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XMP Lunch & Learn: RESEARCH ON ENERGY USE IN PUMPING SYSTEMS
2018-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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 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.

Northwest Energy Resiliency Summit
2018-06-12 08:00 - 16:15 | Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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. This event will dig deep into some our most critical topics: developing microgrids at critical facilities, preparing for cyber resiliency, asset monitoring, rapid restoration, all-hazard resilience, and finding metrics for tracking and quantifying resiliency efforts.
Join the Utilities, Agencies and Customers Leading the Charge
If you are involved with the Northwest energy system and concerned about improving resiliency, don’t miss this.
Regional utilities working on resiliency issues
Government agencies supporting preparedness planning
Providers with proven resiliency solutions
Large industry and other critically impacted energy customers
Other organizations who see energy resiliency as critical
Most of the content will focus on the electrical system, but natural gas, water, transportation and other infrastuctures will be addressed.

Why Smart Buildings?
2018-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 is just the beginning of the amazing and sophisticated technology you can find at The Edge, where Erik Ubels, Chief Technology Officer at OVG Real Estate and former CIO for Deloitte, was responsible for the development of this quintessential model of a smart building.
Join us at the Smart Buildings Center as we welcome Erik Ubels to our inaugural Executive Forum “Why Smart Buildings?”. Erik will share his experience in the development of The Edge and how the IoT infrastructure within the building empowers a more productive workforce. There will be opportunities for Q&A and we will also host a local panel with unique perspectives on smart in the PNW. Seats are limited, register today!

ShiftBuilding Symposium on High Performance Mechanical Systems
2018-05-30 12:30 - 17:30
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 today and where to find them at this symposium.
Featured speakers Shawn Oram and Skander Spies present AIA accredited Professional Development Hour sessions and workshop tracks with industry representatives will connect you with information about products for performance construction. Hear case studies from these experts and connect with UW students graduating into the mechanical engineering field. The event begins with a networking lunch with trade associations and additional partners. Not to be missed, get the scoop on the future of green building May 30.
The Venue: UW-Bothell has a steadily growing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program. The event will be at Mobius Hall, adjacent to the UW Bothell Campus Campus. Readily available from downtown Seattle by public transit (ST 522). The event will be in the afternoon from 12:30-5:30 p.m.

IFMA Education Symposium and Tradeshow
2018-05-23 | lynnwood convention center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA, 98036
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.

Energy Efficiency Trends in the Cannabis Industry
2018-05-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Ecotrust, 721 Northwest 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209
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 overview of the energy using systems, energy analysis techniques, and energy efficiency technologies related to cannabis grow operations.
A remote webinar option is available for interested parties who are unable to attend the training in person.
Presenter: Kevin Campbell
As an Account Manager for Energy 350, Kevin has worked with numerous cannabis growers throughout Oregon to evaluate energy efficiency potential and help them reduce their operating costs. However, his work is not limited to cannabis projects. He has experience working on energy projects throughout the industrial and commercial sectors. Kevin has a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University.
For those attending remotely, please see below for webinar information
Webinar Link
Dial in Number: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access code: 314-199-133

Energy/Facilities Connections Conference
2018-05-08 - 2018-05-10 | The Enzian Inn, 590 Hwy 2, Leavenworth, WA
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 work together to solve complex challenges.
Attendees can expect something a little different at EFC than most other conferences, with intensive training presented in a variety of ways including hands-on interactive and structured networking. There is something for everyone at EFC 2018. Join us May 8-10, 2018 in the beatific Leavenworth, Washington for invaluable learning and leadership connections.

GoGreen Conference
2018-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Washington state convention center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA
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 silos to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaborative solutions. We believe sustainability in the business setting is a powerful and indispensable tool for navigating the tumultuous waters of today’s global economy and solving our climate woes. Our mission is to empower attendees with the strategies, tools and connections to green their organizations with profitability in mind. View the 2018 Conference Program and featured Case Studies/Speakers who joined us to deliver an action packed day of driving social and sustainable change in your organizations.

NEEC Power Hour and Bullitt Center Tour
2018-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 | bullitt center, 1501 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA, 98122
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 get an opportunity to tour the Bullitt Center and hear from IDL on the building design strategies that help meet the Living Building Challenge.

