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A couple of months ago we blogged about how the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory was looking for teams to participate in their Connected Buildings Challenge, and now that the teams are set, it’s time to see the selected teams demonstrate their solutions! On Wednesday, August 3rd at the Smart Buildings Center you will witness the teams showcase their smart building technologies for mainstream consumers. The no-cost event goes from 9:30 am to 3 pm, and you can register here.

Read up on the teams and their projects, and get more information on the PNNL website’s Building-Grid Integration Page, and the Connected Buildings Challenge blog.

If you are interested in showing off your own ideas related to VOLTTRON™ contact Xiaoli Dunn: Xiaoli.Duan@pnnl.gov.

Connected Buildings Challenge, Seattle Demonstration flyer — Click to download the flyer PDF.

You may know about the Smart Buildings Center’s event spaces as many of you have either visited us or used one of our spaces for your own events. We partner with other groups to provide great content of interest to the energy efficiency community.

You’re invited

Join us Wed., April 13 for a short Seattle City Light Strategic Plan Update presentation and Q&A session with City Light representatives. Time: 4 pm – 5 pm (free NEEC social hour to follow), please RSVP.

Seattle City Light is updating its Strategic Business Plan. The update covers the years 2017-2022 and supports the utility’s budget and rate proposal for 2017 and 2018.

First adopted by the Seattle City Council in 2012, the plan offers a blueprint for making informed decisions about the future. Each update is an opportunity to gather feedback from customers and stakeholders on how City Light is doing its job – producing and delivering environmentally responsible, safe, affordable and reliable power. The utility provides an update every 2 years and includes a 6 year rate path in the plan.

City Light is looking for feedback on the progress they have made in achieving the important metrics for their 4 key strategic objectives 1) Improve Customer Experience and Rate Predictability; 2) Increase Workforce Performance and Safety Practices; 3) Enhance Organizational Performance; and 4) Continue Conservation and Environmental Stewardship.

They also would like to seek input on two important new strategic efforts – Transportation Electrification and Climate Adaptation. Finally, they plan to roll out their draft 6 year rate path and also discuss opportunities for continued innovation the energy efficiency sector.

Their customer and stakeholder outreach effort on the update is during the month of April, so your participation at this meeting is appreciated. The plan is expected to be transmitted from the Mayor to the Council in June with adoption by the Council in late July.

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Stay for the NEEC Power Hour

All attendees are invited to stay for NEEC’s free Power Hour social networking event afterwards. It’s an informal gathering with complimentary beer, wine, and light snacks. Please indicate on the RSVP if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!

When: Wed., April 13, 4 pm – 5 pm (free NEEC Power Hour to follow)
Location: Smart Buildings Center, Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave S., Ste 110

Attend PNNL’s Connected Building Challenge August 3rd

Seattle City Light’s Strategic Plan Update April 13

You’re invited

Stay for the NEEC Power Hour