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November 2010 - NC Triangle USGBC Chapter / Green NewsTalk-n-Walk: Transformers and Energy EfficiencyTuesday, December 7th The North Carolina Triangle Chapter of the USGBC with Duke University, in conjunction with Praxis Technologies and Powersmiths, will host a Talk-n-Walk at the Duke University Facilities Department Headquarters. The session will cover transformer losses and energy efficiency and the implementation of energy efficient transformer technology at the French Science Center. Transformers run 24/7/365 and neglecting efficiency can lead to added life cycle cost, significant GHG emissions and added heat to a building. Utilizing PS metering technology, a case study involving side by side transformers at Duke will be presented and the results analyzed. Presentation will be made by Philip Ling VP Technology at PS. Philip is an electrical engineer, and founding partner in Powersmiths International, a company specializing in green building technologies. Registration is required.
Triangle USGBC Members: FREE Session Overview - Verifying the contribution of Transformers to Energy, GHG Reduction 
December Green DrinksThursday, December 2nd
Come join us for Green Drinks at the Duke Smart Home on December 2nd and take a look at what a platinum LEED rated project looks like, the highest possible achievement in green building. See link for more details on the Duke Smart Home: http://smarthome.duke.edu/ The event is free and registartion is not required. Support the NC 2012 Energy Conservation CodeYour support is needed to bring about one of the most important regulatory reforms our state will enact for energy efficiency. The NC Building Code Council will be voting this December on whether or not to adopt the 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code. If adopted the proposed 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code would improve minimum efficiency requirements by 30% and would align NC code with 2009 IECC and ASHRAE90.1-2007. These improvements to the NC Building code will significantly reduce CO2 (green house gas) emissions and lower energy costs for homeowners while resulting in minimal increases in construction costs. Your help is needed now to ensure adoption of the 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code. In September, the Building Code Council voted to delay adoption of the 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code and keep the current code (2006 IECC) in place through 2015. That vote was found to have violated administrative rules; therefore, the Building Code Council is reconsidering the issue, with a new vote anticipated December 14th. Please take a moment to support the energy conservation building code and write a letter to the Governor Perdue supporting the 2012 Energy Conservation Code. Supporters are also encouraged to attend the upcoming meetings of the NC Building Council and the Council's Energy Code Ad-Hoc Committee. (Sample letter, addresses and meeting times are on the Triangle Chapter website.) In addition to writing the Governor, USGBC chapter members are encourage to attend upcoming meetings of the NC Building Council and the Council's Energy Code Ad-Hoc Committee where this issue will be discussed. Please note, the meeting place may change due to growing public interest. Please check the NC Building Code Council meeting schedule and the chapter website for updates. Meetings currently scheduled include: • December 13 - NC Building Code Council Meeting • December 14: NC Building Code Council Meeting All of these meetings are open to the public and excellent opportunities to come and show support for stronger energy efficiency standards in North Carolina. Thank you for your support!
Bae-Won Koh Governor Perdue's email address is: Governor.office@nc.gov Governor Perdue's mailing address is: Opening the Door to Green Building SurveyAs momentum for sustainable building grows, it is important that outreach to new audiences continues to be strengthen. The North Carolina Triangle Chapter of the USGBC and Sustainable Rhythm (a green building market research firm) have developed the following research study to explore market perceptions and communication issues within the green building market. This study is designed to be a 360 degree survey to encompass all those affected by the green building movement, from owners to architects, engineers to constructors, from brokers to suppliers, and especially end-users. This study will help the Triangle Community better understand whether market transformation is occurring, what is effective, impacts of certifications, terminology, cost and return on investment and other impacts. This is a market study with the sole emphasis on providing insight into our market. This is not a sales/marketing tool, and the information gained by the study will be used solely for the purposes of the study. The trends and comments will be analyzed and used in report and presentations that will be available throughout our community for the Triangle Chapters use, as well as, other organizations that can benefit from the trends and analysis. Your personal information will not be shared, and the survey is anonymous. You may provide your email address within the survey if you would like a copy of the results. The Opening the Door to Green Building Survey is 18 - 22 questions long based on your role within the building industry. The Triangle Chapter is the third region to participate in the study process. A similar study in Ohio was completed in June and there is a study in progress in Alberta Canada. The survey will close on December 3, 2010 and the results will be published in December.
Please forward the survey link on to other contacts. Thank you for your participation!
Southeastern Construction & Demolition Recycling ConferenceOpportunities in Greener Building
Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling is a growing movement and an essential element in green construction. The Carolina Recycling Association is hosting this conference to explore the impacts and opportunities with this dynamic topic. Contractors / Architects / Developers: Learn what can be recycled and how to recycle at residential and commercial construction sites – from high-rises to single-family homes. Also learn about building products made from recycled content material. Local Governments: Learn what other communities are doing, how they’re doing it, and what you can do to facilitate more C&D recycling in your community. C&D Recycling Service Providers: Promote your services to the building community, learn what others are doing and where the industry is headed. Triangle USGBC Annual Sponsors: |
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