Region One Events: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area

JULY 2008

VSBN and Building Performance Institute present BPI Building Analyst Training July 14-17, 2008 Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus BPI Building Analyst Training is one of a series that will be offered in the DC Metro region. It includes two days of training in the classroom and one half day in the field. BPI training will review building shell, combustion safety, heating and cooling issues and solutions. Seasonal building Load calculations, cost effectiveness of different systems, sample energy and air infiltration audits and testing will also be covered. Registration Form          Event Flyer

July 15, 2008
Green Drinks. Fairfax. VA. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA For more information: www.freewebs.com/novagreendrinks/.

AUGUST 2008

August 19, 2008
Green Drinks. Fairfax. VA. Once a month, people around the world that work in the environmental field or are interested in the environment, meet up for happy hour at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. It is an opportunity for the local sustainability community to socialize, network, and learn from one another. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA. For more information: www.freewebs.com/novagreendrinks/

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 16, 2008
Green Drinks. Fairfax, VA. Once a month, people around the world that work in the environmental field or are interested in the environment, meet up for happy hour at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. It is an opportunity for the local sustainability community to socialize, network, and learn from one another. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA. For more information: www.freewebs.com/novagreendrinks/

September 17-19, 2008
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference. Richmond, VA. The 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference (COVES) will focus on "Meeting the Climate Change Challenge." This challenge, which is facing the state and the nation, provides opportunities for policy solutions, technological innovation, and economic development. The conference will bring forth information on the actions that public and private organizations in Virginia and across the country are taking to address the most pressing environmental issue of this century.

Visit the COVES 2008 website for registration information.

September 30, 2008
Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing & Drainage 301. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. This is GRHC's third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. This new course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

NOVEMBER 2008

November 18, 2008
Green Drinks. Fairfax. VA. Once a month, people around the world that work in the environmental field or are interested in the environment, meet up for happy hour at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. It is an opportunity for the local sustainability community to socialize, network, and learn from one another. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA For more information: www.freewebs.com/novagreendrinks/.

November 20, 2008
Green Wall Design 101 Introductory Course. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. Through a series of case studies, this course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. This course provides information that you can put to work immediately. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

DECEMBER 2008

December 3, 2008
Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Medium 401. Washington, DC Charles Summer School Museum and Archives. This course will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices for plants and growing medium in green roofs. For more information: www.greenroofs.org

December 16, 2008
Green Drinks. Fairfax. VA. Once a month, people around the world that work in the environmental field or are interested in the environment, meet up for happy hour at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. It is an opportunity for the local sustainability community to socialize, network, and learn from one another. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA For more information: www.freewebs.com/novagreendrinks/.

JANUARY 2009

January 20, 2009
Green Drinks. Fairfax. VA. Once a month, people around the world that work in the environmental field or are interested in the environment, meet up for happy hour at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. It is an opportunity for the local sustainability community to socialize, network, and learn from one another. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network. Join us from 6-8 pm. At Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA. For more information: www.freewebs.com/novagreendrinks/

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Region Two Events: Valley

September 17-19, 2008
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference. Richmond, VA. The 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference (COVES) will focus on "Meeting the Climate Change Challenge." This challenge, which is facing the state and the nation, provides opportunities for policy solutions, technological innovation, and economic development. The conference will bring forth information on the actions that public and private organizations in Virginia and across the country are taking to address the most pressing environmental issue of this century.

Visit the COVES 2008 website for registration information.

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Region Three Events: Mountain

September 17-19, 2008
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference. Richmond, VA. The 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference (COVES) will focus on "Meeting the Climate Change Challenge." This challenge, which is facing the state and the nation, provides opportunities for policy solutions, technological innovation, and economic development. The conference will bring forth information on the actions that public and private organizations in Virginia and across the country are taking to address the most pressing environmental issue of this century.

Visit the COVES 2008 website for registration information.

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Region Four Events: Central

JULY 2008

July 17, 2008
Eco.Office. Richmond, VA. Co-Sponsored by James River GBC and AIA Richmond Committee on the Environment. Learn how to go beyond simple recycling and compact flourecents into construction a work environment that is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, at a join seminar and exhibition. For more information: www.jrgbc.org

July 17, 2008 Richmond Green Drinks. Richmond, VA. Co-Sponsored by James River GBC and AIA Richmond Committee on the Environment. Built Gallery, 400 South Laurel Street. Exhibit introduction will follow. For more information: www.jrgbc.org

