GrEEn Day! at Earth Advantage, Inc. October 15, 2008

GrEEn Day!
At Earth Advantage, Inc.
A prelude to the HBA Metro Green Building Week
Wednesday, October 15

Join Earth Advantage, Inc., Energy Trust of Oregon, HBA Metro, Tyvek, and PGE for a day dedicated to energy efficiency (EE) and green building knowledge .

Explore efficient heating systems from PGE. Learn about living buildings from Lisa Petterson of SERA Architects. Gain invaluable insights, advice, and lessons on green building by recognized speaker Mark LaLiberte. Hear Chris Dorsi, a nationally acclaimed author, share ways to save money while saving the planet.

Schedule and Seminar Topics

7:30AM - 8AM: Breakfast and Netowrking

8AM - 10AM: High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Options presented by PGE - Hear industry experts discuss the latest in energy efficient heating and cooling options, such as heat pumps and furnaces, geothermal, and zonal. Learn the benefits of various technologies to choose the right HVAC option for your projects. Meet reps from PGE, NW Geo, Carrier, Jacobs Heating & Air Conditioning, Daikin, and Cadet.

10AM - 11Am: Living Building Challenge - Imagine a beautiful building that generates all its own energy, captures and treats its own water, and operates efficiently. SERA Architects will bring this concept to life as Lisa Petterson presents the Living Building Challenge, an initiative that pursues true sustainability in the built environment.

11AM - 12PM: S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) Broker - Learn about trends and the current green real estate market from an Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. Broker.

12PM - 1PM: Lunch and Break

1PM - 1:15PM: Countrywide and Bank of America - Learn about green home incentive programs and services available to homeowners and builders.

1:20PM - 3:30PM: Mark LaLiberte - Mark teaches, consults, and speaks to over 7,000 builders, architects, and consumers each year. He will be presenting on energy efficient construction practices and system approaches to building.

3:30PM - 5PM: Chris Dorsi - Chris has spent thirty years crafting the next generation of energy-efficient homes as both a home builder and real estate developer. He will present on his current book, The Homeowner’s Handbook to Energy Efficiency, which has become the standard text for green building workshops across the country.

5PM - 6PM: Happy Hour and Networking

Official Website: http://greenday.eventbrite.com