Energy Efficiency Innovation Center, Tool Library & Data Visualization
Join us virtually for the SBX2022 Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) session on August 22nd from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT. The session will feature two “case study” presentations on GEBs and subject matter experts will join in a moderated discussion of GEB potential.
Speakers
Tanya Barham, Community Energy Labs
Mark Frankel, Ecotope
Emma Johnson, Seattle City Light (moderator)
Scott Schuester, SlipStream
Hendrik Van Hemert, Edo
Join us for the SBX2022 closing session on August 24th in-person at the Pacific Tower in Seattle! A free networking lunch will follow directly after. The session will also be live streamed through the virtual event platform for remote participation.
Session Description
Market and regulatory drivers are making energy performance reporting and ESG reporting real for building owners and publicly traded companies. This session will show how smart technologies can facilitate reporting and make it more quantitively robust.
Speakers
Brett Bridgeland, Rocky Mountain Institute
Akshay Johar, Microsoft
Ross MacWhinney, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice
Sandra Mallory, Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment
Emily Salzberg, Washington State Department of Commerce
Ted Stadtmueller, Longevity Partners
Join the Smart Buildings Center for the free 2022 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held virtually and in-person August 22-24. Interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations will explore the market opportunity for smart buildings, the future of energy services and the built environment, grid-interactive efficient buildings, the role of smart buildings in carbon emission reductions, IEQ and return to work issues, digital twins and more. The opening plenary session features Bert Van Hoof, a Partner at Microsoft who is a seasoned technology executive recognized for starting and growing award-winning businesses across a variety of industry segments. The third day of the conference will be in-person (Seattle) and live streamed through the virtual event platform. This day will focus on the role smart technologies can play in energy, carbon, and ESG reporting requirements.
Event schedule
Day 1 (virtual): August 22nd, 8:45am – 2:30pm Pacific
Day 2 (virtual): August 23rd, 9am – 2:30pm Pacific
Day 3 (in-person & virtual): August 24th, 10am – 1pm Pacific
Join the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) for an online open house about potential Seattle Building Performance Standards (BPS) regulations — a powerful tool to reduce climate pollution and transition toward cleaner, healthier buildings where we live and work.
Participate in the open house for an update on work to date and highlights of stakeholder feedback received.
OSE will share the draft BPS policy framework for the legislation, the policy timeline, and take comments and questions. This 2nd open house is a follow-up to the April 5th event (visit link below for recording and summary).
Performance standards are the single most impactful building policy the City can implement in the next few years and are projected to reduce building sector emissions 27% by 2050. This policy would gradually phase out carbon pollution from existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. through mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets beginning 2026 for the largest nonresidential buildings. Targets would become more stringent over time, to net-zero GHG emissions by 2045. Register for the open house at: www.seattle.gov/building-performance-standards
Energy Management Systems Part 1
Thu, May 26 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 1 of 2. Getting the most energy savings out of your HVAC requires building systems to be capable of adjustment, such as variable speed drives or demand limiting, as opposed to simple on/off control. However, these strategies often add a higher level of complexity making it more challenging to keep persistent energy savings over time. Energy Management Systems and Analytics are often offered up as a solution to this problem. This course will provide a deep dive exploration on the reality of energy management systems and how they are not a one-size-fits all endeavor and how each one needs its one requirement and parameter for success.
Energy Management Systems Part 2
Thu, Jun 02 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 2 of 2. Getting the most energy savings out of your HVAC requires building systems to be capable of adjustment, such as variable speed drives or demand limiting, as opposed to simple on/off control. However, these strategies often add a higher level of complexity making it more challenging to keep persistent energy savings over time. Energy Management Systems and Analytics are often offered up as a solution to this problem. This course will provide a deep dive exploration on the reality of energy management systems and how they are not a one-size-fits all endeavor and how each one needs its one requirement and parameter for success.
Commercial Refrigeration Part 1
Tue, Jun 14 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 1 of 2. This course reviews elementary refrigeration concepts, components, and configurations of refrigeration systems. It delves into various types of control strategies for restaurants, grocery stores, cold storage, and industrial applications, and it examines case studies that focus on energy efficiency measures. Finally, students are invited to investigate areas of special interest, such as evaporative condensing units, CO2 refrigeration, etc.
Commercial Refrigeration Part 2
Thu, Jun 16 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 2 of 2. This course reviews elementary refrigeration concepts, components, and configurations of refrigeration systems. It delves into various types of control strategies for restaurants, grocery stores, cold storage, and industrial applications, and it examines case studies that focus on energy efficiency measures. Finally, students are invited to investigate areas of special interest, such as evaporative condensing units, CO2 refrigeration, etc.
Adjustable Speed Drives/Variable Frequency Drives Part 1
Tue, Jun 21 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 1 of 2. Attendees will learn about adjustable speed drives and their practical/ proven energy and efficiency applications. This course examines the evolution and application of adjustable speed drive technology, manual/automated control strategies, and the short/long term benefits on energy savings and equipment. Furthermore, this course dives deep into the electrical principles of adjustable speed drives, common issues, the value of preventative maintenance, common troubleshooting solutions, and investigates real world success stories.
Adjustable Speed Drives/Variable Frequency Drives Part 2
Tue, Jun 23 | 10am-noon | FREE
DAY 2 of 2. Attendees will learn about adjustable speed drives and their practical/ proven energy and efficiency applications. This course examines the evolution and application of adjustable speed drive technology, manual/automated control strategies, and the short/long term benefits on energy savings and equipment. Furthermore, this course dives deep into the electrical principles of adjustable speed drives, common issues, the value of preventative maintenance, common troubleshooting solutions, and investigates real world success stories.
Smart Building Operators: The Workforce of the Future
Evolving technologies in integrated high-performance buildings require skilled personnel to operate increasingly complex buildings and are raising the bar on advanced skills needed to operate IoT-connected and -optimized systems. As a result, owners are facing a workforce gap in highly skilled labor, while at the same time new opportunities for high-road jobs are emerging. In this session, we will explore workforce development challenges in the evolution of smart buildings and discuss opportunities to support high-road jobs for vulnerable communities.
Optimizing Smart Buildings and the Grid
In the future, smart buildings will not only manage their performance but also serve as flexible, clean energy resources to the electric grid. This panel discusses the technologies enabling that transformation, as well as the challenges in integrating legacy energy infrastructure.
State-of-the-art AI and Machine Learning in Buildings
AI and machine learning will become critical for all buildings in the future. This session will examine what will be necessary for best-in-class buildings and their operation. We will hear from early adopters and academic researchers expanding possibilities for buildings of today and tomorrow.
Smart Buildings Center subscribers can receive a 20% discount on registration by following the link below.
