In partnership with BetterBricks, we are pleased to offer scholarships for the 2026 Oregon Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level II Training course to be delivered online by the Northwest Water & Energy Education Institute beginning on August 26, 2026. Preference will be given to individuals who are not served by a utility currently offering BOC scholarships, and to those who work in small to mid-sized commercial buildings located outside of the Portland metro area. Applications are due by August 7, 2026 and may be submitted here. Before applying for the scholarship, please review the BOC course eligibility requirements and the course schedule below to ensure all class dates work for your schedule.

BOC Level II Course Series: Improving Building Operational Performance

To earn a BOC Level II Training Certificate of Completion, participants must attend five core classes and one supplemental class and complete class tests and projects for a total of 61 hours, or 6.1 CEU’s. The projects include a culminating short presentation to classmates and the instructor on a scoping report for their building (BOC 2005).

Enhanced BOC Level II coursework prepares building operators to evaluate the operational performance of their buildings with a focus on improving energy efficiency. Through their project assignments, operators learn how to collect and analyze building data in order to prepare a building walk-through plan to identify opportunities to improve performance. Optimizing HVAC control systems for energy efficiency is highlighted with an emphasis on equipment sequence of operation and functional testing. Students apply the data collection and analysis steps to their own building through a 5-part set of project assignments completed between class sessions.

Specific building information is REQUIRED in order to complete project assignments. Please see Level II Project Requirements FAQ for details.

BOC Level II is recognized as one of the qualified training programs that meets the requirements for the “qualified person” responsible for determining compliance with the Oregon Building Performance Standard (BPS). Individuals with this credential can support building owners with benchmarking, EUI calculations, development of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs, and implementation of Energy Management Plans (EMP), aligning with compliance pathways for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings.

Course Schedule

All classes are held online via Zoom and run from 8am-3pm.

DATE	CLASS
Wednesday, August 26, 2026	BOC 2001A – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement
Wednesday, September 16, 2026	BOC 2001B – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement
Wednesday, October 7, 2026	BOC 2002 – Optimizing HVAC Controls for Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, October 28, 2026	BOC 2003 – Introduction to Building Commissioning
Wednesday, November 18, 2026	BOC 2004 – Water Efficiency for Building Operators
Wednesday, December 9, 2026	BOC 2014 – Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction
Wednesday, December 30, 2026	BOC 2005 – Project Peer Exchange

Apply for a scholarship here!