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Boulder County
Green Building Conference: April 26 2010
Ideas to Action
- Not Just a conference - this groundbreaking local event will bring together green building professionals, local government staff, local officials, practitioners, and innovators to educate, learn, inspire, and build connections. Ideas to Action will be a collaborative event that will facilitate the translation of ideas into actions to assist our community in achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals in the residential and commercial green building sectors. Architects: AIA and State CE Self Reporting Credits Available for this event. Information is posted on our website.
4th Annual
Product and Service Fair
June 5, 2010
Early Bird rate ends April 15, 2010 - Members, Reserve Your Booth Now.
Join BGBG for their fourth annual green building product and service
fair! This is a wonderful opportunity to educate local consumers about
your good, green businesses in the heart of Boulder. Booth space is
limited to BGBG members on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please
RSVP now to reserve your spot! Some categories are almost sold out.
Information is posted on our website.
Ask an
Expert at the Product & Service Fair
BGBG will
host an Ask an Expert booth at the Product & Service Fair June 5th
for homeowners to bring their questions and have them answered by YOU!
As a business level member you can now apply to take part in the Ask an
Expert Booth at the Product and Service Fair. Click here to go to the "Ask An Expert" application.
CRC EARTHWEEK Events
CRC's Annual ReWards Dinner & Auction
Friday, April 23, 6-9pm St Julien Hotel & Spa View the dinner's digital invitation here.
Saturday, April 24, 1-2pm Macy's Plaza Think Project Runway meets Earth Day! more info
Sunday, April 25, 12:30-3:30pm Downtown Boulder's Central Park
CRC's Earth Day 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, April 25, Potts Field at CU Research Park 10am race start & Noon awards Register here
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Commercial Building Partnerships
(CBP) initiative engages commercial businesses
interested in constructing new buildings or retrofitting existing
buildings that are significantly more energy efficient than the current
building stock.
Commercial Building Partnerships is seeking proposals for
energy-efficient building projects and for companies to provide
technical expertise. Learn more by visiting the Opportunities
Web page at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Web site.
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| Monday, April
26, 2010, 7:30am-4:30pm
What: Boulder County's Green
Building Conference
Where:UMC Building, University of Colorado
at Boulder:1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder CO 80309
Cost: See webpagefor
details
RSVP:Register Now
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 11:30am-1:30pm
BGBG Commercial Brown Bag Series
What: Check back soon for topic
Where: REI Community Room
Cost:Free for members/$20 non-members
RSVP:Register Now
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 11:30am-1:30pm
BGBG Residential Brown Bag Series
What:Using the Earth to heat and cool your home - all about Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Where:REI Community Room
Cost:Free for members/$20 non-members
RSVP:Register Now
May 27,
2010, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
What:BGBG Member Happy Hour: Taking Sales to the Next Level: Advanced Business Development
Where:Ellie's Eco Home Store, 3640 Walnut Ave. Boulder, CO
Cost: Free
for BGBG Members not open to non-members
RSVP:Register Now
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April 7-17, 2010
CRC: Water Wise Landscape Seminars
Each spring and fall, the CRC partners with our community to provide numerous free seminars on the how-to's of xeriscaping and other water-wise landscape practices. From getting started to more advanced topics, there is surely a seminar to suit your needs. Seminars are FREE and open to anyone
April 17-18, 2010
Doors Open Denver 2010
Doors
Open Denver (DOD) is a FREE and fun event that offers residents and
visitors the opportunity to learn about Denver's diverse architecture
and design.
April 20, 2010
Boulder Chamber: CleanTech Boulder
Social hour and presentations for principals and founders of companies involved in the research, development, implementation and sale of new energy efficiency technologies
April 21, 2010
Clean Economy Network: Panel Discussion
CLEAN ECONOMY NETWORK ROCKIES CHAPTER INVITES YOU TO ATTEND, Building Colorado's Clean Economy: Clean Energy, Sustainability and Our Public Schools - a Panel Discussion
April 22, 2010
Boulder County: Buildsmart HVAC Training
HVAC Training Co-Sponsored with Xcel Energy, BGBG (Boulder Green Building Guild), and CRC (Center for Resource Conservation)
April 21-22, 2010
USGBCCo: Rocky Mountain Green 2010
Two-Day Conference Pass: Includes access to all programs and events related to the conference, including the opening and closing plenary sessions, educational sessions, building tours, the expo hall, and the evening program.
April 23, 2010
Show your support of the CRC community by attending this high-profile fundraiser. The CRC's annual dinner brings together 250 of Boulder's Environmental "Who's Who" to bid on great auction items, eat scrumptious food, and celebrate the achievements of ReWard Winners for their efforts in reducing waste, water and energy consumption
April 25, 2010
CRC's Earthday 5k
Put on your sneakers and take a stroll to support conservation! For the eighth year in a row, the Center for ReSource Conservation and CU's Environmental Center is putting on a Bolder-Boulder qualifying race that generates funds for the CR
April
25, 2010
Boulder Earthfest
A free
community celebration featuring music, sustainable food and drink,
farmers market, speakers, Dirt Days outdoor activities, an expo of green
businesses, and much more!
