ASHRAE Puget Sound Members, The push to get heat pumps and more efficiency required in new construction continues. The Washington State Commercial Energy Code passed, now we need the Residential Code updated. Unlike the Commercial Code cities cannot pass a residential energy code only the state. The State Building Code Council (SBCC) is taking public…
ACE is an after-school mentor program for high school students interested in learning about career opportunities in architecture, engineering, and construction management. There is a specific need for mentors in Bellevue and Tacoma and for Mechanical & Electrical engineers. For 2022-2023, we will have in-person Seattle-, Eastside-, and South Sound/Tacoma- based teams, as well as…
Position Description Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle’s electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in…
Speaker Bio: Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Mr. England he helps building owners make efficiency and decarbonization investments that pay for themselves. He’s a passionate leader for our state’s environment and for the right of every individual to find a meaningful path to economic security. He currently serves as President…
Washington State Building Code Council: Mechanical, Ventilation & Energy Codes Committee Meeting Open to the public Virtual options only at this time Date/Time: Thursday, April 7, 2022 / 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: In response to the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation, there will not be a physical location. Please access the meeting via Zoom or…
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BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS Upcoming deadlines, Benchmarking performance profiles published, and moreMarch 2022 Online Open House about Building Performance Standards Policy Development – April 5thThe Office of Sustainability and Environment is conducting stakeholder and community engagement on creating draft legislation for new City of Seattle regulations for commercial and multifamily buildings 20,000 square feet and larger…
We had a great turnout for the March Chapter meeting. The recording and slides are below. After a year working under the 2018 Washington and Seattle energy codes, this presentation will provide a recap of the mechanical sections, emphasizing provisions new to the 2018 codes and especially Seattle’s heat pump heating and water heating rules,…