green building network

Next Meeting :

TUESDAY, March 2nd, 2010

6:30 - 8:30pm

Location:

THE ENVIROCENTER

7761 Waterloo Road

Jessup, MD  20794

This month's network meeting is being sponsored by:

The Green Building Network meeting for March 2nd will be sponsored by the Elysian Energy and the Green Building Institute. The topic of the Networking Event will be a presentation of upcoming Home Energy Rating Services (HERS) training on March 22md – 27th at the Enviro Center. Jim Conlon, of Elysian Energy will do a brief presentation on market trends in building science, why HERS Raters will be in demand and an overview the HERS training program.

The HERS training includes a thorough review of basic energy concepts, hands on field experience with blower door and duct blaster, and instruction on performing a complete home energy rating using REM/Rate energy modeling software.  This course is designed to prepare students to conduct a field rating, blower door and duct leakage test in the presence of a trainer on Day 5, and to sit for the optional RESNET National HERS Rater Exam offered on Day 6.

Please join us for this exciting and informational network event!

The Green Building Network was initiated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and is now administered and supported by the Green Building Institute. The Network (GBN) is an ad-hoc, informal group of architects, builders, contractors, developers, planners, landscape architects, related professionals and interested individuals. With more than 3,000 members, the GBN focuses on promoting and facilitating design and development in a manner consistent with efficient and appropriate use of natural resources, environmental protection, and the promotion of sustainable communities.

The GBN provides opportunities to meet, share information, and highlight green building/green development projects throughout Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay Region. The GBN also provides assistance in identifying and implementing outreach and educational opportunities.

The general public is always warmly invited to GBN meetings. They are held on the first Tuesday of every month, except for holidays, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Enviro Center. GBN meetings and activities will be announced through GBI e-newsletters and on the GBI web site. To be added to the e-mail list please click here. For further information, or to submit an event, please email Leslye@greenbuildinginstitute.org.