JANUARY 2012

January 11-13, 2012
Midwest Energy Solutions Conference. Chicago, IL.

Hosted by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, topics to be covered include behavioral change and marketing efficiency, emerging programs and technologies, retrofitting commercial and public buildings, claimed savings and building energy codes, and the regional outlook for energy efficiency policy. Over 45 of the Midwest’s and nation’s leading corporations, utilities and organizations sponsor and exhibit at the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference. Visit www.meeaconference.org/conference.php.

January 17-20, 2012
USCC 20th Annual Conference & Tradeshow. Join us for the World's largest conference and exhibition for the Composting, Organics & Wood Waste Recycling Industry. Eight training courses, outstanding program with more than 60 educational & technical presentations, 100+ exhibitors, facility tours & "live" equipment demonstrations from 25+ manufacturers. For additional information: http://compostingcouncil.org/conference/

January 18-20, 2012
Environment and Security. 12th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment. Washington, DC. Hosted by the National Council for Science and the Environment, this conference will address the security of individuals, communities, and nations which is profoundly affected by changing environmental conditions. The conference will bring together over 1,100 leaders from the scientific, education, government, policy, development, conservation, business, international, and other communities. Visit www.environmentandsecurity.org/.

January 26–27, 2012
MiaGreen Expo & Conference. Miami Beach, FL. MiaGreen combines a major trade show with a front edge extensive educational program. Categories: Design, Building & Remodeling; Energy & CleanTech; Recycling & Waste Management; Transportation; Water, Air and Land; Green Certifications & Education; Financial Solutions & Incentives; Trade Consulting & Services Exhibit Hall with thousands of green products and services. For more information or to register, go to www.miagreen.com/.

FEBRUARY 2012

February 2-4, 2012
Sun, Surf, and Smart Growth: The 11th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference. San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.newpartners.org.

February 27-29, 2012
RESNET Building Performance Conference. Austin, TX. This conference offers strategic options to the business challenges in the building industry and provides a venue where you can obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. For more information visit www.resnet.us/conference.

MARCH 2012

March 5-7, 2012
Fundamentals of Lighting Efficiency. Atlantic City, NJ. Let two leading experts guide you every step of the way in upgrading lighting systems, calculating the true savings from lighting improvements, measuring and documenting savings achieved through an upgrade project, assessing and implementing effective lighting control strategies and much more. Earns 2.0 CEU. Read more at www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3355.

March 6-8, 2012
NESEA's Building Energy Conference and Trade Show. Boston, MA. NESEA hosts a renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers and building managers for three days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. For more information or to register, go to www.nesea.org/be12/.

March 14–16, 2012
GLOBE 2012. Vancouver, BC Canada. Business leaders, corporate executives, NGOs, and government policymakers from around the world will meet in Vancouver, March 14-16, 2012 to explore corporate sustainability, climate change, carbon management, clean energy, sustainable finance, and greener cities. Special subthemes for GLOBE 2012 will include: clean technology, water, sustainable retail, and Auto FutureTech: The future of the auto industry. For more information or to register, go to www.globeseries.com/

March 26-30, 2012
ACI National Home Performance Conference 2012 Baltimore, MD. Get a wealth of unbiased building science know-how and all the latest product information. Connect with influencers in the home performance and weatherization industry. Share in their knowledge. Learn new ideas. Exchange best practices. Discover new products, technologies and solutions. Forge new alliances. For more information visit: http://acinational.org/

MAY 2012

May 21-23, 2012
Fundamentals of Lighting Efficiency. Seattle, WA. Let two leading experts guide you every step of the way in upgrading lighting systems, calculating the true savings from lighting improvements, measuring and documenting savings achieved through an upgrade project, assessing and implementing effective lighting control strategies and much more. Earns 2.0 CEU. Read more at www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3355.

May 23-24, 2012
West Coast Energy Management Congress. Seattle, Washington. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability, as well as innovation solutions to improve your ROI. For more information or to register, go to www.energyevent.com/.

JULY 2012

July 15-19, 2012
National Energy Conference for Educators. Arlington, VA. Join the NEED Project for the 2012 Energy Conference for Educators. The conference brings together educators that are passionate about bringing energy education into their classrooms. Visit www.need.org/summertraining.

OCTOBER 2012

October 29-31, 2012
Fundamentals of Lighting Efficiency. Atlanta, GA. Let two leading experts guide you every step of the way in upgrading lighting systems, calculating the true savings from lighting improvements, measuring and documenting savings achieved through an upgrade project, assessing and implementing effective lighting control strategies and much more. Earns 2.0 CEU. Read more at www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3355.

October 31-November 1, 2012
World Energy Engineering Congress. Atlanta, GA. The WEEC will bring together the leading energy professionals in business, industry, and government as they actively seek today’s best and most innovative approaches to lower their energy costs, reduce their carbon footprint, and assure reliable, economical, secure energy supplies for their organizations. Visit www.energycongress.com/.

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