This 90-minute webinar on May 15, with special guest Ben Roush of FSI Engineers, will summarize the “alterations” requirements of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes and offer suggestions for potential design solutions. It will provide an overview of Chapter 5, with a special focus on replacing existing gas or electric resistance space heating … Read more
Training Category: Webinar
Webinars combine expert presentations with opportunities to ask questions and engage with instructors and peers. Most webinars are recorded and available for on-demand viewing after the live session.
Many commercial buildings waste energy by conditioning unoccupied spaces, because their HVAC systems lack occupancy sensors. A simple lighting retrofit can solve this problem, when the new networked lighting control (NLC) system provides occupancy data to the BMS. The DLC’s free Integration Toolkit can help you cut energy costs and stay ahead of Building Emissions … Read more
Stet Sanborn serves as SmithGroup’s National Director of Climate IMPACT. He is both a licensed architect as well as an ASHRAE Fellow. He serves on ASHRAE’s Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization Executive Committee, where he has led, co-authored, or overseen the development of more than six guides covering decarbonization. Stet was also a co-author … Read more
The March 20 webinar will cover HVAC provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for commercial and multifamily buildings, highlighting requirements that are new to this edition and the differences between the Seattle and state codes. Discussion topics will include the Total System Performance Ratio (TSPR), data center standards, restrictions on fossil … Read more
Building technologies are evolving, codes are getting tighter, customer values include more than just the bottom line, and the workforce needs to catch up–and stay caught up. The Lab has great education and resources for you, but no one entity can do it all. Luckily, Building Potential’s Smart Buildings Center, UW’s Integrated Design Lab, and … Read more
This presentation will cover the lessons learned from 5 years of commercial hot water heat pump installations. Nyle has supplied equipment for several projects in the region and worked with different designers. Come and learn what is working. What will be learned: Benefits of Hot Water Heat Pumps Common Installation Mistakes Best Practices for Maximizing Energy Efficiency Resource Links https://www.heatwater.com/ AUDIENCE Contractors Engineers Building owners Anyone … Read more
Overview of the lighting and electrical provisions in the 2021 Washington state and Seattle commercial energy codes, both now in effect, with emphasis on provisions that are new or that were changed from last year’s initial drafts. Cost-effective, highly efficient lighting solutions from recent local projects. Energy code requirements impacting electrical system design. At the … Read more
Learn how to optimize refrigeration system operations to save money, improve efficiency and increase reliability. Todd Toburen, representing the BPA Energy Smart Industrial program, has been operating essential large refrigeration systems in food, beverage, warehouse operations, dairy, and cold storage facilities for over two decades. He’ll share how to get the most out of your … Read more
From January 23, 2025, presented by Duane Jonlin, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and Nick McDaniel, NBBJ. Overview of the envelope provisions in the 2021 Washington state and Seattle commercial energy codes, both now in effect, with emphasis on provisions that are new or that were changed from last year’s initial drafts. Cost-effective, code-compliant … Read more
