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DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ (Event)

May 27, 2012 Add Comment Edit

On June 8, 2012, an event titled "DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ" will take place from 8 am to 10:30 am at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. Join PlanSmart NJ, APA NJ and The Sustainability Institute for their first policy briefing exploring the changing landscape of DEP water quality management planning in NJ. Hear speakers representing different perspectives discuss the opportunities and challenges they face.

The list of speakers includes Tim Dillingham, Executive Director, American Littoral Society; Raymond Ferrara, PhD., Principal, Omni Environmental; David Fisher, PP/AICP, Vice President of Governmental Affairs,K. Hovnanian Homes; Michelle Siekerka, Esq., Assistant Commissioner, Economic Growth and Green Energy, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; and Neil Yoskin, Esq., Partner, Sokol Behot & Fiorenzo

The cost for PlanSmart NJ member is $45, non-profit/government is $55 and non-member is $65 (Registration fee includes continental breakfast).

To register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Impact of International Green Construction Code (Event)

May 27, 2012 Add Comment Edit

On June 5, 2012 an event will take place titled, "Impact of International Green Construction Code (IgCC) on New Jersey." It will take place at Atlantic Cape Community College, Worthington Atlantic City Campus from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Over the last several years the International Code Council has been in the process of developing the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). This code is intended to serve as a model for various state building codes. It was prepared in collaboration with the USGBC, ASHRAE and AIA. The IgCC which is scheduled to launch later this Spring.

This professional development seminar will address key features of the IgCC and its coordination with other sustainable development guideline. The seminar will address the IqCC's impact on green building and sustainable design in New Jersey. This seminar will also address various issues concerning the professional standard of care, legal and contractual obligations, and incurability.

The cost for this seminar is $249 which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

For more information or to register contact Dharmesh Dave at (609) 343-5658 or email him at ddave@atlantic.edu

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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LEED-certified Green House Tour (Event)

May 20, 2012 Add Comment Edit

On May 30, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. a LEED event titled "Certified Green House Tour" will take place in Harding Township, New Jersey. Ever wondered what you could do to your home to make it a more environmentally friendly place to live? This unique tour highlights the planning and implementation that goes into constructing a LEED-certified home. This event will teach people about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other eco-friendly building terms.

Participants will tour a property in Harding Township which manages 100% of its roofline runoff from rainfall into a series of rain gardens, and has cisterns that store rain water for use in toilets and hose bibs throughout the main house.

This event will address the design and construction that is involved in undertaking a LEED project. Group size is limited.

Members: Free. Non-members: $10.

To register click here or call 973-538-3500.

NJ Association of Energy Engineers 2012 Energy Forum (Event)

May 13, 2012 Add Comment Edit

On May 16, 2012 an event about the future of energy will take place at Center Hall, Rutgers University Busch Student Center 604 Bartholomew Rd., Piscataway, New Jersey. The keynote speaker is Robert Hanna, President NJ BPU.

This 1-day seminar provides a unique opportunity to understand the direction of energy policy, support programs and future energy supply in New Jersey as well as providing a review of current energy technology developments including building energy efficiency. Portions will likely qualify for LEED and/or NJ Professional Engineering Continuing Education credits.

Agenda: 8 AM - Registration/Breakfast; 9-12 NJ Energy Policy; Programs & Supply, 1-3 Energy Technology; Building Efficiency.

This is this year's most comprehensive seminar on New Jersey energy issues. It includes speakers from the NJ Board of Public Utilities, Federal Dept. of Energy, Economic Development Authority, PSEG and others.

For more information or to register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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PENPAC Legislative Roundtable (Event)

May 13, 2012 Add Comment Edit

On May 16, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the PENPAC roundtable event will be taking place at CIANJ Headquarters, located at 61 S. Paramus Rd., Paramus, New Jersey. The event will address environmental regulations and laws which have a far reaching impact on business, affecting land use, air quality, water, energy, transportation, and infrastructure.

This year New Jersey is in the final stages of a monumental change in the way contaminated sites are cleaned up. The state is now authorizing licensed site remediation professionals to oversee the work.

Join Assemblywomen L. Grace Spencer and Holly Schepisi as they discuss these changes and other key environmental issues facing New Jersey.

For more information click here. To register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

Note: Please note that due to the unfortunate passing of Assemblywoman Spencer's mother, the meeting has been postponed. Please check back for updates.

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