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Green Building Workshop - Green Materials Best Practices & Emerging Trends on Jul 2, 2013 5:30 PM

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:30:00 GMT

Green Building Workshop - Green Materials Best Practices & Emerging Trends
Start Date: Jul 2, 2013 5:30 PM
End Time: Jul 2, 2013 7:30 PM
Location: StopWaste.org, Oakland, CA 94612
Speaker: Wes Sullens, StopWaste & Bruce King, Professional Engineer

Event Details:

Topic: Green Materials

Join Build It Green to explore the ins and outs of Green Building Materials! Our speakers will provide you with an in-depth look at the green materials landscape, practical building advice, and share their experiences and lessons learned. Food is provided.

Topics covered include:

Best practices for selecting and using green materials
Funny, sad, and useful stories from the "green trenches"
Green material markets in CA and the US
Up-and-coming green products and emerging trends
Updated green building codes and standards that will impact green material decisions
Developments in green product evaluation and labeling

Certified Green Building Professional CEU Value: 1.5 credits

Schedule:

5:30-5:50 Sign In, Food, Networking

5:50-7:10 Topic Presentation

7:10-7:30 Q&A

Registration: Pre-registration on our website is encouraged and incentivized and is available until 2:30pm on Tuesday, July 2nd. When preregistering online, folks may pay by credit card. We accept credit card payments at the door as well.

Pre-Registration Prices:

$10 /Members

$15 /Non-Members

Door Price (Not Pre-Registered):

$15 /Members and Non-Members

Transportation:

StopWaste is BART Accessible. Street parking is metered, and there are several small parking areas near by, available for a fee.

Build It Green encourages carpooling to our events and we recommend posting comments in the section below to make arrangements with other attendees.

Things To Bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards for networking purposes.

About our Technical Workshops: Hear from expert speakers on the latest green building issues and share your own experience with your peers. Meetings take place in the South Bay, East Bay, North Bay, and San Francisco.

StopWaste.org

1537 Webster Street

Oakland, CA US 94612

Green Building Workshop - Integrated Design & Evaluation for Successful Multifamily Building Energy Retrofits on Jul 10, 2013 5:30 PM

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:30:00 GMT

Green Building Workshop - Integrated Design & Evaluation for Successful Multifamily Building Energy Retrofits
Start Date: Jul 10, 2013 5:30 PM
End Time: Jul 10, 2013 7:30 PM
Location: Jack London Gateway (A Multifamily GreenPoint Rated Housing Complex), Oakland, CA 94607
Speaker: John Neal & Andre Duuvoort

Event Details:

Topic: Multifamily Specification Development

Multifamily building owners, contractors, designers and architects can all benefit from using an integrated design and evaluative approach towards retrofit projects. In this session, presenters will use field examples to demonstrate that specifications are the missing keys to turn an energy audit into a successful retrofit. At the end of the presentation we will take a brief tour the building - a GreenPoint Rated project! Food is Provided.

Certified Green Building Professional CEU Value: 1.5 credits

Schedule:

5:30-5:45 Sign In, Food

5:45-6:55 Topic Presentation

6:55-7:30 Q & A, Building Tour

Registration: Pre-registration on our website is encouraged and incentivized and is available until 2:30pm on Wednesday, July 10th. When preregistering online, folks may pay by credit card. We accept credit card payments at the door as well.

Pre-Registration Prices:

$10 /Members

$15 /Non-Members

Door Price (Not Pre-Registered):

$15 /Members and Non-Members

Transportation:

Jack London Gateway has ample parking available.

Build It Green encourages carpooling to our events and we recommend posting comments in the section below to make arrangements with other attendees.

Things To Bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards for networking purposes.

Jack London Gateway (A Multifamily GreenPoint Rated Housing Complex)

989 Brush Street

Oakland, CA US 94607

Online Participation Workshop on Jul 16, 2013 2:00 PM

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Online Participation Workshop
Start Date: Jul 16, 2013 2:00 PM
End Time: Jul 16, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: WEBINAR - offered through GoToWebinar
Speaker: Build It Green

Event Details:

Find Out How Energy Upgrade California Can Help You Build Your Business!