Energy Storage Systems Safety and Reliability Forum
2018-03-28 - 2018-03-29 | The Edgewater Hotel, 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, 98121
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.
Forum participants will learn about the current state of energy storage safety and reliability and will help identify additional R&D efforts that further advance the current DOE roadmap for energy storage. As a key stakeholder within the energy storage community, your input will help identify the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions for improving energy storage systems.
This workshop is a great opportunity for you to help set the DOE agenda and have a voice in where DOE dollars are spent. Presentations from safety and reliability experts, energy storage and power electronic providers, utilities, integrators, testing and certification labs, and academia will be given to help frame the discussion.
For information on energy storage at PNNL, please visit https://energystorage.pnnl.gov/

Integrated Design: Tools and Methods
2018-03-15 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-02-22 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-01-11 08:30 - 12:30 | Smart Building Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
Join the University of Washington Integrated Design Lab for in-depth educational opportunities focused on the tools and skills required to assess high performance design. Intended for participants who understand high performance concepts, this course provides technical training for practitioners to bring state-of-the-art quantitative analysis into design practice. The course complements the AIA Getting to Zero series, and will provide training using commonly available design tools such as EQuest, DIVA for Rhino, Revit, and custom Excel spreadsheets.
Questions? Contact Heather Burpee at burpeeh@uw.edu or 206.616.6566
Event Dates: 1/11, 2/1, 2/22, and 3/15

What's the Economic Future of Energy Efficiency?
2018-03-13 11:00 - 12:00
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 near term economic forecast for Washington and Oregon’s energy sector. We’ll also discuss how other EE programs such as meter-based programs will impact the future as we face the changes that surrounds our industry.
Panel:
Matt Golden, CEO, Open Energy Efficiency
Josh Lehner, Economist, Oregon Office of Economic Analysis
Steve Lerch, Executive Director, Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council
Moderator:
John Morris, VP Market Development, D+R International

Energy Benchmarking 201: Update your account, understand your score, and take action
2018-03-08 08:30 - 11:30 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 accurate as possible, learn how to use the data to track their energy performance overtime to reduce costs. Please bring your Portfolio Manager username and password.
Participants will also be introduced to the “beyond benchmarking” with a viewing of tools, resources, and utility incentive programs that can help them achieve energy savings.

Recruit your future workforce today!
2018-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
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 of color in the environmental sector. This would include finding candidates, training, and skills enhancement opportunities for building construction and operations. Come learn about the program and how it can help you find qualified, diverse employees. Please also invite your human resources colleagues.

Power Hour in Portland (Cancelled due to weather)
2018-02-22 17:30 - 18:30

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Training
2018-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 participants will create an account in Portfolio Manager and begin the initial energy performance rating for their building with guidance from an experienced benchmarking instructor complimented by individual support from the help desk technical assistant. Participants are encouraged to bring data from their own building to the session. A data collection sheet will be emailed to you prior to the workshop. Sample building data will be available for participants who do not bring their own data.

Lighting Controls Workshop 308
2018-02-08 - 2018-02-09 | lighting design lab, 2915 4th Ave. S, Seattle, 98134, United States
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 industry best practices and strategies, then apply them to an example project.

Gas Efficiency: Gas-Fired Condensing Rooftop Units
2018-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Buildings Center, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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 address its positive market potential.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Puget Sound Chapter, in collaboration with BetterBricks, will be hosting an in-person training session that will:
• Show how to properly install equipment and manage the condensate, two of the most prominent yet least understood elements associated with the technology
• Cover codes and their interpretations for C-RTU installations
• Provide details on hot topics such as freeze protection, neutralizers and curb adaptors
• Prepare you to talk to customers about C-RTUs with suggested next steps
This technically-focused training will provide engineers, consultants, manufacturers, distributors and installers with market insights into a rapidly emerging HVAC technology and tips on where and how C-RTUs should operate.
Throughout this training, attendees will have the opportunity to learn installation and operation best practices from market experts and realize the full potential of this high-efficiency technology. Lunch will also be provided!

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager 101 Training
2018-01-23 13:00 - 17:00

2015 Washington State Energy Code Summary Training
2018-01-18 08:30 - 12:00
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is offering a training in January 2018 about the commercial provisions of the 2015 WSEC. This 6-hour training will provide a summary of information across all disciplines in this Code. Note that the new dedicated outside air system provision went into effect as a prescriptive requirement for specific building area types on July 1st, 2017.
This training is FREE thanks to the generous support of our regional and local sponsors. Pre-registration is required. To register, click on the registration link provided.
PIERCE COUNTY TRAINING
Date: Thursday, January 18th, 2018
Location: Pierce County Environmental Services Building
Address: 9850 64th Street West, University Place WA 98467
Register Here
Sessions:
Envelope and Lighting: 8:30AM – Noon
Mechanical, SWH & CX: 1:00 – 4:30PM
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS are provided. This training is eligible for a total of 6 contact hours (0.6 ICC) – 3 contact hours each for the morning and afternoon sessions. NEEC is an ICC Preferred Provider.
Download the 2015 WSEC Commercial Summary Update – Jan. 2018
