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Job Opportunity: Building Climate Policy Advisor, City of Seattle

October 13, 2022 By Britton Rife

THE DEPARTMENT
The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future.

THE JOB
We are recruiting for a Building Climate Policy Advisor to implement and develop successful building energy climate policies to reduce emissions and energy use to meet Seattle’s climate goals of carbon neutrality by 2050. This is a job with enduring impact.

In this job, you will:

Ensure programs and policies are equitably, efficiently, and effectively crafted, implemented, measured, and improved to gain the greatest impact in the near term
Lead all data, database, and analysis work to maximize resources, measure success, identify impact lags and emerging barriers to progress
Oversee and direct the work of staff supporting Benchmarking, Building Tune-Ups, and Building Emissions Performance Standards, three of Seattle’s largest climate policies
Share information and recommendations with OSE teammates, citywide colleagues, elected officials, and community members with differing levels of technical understanding
Coordinate and lead multiple ongoing IT projects with IT department and consultants

The position application recruitment process closes on Tuesday, November 1^st promptly at 4:00 PM. View the full job description and application requirements here.

Washington Building Electrification Grant Program

September 29, 2022 By Britton Rife

The Washington State Department of Commerce is preparing to make $9.7 million of total funding available under the Clean Energy Fund Building Electrification grant program. The program will award funding to eligible projects that advance all-electric buildings by deploying smart technologies to demonstrate grid-interactive efficient buildings, or installing high-efficiency electric equipment to reduce the use of fossil equipment. Eligible applicants include for-profit companies, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, Tribal governments, retail electric utilities, and individual owners of multifamily residential or commercial buildings. Applicants are eligible for reduced match requirements based on the percent of total project costs dedicated to reducing energy burdens and meaningfully engaging priority communities, and providing workforce development and partnership opportunities.

Commerce anticipates opening the grant for applications in October 2022.

Please visit the Clean Energy Fund Building Electrification website for more information on the program and announcements on the release of the solicitation.

Q&A Series: The Future of Intelligent Lighting

September 29, 2022 By Britton Rife

This resource is brought to you by BetterBricks

As the commercial lighting industry continues it steady move towards more advanced controls and lighting solutions, for many experts, all signs point to networked lighting controls. And when it comes to truly intelligent, flexible lighting with non-energy benefits—such as cost savings and utility incentives—the future may be Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC). Read this Q&A series where industry experts break down the technology, and provide informative use cases and advice for architects and building owners considering LLLC for their next project.

Seattle 2030 District 2022 Energy Competition

September 29, 2022 By Britton Rife

Seattle 2030 District is hosting its 2022 Energy Competition that will offer viable energy saving solutions to an affordable housing building that will serve as a model for the clean energy future through exemplary building performance. The competition is underway and the winner will be announced in November – December, however, they are still accepting teams if you’re interested in getting involved.

Learn more here!

Video – Very High Efficiency DOAS: How It Works and Why It Matters

September 29, 2022 By Britton Rife

This resource is brought to you by BetterBricks

In commercial buildings across the U.S., outdated or inefficient HVAC systems waste a staggering amount of energy and money, while also creating unhealthy and uncomfortable indoor environments. However, research and field studies have proven there’s an optimal approach to HVAC design that can significantly improve indoor air quality and occupant health, comfort and productivity, while maximizing energy-cost savings. Learn how this optimized, high-performance approach to HVAC combines high-efficiency equipment with design best practices to make widespread commercial HVAC deficiencies a thing of the past. Watch the video linked below to learn more.

Learn more about Very High Efficiency DOAS at: https://betterbricks.com/solutions/very-high-efficiency-doas

SBC Welcomes New Partner: Aeroseal!

September 22, 2022 By Britton Rife

The Smart Buildings Center is excited to welcome Aeroseal as a new Smart Buildings Center Education Program Partner!

Aeroseal’s beginning dates back to 1993 when Dr. Mark Modera invented a breakthrough aerosol-based sealing technology that made it possible to seal leaks and holes in air ducts from the inside out. Dr. Modera then teamed up with Amit Gupta, a heating and air industry leader, and they’ve since been committed to making the world a better place by improving the air occupants breathe in buildings and reducing buildings’ energy usage at the same time.

Aeroseal audits and tests buildings and then performs their innovative duct sealing technology that’s helped improve indoor air quality and occupant health and well-being in more than 150,000 projects nationwide. Their solution has helped clients in the Healthcare, Hospitality, Education, and CRE sectors improve indoor air quality while reducing energy usage and costs.

Learn more by downloading Aeroseal’s Commercial Solutions brochure and watching their Mission & Purpose video