Our friends at BetterBricks took a look at buildings around the PNW that are leading the way in high-performance tech. Check out their newsletter here for more stories like these.

Now filterable by technology, state, and building type, the BetterBricks library of data-backed case studies has never been easier to navigate. Jump into the library of real-world case studies and expert interviews that demonstrate the proven value of high-performance technologies and solutions.

Seattle City Light has increased energy efficiency incentives by 10 percent! This applies to lighting retrofits, HVAC, building envelope upgrades, and process equipment improvements. Energy efficiency remains an excellent cost management tool for building owners. An additional $75 per fixture is available for LED installations with Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC). LLLC-equipped fixtures offer easy customization of facility lighting, enhancing productivity, and reducing operating costs. FYI: Lighting incentives will sunset after 2029, so add them to your capital budget now. Most HVAC and Building Controls measures are paid at $0.36/kWh saved. For details, review the updated 2025 incentives list, which outlines frequently used energy efficiency incentives for your whole building.

Get started today! Contact an Energy Advisor at [email protected] or call (206) 684-3800 for additional information.  

The Center for Green Schools, in partnership with ASHRAE, has just released newly updated School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fact Sheet series.These concise, easy-to-understand resources are designed for school staff and decision-makers without a technical background, helping them make informed choices about indoor air quality. With expert input from across the country, the series has been updated to reflect the latest guidance on school IAQ strategies.

The series includes two brand-new fact sheets on IAQ monitoring and wildfire response, as well as updated resources covering ventilation, HVAC filtration, germicidal UV, in-room air cleaners, electronic air cleaners, and disinfectants.

We encourage you to share these fact sheets with school district leaders, staff, and your broader networks who are looking for IAQ resources for schools.

Download the school IAQ fact sheets.

FEA has launched an all-new podcast series, you can listen to the first episode, Introducing My Facility Plan now.

Original post from FEA LinkedIn:

Introducing FEA’s My Facility Podcast!  Welcome to our inaugural episode, where we explore the latest innovations, trends, and solutions in facilities planning and management. Join us for expert conversations that help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build excellence in the places we live, work, and play. Tune in now! ▶️ https://hubs.la/Q03bnCt20

First episode featuring Maureen Roskoski and Ryan Small, FMVA, FMP
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The WBDG portal, where FEMP hosts its trainings, underwent mandatory maintenance in October 2024 and has been restored with enhanced functionality and a new hosting environment.

To stay up to date on the latest training offerings, bookmark the FEMP Training Catalog! This is the most accurate source of information on available FEMP trainings and will lead you to the correct WBDG registration and course pages.

Rising temperatures pose a threat to Washington’s water supplies, coastlines, communities, and economy. Ironically, a significant portion of the greenhouse gases that are driving that warming comes from chemicals used as refrigerants. They’re in everything from car air conditioning to the industrial-scale systems used in food storage and processing.

Compared to other greenhouse gases, these refrigerants make up a tiny portion of Washington’s emissions. But when they leak into the atmosphere, they can pack a climate change punch hundreds or even thousands of times that of carbon dioxide, the most common greenhouse gas. The good news is that refrigerant systems are intended to operate as closed loops — nothing has to get in or out as long as the equipment is properly maintained.

In order to contain these super-pollutants, the Washington Legislature passed a law requiring businesses with large refrigeration systems to take steps to prevent leaks. The same law directed Ecology to set up the Refrigerant Management Program to help companies safely monitor and manage refrigerants.

If you own, operate or service this type of equipment, keep reading here at the WA DOE website! We’re digging into the who, what, when, where, and why of this program, including how it benefits businesses.