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  USGBC-ET has partnered with GreenEDU to offer our members new options for high-quality, live remote education! Get the training and credits you need from the comfort of  your home or office! Dozens of courses are available 6 days a … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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’ … Continue reading →

The International Code Council has created and launched a new family of I-building codes, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). Developed by the ICC, AIA, and ASTM-International, the IgCC fully integrates with the entire family of existing I-codes and builds … Continue reading →

Led by Gary Bergeron, PE, this course will familiarize attendees with envelope and HVAC requirements of the 2012 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) as well as HVAC controls for efficient operation. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems account for approximately … Continue reading →