Smart Buildings Center

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_za1FKvKtR6uex-xBiqne6g
Please join us for the webinar “Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standards & Seattle Energy Code for Existing Buildings: What BEPS & SEC Requirements Apply to Your Building?” hosted by the Smart Buildings Center and Building Potential, the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program, and the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment.
This session is intended for anyone impacted by these policies, including building operators and facilities professionals, building owners, property managers, and service providers. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how BEPS and Seattle Energy Code requirements apply to existing buildings and what to expect for compliance.

HB1543 rulemaking update: CR-102 filed
Commerce filed the CR-102 for the HB1543 rulemaking on April 09, 2026. The proposed rules and the CR-102 form are available on the Clean Buildings webpage. The form includes:

Agency contact information
Intended adoption date
Public hearing details
Small Business Economic Impact Statement.

Public hearing: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10 a.m.

The public hearing and end of the comment period for HB1543 rulemaking is scheduled for May 28, 2026. This is your opportunity to give a testimony on the proposed rules and to participate in the rulemaking process.

Register to participate: https://ow.ly/LV3e50YOIMz

You can submit written comments can be submitted through the stakeholder comment form. The deadline for written comments is May 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Clean Buildings Performance Standard HB1543 Public Hearing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Register to participate in the public hearing and provide verbal testimony or comments. The following documents can be found on the Clean Buildings Website at www.commerce.wa.gov/cbps (copy/paste the link into your web browser): - CR 101 - CR 102 with point of contact, proposed rules, public hearing...

On Earth Day and every day, the work of Building Potential and the Smart Buildings Center plays a critical role in supporting the long‑term sustainability of our planet. Buildings are one of the largest contributors to energy use and emissions, and empowering the people who operate them is one of the most effective ways to drive meaningful change. Whether it be through events like the Building Operator Certification training and Smart Buildings Exchange, advocating for environmentally responsible policy, or practical resources like the Tool Lending Library and providing spaces for the industry to convene, our programs help facilities and energy industry professionals reduce energy use, lower emissions, and create healthier, more efficient buildings. By investing in people, skills, and smarter building operations, we are helping to protect natural resources, strengthen communities, and move toward a more sustainable future for Earth.

Mark your calendars for a jam-packed week of energy education opportunities! Energy Week is happening May 11-15, hosted by the Seattle 2030 District and 2030 District!
Join us throughout the week for a dynamic series of education events across both cities to learn about energy efficiency and sustainability, connect with other sustainability professionals, and tour innovative urban sites to see energy efficiency in action.
Be sure to stay tuned for the event calendar, and we’ll see you there!

Energy Week - Seattle

Register Now at: https://cvent.me/77990Q
Building Operator Certification (BOC) is a professional credential in energy efficiency that employers across the country recognize and reward. Today, thousands of BOC-trained engineer and technicians are on the job, saving energy and money. Building operators reduce their annual utility costs by instituting energy conservation practices they learned through BOC training and certification.
A new course will be starting in Seattle on 5/19/26. Learn more about the course or register using the link above.
If you have already completed the Level I course, please pass this invitation along to a colleague.

Register now @ https://cvent.me/oQEn9y

The Smart Buildings Center is excited to host the 6th annual Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) in 2026! SBX 2026 includes a year-round virtual series, SBX Plus, offering engaging, expert-led live webinars, and an in-person Fall Conference (November 9-10 in Seattle) featuring workshops, keynotes, panel discussions, and networking. Learn more below and register for both SBX Plus & the Fall Conference now and save!

Are you registered for next weeks SBX+ Webinar? Artificial Intelligence, Faulty Detection & Diagnostics for Predictive Maintenance is coming up next week on the 18th! Don't miss your chance to register at https://ow.ly/rIAQ50YtAUg and save the date for all 5 of the remaining webinars as we ramp up for SBX in November

We’re proud to join the Seattle & Bellevue 2030 District for their 2026 Vision Awards, happening Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30pm-9pm at the Seattle Convention Center, Summit for an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership in sustainability and climate action.

The Vision Awards bring together 400+ leaders from across the built environment to recognize excellence in sustainability and climate action. Come celebrate the projects, partnerships, and people driving progress toward a more sustainable built environment.

Register Here: https://event.auctria.com/65298fec-c824-44f0-8aeb-ad038b64cc01/765b5d404c7e42b59a16e4bee53e5bf7
Location: Seattle Convention Center, Summit | Ballroom 3
Time: 5:30–9:00 PM | Wednesday, April 8

Please save the date for the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) 2026 in-person Fall Conference on November 9-10, 2026 in downtown Seattle! Registration, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and a call for session topics and speakers will open soon, but for now we’d like to call your attention to the year-round virtual component of the event, the SBX Plus Virtual Series.

We invite you to register for the first SBX Plus Virtual Session on Wednesday, February 18th from 11am-12pm Pacific Time on Thermal Energy Networks as a Driver for Building Decarbonization. Experts from McKinstry and the Building Decarbonization Coalition will share insights on how thermal energy networks enable efficient heating and cooling while significantly reducing building-related carbon emissions. Register at the link below to learn how these systems integrate with electrification strategies and support long-term decarbonization goals for campuses, districts, and portfolios.

Register for the Feb 18th SBX Plus virtual session here: https://web.cvent.com/event/4aca7a18-618d-4743-b909-2d7bea69860e/summary

Important note: Full SBX Conference registration is not yet open. If you register for the February SBX Plus Virtual Session, the $79 registration fee will be credited toward a full SBX Conference pass (including access to the in-person and entire virtual series).

To ensure you get the discount, please select the single webinar option for February 18 and enter “SBX” in the discount code field at checkout. We’ll follow up with details on how to get your discount when the full registration becomes available.

Clean Buildings Incentive Program

The City of Bellevue is helping large buildings (20,000+ sf) to reduce energy use, save on costs, and comply with WA State Clean Buildings Law. Clean Buildings Incentive Program is re-launching its interest list for free building energy services including energy benchmarking, scoping assessments, incentive navigation, and compliance reporting support – an estimated $18,000 value.

https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/environmental-stewardship/buildings-energy/clean-buildings-incentive-program

Free Training Webinars: WA Clean Buildings Law Compliance

Clean Buildings 101: Intro to Clean Buildings Law, Incentives, and Support
Friday, January 29th, 11AM to 12PM

Clean Buildings 102: Benchmarking , Energy Management Plans, and Operations & Maintenance Programs
Tuesday, February 10th, 11AM to 12PM

Clean Buildings 101: Intro to Law, Incentives, & Support for Multi-Family Properties
Wednesday, February 11th, 11AM to 12PM

Building Potential and Smart Buildings Center are excited to share our Year in Review! Check out the infographic below to see our biggest impacts of the past year or click over to our blogs to see the full announcement https://buildingpotential.org/year-end-recap-2025/ We've got more to come in 2026 so stay tuned!