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WEBINAR: The Opportunities for Green Financing (1.5 hours)

noemail@builditgreen.org — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2013 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2023 8:00 AM

Energy improvements create a healthier and more comfortable home while saving money on heating and cooling costs. Special financing tools and products are available to help your clients turn their new home into their green dream home. Come hear from an expert how to take advantage of financing opportunities. Join us on February 27^th, 2013 for a green financing workshop!

BIG GreenPoint Rated New Home Advisor/Rater Exam

noemail@builditgreen.org — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Jan 31, 2012 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2050 8:00 AM

WEBINAR: PACE - What Comes Next #WB110223A

noemail@builditgreen.org — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT

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Description: Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) allows property owners to pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to their homes via an annual assessment on their property. This approach became a central part of the Obama Administration's "Recovery Through Retrofit" initiative and had been authorized in 24 states. However, recent actions by federal regulators have frozen most residential PACE programs.

Instructor: Cisco DeVries

Release Date: Feb 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Feb 23, 2013 8:00 AM

This webinar will discuss the status of PACE as well as efforts underway to resolve the federal regulatory issues. Perhaps most importantly, the webinar will include lessons learned from PACE programs and outline the financing options being made available in the absence of PACE.

WEBINAR GreenPoint Rated, CALGreen &You #WB110127A

noemail@builditgreen.org — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

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Topic: GreenPoint Rated, CALGreen and You

Description: Earlier this year, the Building Standards Commission approved a landmark California Green Code, or CALGreen, for all new buildings in the state. The code has a list of mandatory green building measures that must be applied to every new building by January 1, 2011, while water measures go into effect July 2011. The California Green Code also provides two voluntary tiers that may be adopted by local governments as a reach code. Don't miss out on this chance to learn about the Green Code and have your questions answered!

Instructor: Tenaya Asan

Release Date: Jan 27, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 27, 2013 8:00 AM

In this presentation, you will learn about:

The Green Code's mandatory measures
Similarities and differences to GreenPoint Rated
Reasons to go beyond code
Ways local government can keep their GreenPoint Rated policy
How the Green Code will affect builders and local government officials

Tenaya will also cover the Bay Area Climate Collaborate (BACC) recommendations to local governments relative to green building ordinances.

BIG Advanced 2011Understanding The Whole House Approach

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2014 8:00 AM

BIG GreenPoint Rated for Home Performance

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2014 8:00 AM

WEBINAR - Guild (1 hour)

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

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Participation in the Guild is available to anyone who works in the building industry or another industry that helps support the market for green building. Build It Green Membership is encouraged but not required. Guilds chapters meet monthly and affiliates are welcome to attend meetings in any region regardless of their place of work.

Instructor: Various

Release Date: Jan 1, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2014 8:00 AM

Hear from expert speakers on the latest green building issues and share your own experience with your peers.

You will also earn continuing education credits for Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) or GreenPoint Rater (GPR) recertification. Join us and:

Learn about cutting edge green building practices, products, & tools
Share your experiences with other building professionals
Earn CGBP and/or GPR recertification credits

WEBINAR - Guild (1.5 hours)

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: Various

Release Date: Jan 1, 2011 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2014 8:00 AM

Hear from expert speakers on the latest green building issues and share your own experience with your peers.

You will also earn continuing education credits for Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) or GreenPoint Rater (GPR) recertification. Join us and:

Learn about cutting edge green building practices, products, & tools
Share your experiences with other building professionals
Earn CGBP and/or GPR recertification credits

Recertification Extension Fee (#RE000010C)

noemail@builditgreen.org — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Nov 30, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2050 8:00 AM

This is an entry point for submitting Recertification Extension fees. If you need to submit a petition, please visit www.builditgreen.org/extension-petition.

By committing to this payment, you understand that you are using six months of your next certification cycle. This means that within the next six months you must complete recertification in full in order to be avoid further penalty.

Questions about expiry dates? www.builditgreen.org/expiration-date

Other questions? Contact recertification@builditgreen.org

BIG GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily Advisor/Rater Exam

noemail@builditgreen.org — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: Build It Green

Release Date: Nov 29, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

WEBINAR Passive House in California #WB101118A

noemail@builditgreen.org — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: Graham Irwin and Prudence Ferreira

Release Date: Nov 18, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Nov 18, 2012 8:00 AM

Topic: Passive House - A Sustainable Building Revolution in California

Description: Expectations for building occupant comfort, health and efficiency are increasing simultaneously. The Passive House standard meets all of these requirements at once. By producing buildings with energy demands that can be met at a renewable scale of production, Passive House can future-proof our communities and put California on track to meet our greeenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The future of building is here!

An in-depth look at the Passive House standard by the leading local experts in the field, this webinar will:

Detail current retrofit and new construction Passive House projects and approaches in the Bay Area
Retrofit lessons learned and phased approaches
Illustrate how Passive House meets or exceeds the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and makes net-zero and energy-positive buildings feasible TODAY in the most cost-effective way possible
Explore how the Passive House standard can integrate with and enhance GPR and other green building rating systems.

http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/222

WEBINAR Title-24 Updates & CALGreen #WB101028A

noemail@builditgreen.org — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMT

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Alex Vantaggiato will present the Title 24 updates that were effective January 1, 2010 for new and existing residential construction (single- and multi-family dwellings). He will discuss some of the overarching impacts that this code change may have for projects wishing to exceed the new code for energy or green program purposes.

