News: Rhode Island
Posted: April 10, 2012
USGBC-Rhode Island Chapter monthly webinar to be held on April 18
The USGBC-RI Chapter holds monthly educational seminars for LEED APs, Green Associates and those who need to complete their 15 or 30 hours of credential maintenance.
The next series"Energy Consumption & EA Credit 1: Top 10 Energy Efficiency Measures for Load Reduction" (Session 1) will begin on April 18 at the New England Tech - Room 216, 2480 Post Rd.
This three-part webinar series provides the strategies necessary to successfully achieve EA Credit 1 and energy efficiency through integrated design. This session will explore the first step for reducing energy consumption of a building: reducing energy loads. Presenters will highlight energy simulation as a design tool and key to successfully implementing EA Credit 1.
The facilitator is Kenneth Filarski, FAIA, AICP, LEED-AP BD+C, CFM
Cost for the event is $25 for anyone seeking CEUs; $25 for non-RIGBC members. Free for RIGBC members not seeking CEUs
For more information visit www.usgbcRI.org
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