Topic: Policy & Codes
Guidance on navigating energy codes, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks at the local, state, and federal level.
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
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
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
