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The 2011 GreenNC Symposium and Expo was a tremendous success with double the attendance of 2010 and full slate of quality presentations and workshops.The NC Triangle Chapter of the USGBC and NC Solar Center thank all those who made this success possible. The quality of the conference content, the generosity of the space, and the smooth flow from expo to plenary to panel would not have been possible without the dedication of Triangle USGBC sponsors and volunteers. Equally, we would like to thank the thinkers, inventors, and advocates featured at the symposium. These are the people who have paved the way, making green building in North Carolina not just a goal but a reality. As Durham's mayor Bill Bell remarked in the opening plenary, we cannot rely on international policy negotiations to mandate sustainability in the built environment. Fortunately Green NC featured many innovators who are exceeding rigorous green building standards on a local and regional level. Whether the work of Tim Cole to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the Viginia Beach public school system, or the City of Durham's work to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, this year's GreenNC highlighted not just the theory of green building, but how it is being realized on the ground throughout our region. GreenNC features:Opening plenary: Green Building Opportunity and Advocacy Made Easy. Panel highlighted successful green building initiatives from the local, state and federal levels. Speakers included Durham City Mayor Bill Bell; Tim Cole, founding chair of Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Sustainable Schools Committee (click to view presentation) ; North Carolina Senator Josh Stein; and Bryan Howard, Legislative Director at the U.S. Green Building Council (click to view presentation) . 24 education sessions covered a variety of current green building topics. Visit the Education Section to read summaries of the education sessions and view the presentations. Luncheon keynote with Nate Kredich, Vice President of Residential Market Development for USGBC. Kredich addressed "What's Next? in Residential Sustainability in the U.S.", speaking to regional and national green homes trends, the advent of data to drive enhanced performance, and the future of our existing housing stock. Click here to view Mr. Kredich's presentation. The Green Award Gala to recognized and celebrated exceptional leaders in the region's green building movement. It was a great time to relax and be inspired by the accomplishments our friends and neighbors. Click here to learn about the award winners and view pictures from the gala. GreenNC Hosts:
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