July 31, 2008
Fredericksburg Green Drinks. Fredericksburg, VA. Welcome to Fredericksburg Green Drinks! We're just a bunch of easy-going, eco-minded folks who like to chat green over a beer or glass of wine. And we'd like for you to join us! Be there at 6:00 PM on the last Thursday of each month - location rotates around favorite local watering holes, so stay tuned for the next venue. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/fredgreendrinks

AUGUST 2008

August 21, 2008
LEED for New Construction. Ashland, VA. Sponsored by USGBC. For more information: www.usgbc.org

August 21, 2008
Richmond Green Drinks. Richmond, VA. A simple and unstructured event where people interested in sustainability can get together to meet others, network, talk shop, learn something new, share something innovative or maybe even find a job! When you arrive, there will be someone to welcome you and have you fill out a name tag. It's a great time to chat with people you know as well as make new acquaintances. Everyone is welcome and is also welcome to invite others. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/richmondgreendrinks

August 27, 2008
Governor's Climate Change Commission. Richmond, VA. The sixth meeting of the Governor's Commission on Climate Change will be held on August 27, 2008, at Virginia Commonwealth University. This meeting will continue after normal work hours to allow the public to attend and will include a public hearing. For more information: www.deq.virginia.gov/info/climatechange.html

August 28, 2008
Fredericksburg Green Drinks. Fredericksburg, VA. Welcome to Fredericksburg Green Drinks! We're just a bunch of easy-going, eco-minded folks who like to chat green over a beer or glass of wine. And we'd like for you to join us! Be there at 6:00 PM on the last Thursday of each month -- location rotates around favorite local watering holes, so stay tuned for the next venue. For more information: http://groups.google.com/group/fredgreendrinks

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 17-19, 2008
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference. Richmond, VA. The 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference (COVES) will focus on "Meeting the Climate Change Challenge." This challenge, which is facing the state and the nation, provides opportunities for policy solutions, technological innovation, and economic development. The conference will bring forth information on the actions that public and private organizations in Virginia and across the country are taking to address the most pressing environmental issue of this century.

Visit the COVES 2008 website for registration information.

September 26, 2008
Virginia Conservation Network's Annual Celebration. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. For more information: www.vcnva.org/events/.

September 27, 2008
Virginia Environmental Assembly. Richmond, VA. Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Climate Initiative Environmental Assembly and Annual meeting. Every autumn, conservation staff, volunteers and activists from throughout the commonwealth convene for the Virginia Environmental Assembly. The assembly is your chance to learn from fellow environmentalists, forge new partnerships, visit interesting exhibits, and hear from top scientists and policy experts. For more information: www.vcnva.org/vea/2008veassembly.html

OCTOBER 2008

October 3, 2008
LEED for New Construction. Charlottesville, VA. Sponsored by USGBC. For more information: www.usgbc.org

October 4-7, 2008
The Virginia Recreation and Park Society's 54th Annual Conference with The Governor's Conference on Greenways, Blueways, and Trails. Richmond, VA. For more information: www.vrps.com.

October 15-16, 2008
Henrico County Energy Fair. Three Lakes Park, Henrico County, Virginia. For more information: .

October 23, 2008
LEED for Schools. Richmond, VA. Sponsored by USGBC. For more information: www.usgbc.org

NOVEMBER 2008

November 7-8, 2008
AECP 9th Annual Green Living and Energy Expo. Roanoke, VA. Workshops included a Biofuels seminar, the House of Pressure, and presentations on residential solar, hybrid cars, global warming, on-demand water heaters, green roofs and much more. For more information: www.aecp.org/Expo/overview.shtml.

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Region Five Events: Coast

JULY 2008

July 17, 2008
Hampton Roads Green Drinks. Virginia Beach, VA. Held at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, VA Beach 23451 For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.

AUGUST 2008

August 21, 2008
Hampton Roads Green Drinks. Virginia Beach, VA. Held at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, VA Beach 23451 For more information: www.hrgbc.org/events.htm.

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 17-19, 2008
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference. Richmond, VA. The 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference (COVES) will focus on "Meeting the Climate Change Challenge." This challenge, which is facing the state and the nation, provides opportunities for policy solutions, technological innovation, and economic development. The conference will bring forth information on the actions that public and private organizations in Virginia and across the country are taking to address the most pressing environmental issue of this century.

Visit the COVES 2008 website for registration information.

September 26-28, 2008
Northern Neck RiverRide 2008. Organized by Bike Walk Virginia. For more information: www.riverride.org.

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Region One Case Studies: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area

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Region Two Case Studies: Valley

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Region Three Case Studies: Mountain

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Region Four Case Studies: Central

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Region Five Case Studies: Coast

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