STORIES FROM THE WORK

With Tier 2 deadlines approaching, Steve Naccarato says the students and systems are ready. Now the challenge is making sure building owners know help is available.

How Washington’s Tier 2 Early Adopter Incentive works, what eligible owners must complete, and why starting before the July 2027 deadline matters.

Jacob shares how client outreach, research, presentations, and compliance work are helping him build confidence, organization, and communication skills.

Isabella explains how leading presentations and energy-saving campaigns has strengthened her confidence and shaped her interest in environmental policy.

Toby discusses the leadership, mentoring, operations, and quality-control work behind SEM’s student-powered approach.

Charley explains the operating principle, history, and workforce vision behind the Student Energy Managers model.

Student-led operational work helped Wenatchee School District reduce measured energy use by 31 percent while advancing Clean Buildings compliance across its portfolio.

Wenatchee High School reached an EUI of 48 against a target of 49 through student-supported operational work and no capital investment for the reported result.

Confluence Technology Center reduced reported electricity use by 27 percent and moved to an EUI of 57 against a target of 66 while compliance work continued.

CVCH’s Wenatchee clinic reduced reported electricity use by 20 percent, while its Chelan clinic recorded an EUI below target and achieved Tier 2 compliance.

NCESD reduced reported electricity use by 38 percent and achieved Tier 2 compliance with support from Student Energy Managers.

Town Toyota Center reduced reported electricity use by 15 percent while its Tier 1 Clean Buildings compliance work remained in progress.

NCW Libraries achieved early Tier 2 compliance at its distribution center and reduced reported electricity use by 17 percent.