East
Introduction to Geothermal Systems and Design Overview
What: Two-day geothermal overview for building professionals who specify geothermal heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial projects
Sponsored by: HeatSpring Energy
Where & When: Boston, MA, Jan. 16-17
Cost: $900
http://www.heatspring.com/overview.html
Solutions for Success: New York’s Energy Star for Homes 2008 Conference
What: Two-day workshop and trade show for building professionals who work with new and existing homes in the New York region
Presented by: Affordable Comfort Inc.; New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Where & When: Saratoga Springs, NY, Feb. 6-7
Cost: $325 for two-day conference; single day, group discount available
http://www.affordablecomfort.org/event/solutions_for_success_new_york_2008
BuildingEnergy ’08 Conference and Trade Show
What: Three-day conference and trade show including nuts-and-bolts workshops and educational sessions focused on sustainable building and renewable energy in the Northeast.
Presented by: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Where & When: Boston, March 11-13
Cost: $560 full conference; discounts for registration by Feb. 11, members, students; single day, trade show only tickets available.
http://buildingenergy.nesea.org
West
2008 RESNET Building Performance Conference
What: National forum on home energy ratings, residential energy efficiency and building performance business development; this year’s theme is “A Changing Climate—An Emerging Opportunity”
Presented by: Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Where & When: San Diego, Feb. 18-20
Cost: $500; discount for members, early registration (by Jan. 18)
http://www.resnet.us/conference
Central
NAHB Green Building for Building Professionals
What: Two-day course that looks at strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up construction costs; attendees learn how green homes provide buyers with lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value
Presented by: National Association of Homebuilders
Where & When: Kalamazoo, MI, Jan. 8-9
Cost: $330; $430 non-members
http://www.nahb.org/meeting_details.aspx?meetingID=14526§ionID=116
Great Lakes Green – Residential Building Conference and Expo
What: Two days filled with educational sessions and an exhibit hall focused on green
Partnered with: The Michigan Association of Home Builders and Green Built Michigan
Where & When: The DeVos Place, August 21 – 23, 2008
Cost: $65 full event price; $15 keynote luncheon; $10 homeowner day (exhibit floor only); $15 homeowner day full event
http://www.greatlakesgreen2008.com
South
LEED for Homes Technical Review
What: Full-day training session for builders, designers, providers, raters, and consultants on key concepts needed for successful participation in the LEED for Homes initiative; includes information on products and construction practices, certification and verification, marketing and sales, and program administration
Presented by: U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and James River Green Building Council
Where & When: Charlottesville, VA, Jan. 18
Cost: $325; discounts for USGBC members, early registration
http://www.usgbc.org/Workshops/Workshoplist.aspx?CMSPageID=289
NAHB Green Building for Building Professionals
What: Two-day course that looks at strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction; attendees learn how green homes provide buyers with lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value
Presented by: National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)
Where & When: Austin, TX, Jan. 29-30; Orlando, FL, Feb. 9-10
Cost: $365 members (TX) $395 (FL); $415 non-members (TX), $445 (FL)
http://www.nahb.org/meeting_details.aspx?meetingID=14721§ionID=116
Gulf Coast Green
What: Two-day symposium focused on “Innovations in Building for Hot and Humid Climates” targeted to design and construction professionals; followed by a two-day Consumer Expo
Presented by: Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment, in partnership with the Greater Houston Area chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, the Houston chapter of ASHRAE and the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute
Where & When: Houston, TX, April 3-4 (professionals’ symposium) and April 5-6 (consumer expo)
Cost: Symposium, N/A; consumer expo is free
National Green Building Conference
What: Three-day exhibition and conference with sessions on building science, design, sales, community standards and living green, targeted at residential builders and remodelers, architects, developers, energy raters and others
Presented by: National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)
Where & When: New Orleans, May 11-13
Cost: $550 until April 4; discounts for NAHB members, students
http://www.nahb.org/conference_details.aspx?conferenceID=59
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