Alex will touch upon the landmark California Green Code, or CALGreen, that the Building Standards Commission approved for all new buildings in the state. The code has a list of mandatory green building measures that must be applied to every new building by January 1, 2011; water measures go into effect July 2011.

In the webinar you will learn about:

Title-24 Compliance Methods & Documentation
Quality of Construction & Diagnostic Inspection
Glazing & Fenestration
Insulation
Indoor Air Quality & Mechanical Ventilation
Water Heating & Distribution

Instructor: Alex Vantaggiato

Release Date: Oct 28, 2010 10:00 AM
Expiration Date: Oct 28, 2012 12:00 PM

Green Learning Institute - Efficient HVAC ( Mechanical )

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: Miles Hancock

Release Date: Oct 2, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

Introduction to principals of energy and solar design. Identification of code compliance,efficient and effective heating and cooling systems,including the latest requirements for mechanical ventilation.

Learning Objectives

Energy Conservation.
System Types.
System Sizing.

Agenda

Energy Sources.
Building Envelope.
Passive Techniques.
Mechanical Techniques.
Geothermal – Radiant – Forced Air.
System capacity.
Distribution and Sizing.
Mechanical Ventilation.
Q&A and Post-class evaluation.

Green Learning Institute - Energy Efficient Construction

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: Miles Hancock

Release Date: Sep 25, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

We will show you the construction components of your home that will make it more efficient in order to save you money on your energy bills. Topics will include framing materials, plumbing, lighting, mechanical, insulation, windows and doors, roofing and many more.

Learning Objectives

Energy Efficient Construction.
Cost Benefit Analysis.
Products.
Building envelope efficiencies.
Energy upgrades.

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Introduction to Energy Efficiency.
Utility cost analysis.
Standard construction vs efficient construction techniques.
Product availability.
Quality installation.
Third party verification.
Increasing home efficiencies.
Energy Star Rebates.
Q&A and Post-class evaluation.

Green Learning Institute - Introduction to Renewable Energy

noemail@builditgreen.org — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: Miles Hancock

Release Date: Sep 13, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

This course will cover solar thermal (water heating) installations in combination with water heaters and space heating. Topics will cover roof mounted water heating panels for space heating, water heating, photovoltaic systems Solar electric and associated tax credits.

Learning Objectives

Selecting the correct system for your project.
Basics of equipment selection.
Tax Incentives.

Agenda

Site analysis.
Passive Techniques.
Needs assessment.
Equipment Selection.
Project examples.
Energy Star Rebates.
Q&A and Post-class evaluation.

IHACI - CAQI/CAQM/CAQS - AC/HP Refrigeration Module

noemail@builditgreen.org — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: John Dalton

Release Date: Sep 8, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

http://www.ihaci.org/training_class_schedule.htm
Edison AGTAC, Tulare

    * Wed., Sept. 8
    * Wed., Sept. 15
    * Wed., Sept. 22
    * Wed., Sept. 29

IHACI - CAQI/CAQM/CAQS - AC/HP Refrigeration Module

noemail@builditgreen.org — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: John Dalton

Release Date: Sep 7, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

http://www.ihaci.org/training_class_schedule.htm
Edison CTAC, Irwindale

    * Tues., Sept. 7
    * Tues., Sept. 14
    * Tues., Sept. 21
    * Thurs., Sept. 30

CALBO - California Green Building Code Update

noemail@builditgreen.org — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Instructor: CALBO staff

Release Date: Aug 25, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 2050 8:00 AM

This half-day class will introduce participants to the recently adopted 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), now Part 11 of CCR Title 24, which will become effective on January 1, 2011.

The class will:

•Briefly describe the development of CALGreen and the transition to it from the voluntary 2008 CGBSC

•Review the mandatory green building requirements of CALGreen for both residential and non-residential occupancies

•Explain how CALGreen is intended to interact with the other Parts of CCR Title 24, in particular Part 6 (the California Energy Code)

•Explore the voluntary green building “stretch” measures available for projects to achieve CALGreen Tier 1 and Tier 2 status

•Examine options and resources available for AHJ’s to successfully adopt, implement and enforce CALGreen

•Review the process for enacting local amendments to CALGreen to suit local conditions

•Explain the evolving relationship between CALGreen and 3rd Party Green Building rating systems (e.g. LEED, Build it Green-Green Point Rated, California Green Builder, etc.)

•Discuss the effects and consequences of CALGreen on existing local Green Building Ordinances

Solar Living Institute - PV 201: Hands-On PV Practicum

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Aug 7, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 1951 8:00 AM

http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=2361
Solar Training - PV 201: Hands-On PV Practicum
Aug 7-8 2010, 9am-5pm
Apply knowledge and skills learned in PV 100, 200 or Online PV Design and Installation Training.
Gain hands-on practice in:

    * Safety
    * Using design tools
    * Array sizing
    * Installing PV and balance of system components
    * Working with batteries in off-grid systems
Pacific Technical College, San Mateo, CA

Solar Living Institute - PV 201: Hands-On PV Practicum

noemail@builditgreen.org — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Release Date: Jul 31, 2010 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Jan 1, 1951 8:00 AM

http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?catid=13&pid=2337
Solar Training - PV 201: Hands-On PV Practicum
Jul 31 - Aug 1 2010, 9am-5pm
Apply knowledge and skills learned in PV 100, 200 or Online PV Design and Installation Training.
Gain hands-on practice in:
    * Safety
    * Using design tools
    * Array sizing
    * Installing PV and balance of system components
    * Working with batteries in off-grid systems
Real goods Carlson Solar, Murrieta, CA