Join us for a FREE Participation Workshop

As a business owner, you're always looking for new ways to build out your services and get new clients. Energy Upgrade California can help you do just that. Your local utility providers are offering attractive rebates to homeowners who use a participating contractor to install energy efficiency upgrades. These rebates are for up to $4,000 per home!

Join us for a free Participation Workshop where you'll learn how to get involved, gain visibility with homeowners who are looking for contractors doing the work, and make the most of program rebates and incentives. You'll learn valuable information about:

Home performance and Energy Upgrade California
How to participate in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) service territory
Marketing support and outreach activities
Contractor and Rater enrollment process and requirements
Jobs reporting and rebate application
Field mentoring, quality assurance, and safety

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to attend, click "Register Now"

WEBINAR - offered through GoToWebinar

You will receive an email with your login info, from Build It Green [GoToWebinar.Notification

Technical problems: contact@builditgreen.org,

GreenPoint Rated Core on Jul 18, 2013 8:00 AM

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT

GreenPoint Rated Core
Start Date: Jul 18, 2013 8:00 AM
End Time: Jul 20, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: TBD, Irvine, CA
Speaker: Marc Richmond

Event Details:

Classroom Training:

Thursday, Jul. 18 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Friday, Jul. 19 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Field Test:
Saturday, Jul. 20 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm | Location TBA

This course introduces you to all GreenPoint Rated systems and includes basic policies and procedures, program requirements, verifications of select measures, and the differing roles of advisors and raters. GreenPoint Rated Core is a pre-requisite for most of our other GreenPoint Rated trainings and starts you on the path to becoming a GreenPoint Rater or Advisor. Read full course description.

Pre-requisites and Eligibility

See eligibility requirements to pursue GreenPoint Rated certification.

Fees and Registration

Course Fee: $450 | $400 Members

* 10% group discount for companies sending 3 or more attendees.

Call 510-590-3360 ext. 603 for details

* ONLY 1 Discount may be applied to any 1 registration

Refreshments:
Coffee and other beverages are available throughout the day. A light breakfast and afternoon snack will be served. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch.

Cancellations/Refunds:
View Build It Green's Terms and Conditions

Questions?

Contact training@builditgreen.org or (510) 590-3360 ext. 603

Continuing Education Credit Available:

This course is approved by AIA for 20 learning units (General category).

This course is approved by BPI for 10 continuing education units.

TBD

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California on Jul 22, 2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California
Start Date: Jul 22, 2013 9:00 AM
End Time: Jul 24, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton, Stockton, CA 95204
Speaker: Ryan Connolly

Event Details:

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California

Monday - Wednesday, July 22 - 24

9:00am – 5:00pm

FREE

Course Description

This course provides essential training for contractors who wish to offer Energy Upgrade California rebates to their clients who receive Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) gas or electric service. It is a required course if you do not already have a BPI Building Analyst on staff and it is strongly recommended even if you do.

In this three-day course, you will learn fundamentals of building science and gain practical experience with core measures in the Energy Upgrade California program, including;

How to find air leaks in the building shell and properly seal them
How to insulate the attic plane
How to test forced air duct systems and building shells to program standards
Combustion appliance safety testing practices
Essential components of PG&E's Energy Upgrade California program
How program measures fit with HERS, HERS II, BPI, and other certifications and utility programs

Course time is evenly split between the classroom and the demonstration house at PG&E's Stockton Training Center.

Eligibility Requirements:

Have attended a PG&E-hosted Participitation Workshop. Build It Green will verify this.

Bring to training:

Writing instruments, highlighter.
Notepad
Calculator
Personal dust mask [recommended]
Closed-toed shoes [no sandals allowed in test-house]
A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.
Business cards in order to network with other attendees.

**FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AND VERIFIED FOR THIS TRAINING.

Registration:
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly.

