The Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum is this Friday and there are only a few more days to register! This FREE event will feature a welcome address by Zachary Gentry, VP of Business Development at View Dynamic Glass and a keynote by Bert Van Hoof, Group Program Manager at Azure IoT and a Partner at Microsoft. There will also be a panel discussion moderated by Jake Oster who leads energy policy for Amazon. Jake will lead the discussion with panelists to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW. Panelists will include Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; Curt Kirkeby, Avista; and Brett Phillips, Unico Properties. There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A.
Job Opportunities
Seattle City Light has two new job opportunities. One position will focus on electric transportation programs, and another position will work on a variety of programs and technologies related to energy efficiency, distributed energy resources and connected devices. Put simply, these positions will help sculpt the future of the Customer Energy Solutions department at Seattle City Light. They will identify and vet new market opportunities (online retail platforms, electrification, and internet-of-things, oh my!), spark continuous improvement initiatives, and signal when to exit or redesign programs.
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/2166640/policy-analyst-conservation-policy-analyst
Puget Sound Energy: Efficiency Services seeks a Senior Market Analyst for our Strategic Planning, Evaluation, and Research team. Responsibilities include leading impact and process evaluations of energy efficiency programs to deliver continuous improvement of our products and services.
To apply, please visit https://careers.pse.com/search and enter ‘Senior Market Analyst #04105’
Register now to secure your spot at the Why Smart Buildings event!
Time is running out to register for our next Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum focusing on Hype vs. Reality. This FREE event will feature a keynote by Bert Van Hoof, Group Program Manager at Azure IoT and a Partner at Microsoft. There will also be a panel discussion moderated by Jake Oster who leads energy policy for Amazon. Jake will lead the discussion with panelists to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW. Panelists will include Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; Curt Kirkeby, Avista; and Brett Phillips, Unico Properties. There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A.
When: August 24th, 2018
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Smart Buildings Center
1200 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Lunch: Included!
Register today before it’s too late!
GridFWD 2018
Help define the future of the Pacific Northwest energy system at GridFWD 2018, the premier event about deploying advanced solutions to modernize our regional grid. Join leaders from utilities, solution providers, regulatory agencies and governments who are working together to improve the flexibility, resiliency, operation and electrification of the region’s power. Hosted by Smart Grid Northwest at the Pinnacle Harbourside Hotel in Vancouver, BC October 10-11, 2018. Learn more and register today at www.GridFWD.com.
Smart-building sweet spot: connecting building data with service technicians
A featured article from Microsoft Customer Stories interviews three leaders at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions—Bradd Busick, Chief Information Officer, Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance, and Jeremy Richmond, Building Performance Manager—to learn more about how the company is revolutionizing facilities management using Microsoft Azure IoT services, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service, and ICONICS Smart Building Software. The full version of this article and video can be found here.
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions makes buildings work better. The Seattle-based contractor not only designs and builds energy-efficient buildings, but it also ensures that they stay that way through post-build optimization services. Its new connected field service solution lets it know when a building’s system is using too much energy or about to fail and dispatches service technicians with the right information, tools, and parts needed to make a first-time fix.
One month to the next Why Smart Buildings event
Our next Why Smart Buildings event is a month away so register before it’s too late! The focus will be on deciphering between hype versus reality and how we can set ourselves up for success in the smart buildings world. We will have a keynote speaker (TBD) during lunch, and Jake Oster who leads Energy Policy for Amazon will also moderate a local panel to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW. Among the panelists are Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; and Curt Kirkeby, Avista.