Upcoming USGBC Meeting

Applied Energy Conservation Systems: Turn Key
Commercial and Industrial Energy-Saving Systems

Steve O'Neil has fifteen years of experience serving in a range of capacities with environmental-related organizations including executive managament, advisor, corporate governcance, and founding entrepreneur. Steve currently owns and operates Applied Energy Conservation Systems, a commercial and industrial energy-savings consulting firm. Steve is also a Principal with Watershed Capital, an environmentally focused investment and management firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Steve has served as Executive Director of the Chattanooga Nature Center, Executive Director of SouthWings and SE Regional Director of Center for the Restoration of Waters @ Ocian Arks International.

Steve holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and a Masters in Environmental Science from University of Dublin, Trinity College, in Dublin, Ireland. Steve is an avid-outdoorsman, active musician, licensed pilot and past Board Chair of Dogwood Alliance in North Carolina.


Wednesday, Nov 19
1130am - 1pm
$10 members, $15 non members
greenspaces

USGBC ETN Newsletter

Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee

The Second Annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee commences in less than 3 weeks!

Register now and join people from all backgrounds and across Tennessee who will gather from November 13-15 at Lipscomb University in Nashville to develop a comprehensive conservation agenda and promote sustainability by improving collaboration between government, business, nonprofit, and citizens.
Early registration for the Second Annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee ends November 2nd. Register for the Summit and reserve your hotel room today!

*Don’t forget to check out/post to the message board if you are interested in ride/room-share.*

LEED EB Workshop in Chattanooga

HYDROGEN ROAD TOUR ’08 STOPS IN CHATTANOOGA

Monday August 18th 10:00 AM -12:00
First Tennessee Pavilion
1826 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408

Is hydrogen the fuel of the future, or is it destined to remain an untapped source of clean energy? Volkswagen and 8 other major automobile manufactures believe it’s the former and are out on a mission to prove it! On August 11th, hydrogen vehicles from 9 automobile manufactures left Portland, Maine on a carbon-free mission to reach the west coast. Along the way they will stop in 31 cities to promote hydrogen’s role in the Nation’s transportation future. On Monday, August 18th the tour stops in Chattanooga. Join members of the Chattanooga Green Committee, the Center for Transportation & Environment, fellow city residents and hydrogen fuel experts as we try to de-mystify transportation’s “hydrogen future.”

Is drinkable water truly the only emissions of these vehicles?
Are there sufficient numbers of hydrogen fueling stations in the United States?
How is hydrogen fuel created?
Is it safe?
Is the technology expensive?
Are there any environmental side effects?

On site will be hydrogen vehicles from BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen

More information on the Hydrogen Road Tour can be found at http://hydrogenroadtour.com/
VW has a blog chronicling the tour, complete with video from the CBS Morning Show. http://hydrogenroadtour.com/

Tuesday’s Times Free Press had an article about the event. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2008/aug/12/chattanooga-vw-hydrogen-vehicle-coming-here-nation/?volkswagen

2008 Congressional Advocacy Day

Eco Courier

Bicycle Delivery Service!
That's right folks- zero emissions deliveries for all your needs!

for more information:

Ryan Harris
423.321.2577
or
David Snyder
423.605.3125

EcoCourier, LLC
Flatiron Building
707 Georgia Ave, Suite 104
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Congratualtions to River Street Architecture

On June 19th, Mayors Ron Littlefield and Claude Ramsey presented the 5th annual Business and Industry Appreciation Breakfast at the Chattanoogan Hotel. The 2008 Green Building award went to River Street Architecture for their leadership in Green Building as exemplified in the Two Northshore development and their new office at 714 Cherry Street. Both projects are expected to receive LEED certification.River Street is a full service architectural firm providing expertise in a variety of Areas, including green building, and is recognized for leading the way in Green Architecture in Chattanooga. Taylor Bowers, LEED AP, accepted the award on behalf of River Street Architecture.

