.
Virginia Sustainable Building Network About VSBN
promoting environmentally sound building practices for Virginia
.
 
Thanks to all our sponsors
Building America
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy


Thanks to all our sponsors
Moseley Architects
Pepco Energy Services

.
Thanks to All Our Sponsors!
US Green Building Council
Calendar: National Events

JANUARY 2010

January 19, 2010
Greenhouse Gas Accounting
. Gainesville, FL. The course will focus on how to establish a GHG inventory and the rules, regulations and protocols surrounding them. The course will also offer an overview of the most accepted standards for GHG emissions reporting and the importance of third-party verification entities. For more information: www.treeo.ufl.edu/leed.

January 20-22, 2010
The New Green Economy
. Washington, DC. 10th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment. For more information: www.ncseonline.org/conference/greeneconomy.

January 24-27, 2010
Orlando 2010: US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference and Tradeshow
. Orlando, Tx. Sponsored by US Composting Council. Join us for the largest conference & exhibition in North America for the composting, wood waste & organics recycling industry. The only conference & exhibition run by and for composting and organics recycling professionals. For more information: www.compostingcouncil.org

FEBRUARY 2010

February 3-5, 2010
RETECH 2010
. Washington, DC. Sponsored by ACORE. Building on the success of RETECH 2009 in Las Vegas, RETECH 2010 will be produced in Washington, D.C. The event will include over 3,500 attendees, 250 exhibitors on the Trade Show Floor, and 200 speakers in the Business Conference. RETECH offers industry leaders the ability to share their insights, strategies, technologies, new products and staff capabilities with their audiences. For more information: www.retech2010.com.

February 7-10, 2010
2010 Forum of Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Economics of Sustainability and the Dairy Industry
. Madison, Wisconsin. Sponsored by ACEEE. The Ag Forum focuses on advancing programs and policies that can help the agricultural community realize the benefits of more efficient energy use in agricultural operations and processes, as well as issues related to increasing the sustainability of the agricultural sector. For more information: www.aceee.org/conf/10ag/index.htm.

February 22-24, 2010
2010 RESNET Building Performance Conference
. Raleigh, NC. A national forum on home energy ratings, residential energy efficiency financing, and building performance business development. For more information: www.resnet.us.

February 26-28, 2010
Green Earth Expo 2010
. Baltimore, MD. A major ongoing Business to Business and Business to Consumer Green Products and Services Trade Show Event, continuing on the success of our last event, dedicated to the unification of businesses, organizations, institutions, government, and the individuals that will lead the way to a new environmentally sustainable and prosperous economy. For more information: www.projectgreenamerica.com/.

MARCH 2010

March 9-11, 2010
NESEA Building Energy 10
. Boston, MA. This year's theme is Reduce, Retrofit, and Renew, and includes conference sessions ranging from emerging trends in renewable energy to deep energy retrofits of commercial and residential buildings. The Building Energy Trade Show features 160 exhibitors showcasing the latest sustainable technologies and products. For more information: www.nesea.org.

March 24-25, 2010
GLOBALCON
. Philadelphia, PA. At GLOBALCON you can get up to speed on the latest marketplace developments, explore promising new technologies, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative project implementation strategies. For more information: www.aeecenter.org/globalcon.

March 24-26, 2010
Globe 2010
. Vancouver, CA. The 11th Biennial Conference and Trade Fair on Business and the Environment. one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, over 10,000 professionals from 70+ countries come together at GLOBE for three days of thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts; to survey leading-edge environmental innovations; and participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities. For more information: www.globe2010.com.

APRIL 2010

April 19-23, 2010
ACI Home Performance Conference
. Austin, TX. A forum where forward-thinking people meet to explore building science know-how and high growth career prospects. This year's program will address both hot and cold climate issues, with a focus on energy retrofit for "whole house" solutions. For more information: www.affordablecomfort.org.

April 23, 2010
Into the Woods
. Asheville, NC. Into the Woods is the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition's (SAFC's) annual auction and fundraiser. Since its inception this fun-filled event has raised over $65,000 for forest protection in the Southern Appalachians. Please join us this year for wonderful food and wine, locally brewed beer, great music and a silent and live auction filled with wonderful get-aways, artwork, jewelry and gift certificates! For more information: www.safc.org.

MAY 2010

May 6-7, 2010
National Conference on Energy Smart Schools
. Chicago, IL. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energysmartschools/.

May 14, 2010
Green Energy Business Opportunities Conference
. Baltimore, MD. For more information: www.bepinfo.com/ViewArticle.aspx?aid=100104007&from=gateway&cce=18957.

JUNE 2010

June 21-25, 2010
Clean Technology Conference and Expo 2010
. Anaheim, CA. The Clean Technology Conference will cover a broad range of technologies and solutions, including: Renewable Energy. Smart Grid, Energy Storage, Water, Transportation, Green Building, Carbon Reduction, Energy Monitoring and Measurement, and much, much more! For more information: www.cleantech2010.com.

DECEMBER 2010

December 8-9, 2010
World Energy Engineering Congress/WEEC 2010
. Washington, DC. Explore Energy-efficient technologies, renewable and alternative energy, applications specific to federal energy management programs and more. For more information: www.aeecenter.org.

List your local, regional, or statewide event in the VSBN Calendar!
Send your event information by e-mail to .

.
WHAT'S NEW
Add your name to "Who's Who of Green Building in Virginia" by joining VSBN today! You can join or renew online.
.
YOU SEARCH OR SHOP...
WE GIVE!
Search the Web now Money-saving coupons
Raise money for
Virginia Sustainable
Building Network
just by searching the web and shopping online!
.
List your organization's event on the VSBN Regional Events Calendar!
Send your event listing to
.
Greener Building Newsletter
Check out the latest issue of Greener Buildings News.
. .
Donate Now through Network for Good
 
.
VSBN Home About VSBN Contact Us Become a Sponsor