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This calendar is intended to serve as a resource for those interested in remote learning events related to commercial energy and facilities management. Submit your event. All submissions moderated by SBC.

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Estimating Your Building’s Emissions and Draft Targets for the Proposed Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS)

Virtual/Online

Are you new to understanding your building’s greenhouse gas emissions and want to learn some simple steps to understand your building’s climate impact? Join the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) on this beginner-friendly webinar to learn how to quickly estimate and track your building’s current emissions using local utility emissions factors and ENERGY STAR […]

Free

ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo, ACEEE Hot Air/Water Forums Post-Game Show

Virtual/Online

This year's ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo joined forces in Atlanta to connect ASHRAE learning with more than 1,700 manufacturers and suppliers of "Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Building Automation & Control, Sustainable Solution, Software, Tools & Instruments, and Business Management" products and technologies. And March 7-9, 2023, ACEEE hosted their […]

Free

Improving Building Envelope Performance

Virtual/Online

Hear the latest on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Envelope Campaign including success stories from partners in the K-12 and healthcare sectors. Presenters will highlight practices and technologies that can be utilized to improve building envelope performance and save energy. Speakers: Anthony Aldykiewicz, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Rick Dunn, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance; Kevin […]

$79

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Envelope

Virtual/Online

The April 27th webinar will cover the building envelope provisions of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

Free

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Lighting & Electric

Virtual/Online

The May 16th webinar will cover electrical and lighting provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

Free

Achieving Savings with Advanced Lighting Technology

Virtual/Online

This webinar will cover the latest in lighting technology including human-centric lighting and germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection technology. A lighting retrofit case study in which significant energy savings were achieved will also be shared. Speakers: Scott Jenkins, Planled; Gabe Arnold, PNNL Moderator: Kurt Nielsen, Illuminating Engineering Society

$79

2021 Energy Code Update Series – HVAC

Virtual/Online

The May 23rd webinar will cover the HVAC provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and State codes.

Free

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Water Heating

Virtual/Online

The May 30th webinar will cover the water heating provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for “commercial buildings,” highlighting requirements that are new to this year’s code and the differences between the Seattle and state codes.

Free

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Alterations

Virtual/Online

This 2-hour webinar will summarize the “alterations” requirements of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes and offer suggestions for potential design solutions.

Free

2021 Energy Code Update Series – Lighting & Electric

Virtual/Online

The June 13th webinar will cover electrical, lighting, and renewable energy provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for commercial and multifamily buildings.

Free

From Measuring to Managing: Submetering Strategies for Plug and Process Loads in Healthcare Facilities

Virtual/Online

In healthcare facilities, large plug and process loads pose a significant obstacle to reducing on-site energy consumption. Sub-metering medical equipment allows landlords and property managers to understand energy use patterns and helps energy managers match reduction strategies to different equipment types. Join this webinar to learn about how Better Buildings healthcare partners deploy submetering strategies […]

Free

Smart Buildings Exchange

Virtual/Online

A three-day hybrid conference connecting participants to the latest information and technologies in the smart buildings industry and showcasing smart buildings projects and initiatives in the U.S. Throughout the built environment, new technologies are connecting building systems and occupants in ways that generate new and exciting opportunities. From enabling buildings to perform for occupants and […]

Free

Distributed Energy Resources & Resiliency

Virtual/Online

Distributed energy resources, including onsite renewables, electric vehicles, and battery storage, will play a critical role in the shift to a clean and resilient energy system. Presenters will discuss applications and benefits of these technologies in different types of facilities, including DER integration in building retrofit projects. Speakers: Diana Burk, New Buildings Institute; Carlos Velazquez, […]

$79

Opportunities to Optimize Performance through Digital Twin Technology

Virtual/Online

Learn about how digital twin technology can help optimize building performance and operations in both new and existing buildings. Presenters will discuss how interacting with live Internet of Things (IoT) data can generate actionable insights for building operators. Speaker: Rick Szcodronski, Willow Moderator: Kevin Fish, Strategic Energy Group

$79

Seattle’s Building Emissions Performance Standard: What You Need to Know Now

Virtual/Online

Start getting prepared for this new requirement! BEPS applies to existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet and sets carbon emissions targets that buildings must meet over time to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Compliance starts with benchmarking data verification and emissions reporting requirements due starting in 2027 to encourage planning and […]

Free

Exhaust Ventilation System Energy Conservation Measures for Savings

Virtual/Online

Webinar description: Exhaust ventilation systems in commercial & large multifamily buildings are a vital building system with significant energy, sustainability and occupant health & safety implications. Recent code requirements place […]

Free

Refrigerants’ Role in the Decarbonization Movement

Virtual/Online

Electrification efforts are driving heat pump installations and as a result the use of refrigerants is increasing. Refrigerants, which can cause climate and environmental harm, need to be optimized for […]

$79

Driving Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Virtual/Online

As more individual and fleet vehicles become all-electric, the demand for EV charging infrastructure will continue to increase. This webinar will address common challenges and considerations for building operators, managers, and owners as they look to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure at their facilities. Speakers will discuss funding opportunities, best practices, and lessons learned.

$79

Puget Sound EnergyThe Remote Learning Calendar is sponsored by Puget Sound Energy.

If you’re a Puget Sound Energy Commercial Strategic Energy Management customer, check with your PSE Energy Management Engineer for discounted rates to Building Operator Certification events.

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