For more information on Energy Upgrade California in PG&E's territory, please visit:

www.builditgreenutility.org

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

VIEW FULL Cancellation/Refund Policy

PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton

1129 Enterprise St.

Stockton, CA 95204

GreenPoint Rated New Home on Jul 31, 2013 8:00 AM

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT

GreenPoint Rated New Home
Start Date: Jul 31, 2013 8:00 AM
End Time: Jul 31, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: TBD, Irvine, CA
Speaker: Marc Richmond

Event Details:

Wednesday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm, 1-hour exam at 4:00pm

This 1-day course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of the Rater and Advisor in the green building process. Read full course description.

Pre-requisites and Eligibility

See eligibility requirements to pursue GreenPoint Rated certification.

Fees and Registration

Course Fee: $250 | $225 Members

* 10% group discount for companies sending 3 or more attendees.

Call 510-590-3360 ext. 603 for details

* ONLY 1 Discount may be applied to any 1 registration

Refreshments:
Coffee and other beverages are available throughout the day. A light breakfast and afternoon snack will be served. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch.

Cancellations/Refunds:
View Build It Green's Terms and Conditions

Questions?

Contact training@builditgreen.org or (510) 590-3360 ext. 603

Continuing Education Credit Available:

This course is approved by AIA for 8 learning units (General category).

This course is approved by BPI for 4 continuing education units.

TBD

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California on Aug 19, 2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California
Start Date: Aug 19, 2013 9:00 AM
End Time: Aug 19, 2013 3:30 PM
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton, Stockton, CA 95204
Speaker: Andy Wahl

Event Details:

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California

Monday, August 19

9:00am – 3:30pm

FREE

This one-day course is required for all Building Performance Institute (BPI) professionals or rater/analysts who wish to submit combustion appliance safety test results to Pacific Gas and Electric’s Energy Upgrade California program. The course focuses on supplementary combustion appliance safety protocols that augment those specified by BPI. It also provides training on proper duct testing techniques, which are not covered by BPI-certified professional training, and program installation specifications. NOTE: only BPI professionals who will submit combustion appliance safety test results to PG&E’s Energy Upgrade California program are eligible to take this course. Eligibility Requirements (must meet both categories):

Category 1

BPI professional, or a
Rater/Analyst

Category 2

Work for a company that is a current Energy Upgrade California Participating Contractor, or
work for a company that has attended a PG&E-hosted Participation Workshop and is in the process of becoming a Participating Contractor.

Build It Green Will Verify This

Bring to training:

Writing instruments, highlighter.
Notepad
Calculator
A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.
Business cards in order to network with other attendees.

**FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AND VERIFIED FOR THIS TRAINING.

Registration:
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly.

For more information on Energy Upgrade California in PG&E's territory, please visit:

www.builditgreenutility.org

PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton

1129 Enterprise St.

Stockton, CA 95204

Online Participation Workshop on Aug 20, 2013 2:00 PM

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Online Participation Workshop
Start Date: Aug 20, 2013 2:00 PM
End Time: Aug 20, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: WEBINAR - offered through GoToWebinar
Speaker: Build It Green

Event Details:

Find Out How Energy Upgrade California Can Help You Build Your Business!

Join us for a FREE Participation Workshop

Home performance and Energy Upgrade California
How to participate in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) service territory
Marketing support and outreach activities
Contractor and Rater enrollment process and requirements
Jobs reporting and rebate application
Field mentoring, quality assurance, and safety

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to attend, click "Register Now"

WEBINAR - offered through GoToWebinar

You will receive an email with your login info, from Build It Green [GoToWebinar.Notification

Technical problems: contact@builditgreen.org,

Online Participation Workshop on Sep 17, 2013 2:00 PM

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Online Participation Workshop
Start Date: Sep 17, 2013 2:00 PM
End Time: Sep 17, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: WEBINAR - offered through GoToWebinar
Speaker: Build It Green

Event Details:

Find Out How Energy Upgrade California Can Help You Build Your Business!

