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Student Energy Managers
Student Energy Managers
are young professionals providing a turn-key Clean Building’s Compliance solution for building owners that:
1
Achieves Building Compliance
2
Avoids paying the large fine, and
3
Reducsed Monthly Energy Cost.
Note: For Tier 2 buildings, compliance is 100% paid by Commerce’s Early Adopter Incentive.
Trusted By 100+ Commercial Buildings
Trusted By 100+ Commercial Buildings
OUR PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
WASHINGTON’S CLEAN BUILDINGS
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
WASHINGTON’S CLEAN BUILDINGS
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
CBPS is a statewide law requiring large commercial buildings to complete energy-management compliance work or face fines. For Tier 2 buildings, the filing deadline is July 1, 2027.
DEADLINE
July 1, 2027
DEADLINE
July 1, 2027
BUILDING SIZE
20,000–50,000 sq ft
BUILDING SIZE
20,000–50,000 sq ft
FINE
$0.30/sq ft flat
FINE
$0.30/sq ft flat
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #1
QUALIFIED ENERGY MANAGER
SEM assigns a qualified energy manager who meets Washington’s experience and training requirements. The QEM establishes the building’s energy use intensity target, confirms that the EMP and O&M requirements are being met, and submits the required Tier 2 forms through the Clean Buildings Portal.
Meet Washington’s QEM qualification requirements
Establish the building’s EUI target
Verify and submit Tier 2 compliance documentation
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #1
QUALIFIED ENERGY MANAGER
SEM assigns a qualified energy manager who meets Washington’s experience and training requirements. The QEM establishes the building’s energy use intensity target, confirms that the EMP and O&M requirements are being met, and submits the required Tier 2 forms through the Clean Buildings Portal.
Meet Washington’s QEM qualification requirements
Establish the building’s EUI target
Verify and submit Tier 2 compliance documentation
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #2
ENERGY TRACKING & BENCHMARKING
SEM builds and maintains an energy accounting database from site attributes and utility bills, then benchmarks the building in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. We track weather-normalized EUI, compare it with the required target, and provide monthly and annual performance reports. Tier 2 buildings must make this comparison, but are not currently required to meet the target.
Maintain utility data and site attributes
Benchmark monthly in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Compare weather-normalized EUI with the target
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #2
ENERGY TRACKING & BENCHMARKING
SEM builds and maintains an energy accounting database from site attributes and utility bills, then benchmarks the building in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. We track weather-normalized EUI, compare it with the required target, and provide monthly and annual performance reports. Tier 2 buildings must make this comparison, but are not currently required to meet the target.
Maintain utility data and site attributes
Benchmark monthly in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Compare weather-normalized EUI with the target
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #3
ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN
SEM develops the required living Energy Management Plan for your building. It documents energy performance, tracking and reporting, efficiency actions, assigned responsibilities, and communication with occupants and operators. The owner or designated representative reviews and signs the EMP annually, and the organization keeps the current plan accessible to building occupants and operators.
Document energy performance, goals, and responsibilities
Review and sign the EMP annually
Make the current EMP accessible to occupants and operators
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #3
ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN
SEM develops the required living Energy Management Plan for your building. It documents energy performance, tracking and reporting, efficiency actions, assigned responsibilities, and communication with occupants and operators. The owner or designated representative reviews and signs the EMP annually, and the organization keeps the current plan accessible to building occupants and operators.
Document energy performance, goals, and responsibilities
Review and sign the EMP annually
Make the current EMP accessible to occupants and operators
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #4
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
SEM develops and helps implement the required O&M program for the building’s energy-using systems. Working with facility staff, we document equipment and controls, lifecycle information, preventive maintenance requirements, responsibilities, and evidence of completed maintenance. The program supports efficient operation, equipment reliability, and ongoing Tier 2 compliance.
Inventory major energy-using equipment and controls
Document preventive maintenance requirements
Retain invoices, work orders, or other proof of maintenance
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT #4
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
SEM develops and helps implement the required O&M program for the building’s energy-using systems. Working with facility staff, we document equipment and controls, lifecycle information, preventive maintenance requirements, responsibilities, and evidence of completed maintenance. The program supports efficient operation, equipment reliability, and ongoing Tier 2 compliance.
Inventory major energy-using equipment and controls
Document preventive maintenance requirements
Retain invoices, work orders, or other proof of maintenance
WE CAN SUPPORT WITH THIS.
Our Impact
REAL BUILDINGS. REAL NUMBERS.
The current SEM outcome portfolio represents 57 buildings, 4.27 million square feet, and approximately $5.0 million in estimated compliance exposure.
Our Impact
REAL BUILDINGS. REAL NUMBERS.
The current SEM outcome portfolio represents 57 buildings, 4.27 million square feet, and approximately $5.0 million in estimated compliance exposure.
