-12 17:00
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 Directors, Facility Staff, IT specialists, Administrators, & other Professionals from a multi-state area.
If you are involved with facilities in any capacity, don’t miss the opportunity to finally gain access to support for your facility! Access to industry leaders showcasing the latest innovations and sharing best practice solutions via educational sessions and demonstrations.

Efficient Canabis Lighting
2018-07-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Energy 350, 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR
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, quality and consistency
Adjust nutrients, water, HVAC and dehumidification
Maximize utility incentives
Access financing
Featuring:
Jeremy Plumb, Pruf Cultivar
Casey Rivero, Yerba Buena
Josh Munk, RII / Master Gardens
Corinne Wilder, | Fluence Bioengineering
Ryan Wankel | Heliospectra
Neil Yorio | BIOS Lighting
Bob Gunn | Seinergy
Beer, wine, soda & pizza provided

Power Hour in Portland (New Date)
2018-06-28 17:30 - 18:30

The Path to Clean Energy in Washington: the role of energy efficiency in fulfilling the dream of 100% clean
2018-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
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 know that the built environment is a large contributor to our region’s carbon emissions. Recently, there has been a push for Washington State to lead the nation in transitioning to the clean energy economy of the future by developing a path to 100% clean energy. As this movement gains momentum, we as an industry need to understand the role of energy efficiency in achieving this vision. Join NEEC and hear from Vlad Gutman-Britten, the Climate Solutions Washington State Policy Director, as he discusses what it takes to achieve 100% clean energy and specifically how energy efficiency can help our state achieve this goal.

West Coast Energy Management Congress
2018-06-20 - 2018-06-21 | Washington state convention center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA
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. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability.
NEEC members receive a discount rate off the registration cost. Click here to access the reduce rate pass which will allow you to not only attend the expo, but attend the conference and gain CEUs/PDHs, access to the program, proceedings, networking luncheons and reception.
If you’re only interested in attending the expo, click here to get free admission to the expo only.
