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Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast/The Governor's Conference on Energy
Richmond, VA
October 12-14, 2010
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JULY 2010

July 12–16, 2010
BPI Building Analyst.
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.

July 13–15, 2010
HEP Introduction to HVAC Diagnostics
. Abingdon, VA. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.

July 18–23, 2010
HERS Rater Training
. Abingdon, VA. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.


AUGUST 2010

August 4–6, 2010
BPI Building Envelope
. Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.

Webinars and Related Events

Lunch-and-Learn LEED Green Associate Study Session Webinar Series. The JRGBC has invited FEA to conduct Lunch-and-Learn webinars for those interested in obtaining their LEED Green Associate credential! Watch at your desk over your lunch break and get prepared! Miss a session? They will be posted online afterward for your review!

This three-part series for the LEED Green Associate webinars will be held on Tuesdays from 12–1:00 pm, starting August 3rd. For more information, go to http://jrgbc.org/lunch-and-learn-leed-green-associate-study-session-webinar-series/.

Region One Events: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area

SEPTEMBER 2010

September 22, 2010
Building Livable Communities: Creating a Common Agenda
. Held at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Ring Auditorium. Partners for Livable Communities, in association with the Hirshhorn, is hosting a forum that will focus on how quality of life, economic development, and social services can be addressed by blending together the full range of livability values, including transportation, housing, and amenities such as arts, cultural heritage, and design. For more information visit www.livable.org/buildinglivablecommunities.

No events scheduled at this time. To list your event, send information by e-mail to .

Region Two Events: Valley

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Region Three Events: Mountain

See the Green Building Training Consortium Partner,
People Inc., workshop listings
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Region Four Events: Central

OCTOBER 2010

Save the Date for the Governor's Conference on Energy
 
Save the Date! October 12-14, 2010
 
This year, Governor Bob McDonnell will host "Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast—The Governor's Conference on Energy." The conference takes place on October 12–14, 2010 at the Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia.
 
The Governor, national speakers, private companies, government representatives, and energy technology, policy, and program experts will provide a comprehensive program on energy and economic development opportunities, current and future potential for energy businesses in Virginia, and insights about our energy future.
 
 
 
             
 
Registration coming soon! Send an email to to receive a registration notice.
 
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NOVEMBER 2010

November 3–5, 2010
Architecture Exchange East
. Richmond, VA. Held at Greater Richmond Convention Center. Featuring over 60 educational sessions, spectacular behind-the-scenes architectural tours, engaging special events, and over 125 vendors in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall, don't miss your chance to break new ground and break away from the pack. For more information visit www.virginiaarchitecture.org/ae_index.html.

DECEMBER 2010

December 3–4, 2010
11th Annual AECP Green Living and Energy Expo
. Roanoke, VA. The 11th Annual AECP Green Living and Energy Expo will be held in the Special Events Center at the Roanoke Civic Center. It is the foremost regional gathering of sustainable product and service providers. For more information go to www.aecpes.org.

Region Five Events: Coast

JULY 2010

July 14, 2010
Norfolk Green Drinks Monthly Event
. Norfolk, VA. From 6–8pm. Held at The Boot, 123 W. 21st Street (The Ghent District). For more information, go to www.hrgreendrinks.com/.

July 27, 2010
A Summer Networking Reception sponsored by The Virginia Alternative & Renewable Energy Association (VA-AREA)
. Richmond, VA. Held at The Science Museum of Virginia. For more information, please visit www.va-area.org or contact Ken Hutcheson at (804) 697-1363 or khutcheson@va-area.org.

SEPTEMBER 2010

September 7, 2010
USGBC LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop
. Chesapeake, VA. Held at the Damuth Trane Conference Center, 100 Cavalier Blvd., Chesapeake, VA& 23323 from 8:30 am–5 pm. For more information, go to www.hrgbc.org/docs/100907ChesapeakeCCSWorkshopFlyer.pdf.

September 11–14, 2010
The Virginia Recreation and Park Society's 56th Annual Conference: Celebrating People, Parks & Programs!
Hampton, VA For more information, go to www.vrps.com.

September 15–16, 2010
2010 Virginia Environmental Education Conference: Looking Back at a Sustainable Future
. Orange, VA. Since we are "looking back to a sustainable future," the titles of the strands represent basic root elements needed for our survival. They are: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, and Rock. The spectacular and historic grounds at Montpelier are ideal for promoting environmental education. For more information, go to www.deq.state.va.us/vanaturally/eeconference10.html.

Region One Case Studies: Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area

College of Graduate and Professional Studies Building #2
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Gannett/USA Today Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
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Glebe Elementary School
Arlington, Virginia
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John M. Langston High School Continuation & Langston-Brown Community Center
Arlington, Virginia
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National Association of Realtors, Washington office
Washington, DC
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National Geographic Society Headquarters
Washington, DC
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One and Two Potomac Yard/EPA Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
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Patriot Home
Purcellville, Virginia
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Pentagon Athletic Center
Arlington, Virginia
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Pentagon Metro Entrance Facility
Arlington, Virginia
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Pentagon Remote Delivery Facility
Arlington, Virginia
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T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria, Virginia
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The Tower Building at Tower Oaks
Rockville, Maryland
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U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters
Washington, DC
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Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Gainesville, Virginia
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Region Two Case Studies: Valley

No case studies available.

   

Region Three Case Studies: Mountain

Roanoke-Lee Street Housing Project
Blacksburg, Virginia
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Tekoa Boys Residential Campus
Christiansburg, Virginia
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Region Four Case Studies: Central

Amberleigh Development Residence
Richmond, Virginia
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CarMax Corporate Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
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Charlottesville's Downtown Transit Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Chesterfield Community Development Customer Service Center
Chesterfield County, Virginia
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Free Union Country School, New Arts Building
Free Union, Virginia
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Greenwood Elementary School
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Grishaw Residence
Richmond, Virginia
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Gunn Cottage
North Garden, Virginia
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Heilman Dining Center
Richmond, Virginia
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Kensington Avenue Residence
Richmond, Virginia
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Kersey Creek Elementary School
Hanover County, Virginia
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The Quarries ecoVillage (EarthCraft™ Home)
Schuyler, Virginia
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Richmond Federal Courthouse
Richmond, Virgina
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Terra Cielo Esmont, VA
Esmont, Virginia
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Waldorf School
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Weinstein Hall
Richmond, Virginia
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Winchester Greens
Richmond, Virginia
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The Woods at Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia
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Woolen Mills Residence
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Region Five Case Studies: Coast

Barksdale Field Dormitories
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Engineering & Computational Sciences Building
Norfolk, Virginia
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Ernie Morgan Environmental Action Center
Norfolk, Virginia
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Hermitage Elementary School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Personnel Support Facility
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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The Woods at Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia
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