Training
The Lab’s education programs provide the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry insights that professionals need to confidently implement electrification and energy efficiency solutions.
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September 15, 2026
Electrifying the Ocean Pavilion: Connected Systems Help Showcase Our Connected Waters
How do you electrify a waterfront aquarium while maintaining precise environmental conditions for marine life? This session tells the story of the Ocean Pavilion, from early goals through implementation, highlighting how heat pump technology enabled a low-carbon solution. The presentation connects technical design with climate and operational outcomes.
May 21, 2026
Performance Commissioning: Delivering High-Performance Buildings and Enabling Electrification
In this session, you’ll learn what performance commissioning is, how it differs from traditional approaches, and why it is essential for both new construction and retrofit projects. You’ll also gain insight into how it supports electrification and ensures reliable, efficient, and long-term building performance.
May 14, 2026
Selling Energy Projects with Pro Forma Thinking
Energy projects don’t fail in engineering – they fail in the boardroom. If decarbonization is such a no-brainer, why are we still selling it with simple payback?
April 9, 2026
Cold Climate Heat Pumps: What Two Years of Subarctic Monitoring Taught Us and What It Means for the Northwest
The session draws connections between field findings and actionable strategies for advancing heat pump adoption across the Northwest.
March 31, 2026
5 Brutal Building Envelope Blunders That Burn Builders’ Budgets Faster Than a Hot Knife Through Butter
Drawing from multifamily projects in the Pacific Northwest, the session focuses on practical lessons learned and strategies to avoid these costly pitfalls.
March 19, 2026
Energy Effective Lighting Design and Implementation Techniques
This class will offer a discussion of human perception leading to practical tips on how to consider effective lighting including concepts, equipment, and controls. Real world examples and case studies will be used to illustrate effective design approaches as well as some cautionary tales.
February 10, 2026
Snohomish County PUD — Lessons Learned From the Arlington Microgrid
The Arlington Microgrid represented new technology for grid resiliency and renewable energy integration when it was constructed in 2020. In this presentation we will share lessons learned during the past 5 years of operation.
January 28, 2026
Heat Pump Water Heaters: From Installation to Business Success
Hear from ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer's Action Council (ESMAC) and leading heat pump water heater (HPWH) manufacturers themselves.
January 15, 2026
Small Commercial Buildings – Controls and Other Helpful Tools from DOE
Small and medium-sized buildings make up 94% of the building stock in the U.S. The majority of these buildings are missing out on the benefits of smart thermostats and advanced building controls and 10%-20% energy savings.
December 16, 2025
The PATH to High Performance HVAC: A Step-by-Step Approach
In this session, David Richardson will discuss the PATH concept and how you can use it to make High Performance HVAC part of any HVAC company or program.
