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SBC Year in Review 2023

December 21, 2023 By SBC staff

2023 is almost over! We can’t believe it, it still feels like January. As we prepare for 2024 we took the time to look back on the year and celebrate some of our big accomplishments.

Thanks to you we celebrated our biggest Smart Buildings Exchange yet! We welcomed attendees from around the world and gathered live and in-person on Day 3 to listen to some amazing speakers, share successes, look to the challenges ahead, and enjoy an incredible view of the Seattle skyline. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! We hope you’ll all be there to join us at SBX 2024.

As we get ready to countdown to the new year let’s count UP all the amazing ways we broke records in 2023. Take a look at our End of Year Infographic below!

PSE Support for the Clean Buildings Law

December 21, 2023 By SBC staff

Are you an owner, facility manager, property manager or lessee of a commercial building sized 50,000 square feet or greater? Perhaps you are a contractor with commercial customers?

Buildings of this size and greater likely need to comply with the State of Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (Law), soon!

But what does compliance mean? PSE has created a no-cost Accelerator program to unpack the complex law, meet customers where they’re at with energy use, and teach them how to comply and go beyond through a hands-on virtual training using one’s own building(s). We’ll also help you leverage additional PSE energy-management and incentive programs. Watch this three-minute video to learn more.

Visit www.pse.com/cleanbuildings to find vital Clean Buildings information or to sign up for upcoming virtual orientations and cohort trainings starting in January of 2024. To speak with a representative or ask a question, write to us at [email protected].

Join us for the Energy Insights Forum on Jan 30th!

December 18, 2023 By SBC staff

Energy Insights Forum
January 30th | 3-5 pm
Smart Buildings 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!

Register Here

King County seeks your feedback for the largest RFP in Washington State

December 15, 2023 By SBC staff

King County is preparing to launch one of the largest RFPs in Washington State and is looking for your feedback on how it’s created! In 10 minutes, you can make a difference in how the County’s Harborview Bond Program crafts its design and construction RFP that will impact how health care is provided across a five-state region.

Take the survey today at HarborviewBondProgram.com/Survey.

Questions?

If you have questions about the survey, please contact Melvin Givens at the Harborview Bond Program:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206-305-8070

Interested in registering as a King County supplier to bid or propose on upcoming projects?

Join us at the upcoming King County Supplier Registration Workshop on January 10th from 10 AM to noon at the Tabor 100 HUB in Tukwila, WA. See the email attachment for more details.

Click here to see the flyer!

New Job Posting: Sustainability Program Coordinator, Seattle 2030 District

December 7, 2023 By SBC staff

Our friends at Seattle 2030 District have a new position open! If you’re looking for a change of pace or starting the next phase of your career take a look at the brief below and click here for the full description, list of responsibilities and qualifications: Sustainability Program Coordinator – Seattle (2030districts.org)

The Seattle 2030 District is a collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering urban sustainability and resilience in the heart of Seattle. Established as a private-public partnership, our mission is to create vibrant, environmentally conscious urban areas by 2030 through innovative strategies and community-driven efforts.

Seattle 2030 District are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives. In particular, this role will focus on the 2030 goal for stormwater and implementation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure projects. The Sustainability Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of sustainable practices, engaging stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward ambitious environmental goals.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by January 1st for priority consideration.

The Best Solutions Come in Easy-to-Use Packages

December 1, 2023 By SBC staff

Packaged systems offer all the benefits without the complexity.

Central heat pump water heater (CHPWH) systems serve the domestic hot water needs of a building in one central plant. Though they have become a key decarbonization technology by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving energy and costs, their complex design and installation requirements can pose barriers to widespread adoption.

Packaged CHPWH systems reduce this complexity by simplifying design and installation. With pre-made sizes based on storage capacity, packaged systems reduce the need for plumbing and electrical site work to minimize complexity for designers, installers, and maintenance staff, while offering flexibility to meet unique site conditions. Even with all this significant added value, packaged solutions are often cheaper to install than non-packaged CHPWH systems.

Learn more at betterbricks.com

Packaged systems offer all the benefits without the complexity.

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