Northwest Energy Efficiency

Building energy efficiency education, advocacy, and professional resources are the core offerings of this organization. Its programs include the Smart Buildings Center, a Seattle facility for meetings, training, and access to a Tool Lending Library. The library lends diagnostic tools short term to building owners, managers, and energy service professionals in Washington and Oregon. Building Operator Certification provides facilities personnel with training in energy efficiency and building operations. The organization also shares industry information and represents the sector in state and local policy discussions. Its member directory and listings of benchmarking and tune-up service providers help users find companies and services. Formerly known as the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, it adopted the name Building Potential in 2024. It is based in Seattle.