Detailed descriptions of Green Expo 2010 sessions
Grid Neutrality – Foundation for Energy Independence in the 21st Century
This presentation will provide attendee’s information on defining of what is “Grid Neutrality” and how this differs from “Zero Net Energy” and “Off-the-Grid”. It will outline the steps one should take and considerations one should make in placing the foundation of Grid Neutrality in their building design and operation. Attendees will be introduced to the California Grid Neutral: Electrical Independence for California Schools and Community Colleges document, which will be required in all new projects beginning in 2010, with a goal of achieving Grid Neutrality in all schools and community colleges by 2020.
Larry Schoff, PE
Legal Perspectives on Green Construction: Claims, Contracts, & Strategies for Risk Management
Presented by Stephen Del Percio, Esq., LEED AP
• Sources of Risk on Green Building Projects
• Risk Management Strategies for Design Professionals
• Risk Management Strategies for Owners, Consultants, and Brokers
• Distinguishing Certification from Performance
• Reported Green Building Claims: Themes & Concepts for Risk Management
• Insuring Green Building Risks: Surveying an Evolving Marketplace
• Green Building Litigation Case Study
• The Additional Risks of Building Green: Assessing the Benefits
Green Legislative Update for Ohio
Discussion on HB 7 & 251 for improved energy efficiency of State funded buildings
Representative Marian Harris & (Former Rep) Jim McGregor
Green Financing - Renewable Energy
Presented by Toby Rittner, President & CEO, CDFA; Price Finley, Argus Growth Consultants
Financing continues to be the primary element driving green development. Today, dozens of state and federal resources exist to help finance green renewable energy projects and to assist with improving energy efficiency. This session will explore a few key tools making a difference throughout the country and provide case study examples of project in Ohio that are benefiting from these cutting edge development finance tools. Included in this session will be a discussion of Ohio's revolutionary new Solar Special Improvement District (SID) program to encourage community investment in solar energy.
Green Initiatives in Central Ohio
Panel Discussion about key green initiatives that cities within Central Ohio are pursuing
Paul Freedman, Columbus; Colleen Gilger, Dublin; Westerville (TBC); Upper Arlington (TBC)
Selecting Green Building Materials: Tools and Strategies You Can Use
Presented by Ross G. Spiegel, FAIA, FCSI, FIGP, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP BD+C
As the number of green building materials and their use has increased so too has the number of tools and strategies available to the industry to help them make an educated selection. In this session, Ross Spiegel will share his knowledge of and experience with tools that are currently available as well as the strategies that can be used to help make the product selection process easier. The session will include a look at the tools that are available and an interactive session where attendees can “green” a specification section.
Commissioning for Green & LEED Projects (Commissioning For New and Existing Buildings)
Presented by Ron Wilkinson, PE, LEED AP, co-author for LEED for Commissioning Guide
• Introduction and Learning Objectives
- Tasks and systems included in ASHRAE commissioning.
- Benefits of commissioning building systems by exploring case studies of successful commissioning projects.
- How commissioning is applied in LEED projects for both new and existing buildings.
- How to buy, sell and apply commissioning to your project.
• What is Commissioning and Why is it Needed?
• National Commissioning Studies and Legal Requirements
• Definitions
• Managing Commissioning, Training, Certification, Cost
• USGBC LEED 2009 (v3) New Building Commissioning
• Scope-Examples of Equipment
• Existing Building Commissioning
• USGBC LEED 2009 (v3) Existing Building Commissioning
GBCI's LEED Credential Maintenance Program
Ross G. Spiegel, FAIA, FCSI, Chair of GBCI's Credential Maintenance program
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