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Copyright 2005, Build It Green Tendenci Membership Management Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@builditgreen.org Sat, 25 May 2013 10:50:46 GMT Events http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/327 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/327"> <span class="summary">GreenPoint Rated Elements Training #GPE111605A</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20110516T150000Z">May 16, 2011 8:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20110518T000000Z">May 17, 2011 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> StopWaste.org, Oakland, CA 94612</span> <br/> <span class="tspeaker">Speaker:</span> <span class="speaker">Build It Green Trainer</span><br> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> <div> <br> <div > <span class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" height="129" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/17736/EUC-eblast3.jpg" width="600" /></span></div> </div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span ><strong>Registration, Eligibility &amp; Scholarships<br> </strong></span> <div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span ><strong>Course Fee*:</strong><br> Regular:&nbsp; $400 Members | $450 non-members</span><span ><br> Early Bird:&nbsp; $350 Members | $400 non-members (by April 16th)<br> </span><strong><span ><em>*NOTE: full scholarships are available to qualifying co</em></span><span ><em>ntractors who work in Alam</em></span><span ><em>eda County (see application for more info)</em></span></strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> <div> <p> <span >You must meet Certification Eligibility Requirements to take this course:&nbsp;<a href="http://builditgreen.org/GPR-prerequisites-eligibility/">See required credentials and/or job experience.</a></span></p> </div> <div> <span ><strong>TO APPLY</strong>:</span>&nbsp; <a href="/_files/PT/Registration%20Applications/2011.04.29_EH%20Elements%20Application.pdf">Download</a> and submit your eligibility application.&nbsp; If approved, you will be sent a link to register.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <hr /> </div> </div> <div> <span ><strong>Course Description<br> </strong></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span><a href="https://energyupgradeca.org/overview">Energy Upgrade California</a> is putting contractors back to work. The program encourages homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient by connecting them with rebate programs and contractors who are qualified to do the work.<br> <br> The GreenPoint Rated Elements course qualifies BPI Building Analysts to provide Energy Upgrade California&rsquo;s <a href="http://builditgreen.org/euc/">green enhancements</a>. The program&rsquo;s green contractor list will connect you with thousands of California </span>homeowners looking for upgrades that go beyond energy efficiency to address better indoor air quality, waste reduction, and water and resource conservation.<br> <br> The Elements course is based on the more comprehensive GreenPoint Rated Existing Home training. This class teaches you to verify select GreenPoint Rated measures for single family homes. You will learn how to incorporate energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, indoor air quality, and basic health and safety issues into your upgrades. After passing the exam, you will receive your certification.<br> <br> Topics covered in this class:</div> <ul> <li> Green building principles and the benefits of building green</li> <li> How to leverage the resources offered by Build It Green</li> <li> and GreenPoint Rated</li> <li> Verification protocols for select GreenPoint Rated measures, including: <ul> <li> High efficiency equipment</li> <li> Water conserving fixtures, features and equipment</li> <li> Ventilation practices</li> <li> Durability of the home</li> <li> Basic health and safety</li> </ul> </li> <li> How to use tools to complete an Elements rating and calculate climate benefits</li> </ul> <p> Participants who meet the eligibility requirements and pass the exam will earn the GreenPoint Rate<font class="Apple-style-span">r</font>&nbsp;Elements Certification.</p> <div> <br> <div> <hr /> <strong><span >Event &amp; Venue Information</span></strong></div> </div> <p> <strong><br> What to Bring</strong></p> <div> <ul> <li> Writing instruments, highlighter.</li> <li> A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.</li> <li> <p> BUSINESS CARDS to network with other attendees</p> </li> </ul> </div> <p> <span ><strong >Refreshments<br> </strong><span >Beverages will be available throughout the day.&nbsp;An afternoon snack will be provided.&nbsp;Attendees will be responsible for their own breakfast and lunch.</span></span></p> <p> <span ><strong >Arrival</strong><br> Please plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly</span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <div> <span ><strong>Cancellations/Refunds</strong></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <a href="../../attachments/files/1152/PTEvents%20Cancellation%20Policies_Updated%202010.10.21.pdf" target="_top">VIEW Cancellation/Refund Policy</a></div> <div > <div > &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.BuildItGreen.org">StopWaste.org <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">1537 Webster Street</div> <span class="locality">Oakland</span>, <span class="region">CA</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">94612</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/327 Mon, 16 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT