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GET GREEN EXPO COMING TO RICHMOND
One of the largest green shows on the east coast is scheduled to be held April 25 & 26,2009 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Get Green Expo is a two day event whose purpose is to educate ,inform, and inspire consumers. Some of the categories include green building, energy conservation, recycling, healthy eating, transportation, and green home and garden. Hundreds of local, regional, and national companies will gather in over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. The show's goal is to reach people who are passionate about the environment, their health, saving money, and America. more.....
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Fighting Global Warming Block by Block
SEATTLE -- King County Executive Ron Sims has a simple test for every new public works project, building plan or government land purchase: Will it increase the region's total greenhouse-gas emissions, or reduce them? (05/05/2008)
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How ‘Green’ Can a Huge House Be?
THE steeply sloped cedar-shingled roof of the model home at Windermere on the Lake shelters roughly 7,000 square feet of living space, a respectable amount of room in this privileged suburban corridor between Pound Ridge, N.Y., and Darien, Conn. (04/07/2008)
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Spring Seminar Showcase Virginia Association of Roofing Contractors
Please join the Virginia Association of Roofing Contractors for their Spring Seminar Showcase on May 1, 2008 at Sheraton Richmond West -- Featuring Three AIA / CES Program (HSW) Seminars. (03/30/2008)
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Go Green Virginia
For an increasing number of Virginians, issues related to climate change are important and they expect their local government to do its part to address the problem. The Virginia Municipal League, as part of its Go Green Virginia Initiative, is offering a series of regional forums designed to provide attendees with information and practical strategies to reduce energy usage and promote sustainability. Cities, towns and counties thinking about “going green” can learn how to start a green initiative – and why it’s important to do so. Local governments with programs already in place can learn how to improve them. Both groups will have access to subject experts during a series of round table sessions. (03/24/2008)
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VA ASLA Spring Conference - Regenerative Design
The Spring Conference of the VA ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) to be held on April 4th is specifically designed to keep our members and others in the VA landscape architecture community informed about some of the latest professional trends and issues facing the field. This year's topcs include: Sustainable Stewardship, Connecting Children to Nature, Low Impact Design, Innovative Storm Water Management, the Art and Science of Storm Water Retrofitting, Urban and Suburban Renewal and Reuse of Facilities, History of Ecology, and Grant Initiatives for LID (03/19/2008)
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Eco-friendly Poquoson homes take care of themselves
From materials to design, these houses are on the cutting edge of sustainability. (03/04/2008)
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Study finds profit in cutting emissions
McKinsey, the consultancy, publishes a report on Thursday concluding that investment in energy efficiency of about $170bn a year worldwide would yield a profit of about 17 per cent, or $29bn. (03/04/2008)
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California to Require Net-Zero-Energy Buildings
Every two years, the California Energy Commission (CEC) releases an Integrated Energy Policy Report in which it makes recommendations for energy policy in the state, including changes to Title 24, the energy efficiency portion of the building codes. In its 2007 report, CEC recommends adjusting Title 24 to require net-zero-energy performance in residential buildings by 2020 and in commercial buildings by 2030. (02/05/2008)
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Ecobuild America & Ecobuild Fall
Ecobuild America and AEC Science & Technology (AEC-ST) Conference to be held May 19-22, 2008, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. Registration is open. Act now for early-bird rates. Ecobuild Fall — Sustainable, Green and High Performance Solutions for the Built Environment, and AEC-ST Fall — Science & Technology for Architecture, Engineering & Construction, will be held December 8-11 (Conference) and December 10-11 (Exhibition), 2008 at the Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. (01/25/2008)
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Beyond Green™ 2007 High Performance Building Awards
WASHINGTON, DC-- The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), along with our sponsors, is pleased to announce the winners of the Beyond Green™ 2007 High Performance Building Awards Program.
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Seeking Speakers
Lorman Education Services is seeking speakers for a one-day seminar in Richmond, VA, titled "Sustainable Development: Incorporating Green Designs Into Your Building Projects." This event has a tentative date of Tuesday, June 10, 2008. For more information, contact: Charles Burns, Seminar Planner, Lorman Education Services at 800-678-3940. (01/14/2008)
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Holcim 2008 Sustainable Design Contest
The competition celebrates innovative, future-oriented and tangible sustainable construction projects from around the globe and provides prize money of USD 2 million. Entries close February 29, 2008. (01/07/2008)
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Governor's Environmental Awards
Applications are being accepted for the Governsor’s Environmental Excellence Awards. Please support this important opportunity to recognize the Commonwealth's environmental leaders. (01/07/2008)
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Virginia Naturally Partner Database
This directory offers the ability to search the partner database for educators, organizations, topics of interest, services offered, programs, training workshops, and resources in your region. Please take the time to review your online information. (01/07/2008)
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2008 Virginia EE Conference & VaN Partners Meeting
Save the Date! September 17-18, 2008, Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville, VA.
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A push for eco-friendly building development
THE EXPLOSION of development in the Washington area speaks to its vibrancy and the opportunity that many seek and find. But this good fortune is a double-edged sword. The buildings and roads constructed to meet the demand take a toll on the environment. That's why this week's vote by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to recommend green building techniques for its member jurisdictions is welcome. (12/15/2007)
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Reporting from Greenbuild
You'll be happy to know that a slew of your Board is in Chicago learning from and contributing to the national and international green building community knowledge base. We'll be bringing it back to Richmond next week to help move our region toward a sustainable future. (11/07/2007)
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Current Date: 05-15-2008