Northwest Chapter
British Columbia · Idaho · Montana · Oregon · Washington
The NW SEM Collaborative was founded in 2011 with the idea that the region’s utilities and energy organizations can achieve far more working together than alone. For more than a decade, the Collaborative has supported energy efficiency program administrators and accelerate the adoption of SEM in the industrial and commercial sectors.
NW SEM Collaborative 2024 Goals:
- Support SEMHub.com as the go-to resource for SEM professionals to readily find resources, information, tools and contacts.
- Empower members to drive increased savings and build resilience through wider adoption and deeper engagement.
- Work with regional leaders to influence the development of regional resource planning.
- Engage with SEM leaders across North America to share SEM design lessons and expand the impact of SEM.
2024 Leadership Team:
Kathleen Belkhayat, Energy Trust of Oregon (Chair)
Kelsey Lewis, Snohomish PUD
Kevin Wallace, BC Hydro
Peter Therkelsen, Lawrence Berkley Laboratory
Sara York, Cascade Energy
2024 Fall Workshop Recap:
Thanks for those who joined us at the NW SEM Collaborative Fall Workshop! By bringing together the region's leading SEM experts, this event provided an invaluable opportunity to share successes, tackle challenges, and pave a path for the future of SEM in the Northwest. Event highlights include:
- NW SEM Collaborative Working Groups shared their annual updates.
- The Smart Buildings Center presented their Tool Lending Library.
- Leadership team members shared updates on the NW SEM Collaborative transition to the North American SEM Collaborative.
- Attendees participated in breakout groups to brainstorm ideas for the future of the NW Chapter.
- Open Space sessions broke attendees up into small groups to explore SEM advancement opportunities.
Click here to view the full event recap, including presentations and resources.
Northwest SEM Collaborative Overview Video
SEMHub is brought to you by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the following project sponsors:
