Governor Timothy M. Kaine on June 23rd announced a groundbreaking initiative to survey air pollution from facilities throughout the Commonwealth that were initially grandfathered by the 1970 federal Clean Air Act. In the first program of its kind in the nation, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will determine whether older facilities previously not subject to direct [...]

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), home of the LEED certification system, is accepting applications for the 2009 USGBC Young Leader Awards.  The awards are open to teens and young adults between the ages of 13 and 25 that have led sustainable changes in their schools and communities.
 
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EDT [...]

[ July 14, 2009; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Are you anxious to broaden your understanding of sustainable living? Join JRGBC-Charlottesville for a dynamic presentation about the products we use inside our buildings on July 14th, 2009 from 12-2:00 p.m.

 Paige and Hakon Mattson, co-owners of the Blue Ridge Eco Shop, will share their knowledge of this rapidly evolving market. Where and how are our [...]

[ July 16, 2009; 11:45 am to 2:00 pm. ]

The fourth installment in JRGBC’s Luncheon Series, “Building/Home Construction and Systems,” will take place on July 16th at 11:45-2:00 p.m. at the VCU Student Commons. To reserve your spot, please purchase tickets in advance here.

This program will explore sustainability on a neighborhood scale. Chris Earley from Greening Urban will talk about the LEED for Neighborhood Development program, and Bob [...]

[ July 22, 2009; 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join JRGBC at Trane Learning Center in Ashland, VA (10 mi. from Richmond) on July 22nd, 2009 for our first half-day LEED for General Contractors/Construction Managers Workshop!

This half-day program will help general contractors and construction managers understand LEED as it relates to their project role, with a focus on technical requirements. The course includes strategies for [...]

On Monday, July 20, the National Association of Governors (NGA) announced it had adopted the promotion of carbon-neutral new and renovated buildings by 2030, as outlined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Gov. Christine Gregoire from Washington proposed the change to NGA’s policy as she recently signed carbon neutral legislation in her home state [...]

[ July 24, 2009; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Virginia Commonwealth Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Presents: An Introduction to Valuing Green Buildings.

Students will explore cost-benefit analysis, analyze the relevance of green features in the market, evaluate construction costs, and become familiar with design principles. Discover how green buildings are valued for investment purposes as you discuss case studies of recently completed commercial [...]

[ July 29, 2009; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Soaring energy costs, rapid climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions, and demand for high indoor air quality call for effective solutions from the building sector. With unparalleled super-energy efficiency and superior air quality, Passive House design also provides a solution that puts true carbon-neutrality within reach now.

This comprehensive system featuring super energy efficient design [...]