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ACEEE'S GRAPEVINE ONLINE
February 26, 2009 NEWS ROUND-UP FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMUNITYIf you would like to include an announcement of an upcoming event or another newsworthy item in a future Grapevine Online, please contact Glee Murray (gmurray@aceee.org). We can’t promise to include each and every submission due to the timing of future Grapevines, but we will try our best to do so. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 created the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, and the recent stimulus bill significantly increased funding levels under the program. Access the EECBG Web site to learn how to utilize the EECBG funds to stimulate local economies. If you’re interested in subscribing to EERE’s Progress Updates, go to http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/subscribe.cfm. Green building is one of the fastest growing movements in architecture and design. UC Davis Extension's classes combine expert instruction with practical knowledge, preparing you for a rewarding career in this expanding industry. All classroom courses are held in Sacramento at the Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St. Special discounts are available for groups. The cost is $525 which includes course materials and refreshments. Enroll in section 083GBD104. What’s covered? Green Building Materials and Construction Methods: learn how you can implement green building practices in all kinds of construction. Utilize materials and techniques that promote healthy, durable and environmentally-responsible construction. Revolutionizing the Smart Grid 2009 Revolutionizing the Smart Grid is a two-day strategic event bringing together utility professionals, government and state officials involved in deployment of the smart grid to learn strategies that will improve energy efficiency programs and operations, increase customer retention, and reduce financial risk and volatility. Better Buildings: Better Business Conference Learn the latest techniques in energy efficiency and green building practices at the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference. Hosted by the Energy Center of Wisconsin, the conference opens with a keynote address by renowned actor/activist Ed Begley, Jr., star of the hit show "St. Elsewhere" and the new eco-living reality show "Living with Ed." The program features more than 60 workshops and eight tracks on Basic Building Science, Building a Better Business in Tough Times, Building a High Performance Home, Higher Performing Multifamily Buildings, HVAC Products, Remodeling a High Performance Home, and Sustainable Solutions. This event is designed for residential builders and remodelers and draws more than 700 participants for three days of seminars focusing on building science for cold climates Daylighting Webinar: Lighting Every Building Using the Sky Learn how to use natural light to illuminate building spaces, save energy and reduce costs! CDT Energy Center University in partnership with the Daylighting Collaborative is offering this free Webinar. Integrated daylighting design is the key to whole building energy savings and a successful sustainable design. This 1.5 hour Webinar will examine critical daylighting design techniques and considerations. Participants will gain an overall understanding of how to approach daylighting design. Topics include: definition of successful daylighting; components of daylighting design; integration with electric lighting, top, and side lighting strategies; HVAC savings with daylighting; and current daylighting software tools. Please register early, as space is limited. Faster Freight – Cleaner Air California Faster Freight – Cleaner Air's anchor event, FFCA California, will bring you the latest developments in goods movement and air quality. The three-day event will feature general sessions covering hot topics on meeting the climate change challenge, technologies and strategies to promote efficiency and air quality, and successful industry case studies. Breakout sessions will cover goods movement tracks. There will also be a tradeshow and off-site tours of the San Pedro Bay Ports. ACI Home Performance Conference 2009 The Alliance to Save Energy's Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition (EE Global 2009)
Energy efficiency has emerged as a key and cost-effective solution to climate change, energy security, and economic sustainability. Now is the time for action. Santa Barbara Summit on Energy Efficiency eceee 2009 Summer Study eceee 2009 Summer study registration has opened! In 2007, the Summer Study venue sold out, so make sure to register as soon as possible. For registrations received after 3 April a late registration fee of 150 Euro will be charged. Educators concerned with introducing the concepts of energy efficiency to graduate students will gather to exchange information and ideas on curriculum, resources, and strategies. The concepts may be incorporated in existing courses addressing traditional tropics (such as engineering, economics, or architecture) or to form the basis of new courses focusing on energy efficiency. The short-term goals include developing curricula, textbooks, and other resources to facilitate education. You should attend if you teach graduate courses in energy efficiency or are trying to incorporate some of these concepts into a traditional course or program. A diverse group is expected, including faculty from engineering, economics, public policy, agriculture, physics, business, and environmental science. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XI International Conference Conference Calendar SWEEP Publishes Guide on Programs for Increasing Energy and Resource Efficiency in New Homes and Commercial Buildings Back to ACEEE's Grapevine Online |
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