Pacific Northwest Building Training and Assessment Center
PNW BTAC trains students in best practices for building performance and energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings, particularly in traditionally underserved communities.
Overview
The Pacific Northwest Building Training and Assessment Center (PNW BTAC), funded by the Department of Energy, aims to transform building performance and energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings across the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on traditionally underserved communities.
Goals
- Address crucial gaps in workforce training on building health, energy efficiency, and decarbonization
- Foster a cycle of affordable building assessments to transform the Pacific Northwest's building infrastructure
- Help the region achieve net-zero emissions targets
Program Highlights
- Led by UW Integrated Design Lab and UW Industrial Assessment Center
- Partners with South Seattle College and Northwest Indian College
- Aligns with DOE energy and workforce programs
- Provides qualified provider status under Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standards
- Functions as a hub uniting educational, governmental, and industry sectors