The Clean Buildings Performance Standard is a Washington State law that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency. The law is being implemented by the Washington State Department of Commerce. All commercial buildings of 20,000 SF and larger will have to comply with several requirements. Various resources and support systems exist aiming to help building owners meet the requirements of this law.
Smart Buildings Center Help Desk
The Smart Buildings Center provides support, resources, and training to assist building owners in complying with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. This service is sponsored and made possible by the Washington State Department of Commerce and participating utilities.
The Smart Buildings Center’s CBPS Help Desk offers assistance via one-on-one appointments, virtual meetings or a simple phone-call to help with Clean Buildings questions. Virtual meetings are bookable online and can be beneficial to show an online resource, demonstrate a process, and look at a specific challenge together.
Simply book a Virtual Meeting, email cleanbuildingshelp@smartbuildingscenter.org, or call 206-624-7570.
Clean Buildings Accelerator Programs
For buildings over 50,000 sq ft. (Tier 1), access FREE help with Clean Buildings Law compliance and assistance in setting up processes and tools through the utility provider programs below:
- Avista Clean Buildings Accelerator
- Pacific Power Washington Clean Buildings
- Puget Sound Energy Accelerator Program
- Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator Program
- Snohomish PUD
Upcoming Clean Buildings Performance Standard Office Hours
CBPS Monthly Office Hours will take place monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 am. This is a time set aside from the regular training and workshops for building owners/facilities managers to connect with Clean Buildings staff, ask questions relating to the standard, or talk through a scenario they may be encountering.
Register once to be registered for the entire Zoom Office Hours series. The next session is July 23, 2024, from 10-11 am.
