Green Economic Development in WI
|  The Business Case for the Triple Bottom Line
Tuesday, May 18th, 7:30am-5pm
Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc
Registration: $125
Learn from your peers. See what other business innovators and eco-entrepreneurs are doing to maintain economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility within their industries. The focus of this one-day conference will be highlighting case studies from local businesses within Southeastern Wisconsin. Keynote Address: "Common Sense Sustainability - It's good for everybody & easier than you think!"
Michael D. Farrell, CEO - Sentry Equipment Corp.
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Are you interested in becoming a LEED Green Associate?
|  LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Seminar coming to ESI June 9th
WHEN: Wed, June 9, 8am-4pm
Environmental Systems, Inc (ESI)
3410 Gateway Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Thanks to ESI for hosting this seminar in their impressive green building (seeking LEED Platinum certification)!
This one-day seminar provides an excellent base for those who are pursuing the LEED Green Associate credential while benefiting those who are involved in green building projects and need more than a basic understanding of LEED. Course covers the essential information of each LEED category as well as the LEED process.
This course has been approved for 6 AIA learning units. Registration includes student workbook, practice exam, and study flashcards. Fee: $245 WGBA Members, $295 Non-Members
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Don't Miss the Solar
Thermal Design and Installation Course
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Approved for 6 AIA HSW and SD units
Scholarships available! E-mail for more information
WHEN: Wednesday,
May 26, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. COST: $50
LOCATION:We
Energies
231 W. Michigan St.
Public Service Building - Auditorium
INSTRUCTORS: Bill Guiney and Bob Ramlow.
Solar thermal opportunities in Wisconsin are increasing for a
number of reasons. Consumer demand for alternative energy, rising energy
costs, corporate and business interests in "greening" their companies,
utility and state incentives, climate change and carbon footprint
reduction are all driving market growth. This Commercial
Solar Thermal Design and Installation Training workshop will prepare you
to participate in this expanding market segment. MORE INFO AND REGISTER
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Upcoming Events
| May 18, Madison-area (Southwest Wisconsin) WGBA
meeting, Tour the LEED-NC Platinum Holy Wisdom Monastery. 5:30 -7pm [social ½ hour followed by a tour of the
building and grounds]. The deconstructed and rebuilt monastery has earned a
stellar 63 out of a possible 69 points under LEED-New Construction (NC) version
2.2, making it the highest-rated LEED-NC building in the United States to date! The grounds have been managed under an ecosystem /
habitat restoration plan for over a decade. Refreshments will be served. There is a suggested $5 donation to the Benedictine Women
of Madison.
Please RSVP to Rick Gabriel or Bill Rattunde May 18, Conference: " Green Economic Development in Wisconsin: The Business Case for the Triple Bottom Line," Oconomowoc. (see story in this newsletter) May 19-21, Greening the Heartland, Minneapolis. Don't miss you chance to attend or exhibit at this premier green building event for the Midwest! June 1, WGBA Northeast Member Meeting, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Valley
Home Builders Association, 920 W
Association Dr, Appleton.
SPEAKERS: Don Esposito and Gary
Zajicek of Veridian Homes LLC in Madison. Don is Vice President of Land Acquisition for Veridian and also President Elect of the Wisconsin Builders Association. Gary is Vice President of Construction and Customer Relations at
Veridian. Don and Gary are going to give
us their story about residential green building and design in
Wisconsin. They will discuss Veridian's
role in the story thus far and answer many questions including "Why does
Wisconsin only have 11 LEED certified Homes?" Don will also be able to discuss green residential building in the state
from the perspective of President elect of the Wisconsin Builders
Association. Expand your knowledge base
to include residential green building and design by joining us as Don and Gary
share the inside scoop on what's happening from the buyer and builder's
perspective! Bring your own lunch, and Please RSVP to Heather McCombsJune 9, LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Seminar, ESI, Brookfield. 8am -4pm. (See story in this newsletter) FOR COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS, VISIT THE WGBA CALENDAR |
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WGBA is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are also an Affiliate of the US Green Building Council. We invite you to join our mission to grow green building in Wisconsin, and welcome you to participate in our many activities and initiatives.
Sincerely,
Susan Loomans
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance |
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WGBA now offers a webinar that prepares you to take the LEED Green Associate Exam. The webinar is 3hrs in length and can be viewed at your own pace. Handouts include slides and a practice exam. More information |
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