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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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BOC Financing Energy Efficiency Projects Webinar

Virtual/Online

This webinar will discuss innovative financing options for energy efficiency projects in commercial buildings including power purchase agreements (PPAs), property assessed clean energy (PACE) bond financing, on-bill financing, and energy service performance contracting (ESPC). Building Operator Certification (BOC)  offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed on the dynamic field of facilities management. […]

$79

Regulatory Solutions for Building Decarbonization

Virtual/Online

Please join us for a live webinar on September 24 to learn more about the critical role utility regulators can play in cutting emissions from the buildings sector and ushering in a new era of clean, affordable, sustainable homes and offices. • Mike Henchen, principal at RMI, report co-author • Sherri Billimoria, senior associate at […]

The Getting to Zero Market Landscape and 2020 Zero Energy Buildings List

Virtual/Online

NBI has been tracking the zero energy building sector for over a decade and our annual Zero Energy Buildings List is just about complete, with nearly 700 zero energy verified and emerging buildings being tracked! Join NBI’s Alexi Miller and Kevin Carbonnier as they share the status of the zero energy market in the United States and Canada, including […]

Free

Ask the Lighting Experts: What 1:1 Replacement Means for Energy Savings and Light Quality

Virtual/Online

There’s a lot of buzz about the benefits of luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC), from space flexibility to simplicity of installation and beyond. Now, a new research study shows LED retrofits with luminaire level lighting controls have the potential for big energy savings and high quality of light – but without the big price tag. […]

Free

A Post COVID Reality for our Industry

Virtual/Online

Hear from Industry Experts on their environments regarding safety, new normals, short and long term expectations.

Free – $20

Power Over Ethernet Online

Virtual/Online

The digital nature of LED technology brings illumination and IT together, allowing lighting systems to participate in the Internet of Things. Why use Power over Ethernet (PoE)? Time and cost savings – Reduce time and expense of installation when compared to typical high voltage installation; there is not an actual need to hire an Electrical […]

Free

CPACE Financing Turns 10: Impacts, Challenges, and What Comes Next

Virtual/Online

This webinar will explore the impacts and success stories of commercial property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing, better known as CPACE, 10 years since the completion of the first CPACE project. Attendees will hear the story of CPACE’s growth and growing pains, learn about new research on prevailing practices for tracking impacts from CPACE programs, […]

Free

Planning and Design for Getting to Zero in Schools

Virtual/Online

Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and renewable energy is making these possible at little to no extra cost. The key to achieving zero energy is drastic energy reduction and cost shifting to areas that pay […]

Free

Networked Lighting Controls for Heathcare Environments

Virtual/Online

Lighting controls offer the opportunity to balance the visual environment, enhance space flexibility, and improve user satisfaction while saving significant amounts of energy, and improving maintenance cycles. Designing and implementing high quality control systems can also help to differentiate contractors and designers in a competitive marketplace. This class will build on the foundation of our […]

Free

Wastewater Treatment 2.0: The Next Phase of Energy Efficiency and Recovery

Virtual/Online

Building off of the Better Buildings Accelerator of the same name, part two of the Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure of the Future (SWIFt) Initiative brings wastewater facilities together with DOE experts to work towards both short-term and long-term energy savings. Attendees will learn about the types of technical assistance available through SWIFt 2.0, including energy data […]

Free

Technical Aspects of Renewables and Battery Storage

Virtual/Online

This webinar will explore the future of grid-interactive efficient buildings and the strategic integration of renewables, storage, and building load flexibility solutions. Speakers: Rois Langner, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Commercial Buildings Research Group and Theo Kassuga, Navigant Consulting Renewables Integration Team Building Operator Certification (BOC)  offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed […]

$79

Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure

Virtual/Online

Advances in Energy/Building Code Development for EV Infrastructure Date: Wednesday October 28, 2020 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time Why this topic: In the coming years, many new electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be purchased and deployed by residents, businesses, and public fleets in Washington. Learn from state and local experts what is […]

Free

Decarbonization Technologies: What We Have, What We Need

Virtual/Online

This is a Best of the Forum session. Take stock of the current state of the building technologies needed to drive decarbonization at scale. In this webinar, moderated by Clay Nesler, a report will be provided on Johnson Controls' recent Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey. Presenters will then share developments in heat pumps, heat pump water […]

Free

Planning for Resilience in Multifamily Housing: A Portfolio-Wide Approach

Virtual/Online

Multifamily building owners across the country are facing critical threats from a range of natural hazards. Now is the time do important resilience planning. This webinar will provide participants with real world resiliency planning frameworks that can serve as models for property owners and managers. Panelists will delve into topics including how to make the […]

Free

Strategic Energy Management in Local Government Buildings

Virtual/Online

In partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the Smart Buildings Center (a project of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) brings you an engaging webinar exploring concepts of Strategic Energy Management (SEM) specific to local government buildings, and the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities this sector brings. In this lively panel discussion, SEM experts will share their […]

Free

Your Next Steps—Calculating Your Water Impacts

Virtual/Online

In collaboration with the Seattle 2030 District, Earth Economics developed a Water Reuse Calculator to help property owners in the Seattle area make the economic case for investing in rainwater and greywater capture and reuse systems. These systems can be utilized to improve the water performance of a building, reduce stormwater runoff and lower associated […]

Free

Scaling Impact: Multi-Building Approaches to Zero Energy Ready

Virtual/Online

Hear about pioneering developments that are integrating energy efficiency, waste heat, renewable energy, and grid interaction across multiple buildings. This webinar will explore best practices on achieving cost savings and carbon reductions at scale. Speakers: Brad Liljequist and Nick Edney, Catalyst project; Barb Frommell and Laura Rip, National Western Center project; Shanti Pless and Ben […]

Free

Preparing Affordable Housing for New Energy Codes in 2021

Virtual/Online

December 2, 1-2 PM Join HDC and Shift Zero for a discussion on how to prepare for and understand the benefits of the upcoming Seattle and WA State Energy Code changes. We plan to review the code, benefits, costs, incentives, and available technical assistance, with code and energy experts. This webinar will be especially relevant […]

Free

Reaching Climate Goals through Code: Learn about the Proposed Updates to the Seattle Energy Code

Virtual/Online

December 2, 2:30-3:30 PM The City of Seattle is currently in the process of updating the city’s Commercial Energy Code, an important tool to ensure that new commercial and large multifamily buildings are energy efficient and fossil fuel free from the start and for decades to come. During this webinar, Shift Zero members will provide […]

Free

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

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