October 2007
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James River Green Building Council
2415 Westwood Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
T: (804) 288-2950
F: (804) 288-3551
mail@jrgbc.org

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To join the JRGBC by mail, please click here for an application (pdf).   Or do it on-line by clicking here with the option to pay by check or credit card. There is a discount for Corporate Members who join the JRGBC and for students.

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LEED Exams
Commercial Interiors, Existing Buildings, and New Buildings' exams . In addition to being able to choose from three exam tracks, exam candidates and existing LEED APs can now create "Accreditation Profiles" via the USGBC LEED AP website, which allows them to schedule and register for the exam(s) online; manage their accreditation records; and view exam results.

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Re-Nature By Design Symposium
Overcoming Nature Deficit Disorder in our Communities
Friday, October 12, 2007, 10am to 4pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Tickets: $50 Member / $65 Guest

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Bird's Nest Sponsors ($2,500)
Lewis Ginter                    Richmond Waldorf

Oak Leaf Sponsor ($1,000)
Game & Fish

Acorn Sponsors ($500)
Greening Urban                                 Virginia Naturally                                 Wild Bird 

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available - call (804) 288-2950.
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Third Annual JRGBC Green Leadership Awards Luncheon: Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
In cooperation with Style Weekly's Home Style Magazine, this year's Luncheon will include the Emerald Awards for green home design and trade show.

To Exhibit, or for Sponsorship Opportunities - call (804) 288-2950.
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LEED for Homes Technical Review
October 23, 2007
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Richmond, VA
Virginia TRANE
10408 Lakeridge Parkway
Suite 100
Ashland, VA 23005

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LEED for Schools Technical Review
October 25, 2007
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Richmond, VA
Trane Learning Center
10408 Lakeridge Parkway, Suite 100
Ashland, VA 23005

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LEED for New Construction
Technical Review Workshop
November 30, 2007
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Charlottesville, VA
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Room 129
North Wing
501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Gov. Kaine testifies on climate change
Congress needs to adopt strong national policy to combat climate change, Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said today after testifying about risks posed by climate change to efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
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Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines and Rules
The Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2007 and end at midnight on Monday, October 8, 2007. During the Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday period, consumers may purchase certain Energy Star qualified products exempt of the Retail Sales and Use Tax. The exempt items include: any dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, compact fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, or refrigerator, the energy efficiency of which has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy as meeting or exceeding each such agency’s requirements under the Energy Star program, that costs $2,500 or less, and that has been purchased for noncommercial or personal use.
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City Of Richmond Green Building Advisory Commission Created
JRGBC Board members Chris Earley, Sandra Leibowitz Earley and Karl Bren were appointed members of the recently formed City of Richmond Green Building Advisory Commission (Chris is Chair, Karl is Co-Chair), tasked (first) with drafting proposed green building legislation for City of Richmond buildings for review by the City Council – the meetings are open to the public and the third one will be as follows: 
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