Policy & Codes
2021 Energy Code Update Series – Service Water Heating
April 22, 2025
HVAC Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
March 20, 2025
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
It Takes a Village: Learn How Some of Our Partners Can Advance Your Knowledge and Get Your Projects on the Right Track
March 11, 2025
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
Lighting & Electrical Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
February 20, 2025
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
Envelope Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes
January 23, 2025
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
