SE2 Early Bird Rate ends Friday!
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The
Early Bird rate of $99 (WGBA members) and $125 (non-members) is only
good through August 20th. Don't miss the opportunity for these great
discounted rates!
Register here: 2010 SE2
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Action Needed to Revive PACE!
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Companies Needed to Sign Letter by Aug 20 USGBC National and WGBA are asking companies and organizations to help us revive Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
financing programs. As many of you are aware, PACE finance programs
suffered a severe setback in the past few months when the Federal
Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
issued new rules for these programs. Before the FHFA action, PACE
initiatives were sprouting up in cities across America, helping them
create home retrofit programs that would create jobs, save people money
and cut energy use. FHFA's statements have forced cities in 22 states
to suspend or dissolve their programs while also killing the launch of
new programs across the country.
Recognizing the economic benefits that these PACE
programs provide to our members across the country, USGBC has been
working with like-minded organizations on a legislative solution.
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate
guaranteeing the right of state and local governments to move forward
with PACE by directing the federal entities responsible for mortgage
lending to adopt underwriting standards that are consistent with the
PACE guidelines issued by DOE. The legislation, the PACE Assessment
Protection Act, would also ensure that no federal agency can
discriminate against communities implementing or participating in a
PACE program, offering critical protection and security to home owners,
businesses and local governments.
How to Support PACE (deadline is Friday, August 20th)
1) Put your Company's Name on USGBC's letter: USGBC is sending a letter to Congress with businesses who support the PACE Assessment Protection Act. Please email Hope Lobkowicz your business name and address (Note: we need business names, not names of any individuals).
2) Send a personalized letter: Download a template for personalized support letters to Congress.
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Upcoming Educational Events
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Tuesday, August 24: Seminar: Green Cleaning for LEED-EBOM. Noon-1pm. Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN, Madison. FREE event with Lunch provided. Register
Thursday, August 26: Seminar: How the ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Energy Standard Will Affect Your Projects. 11:30am - 1pm, lunch and presentation. Hunzinger Construction University, Brookfield. $10 WGBA Members, $15 non-members. Register
Tuesday, September 21: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. 1-5pm, Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc. Special SE2 pricing of $99 if attending the conference. Register
Wednesday, September 22: The SE2 Conference. Our premier annual event! Tradeshow and Conference. Visit the SE2 Conference website
See more events such as these on our Events Page Aug 28, Tall Pines Conservancy Ride to the Barns Aug 31, Bradley Green Manufacturing Summit
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