Join us for a FREE Participation Workshop

Home performance and Energy Upgrade California
How to participate in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) service territory
Marketing support and outreach activities
Contractor and Rater enrollment process and requirements
Jobs reporting and rebate application
Field mentoring, quality assurance, and safety

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to attend, click "Register Now"

WEBINAR - offered through GoToWebinar

You will receive an email with your login info, from Build It Green [GoToWebinar.Notification

Technical problems: contact@builditgreen.org,

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California on Sep 23, 2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California
Start Date: Sep 23, 2013 9:00 AM
End Time: Sep 25, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton, Stockton, CA 95204
Speaker: Ryan Connolly

Event Details:

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California

Monday - Wednesday, September 23 - 25

9:00am – 5:00pm

FREE

Course Description

In this three-day course, you will learn fundamentals of building science and gain practical experience with core measures in the Energy Upgrade California program, including;

How to find air leaks in the building shell and properly seal them
How to insulate the attic plane
How to test forced air duct systems and building shells to program standards
Combustion appliance safety testing practices
Essential components of PG&E's Energy Upgrade California program
How program measures fit with HERS, HERS II, BPI, and other certifications and utility programs

Course time is evenly split between the classroom and the demonstration house at PG&E's Stockton Training Center.

Eligibility Requirements:

Have attended a PG&E-hosted Participitation Workshop. Build It Green will verify this.

Bring to training:

Writing instruments, highlighter.
Notepad
Calculator
Personal dust mask [recommended]
Closed-toed shoes [no sandals allowed in test-house]
A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.
Business cards in order to network with other attendees.

**FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AND VERIFIED FOR THIS TRAINING.

Registration:
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly.

For more information on Energy Upgrade California in PG&E's territory, please visit:

www.builditgreenutility.org

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

VIEW FULL Cancellation/Refund Policy

PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton

1129 Enterprise St.

Stockton, CA 95204

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California on Oct 21, 2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California
Start Date: Oct 21, 2013 9:00 AM
End Time: Oct 21, 2013 3:30 PM
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton, Stockton, CA 95204
Speaker: Andy Wahl

Event Details:

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California

Monday, October 21

9:00am – 3:30pm

FREE

Category 1

BPI professional, or a
Rater/Analyst

Category 2

Work for a company that is a current Energy Upgrade California Participating Contractor, or
work for a company that has attended a PG&E-hosted Participation Workshop and is in the process of becoming a Participating Contractor.

Build It Green Will Verify This

Bring to training:

Writing instruments, highlighter.
Notepad
Calculator
A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.
Business cards in order to network with other attendees.

**FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AND VERIFIED FOR THIS TRAINING.

Registration:
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly.

For more information on Energy Upgrade California in PG&E's territory, please visit:

www.builditgreenutility.org

PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton

1129 Enterprise St.

Stockton, CA 95204

GreenPoint Rated Core on Oct 29, 2013 8:00 AM

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT

GreenPoint Rated Core
Start Date: Oct 29, 2013 8:00 AM
End Time: Oct 30, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: StopWaste.org, Oakland, CA 94612
Speaker: Marc Richmond

Event Details:

Classroom Training:

Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Field Test:
Saturday, Nov. 2 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm | Location TBA

Pre-requisites and Eligibility

See eligibility requirements to pursue GreenPoint Rated certification.

Fees and Registration

Course Fee: $450 | $400 Members

* 10% group discount for companies sending 3 or more attendees.

Call 510-590-3360 ext. 603 for details

* ONLY 1 Discount may be applied to any 1 registration

Refreshments:
Coffee and other beverages are available throughout the day. A light breakfast and afternoon snack will be served. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch.

Cancellations/Refunds:
View Build It Green's Terms and Conditions

Questions?

Contact training@builditgreen.org or (510) 590-3360 ext. 603

Continuing Education Credit Available:

This course is approved by AIA for 20 learning units (General category).

This course is approved by BPI for 10 continuing education units.

