Interested in Introducing Your Company to the Laboratory?
Our Small Business Program is an important connection to bring small business owners, Laboratory departments and Procurement Specialists together. We invite you to attend a Small Business Outreach Event and meet our Small Business Liaison Officer. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about our procurement opportunities and gain important insight into how to promote your goods or services. Most important, you will gain an understanding of our Small Business Program and its benefits to you – the small business community.
2025 SUPPLIER OUTREACH EVENTS (Please check back for updates!):
LBNL is looking forward to continuing its longstanding tradition of networking with small businesses, near and far, and encourages companies that are seeking greater insights into opportunities from LBNL and partnering agencies to join us at any, or all, of the events listed below (registration links provided):
May 14, 2025: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Small Business Opportunities Day, Menlo Park, CA (check back for details)
Unlock Energy Savings with Improved HVAC Controls: Join Our Campaign Today!
Dear Small Business Owners,
LBNL has an exciting opportunity that will enable your company to reduce energy costs by improving the efficiency of your building’s HVAC system while establishing a footprint into LBNL’s projects’ structure.
What’s on Offer? We are thrilled to introduce a program managed by LBNL, designed specifically to promote improved HVAC controls for small and medium-sized buildings. This program is applicable to all building owners and operators with packaged rooftop HVAC systems.
Why Focus on Small Buildings? 94% of commercial buildings are less than 50,000 sq. ft., and only 5% of those buildings have smart thermostats? By joining our program, you can be part of a movement to change that. Improved HVAC controls can lead to significant energy savings, reducing your energy costs by 10-20%.
Why Should You Join?
- Free Technical Assistance: Receive expert guidance from LBNL technicians at no cost.
- No Goal Commitment or Public Data Sharing: Participate without any pressure or the need to share your data publicly.
- Peer-to-Peer Support: Connect with other building owners and operators to share experiences and solutions.
- Recognition Opportunities: Gain recognition within, and outside of LBNL for your efforts in improving energy efficiency.
How to Participate:
- Submit an Enrollment Form: Provide details about your buildings, square footage, and current controls process.
- Participant Webpage: Optionally, have your company name listed on our participant webpage.
- 1-Hour Intake Call: Schedule a call with Berkeley Lab to determine the next steps for technical assistance.
- Annual Survey & Data Sharing: Utilize the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for data sharing, with no public data sharing required.
Join Us Today! Take the first step towards energy efficiency and cost savings.
Visit SmarterSmallBuildings.lbl.gov or contact us at SSBC-Controls@lbl.gov to learn more and enroll in the program.
Together, we can make a significant impact on energy consumption and operational costs for small businesses like yours.