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IN THIS ISSUE
From The Editor
Energy Efficiency Seminar
LEED GA Study Group
Sustainable Cocktails
LEED BD+C Workshop (Day 1)
LEED BD+C Workshop (Day 2)
BPI Certified Energy Audit Training
Sustainable Cocktails East
Water Treatment Symposium
Annual Gala
USGBC-LI Forms____ Attainable LI Team
Forchelli LEED Office Tour
USGBC-LI's_______ New Office
Long Island LEED___ Projects Listed
Committee_______ Meeting Dates
Resource________ Development
Join a Committee or Become a Sponsor
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VISION
The purpose of the Long Island Chapter of the US Green Building Council is to mirror and advance the core purpose of the US Green Building Council locally; to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

MISSION
The USGBC-LI is committed to working with our fellow Long Islanders to improve our quality of life by improving the quality of the structures we build and the environment in which we all live, work and play.  We are committed to leaving the world a little better than we found it so that future generations have an unfettered opportunity to do the same.

From The Editor
Don't miss the Mar 21st LEED Study Group, the Mar 22nd Sustainable Cocktails, the Mar 23rd LEED Workshop and the
Mar 31st Sustainable Cocktails East.  Also, check out the new Green Home Design Competition and partnerships between USGBC-LI and Attainable Long Island.   It's already time to save the date for our May 24th Annual Gala.  And, check out the Committee meetings schedule below.

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Published 3/16/11
Mar 15 & 22 -  FREE Energy Efficiency Information Seminars  

 

USGBC-LI members and guests have been invited to a FREE Energy Efficiency Information Seminar on either Mar 15th or Mar 16th.  The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), NYS Small Business Development (SBDC), NYS Empire State Development, National Grid and Nassau and Suffolk Counties are sponsoring free informational seminars on how to access financial incentives and achieve cost savings through energy efficiency, process efficiency, and technical assistance programs.

 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  

East Wind Catering and Conference Center
5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11972

 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  

LIPA/National Grid Facility, Rooms 157/158
25 Hub Drive, Melville, NY 11747

         

Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.    

 

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Mar 21 -  LEED GA Exam
Study Group    

 

This is a study group to prepare to take the LEED Green Associates accreditation exam. The classes are taught by experts in their field and includes all hand outs and study materials.  It is also a great way to learn about LEED and green building principles. Study materials are included.

  

Mon Mar 21, 2011

6:00pm - 8:00pm

USGBC-LI Headquarters
150 Motor Parkway
Media Center Theater
Hauppauge , NY 11788
 

 

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Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.

              

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Mar 22 - Sustainable Cocktails 
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This event is still free to members
(a great reason to join the chapter). It's an open networking meeting for members and professionals to share ideas with USGBC-LI Board Members, Committee Chairs, and other chapter members. And you can learn more about the positive impacts of Building Green on Long Island.

Come learn more about the chapter and how to get involved in its committees and
educational programs.

Tues Mar 22, 2011
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Four Food Studio
515 Broad Hollow Rd
Melville NY 11747

Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.

 

Click here to SPONSOR THIS EVENT.

Mar 23 -  Workshop: Understanding LEED BD+C Rating System (Day 1) 

 

This workshop will provide essential knowledge and understanding of the LEED BD+C rating systems, including credit intents, key elements, main requirements, and referenced standards; synergies among credits; and foundations of the LEED certification process, including basic documentation considerations.

  

Wed Mar 23, 2011

8:00am - 5:30pm

Stony Brook University
  CEWIT Building
1500 Stony Brook Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
 

 

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Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.

              

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Mar 24 -  Workshop: Implementing LEED BD+C Rating System (Day 2)

 

This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (BD+C) Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential.  

   
Thurs Mar 24, 2011

8:00am - 5:30pm

Stony Brook University
  CEWIT Building
1500 Stony Brook Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
 

 

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Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.

              

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Mar 24 thru Apr 1 - BPI Certified
Energy Auditor Training  

 

Stony Brook University CET is offering training to become a BPI Certified Energy Auditor.  Good candidates for this training include Home Inspectors, HVAC Professionals, Insulation Professionals, General Contractors, Home Builders, Engineers, and Architects.

The BPI Heating Specialist Certification course includes 5 days of classroom and field training as well as the BPI Heating Professional written and field exams. This course covers heating system science, load & system sizing, ventilation system design and installation, and system diagnostics.

   
Mon Mar 28, 2011

thru
Fri Apr 1, 2011

  Stony Brook University
Corporate Education and Training
Stony Brook, New York 11794

Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.
 

 

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Mar 31 - Sustainable Cocktails East

 

USGBC-LI East End Committee invites you to bring your expertise to our newest monthly Sustainable Cocktails networking meeting and learn more about the importance and positive impacts of Building Green on the East End of Long Island.  This event is free to members.  Come learn more about the chapter and how to get involved in committees and  educational programs.   


