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The purpose of this event to educate Tacoma-Pierce County commercial real estate professionals on Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Listen to panel discussions from public and private sector entities and learn about available technical and financial resources. As well as how to navigate local climate policy compliance obligations and conversation.

Who should attend?

Building owners, buildings operators, property managers of commercial properties 20,000 square feet or larger in Pierce County.

What you will leave with:

A clearer understanding of resources and programs to support your journey through the Clean Building Initiatives in Washington State. You'll also learn the latest advancements and best practices for creating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.

Register for this free event at the link here. 

AGENDA

8:00-8:30 Registration & Social - Breakfast provided

8:30-8:50 Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:50-9:10 Tacoma-Pierce County Climate Efforts

Speakers: Ryan Dicks, Pierce County Sustainable Resources Administrator

Kristi Lynett, City of Tacoma Sustainability Officer

9:10-9:50 Elected Officials Forum on Climate Planning & Action

Moderator: Andy Kaplowitz, Piece County Climate Conversations Co-Chair

Panelists: Ryan Mello, Pierce County Council Chair

Kristina Walker, City of Tacoma Council Member

Jeni Woock, City of Gig Harbor Council Member

9:50-10:00 Break

10:00-10:30 Washington Clean Buildings Act & Performance Standard – The Law

Speaker: Emily Salzberg, Department of Commerce

10:30-10:50 Energy Star Portfolio Manager/Benchmarking Exercise – How to Get Started

Speaker: To be announced!

10:50-11:40 Clean Buildings Owner Forum (Public & Private Sectors)

Moderator: Rod Kauffman, President, -Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

Panelists: Perry Spring, Resource Conservation Manager, City of Tacoma

Jeff Langhelm, PE, Director of Public Works, City of Gig Harbor

Emily Salzberg, Buildings Unit Managing Director, Department of Commerce

11:40-12:00 Where to Get Help

Speaker: Melanie Danuser, Director of Education and Training, Smart Buildings Center

12:00 Adjourn

Venue & Additional Event Information

• This event will take place at the University of Puget Sound - Wheelock Student Center Upper Marshall Hall

  1500 North Warner Street #1093 Tacoma, WA 98416. Parking is free.
• This seminar is approved for 4 Continuing Education Real Estate Clock Hours through the Washington State Department of Licensing (typically used for Real Estate and Brokers’ License renewals). The hours apply to ‘continuing education’ and to ‘current trends.’

Attendees desiring clock hours should register under "CEU Credit" option; a fee of $40 will be applied to cover administrative costs for the hours provided. Attendance and sign in/out will be required to earn clock hours.

If for any reason this seminar is not approved for CEU Credits, you will be alerted ahead of the seminar date and the fee will be refunded.