StopWaste.org

1537 Webster Street

Oakland, CA US 94612

GreenPoint Rated New Home on Nov 6, 2013 8:00 AM

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:00:00 GMT

GreenPoint Rated New Home
Start Date: Nov 6, 2013 8:00 AM
End Time: Nov 6, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: StopWaste, Oakland, CA 94612
Speaker: Marc Richmond

Event Details:

Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm, 1-hour exam at 4:00pm

Pre-requisites and Eligibility

See eligibility requirements to pursue GreenPoint Rated certification.

Fees and Registration

Course Fee: $250 | $225 Members

* 10% group discount for companies sending 3 or more attendees.

Call 510-590-3360 ext. 603 for details

* ONLY 1 Discount may be applied to any 1 registration

Refreshments:
Coffee and other beverages are available throughout the day. A light breakfast and afternoon snack will be served. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch.

Cancellations/Refunds:
View Build It Green's Terms and Conditions

Questions?

Contact training@builditgreen.org or (510) 590-3360 ext. 603

Continuing Education Credit Available:

This course is approved by AIA for 8 learning units (General category).

This course is approved by BPI for 4 continuing education units.

StopWaste

1537 Webster Street

Oakland, CA US 94612

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California on Nov 25, 2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California
Start Date: Nov 25, 2013 9:00 AM
End Time: Nov 27, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton, Stockton, CA 95204
Speaker: Ryan Connolly

Event Details:

Basic Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California

Monday - Wednesday, November 25 - 27

9:00am – 5:00pm

FREE

Course Description

In this three-day course, you will learn fundamentals of building science and gain practical experience with core measures in the Energy Upgrade California program, including;

How to find air leaks in the building shell and properly seal them
How to insulate the attic plane
How to test forced air duct systems and building shells to program standards
Combustion appliance safety testing practices
Essential components of PG&E's Energy Upgrade California program
How program measures fit with HERS, HERS II, BPI, and other certifications and utility programs

Course time is evenly split between the classroom and the demonstration house at PG&E's Stockton Training Center.

Eligibility Requirements:

Have attended a PG&E-hosted Participitation Workshop. Build It Green will verify this.

Bring to training:

Writing instruments, highlighter.
Notepad
Calculator
Personal dust mask [recommended]
Closed-toed shoes [no sandals allowed in test-house]
A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.
Business cards in order to network with other attendees.

**FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AND VERIFIED FOR THIS TRAINING.

Registration:
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly.

For more information on Energy Upgrade California in PG&E's territory, please visit:

www.builditgreenutility.org

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

VIEW FULL Cancellation/Refund Policy

PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton

1129 Enterprise St.

Stockton, CA 95204

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California on Dec 16, 2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California
Start Date: Dec 16, 2013 9:00 AM
End Time: Dec 16, 2013 3:30 PM
Location: PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton, Stockton, CA 95204
Speaker: Andy Wahl

Event Details:

Advanced Package Technical Training for Energy Upgrade California

Monday, December 16

9:00am – 3:30pm

FREE

Category 1

BPI professional, or a
Rater/Analyst

Category 2

Work for a company that is a current Energy Upgrade California Participating Contractor, or
work for a company that has attended a PG&E-hosted Participation Workshop and is in the process of becoming a Participating Contractor.

Build It Green Will Verify This

Bring to training:

Writing instruments, highlighter.
Notepad
Calculator
A refillable water bottle or drink container, to limit disposable water bottle use.
Business cards in order to network with other attendees.

**FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AND VERIFIED FOR THIS TRAINING.

Registration:
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can begin the course promptly.

For more information on Energy Upgrade California in PG&E's territory, please visit:

www.builditgreenutility.org

PG&E Energy Training Center — Stockton

1129 Enterprise St.

Stockton, CA 95204

Test Event on Jun 13, 2024 8:30 AM

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Test Event
Start Date: Jun 13, 2024 8:30 AM
End Time: Jun 13, 2024 5:30 PM
Location: Harrell Remodeling, Inc., Mountain View, CA 94043

Harrell Remodeling, Inc.

1954 Old Middlefield Way

Mountain View, CA US 94043