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USGBC Event: Going Green and Paying For It: Green Tools for Municipalities
Going Green and Paying For It: Green Tools for Municipalities (2.0 GBCI CE Hours) hosted by the USGBC - Illinois Chapter!
Date: 28 Sep 2011
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: NIU-DeKalb (Engineering Building), 231 North Annie Glidden Road DeKalb, IL 60115
Program Description:
Join the USGBC - Illinois Chapter's, Rockford/Northern Illinois Branch at NIU-DeKalb for an education program on green building and financing options designed for our municipal/government leaders, school leaders, planners and the building community. A case study will be featured entitled: Creative Financing Options for Municipal-Led Green Property Development: Building a LEED Silver, City Hall, in Mundelein, Illinois.
Sustainability is an often heard term but what does it really mean and how can it be implemented by a city planner, contractor or engineer? “Going Green and Paying for It: Green Tools for Municipalities” features a panel discussion and case study providing guidance on how to start saving energy and money through green building practices and energy conservation. Learn about the true value of incorporating energy efficiency, the role of alternative energy, and available funding assistance and financing options.
Agenda:
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM
The Key to Success-Energy Efficiency: Its role in green building practices, and benefits for municipalities.
When to Consider Renewable Energy: Its role in meeting energy efficiency goals.
Finding Funding: What‘s out there, qualifications and how to apply.
9:30 - 9:50
Case Study: Creative Financing Options for Municipal-Led Green Property Development - Building a LEED Silver, City Hall, in Mundelein, Illinois
9:50 – 10:30 AM
Panel discussion; audience Q&A
Moderator:
Mike Dudek, Larson & Darby
Panelists:
- Josh Greenfield, PE, REP, LEED AP BD+C, BEMP, Energy Services Manager & Associate Vice President Primera Engineers, Ltd.
- Becky Werra, LEED AP, Account Executive-Energy and Environmental Solutions- Siemens Industry, Inc., Building Technologies
Case Study:
Scott Springer of Weston Solutions, Inc., and John Labaito of the Village of Mundelein, Illinois
Registration:
$10 Chapter Members
$10 Government/Municipal Leaders
$10 Student Chapter Members
$20 Non-Members
*A light continental breakfast will be served. Online pre-registration is required for this event.
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