VERIFIED PORTFOLIO
Buildings in Active Work
Completed outcomes and projects in process
Wenatchee School District
Wenatchee High School
CVCH
NCW Libraries
NCESD
Town Toyota Center
Confluence Technology Center
COMPLETED OUTCOMES
Results on Record
Nine records covering 20 buildings
Pending outcome records
42+ Buildings
CURRENT OUTCOMES
Portfolio at a Glance
Live project data, not projections
57
Buildings Tracked
PROJECT STATUS
Compliance Outcomes
Completed work and active projects
#001-46
Completed
Wenatchee High School
Estimated exposure
$443.5K
#002-46
Completed
Wenatchee School District
Estimated exposure
$1.23M
#003-46
In Process
Town Toyota Center
Estimated exposure
$275.8K
#004-46
In Process
JCP Store #1256 - Kennewick
Estimated exposure
$264.2K
#005-46
Completed
NCW Libraries Distribution Center
Estimated exposure
$9.3K
MEASURED ENERGY USE
Operational Results
Reported comparisons from client source data
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
MEASURED ENERGY USE
Operational Results
Reported comparisons from client source data
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
50%
Wenatchee High School
38%
NCESD
31%
Wenatchee School District
COMPLETED OUTCOME
Wenatchee High School
1 Building · 292,364 SQFT
EUI Performance
Target: 49
Result: 48
Compliance achieved · $443,543 fine avoided
Where We Started
WENATCHEE HIGH SCHOOL
The Wenatchee proof point · Student Energy Managers activated April 2025
Where We Started
WENATCHEE HIGH SCHOOL
The Wenatchee proof point · Student Energy Managers activated April 2025
Building energy, made actionable.
A local model took shape
Wenatchee High School became SEM's first proof point, with coached interns supporting district facilities staff on real building operations.
Students became contributors
Students reviewed energy data, supported decisions, and advanced conservation work staff lacked time to complete.
The results built credibility
The school reached a weather-normalized EUI of 48 against a target of 49, with a reported 50% energy reduction and no capital investment.
Building energy, made actionable.
A local model took shape
Wenatchee High School became SEM's first proof point, with coached interns supporting district facilities staff on real building operations.
Students became contributors
Students reviewed energy data, supported decisions, and advanced conservation work staff lacked time to complete.
The results built credibility
The school reached a weather-normalized EUI of 48 against a target of 49, with a reported 50% energy reduction and no capital investment.
Testimonials
What Partners See in Practice
Real perspectives from educators, facilities leaders, and workforce partners.
Wenatchee High School
Our SEM team of high school and college interns is doing the work our staff simply does not have the time to do. The value of this SEM team is immeasurable. What these SEM interns lack in experience is more than made up for in their willingness to be coached, so they can successfully operate at a high level.
Director of Maintenance and Operations
Bryan Brockie
Reported result
50% reduction
SEM focus
Building data, operations, conservation
Wenatchee School District
The SEM Program has provided a vital behavioral change in our system. Having students lead energy-conservation and efficiency efforts in a school system is a true catalyst for real change. Our students are gaining invaluable experience working with operations, control systems, and adults to help solve real financial and environmental problems.
Superintendent
Dr. Kory Kalahar
Reported result
31% reduction
SEM focus
District operations, conservation, workforce learning
Columbia Valley Community Health
Working with the SEM intern team has been outstanding. Their energy, technical skill, and commitment to helping organizations succeed have made a real impact on our efficiency efforts. CVCH is stronger because of their partnership.
Director of Ancillary Services
John Donaghy
Reported result
20% reduction
SEM focus
Clinic efficiency, compliance, conservation
Wenatchee High School
Our SEM team of high school and college interns is doing the work our staff simply does not have the time to do. The value of this SEM team is immeasurable. What these SEM interns lack in experience is more than made up for in their willingness to be coached, so they can successfully operate at a high level.
Director of Maintenance and Operations
Bryan Brockie
Reported result
50% reduction
SEM focus
Building data, operations, conservation
Wenatchee School District
The SEM Program has provided a vital behavioral change in our system. Having students lead energy-conservation and efficiency efforts in a school system is a true catalyst for real change. Our students are gaining invaluable experience working with operations, control systems, and adults to help solve real financial and environmental problems.
Superintendent
Dr. Kory Kalahar
Reported result
31% reduction
SEM focus
District operations, conservation, workforce learning
Columbia Valley Community Health
Working with the SEM intern team has been outstanding. Their energy, technical skill, and commitment to helping organizations succeed have made a real impact on our efficiency efforts. CVCH is stronger because of their partnership.
Director of Ancillary Services
John Donaghy
Reported result
20% reduction
SEM focus
Clinic efficiency, compliance, conservation
Testimonials
What Partners See in Practice
Real perspectives from educators, facilities leaders, and workforce partners.
Wenatchee High School
Our SEM team of high school and college interns is doing the work our staff simply does not have the time to do. The value of this SEM team is immeasurable. What these SEM interns lack in experience is more than made up for in their willingness to be coached, so they can successfully operate at a high level.
Director of Maintenance and Operations
Bryan Brockie
Reported result
50% reduction
SEM focus
Building data, operations, conservation