Energy Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...and countermeasures. You'll learn about the use of newer, energy-efficient membranes and how they can improve water quality at lower cost. You will learn about potential pitfalls and get suggestions on how to avoid these problems. This teleconference will also discuss software and guidelines for how to select and employ software both in system design and troubleshooting. n nLearning  more...

A Road Map to Greening Our Residential Buildings: National Green Building Standards Review ... will uncover how we are missing substantial ways to save energy, water and money, and discuss the new national green building standards that will affect you and your industry. You'll be exposed to new data and connections you've never seen before and have a new perspective on the importance of green building. Learning Objectives - You will be able to specify which systems will help save the  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...ings. Key elements of the program are water conservation, energy conservation and a reduction in waste going to landfill. Federal, state and local jurisdictions are looking for ways to incentivize improved performance in these key areas. The President is working with Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to protect our nation from the serious economic and strategic risks associated with  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...Energy savings is possible for nearly every electric motor application but there are obstacles to buying and installing a higher efficiency motor. Practical considerations of the real world such as initial purchase, accounting system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ... lighter nano-steel, translucent nano-concrete, ultra-low-energy nano-lighting, flexible nano-solar panels, insulating nano-glass, waterproof nano-drywall, amazingly durable nano-coatings and paints, dirt-proof nano-enhanced fabrics and furnishings, and more. Illustrated with actual as-built case studies that spell out tangible economic benefits, this is nontechnical teleconference for everyone  more...

Documenting and Organizing LEED Projects: Lessons Learned for Better LEED Submissions ...irement for designs in this environmentally sensitive and energy-conscious world. Design teams are being asked to integrate steps for LEED certification into already established design processes. Even though a designer might understand the principles of sustainable design and are familiar with LEED certification, until they have managed a LEED design through certification, do they really know  more...

Clean Air Act Update ...ss are poised to usher in a new era of greenhouse gas and energy regulation. At the same time, the Obama EPA is confronting a bewildering array of court-ordered regulatory revisions and politically charged environmental initiatives. All of these changes will have a direct impact on numerous business sectors and tens of thousands of energy, manufacturing, commercial and institutional facilities  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ...per illumination can provide paybacks that far exceed the energy saved. Studies have confirmed findings. This topic will be presented in a fast paced teleconference with many real life examples. System efficiencies, impact on other architectural systems and integrated controls will all be discussed. We will discuss daylighting, a 100 year old feature that is more relevant now than ever. This  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...energy costs, government mandates and market forces are combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn how to  more...

Taxation Issues When Conducting Business With Native American Tribes ...million investment of funds for infrastructure, renewable energy, tribal detention facilities and other such projects. As the stimulus measures give rise to specific development projects in American Indian country and as Native American tribes continue to diversify their own economic activities, both on and off American Indian lands, a growing number of companies are looking to do business with  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities BenefitsCan you make a sound business case for AMR/AMI? What does it take to have a successful advanced metering system project? Advanced metering systems are evolving to meet municipal needs for efficient customer service, infrastructure management and conservation. But, acquiring and successfully integrating automatic meter reading/advanced metering infrastructure presents unique challenges to  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets BenefitsThe world of greenhouse gas regulation is increasingly complex. International, national, state and regional greenhouse gas reduction programs typically include carbon offsets or allowances as one of the tools to achieve compliance. This teleconference will help those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...rstand the U.S. Green Building Council 2009 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) program. In January 2009 the U.S. Green Building Council installed the third-generation version of its well known green building performance rating and certification system, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This latest LEED system results from more than four-years of technical  more...

Green Roof Sustainable Design Techniques ... long term waterproofing performance, storm water runoff, energy requirements and sustainability. By obtaining a better understanding of green roof design principles, you will be in a position to make better choices. You will leave this teleconference with an appreciation for the importance of adopting a systematic approach to design that includes setting appropriate goals, and selecting  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ... on greenfield sites. Now studies indicate that increased energy efficiencies and a market demand for a limited supply of green buildings can provide ROI when measured against the up-front development and construction costs. Green buildings can also yield an increase to net operating income and enhance real estate market value. n nA survey by the Northeast-Midwest Institute indicated a trend  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes ...e new 2009 IECC are forecasted to save 15-20 percent more energy than homes built under the 2006 code. This teleconference will take you through the changes to learn what lies ahead in the building code industry and how it will affect your business. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to apply new regulations for automatic sprinklers. n- You will be able to report plumbing provisions. n-  more...

Understanding LEED. for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...nvironmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, purchasing activity, transportation integration and exterior maintenance programs. LEED® EB helps building owners and operators assess the performance of their buildings and assists in the identification of  more...

Green Leases: Negotiating Renewals and Direct Leases Under Sustainability Mandates ...vement for green building leases started with encouraging energy efficiency and then addressing environmental concerns. Now the movement is heading toward tracking individual carbon usage. Green building leases need to be drafted and negotiated to protect the landlords and the tenants as sustainability programs are implemented. These green leases need to address provisions such as those dealing  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ... The 2009 revisions focus mainly on further reductions in energy waste and enhanced water conservation, representing a major upgrade and harmonization of key technical criteria. This latest version (effectively "3.0") results from more than four years of technical research, reviews of many actual LEED® certified projects and advisory activities of hundreds of technical experts. n nThis  more...

Current Trends in Green Lending ...hile aiding the environment. Green lending, also known as Energy Efficient Mortgages, have been around for more than decade but have been seldom used. With the growing concerns over the nation's addiction to imported oil and climate change there is a new push to create a greater market demand for this feature. This teleconference will help you poise to take advantage of the green revolution. It  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...n criteria and standards; elements of design that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact; the direct and hidden costs of a failure to achieve green criteria and standards, and those provisions of the traditional design and construction contract documents that need to be re-evaluated in terms of allocating responsibility of performance; coordination of obligations and the  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments nMission critical operations include electronic trading operations; semiconductor manufacturing (clean rooms); pharmaceutical plants; hazardous biological or chemical labs; military, defense and government facilities; certain security or public safety related projects, including 911 call centers, emergency or disaster response centers; airport air traffic control towers; and other critical  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties ...e sprawl model is dying and not just because of swings in energy prices. Consumers increasingly enjoy urban settings and lifestyles. This is driven by demographics and consumer preferences. To deliver what people want, it's time to learn more about urban community building techniques. These can be applied across the transect from villages, suburbs and cities. Building community will be closely  more...

From Contact to Contract: The Ladder Approach to Managing a Sale ...ty, and wastes a great deal of the salesperson's time and energy. Managing a sale need not be chaotic. The ladder method is a logical progression process that will allow you to maintain complete control of the sales process, save time and energy by keeping your prospect engaged and committed, shorten the sales cycle, quickly eliminate nonprospects, and create additional and add-on sales and  more...