April 27, 2010
Boulder County: Buildsmart Asphalt Shingle Recycling for Roofers and Haulers Training
Learn how you can save money, reduce Co2, and gain a marketing advantage as a sustainability practice contractor.
April 29, 2010
Boulder County: Buildsmart Building Science Presentation
Building Science Presentation and Roundtable Series 1. Participants will receive a thorough grounding in the building science that underpins the Boulder County BuildSmart regulations.
April 29, 2010
Efficiency First Colorado: Chapter Meeting
We will be voting new leadership into the organization and continuing to organize the Rocky Mountain Regional energy-efficient industry. Stephen Michael Self will be leaving the co-chair position and helping to transition the future chair and the seven working group leaders.
April 29 2010
Watershed School's Boulder Expedition
Proceeds benefit the Watershed School Scholarship Fund
May 1, 2010
Boulder Home & Garden Fair
The 3rd Annual Boulder Home & Garden Fair offers your family an extensive array of ideas and innovation to improve your living environment. Get ideas from 60+ vendors ranging from local builders, landscape and garden specialists, green living experts, product vendors and more.
May 5, 2010
NAIOP Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge
CU and DU Graduate Students Compete to present the winning proposal to the City of Denver and RTD for the redevelopment of The Denver Coliseum!
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May 7 2010
Boulder County: Buildsmart Energy Star for RESNET Raters Training
Participants will learn what is required to participate in and receive rebates from the Energy Star for Homes Program.
May 7-9, 2010
CU Sustainable Practices - Introduction to Grid-Tied Photo Voltaics
This three-day hands-on workshop is designed for the resident interested in solar electricity and how it works. An active, introductory overview of what it takes to make the most of the solar resource, and how photovoltaic (PV) systems are put together.
May 10- 14, 2010
SEI: Building For the Future Workshop
Join Solar Energy International (SEI) for its annual Building for the Future workshop in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley May 10-14. This five-day workshop is an intense study of high performance design and building principles with industry experts, home tours and hands-on labs. May 10-19, 2010Colorado Mountain College: Building Analyst Training
This BPI Building Analyst training provides core building science knowledge, concepts, and field practice to prepare candidates to pass the Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification exams. The course is intended for individuals who have no previous May 13, 2010Boulder County: Buildsmart Building Science PresentationParticipants will receive a thorough grounding in the building science that underpins the Boulder County BuildSmart regulations. |
| The complete listings of these Job Opportunities and Spaces for Rent are on our website. If you are a member and would like to list a rental or job opening, go to the Classified Section of the BGBG website for instructions.
Local Green Building JobsAlliance for Sustainable Colorado Facilities TechnicianThe Alliance Center Facilities Technician is a full-time exempt position that is responsible for Facilities management and operations of the Alliance Center, ensuring it is running smoothly, efficiently and cost-effectively to provide a healthy, secure, safe, and pleasant environment for tenants, staff and visitors. See website for more information. Lightly Treading, Energy Efficiency & Comfort ConsultantsRESNET Energy RaterThe purpose of this position is to evaluate building energy performance in terms of energy, comfort and safety through data collection, inspection (thermal envelope), performance testing and analysis using REM/Rate. See website for more information. Architectural EnergySenior Energy Engineer The Senior Engineer will be a member of the Sustainable Building Services and will manage/coordinate projects with the Building Analysis Team Leader and other Team Leaders within Sustainable Building Services. See website for more information. PCD Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project ManagerWe are seeking a self-sufficient, technically competent, motivated individual for our MEP design, energy consulting, and commissioning work. Someone that can take a project start to finish, has customer interface savvy, is a great writer, is experienced to complete energy calculations for buildings and has a strong working knowledge of building energy systems, commissioning as well as MEP design experience. See website for more information.
Local Green Space for Rent
Join Solar Village Homes, a leading local designer of turn-key solar homes, in your own private office. We are centrally located at 28th and Pearl (with no parking issues, or costs for parking). Walk to Whole Foods, and REI (for BGBG meetings), 2 blks to bike path. Share our conference room, fax/copier/printer, internet and enjoy the spectacular views of the Flat Irons. Rate is negotiable depending on size of office you would like, you have to see this space! Contact: Mark Kostovny, Co-Founder Solar Village Homes LLC 2795 Pearl Street #200 Boulder, CO 80302 303-247-9400 office 303-247-9402 fax www.solarvillagehomes.com |
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Parker
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Scheiderer, AIA
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Thomas
Julie
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SolarGlass Window & Door
Go Green Flooring
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Van Matre Construction
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ESA
Colorado Landmark, Realtors®
SoBo Design and Build
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Boulder County
BW Construction
Porchfront Homes
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Dodd
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Closser
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Neiger
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Shore
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Frailey
Kenneth
Regelson
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Plagmann
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