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BetterBricks is a not-for-profit resource funded by Northwest utilities and energy organizations to promote proven energy-efficient solutions. Our region’s commercial building designers, builders, managers, and owners turn to BetterBricks as a trusted resource hub providing unbiased, expert solutions and tools that improve whole-building performance.
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Solutions for whole-building efficiency
Heating and cooling
These proven technologies and practices boost your building’s efficiency, resiliency, health, and comfort.
Mechanical
These proven technologies and practices boost your building’s efficiency, resiliency, health, and comfort.
Lighting
When you’re in control of your lighting, you’re in control of your building’s energy use and comfort.
Strategic energy management
Make the savings persist with a system of organizational practices, policies, and processes that place energy management at the center of business operations.
Water heating
Let efficiency flow with commercial water-heating solutions that utilize heat pump technology for maximum efficiency and minimum maintenance.
Windows
Clearly crucial to any building’s envelope, windows can transform your HVAC and lighting efficiency—while improving occupant comfort and satisfaction.
Case Studies
Local radio station fine-tunes heating and cooling
Location:
Portland, OR
Customer:
KBOO Radio Station
BetterBricks Industry Voices: Fluke Corporation
Location:
Everett, WA
Customer:
Fluke Corporation
Lewis & Clark student center blazes new trail to HVAC efficiency
Location:
Portland, OR
Customer:
Lewis & Clark College
BetterBricks Industry Voices: Ryan Heron
LLLC lights the way at a revitalized Vancouver multi-use property
Location:
Vancouver, WA
Customer:
The Vancouver Innovation Center
