Northwest Chapter
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 Chapter 2026 Leadership Elections
Help lead the SEMC Northwest Chapter
The SEMC Northwest Chapter is preparing for its upcoming leadership election, and we’re looking for members who want to help shape the Chapter’s programs, events, communications, and member experience.
Serving on the Chapter Leadership Team is a great way to deepen your involvement in the SEM community, build relationships with peers across the Northwest, and help create valuable opportunities for connection and learning.
Interested, but not sure which role is right for you? Join our virtual information session on October 23 at 11:00 a.m. to learn more about the open positions and what it’s like to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team.
To receive the calendar invitation, contact Jude Kirstein at jkirstein@energy350.com.
Leadership Commitment
Chapter leaders must:
- Be an employee of a SEMC member organization
- Attend at least 80% of Chapter Leadership Team meetings each year
- Provide regular updates to the Chapter Leadership Team in advance of meetings
- Maintain relevant Chapter documents on the designated file storage platform
- Plan to contribute approximately 2 hours per month, or about 1% of your working time
- Serve a two-year term
Open Leadership Positions
Secretary
The Secretary helps keep Chapter leadership organized, informed, and moving forward.
Responsibilities include:
- Taking and maintaining meeting notes
- Helping plan leadership meetings, including agendas and report distribution
- Managing Chapter member and affiliate lists
- Maintaining updates to the Chapter charter
- Coordinating meeting scheduling and invitations
- Coordinating submission of Chapter reports to SEMC
Membership Lead
This is a new Chapter leadership role!
The Membership Lead will help strengthen the Northwest Chapter’s connection with its members and ensure that Chapter and SEMC membership information stays aligned.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and updating the Chapter membership list
- Working with SEMC to align Chapter and organizational membership records
- Helping Chapter leadership better understand and engage its membership
Communications Lead
The Communications Lead helps the Northwest Chapter stay connected with its broader community and ensures members know what’s happening across the Chapter.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting outreach and engagement across the broader Northwest Chapter
- Coordinating with the Events Lead and Fall Workshop Committee
- Helping align Chapter communications across channels and activities
- Promoting opportunities for members to participate in Chapter events and initiatives
Events Lead
The Events Lead helps turn Chapter ideas into opportunities for the Northwest SEM community to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Responsibilities include:
- Working with Chapter leadership to brainstorm events and programming
- Leading planning for happy hours, webinars, and other Chapter events
- Managing event registration and venue coordination
- Identifying and coordinating speakers, when applicable
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you’re interested in membership, communications, events, or helping keep the Chapter running smoothly, this is an opportunity to have a direct hand in shaping the Northwest Chapter’s next two years.
Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/26260...
Come join the fun!
NW SEM Collaborative Goals:
The Northwest Chapter exists to advance NASEMC’s mission within its designated territory by promoting strategic energy management practices, facilitating professional development, and fostering collaboration among energy management practitioners.
Leadership Team:
Jude Kirstein (Energy 350)—President
April Randall (ASK Energy)—Vice President
Erin Donnelly (Energy 350)—Secretary
Tiffany Hatteberg (Energy Trust of Oregon)—Treasurer
Toby Bergman (TRC)—Events & Communications
2026 Fall Workshop Team:
Sam Walker (Coefficient)—Chair
Erin Donnelly (Energy350)—Co-Chair
Join the Northwest Chapter
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2026 Northwest SEMC Fall Workshop
Join us in Seattle for the 2026 Northwest SEM Collaborative Fall Workshop, a full day dedicated to connection, collaboration, and the future of Strategic Energy Management (SEM).
This annual gathering brings together utility representatives, program administrators, SEM practitioners, engineers, consultants, researchers, and industry partners from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Attendees will have opportunities to network with peers, learn about emerging trends and innovations in SEM, and participate in engaging discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry today and into the future.
Learn More & Register Here: https://semhub.com/events/2026...
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.