Thurs Mar 31, 2011

6:00pm to 9:00pm 

 

Tim Burk's 230 Elm Street
230 Elm Street
Southampton, NY 11968

 


Click here to REGISTER and for MORE INFORMATION.


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Apr 6 - Symposium: Solutions for Community Wastewater Treatment

AIA Peconic, a Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, invites regulators, inventors, engineers, designers, planners, municipal representatives,builders, clients and the interested public to learn about and discuss the design of small community sewer systems appropriate for small communities, hamlets, clustered housing, and institutions.

April 6 , 2011

8:30am to 5:30pm 

Suffolk County Community College

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center

20 East Main Street

Riverhead NY


Click here  for MORE INFORMATION

Click here  to REGISTER

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May 24 -- Annual Gala

Please SAVE THE DATE for the USGBC-LI Annual Green Gala.

Gala 2011 -- Join Us

    Tues May 24, 2011

Honorees

Jack Kulka (Kulka Construction)
Richard Kessel (New York Power Authority)


Long Island Marriott Hotel
Uniondale NY

Click here  for MORE INFORMATION


Gala 2011

USGBC-LI Forms Attainable
Long Island Team
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Mar 18th early-registration deadline for design competition

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The Town of Babylon, United Way of Long Island, U.S. Green Building Council Long Island Chapter, and the Long Island Power Authority have announced  that they are co-sponsoring a national design competition as a part of their mission to build the most sustainable and affordable home possible on a site in Wyandanch. The leaders of this Attainable Long Island alliance have determined this site will be the place where both green and affordable housing will be redefined.  The winner of the competition will receive $10,000.

Mar 18th is the early-registration deadline for the
               Green Home Design Competition.

Click here to READ MORE and ENTER the COMPETITION
 
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Briefing and Tour at LEED Certified Forchelli Office a Great Success
 
On March 1st USGBC-LI provided a briefing and office tour of the LEED Silver for Commercial Interiors Certified Forchelli office space in the Omni Building in Uniondale.  Forchelli was praised for it social responsibility in being the 1st LEED Certified office in Nassau County.  The briefing in the auditorium was preceded by a light dinner and networking.  A  presentation was made to Forchelli and a description of highlights of the project was made by representives of the integrated design team -- building owner, tenant, LEED AP, architect, project manager, HVAC supplier and commissioning agent.  Highlights of the presentations included energy saving rebates, and compliance with LEED requirements for office materials, recycling of debris, air quality and lighting.

Click here  for MORE INFORMATION


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USGBC-LI's New Office to be
LEED Certified


USGBC-LI will be moving into new office space shortly at 150 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge.  It is planned that this new office space will be LEED Silver Certified.   The layouts have been approved and sources are being sought for office furniture, fixtures, and the like.  The plan is to have a ribbon cutting opening ceremony in mid-April.   Stay tuned for status updates. 

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Long Island LEED Projects Listed
The following Long Island projects have been
LEED Certified:
  • Wild By Nature
  • Leviton Manufacturing
  • Watermill Ateliers
  • Brookhaven National Lab 
  • Tanger Outlet Mall
  • Adelphi Univ Sports Center
  • Hampton Bays School
  • Stop & Shop
  • Westhampton Vill Hall
  • 1001 Franklyn Ave
  • Space Storage Center
  • Forchelli Law Firm
Click here for MORE INFORMATION.


Committee Meeting Schedule


Check here for a list of Committee meeting dates.  Click on the Committee to send an e-mail or click on the date for more information.

  -- Residential Green:   6:00 PM Wed Mar 16th (3rd Wed)
  -- Green Technology5:30 PM Wed Mar TBD
  -- Resource Develop4:00 PM Tues Mar 22nd (Last Tues)
  -- Sustain Cocktails:   5:30 PM Tues Mar 22nd (Last Tues)
  -- Programs:             5;30 PM Mon Apr 4th (1st Monday)
  -- Healthcare:           8:00 AM Thurs Apr 7th (First Thurs)
  -- Green Schools:      5:30 PM Tues Apr 12th (2nd Tues)
  -- Green Incentives:   5:30 PM Tues 12th
  -- Emerging Profs:      5:30 PM Wed Apr TBD
  -- Advocacy:            4:00 PM Mon Apr 11th (2nd Mon)
  -- Communications:    3:00 PM Thurs Apr 14th (2nd Thurs)


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Resource Development


The mission of the Resource Development Committee is to raise funds through individual and corporate donations.  These funds are used to USGBC-LI Logo support green building initiatives on Long Island through education, programs and events, as well as community outreach and advocacy efforts.

Please support the USGBC Long Island Chapter and help make Long Island a greener place to live and work.   

 

 

Click here to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

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Want to Get More Involved?
Join a Committee or Become a Sponsor


Most committees are looking for members to help spread the word about green building to Long Island. It's a great way to network and help create a greener future for the next generation. Put in as much or as little time as you want. No special skills are required. Just jump right in.
Visit the committee page and contact one of the Committee Chairs to get more information. 

Click here to BECOME a USGBC-LI CORPORATE SPONSOR

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