Entering information into this form and submitting it will add your name/company information to a publicly available list of qualified persons. A qualified person must meet the requirements listed below (per WAC 194-50-030). The purpose of this list is to connect building owners looking to comply with the Clean Building Performance Standard with individuals who meet the credentials required of the qualified persons.

All information collected may be subject to public disclosure, pursuant to Ch. 42.56 RCW. Inclusion on this list is voluntary and does not represent an endorsement by or agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce. Commerce is not responsible for vetting - it is the building owner's responsibility to confirm that the qualified person meets all project-specific qualifications.

The Clean Buildings Performance Standard defines a qualified person as a person having training, expertise and three years professional experience in building energy-use analysis and any of the following:

(a) A licensed professional architect or engineer in the jurisdiction where the project is located;

(b) A person with Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level II by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council;

(c) A certified commissioning professional;

(d) A qualified energy auditor;

(e) A certified energy manager (CEM) in current standing, certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE);

(f) An energy management professional (EMP) certified by the Energy Management Association.

(g) A person with South Seattle College Sustainable Building Science Technology Bachelor of Applied Science degree, or as approved as equivalent by the AHJ