Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 2

A nonprofit with a mission to empower people to make healthier and more sustainable choices in the renovation and construction of the places we live.Join us for our weekly Wednesday free ceu webinars.

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During session 2 we will continue our dicussion on the 1st pillar of Green Building, Energy! Topics include <ol><li>The energy effeciency pyrmaid for decision making on easiest, cheapest DIY energy items through the most expensive, difficulty but utility and carbon reduction stratagies. </li><li>Review of energy ratings / scores / programs </li><li>Operations and utility bill management </li><li>Net Zero Energy and almost passive house </li><li>Peak load / time of use </li><li>Renewable Energy Credits and Carbon offsets </li></ol>Who is this for? Architects, designers, builders, owners, raters, inspectors, realtors, HVAC, appraisers, govt or utility program developers, students, and types in the building trades. Everyone involved in a home project must understand their role and how they fit in with other professions and roles! From home-improvement projects all the way to new construction and everything in between, whether single-family, multi-family, or high-rise residential buildings, whatever types of projects you are involved in, is being discussed.Compared to most of our sessions, this one will be highly interactive, including exercises and Q&amp;A during the session, so come prepared to engage in the conversation. If you plan to take this live course for your <a href="https://greenhomeinstitute.org/learn/certifiedgreenhomeprofessional/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Certified GreenHome Professional Designation</a>, you will also need to complete the quiz at the end of each session. However, if you&#x27;re just looking for CEUs, you will not need to. 6 Part Series <a href="https://youtu.be/iS9tT774VUQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Session 1 - Introduction to the 5 pillars of green &amp; start on energy.</a>Session 2 July 28th - Energy and Health Session 3 August 4th Health and Materials Session 4 August 11th Materials and Water Session 5 August 18th Water &amp; Place Session 6 August 25th Place and Conclusion /Review The recordings of previous webinars will be available by the time of this webinar if you want to watch these in order. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKrXQNt6U8PwrEq3E-2F4vg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please subscribe to our youtube for updates or find recordings here. </a> By registering for one you are registered for all.Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hr per session.<ul><li>Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)</li><li>Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse</li><li>American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW) (PENDING)</li><li>Certified Green Professional (NARI &amp; CGP)</li><li>Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)</li><li>AIBD</li><li>State Architect / Builder License may be applicable</li><li>MI Realtor (pending on interest) </li></ul>SpeakerBrett Little, Program Manager at GreenHome Institute, has been involved in residential sustainability since 2008 and holds a bachelor&#x27;s in Sustainable Business. Brett has provided consulting and verification services on 1000&#x27;s residential green-certified living spaces, and GC&#x27;d two of his own GreenStar Homes Certified remodels. The most recent achieving platinum and aiming for zero carbon. Brett oversees education services providing training or moderations for 100&#x27;s of events with 1000&#x27;s attendees. His mission is to help you build, BETTER.

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