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Nationwide regulations governing stormwater management are large scale initiative involving the development of new policies, ordinances, and codes relating to rainwater management and water quality.

In response to new stormwater standards and requirements, the City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency are promoting the use of green infrastructure as a means for community revitalization and establishing Chattanooga as a leader in sustainable water quality management.

Presented by Mark D. Heinzer, P.E., with the City of Chattanooga Dept. of Public Works and Sarah Weeks, Senior Planner at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA), this course will familiarize attendees with policies, ordinances, and codes relating to rainwater management and water quality from the municipal and regional planning perspectives.

COST: w/ Lunch- $15 Members/$20 Non-Members. Students admitted at the member rate with College Photo ID.

On June 21st, PlanET will share the results of a community survey of nearly 6,000 residents: their visions for land use activities, infrastructure, planning and growth across all of East Tennessee.

Community participation has important implications for regional urban planning. It puts more ideas on the table, includes varied perspectives, gains buy-in and support for the effort, and ultimately leads to more durable, effective and beneficial results for everyone.

Led by Mark Donaldson, Director of the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission, this presentation will impart vital stakeholder insights into the direction of regional planning activities, and will engage you in a meaningful discussion of the best approaches to help turn community visions into reality.

A portion of this presentation will feature audience participation, where you will asked to contribute your thoughts, evaluation and analysis to help develop a framework for an action strategy to guide regional planning goals and objectives.

COST: w/ Lunch- $15 Members/$20 Non-Members. Students admitted at the member rate with College Photo ID.

 

Renewable Energy, including wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems have experienced rapid growth in the last two years. Wind energy now supplies 6% of the U.S electricity capacity and solar just reached 1% in 2012, with both looking forward to continued market growth.

In the Tennessee Valley, wind and solar energy systems now offset enough electricity to power approximately 10,000 homes. Led by Nick Safay of EcoLogical Energy Systems, this program will bring attendees up to speed on all the latest developments and explore Innovative incentive programs and grid-tied systems which have increased demand, lowered costs and made renewable systems more accessible to residential and commercial users.

COST: w/ Lunch- $15 Members/$20 Non-Members. Students admitted at the member rate with College Photo ID.

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Familiarize yourself with stormwater technologies, manufactured devices and treatment train options to enhance system performance and sustainability at this Chattanooga Lunch & Learn on May 22, 2013.

In order to operate effectively, stormwater technologies need to be specified according to the intended land use as well as conditions for which those technologies are designed to operate.

Presented by Mark B. Miller, P.G., a research scientist with AquaShield,TM Inc., this topic focuses on green infrastructure designs that rely on Low Impact Development (LID) practices and includes an examination of two case studies in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

COST: w/ Lunch- $15 Members/$20 Non-Members. Students admitted at the member rate with College Photo ID.

 

 

One of the leading causes of energy waste from heating, cooling, and condensation issues in commercial buildings is inadequate insulation. Properly installed, insulation quickly adds up to significant return on investment over the life of a building.

However, choosing the right insulation can be a daunting task. Materials currently on the market offer differing degrees of thermal, fire, moisture and soundproofing protection, and many new and innovative insulation products are available.

Led by building energy efficiency scientist and researcher Jeff Christian, this presentation offers a breakdown of insulation options and applications tailored to make your project as efficient as possible.

COST: w/ Lunch- $15 Members/$20 Non-Members. Students admitted at the member rate with College Photo ID.

Co-sponsored by USGBC-ET and presented by the Plan East Tennessee (PlanET) Consortium, the free April 30 Curbside Chat program, ”New Strategies for the Economic Realities Facing America’s Towns” covers the causes and impacts of the current economic crisis, examines case studies on the finances of America’s development pattern, reviews “dead ideas” of the suburban era we need to shed and proposes strategies for adjusting to the new realities we face.

Topics covered include:

• Why are our cities and towns so short of resources despite decades of robust growth?
• Why do we struggle at the local level just to maintain our basic infrastructure?
• How do we address our problems in a dramatically different economy?

Led by Chuck Marohn from Strong Towns.

When: Tuesday, April 30, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Goins Building Auditorium, Pellissippi State Community College

CEUs: 1 AIA/1 GBCI

Cost: FREE

 

Get a hands on look at some of Knoxville's most cutting-edge in sustainable and green design on Saturday, May 4, 2013! This open-house format tour will educate tour goers on systems and designs that make up some of Knoxville's 'greenest' buildings, which are healthier, more durable, use fewer resources and save on operations and maintenance costs.

Tour goers will see up to eight (8) structures in a wide price range and building size in or near Downtown Knoxville. Each stop will have on-site experts plus educational materials on sustainable features, economic savings, and construction details.

Featuring guided tours of:

• Scripps Networks Interactive Headquarters (LEED Gold) 
• UT's Ayres Hall's Historic LEED Renovation (LEED Silver)
• The Knoxville Transit Center (LEED Silver)
• Three Rivers Market (Designed to meet 2010 LEED Retail NC criteria)
• Ijams Nature Center Solar Array
• Sustainable Future Net Zero Office
• The UT Solar Decathlon House
• East Town Mall Spectrum Solar Exhibit

The tour is open and FREE to the public (RSVP required) and offers 2 AIA and 2 GBCI credits with paid admission. Once registered, attendees will receive a booklet with information concerning the tours, including a map with directions to each tour location. COST: Free, $15/$25 for two with CEU WHEN: May 4, 2013 from 9am-2pm WHERE: In and around downtown Knoxville, TN

To RSVP for the tour, visit the Green+Go Eventbrite Page or contact USGBC-ET at 865-208-7887 and easttnusgbc@gmail.com