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Become a Certified Energy Auditor!

THE GREEN BUILDING TRAINING CENTER

UPCOMING TRAININGS – Become a Certified Energy Auditor!

  1. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Lead Safety Training – Monday, May 17th at Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator and Tuesday, May 18th at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center – 8:00am – 5:00pm - $195.00 – Hurry!  These classes fill quickly!
  2. HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Training – May 17th – 21st Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center – Sun-3:45pm – 7:30pm, Mon-Fri-8:00am – 5:00pm $1,295.00
  3. BPI (Building Performance Institute) Training  - Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
    1. Building Analyst – June 7th – 11th Mon-Fri-8:00am – 5:00pm $1,500.00
    2. Envelope  Professional – June 23rd – 25th Wed-Fri-8:00am – 5:00pm - $895.00
  4. Advanced HVAC Diagnostics & Home Performance Contracting – Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center – June 1st – 3rd Tues-Thurs – 8:30am – 5:00pm - $550.00
  5. LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop – Learn from REAL USGBC Education Faculty about how to pass the Green Associate Exam! Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center - Tuesday, June 29th 8:00am – 5:00pm – Early Registration Fees: $325 National Member and $390 Non-Member Late Registration Fees: $355 National Member and $440 Non-Member Please note that late registration rates take effect on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Click here to register

For more information please contact Nick Safay at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 276-619-0901

The Green Building Center is a program of People Incorporated of Virginia. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, The Green Building Center is an education and training resource for green building and energy efficiency in southwest Virginia and it's surrounding regional community. The Green Building Center offers a consistent schedule of various trainings and other educational opportunities for builders and the public ranging from weatherization trainings for Community Action Agencies to whole building system approach trainings for builders to energy conservation practices and incentives for homeowners.  Click here for more information on the Green Building Training Center.

 

 

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Southwest Virginia Chapter

The U.S. Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter promotes sustainable practices for the built environment through education and leadership in our community.
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History

In early 2003, several members of a Roanoke, Virginia, architecture and engineering firm were working with USGBC on a LEED-registered project and, at the same time, preparing to take the LEED AP exam.
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LEED®

What is LEED®?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices...
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Become a LEED® Accredited Professional

LEED® Professional Accreditation distinguishes individuals with detailed knowledge of LEED® project certification requirements and processes and a command of integrated design principles.
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The USGBC Southwest Virginia Chapter offers frequent LEED® workshops.

USGBC

A Community of Leaders

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.
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We are always looking for new members who are dedicated to expanding and implementing sustainable building practices in Southwest Virginia.

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Take advantage of exclusive members-only benefits by having your organization join the U.S. Green Building Council today!
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