 LEED-NC Tecnical Review Workshop
The Charlottesville Division of the JRGBC is sponsoring a LEED-NC Tecnical Review Workshop on Friday, April 6th:
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Main Building
Room 835
501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Spaces are still available, but filling up fast. Click the link below to register on-line.
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Energy Modeling for LEED-NC Projects Workshop
On Thursday, May 24th, the JRGBC will sponor an Energy Modeling for LEED-NC Projects workshop at the Trane facilities in Ashland:
10408 Lakeridge Parkway
Suite 100
Ashland, Virginia 23005
This workshop is not yet listed on the web site, but mark your calendars now and check the USGBC web site shortly to register on-line.
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 Green Drinks - Thursday, March 29th
On the last Thursday of every month, the JRGBC hosts a "Green Drinks" 6-8pm @ Legends Brewery. Come and be a part of the action again - Thursday, March 29th.
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Vote Now: LEED for Schools Member Ballot Now Open
The new LEED Rating System for Schools is now open for balloting by USGBC's membership.
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USGBC Seeking Comments on Energy Performance Points
USGBC invites the public to comment on draft energy performance requirements for LEED projects. The proposed change is part of USGBC's action plan on climate change.
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Urge Virginia to Adopt Clean Car Standards
Union of Concerned Scientist engineers have recently created the UCS Vanguard—a clean car model that uses existing vehicle technologies and fuels to reduce pollution without sacrificing safety and performance or substantially increasing vehicle cost. To ensure that all Americans enjoy the benefits of cleaner cars, please contact your state legislators today and urge their leadership in adopting the clean car standards.
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JRGBC Charlottesville Board Member Jeff Sties on HGTV
Jeff talks about this design for a accessible green house in Charlottesville for an professional couple.
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Southface's Eco-Office Cistern
The Atlanta NBC affiliate, 11Alive News, came out and did a story on the installation of the cistern for Southface's new HQ Building, which is supposed to be LEED Platinum when completed. The story is a great snapshot of the project, which will reduce potable water use for the building by 80%.
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Bank of America announces $20 billion green initiative
Bank of America Corp., the nation's largest retail bank, will spend $18 billion on commercial lending and investment banking for "green" projects over the next decade, company officials announced Tuesday. The Charlotte-based bank said it will spend another $2 billion for consumer programs and on efforts to reduce its own impact on the environment.
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LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Launches
USGBC is pleased to announce that we're now accepting pilot projects for the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System. The pilot is an exciting opportunity to help refine a new LEED rating system, and to be one of the first neighborhood projects to earn the distinction of LEED certification.
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2007 WQIF Request for Proposals
Approximately $3.5 million is available for distribution statewide for nonpoint source (NPS) water quality improvement grants. Funding will be made available for projects supporting NPS pollution reduction initiatives on urban, suburban, and rural developed lands. The funding range for grant awards is $25,000 - $200,000. Projects are expected to provide at least 50% match of the total project cost (at least 1:1 match.
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15th National Conference on Building Commissioning
The conference agenda is now available on the conference website. Check out each of the conference tracks and sessions and make sure to register as soon as possible in order to take advantage of early discount registration rates.
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Climate Crisis Action Day - March 20, 2007
The clock is ticking on climate change. Leading scientists are warning we are near "a tipping point" and must act now to avoid large-scale, irreversible impacts. We get the message. But does the new Congress? That depends on you.
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PVC Report Released by the USGBC
The Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee (TSAC) has issued its final report to USGBC's LEED Steering Committee (LSC) on the technical and scientific basis for a PVC-related credit within the LEED&trade Green Building Rating System&trade.
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Virginia's Water Cleanup Plan
After significant loss of blood, sweat and tears by many agency staff, the first edition of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Waters Clean-Up Plan is available for review. The Secretary will receive public comment on the plan for the next 30 days (ending on 3/15/07).
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National Sustainable Design Expo, April 24-25, 2007
National Sustainable Design Expo featuring EPA's P3 Award. National Mall, Washington, DC. Hundreds of the country's most innovative college students will showcase their designs for sustainability on the National Mall in Washington, DC, along with our P3 partners and other sustainable technology developers. This will be a unique opportunity to meet more than 300 university students from around the country who will be exhibiting their designs for a sustainable tomorrow.
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