Events

In just the last few years, Oregon’s energy landscape has seen many big, new challenges. We’ve seen hyperscaled energy demand from data centers, cuts to federal support for customers and utilities, large rate increases, and record household disconnections. With all of these hurdles, attention is increasingly turning to what we can do close to home…

Join Solar Oregon on Saturday, October 3 between 1 - 4 PM to: Visit and tour energy efficient homes View their setups including solar, battery storage, heat pumps, EVs, & more! Meet the homeowners and hear their experiences Discover the value that energy efficiency provides! This event is FREE and open to all Afterward from…

Sustainable Building Week is October 5-9. Join a week-long celebration of all things related to sustainable building and design! From project showcases to educational events and panel discussions, the SBW program includes something for everyone interested in advancing sustainability in the built environment. To learn more, contact the SBW team at events@zerocoalitionoregon.org or visit the…

Since 2015, Solar Washington's Solar Summit has been the must-attend conference for anyone engaged in solar deployment, education, and advocacy in Washington state. Each year, it brings together the full spectrum of the solar community — manufacturers, distributors, engineers, consultants, and installers; representatives from utilities, municipalities, and tribes; legislators and policymakers; nonprofits, educators, and students;…

The Green Building Slam returns October 16th at the Wild Buffalo in Bellingham. Join Sustainable Connections at 5 pm for an exciting night filled with expert presentations on hot topics in green building, dinner, and networking. Presenters will have 10 minutes to present 10 slides on local projects and innovations. Bring your friends, bring your…

Join the Smart Buildings Center for the 2026 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held in downtown Seattle on November 9-10, 2026! The conference theme, “Accelerating Performance at the Speed of Innovation,” reflects both the urgency of the moment and the opportunity in front of us. As technologies advance and pressures on the built environment intensify, buildings are…