For more info visit the Chattanooga Green Committee website at: http://www.chattanooga.gov/ChattanoogaGreen_4251.htm

"In 2006, Chattanooga joined 235 other communities when Mayor Ron Littlefield signed the US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The agreement asks that participating cities lower their carbon emissions and lessen their individual impact on global climate change. Today the number of participating cities has swelled to over 800. Each city faces unique challenges and has unique resources to help meet this important goal. Chattanooga’s greatest resource is its citizens!"

Visit the Chattanooga Green Committee website to see what all is happening right here, in our very own backyard!

Call for Nominations

Building for Energy Reduction

Earth Day Chattanooga

For more information: Earth Day Chattanooga

Chattanooga Green Committee- Public Meeting

"High Performance Daylighting and LEED"

MARCH USGBC MEETING

March 26, 2008
@ Loose Cannon Studios
1800 Rossville Ave
Chattanooga, TN
Time: 1130am-1pm

"High Performance Daylighting and LEED"

Jim Nicolow, AIA, LEED AP, is a nationally recognized sustainable design expert. He leads Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architecture's Sustainability Initiative, overseeing the incorporation of sustainable design strategies and features into the firm's design projects. Jim is a LEED Accredited Professional with extensive knowledge of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System. He is a frequently published author and noted presenter at conferences nationwide, and was named one of Building Design & Construction Magazine's "40 Under 40" in 2007.

$10 members/ $13 non-members
AIA- 1 HSW

Meeting Sponsors:

Walden Windows 821.8070



RSVP to Anj McClain by March 21

Chattanooga Energy Hub

What: Chattanooga Energy Hub General Meeting
When: Tuesday Feb 26 at 6PM
Where: CARTA electric bus barn (first floor conference room)

Topic: A presentation from a team of Jim Henry's engineering students at UTC on their pilot project making PaperNol (Like ethanol, only with fiber).

CSI Product Show

"LEED Case Studies"

JANUARY USGBC MEETING

January 30, 2008
1130am-1pm
United Way Conference Room
630 Market Street

Thomas Palmer and Craig Peavy will be speaking about their experience designing sustainable and LEED certified buildings. The presentation will include project specific goals, features and issues. There will be enough time during and after the presentations for Q&A. Thomas Palmer, LEED AP is a registered architect practicing in Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA. Craig Peavy, LEED AP is a Project Managaer at River Street Architecture. Craig and Thomas are both graduates of Auburn University's Rural Studio Architecture program.

$10 for members, $13 for non members

RSVP to Anj McClain by January 28th

Special Event

Saturday, January 19, 2008
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Be the first to experience the first ever live action 3D digital film and support the Tennessee Aquarium’s efforts to protect and restore the fresh water wildlife and habitats of the Southeast. Enjoy complimentary Big River brews and hors d’oeuvres at a reception before the film.

All proceeds benefit Tennessee Aquarium conservation initiatives.

$40 per person
Limited to 385

Click Here to Register

Sponsored by:
State of Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation
State of Kentucky Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet
Grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water


Conference Focus:
This conference is largely funded by a grant award from the U.S. EPA Office of Water. The joint proposal, submitted by the Kentucky Dept. for Environmental Protection and the Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation, was titled "Green Building: Fostering Water Quality and Efficiency in the Southeast."

This conference is the key work product of the grant. The two agencies hope to connect with representatives of local government who manage and implement land use planning, building codes, plumbing codes, and storm water programs, as well as others involved in those areas.

The primary goals for this conference will be to:
1) Inform city/county officials of the benefits of green development and the codes/regulations that can be implemented to encourage green development in their communities; and
2) Promote dialogue and exchange among developers, architects, contractors, and state and local officials on the aspects of green development and its contribution to the efficient use and quality of our waters.

Target Audiences:
City and County Planners
MS4 Coordinators
School Board Members
Contractors
Development District Coordinators
Public Works Directors
Developers
Government Officials
Environmentalists
Codes Administrators
Architects
Designers

For more Information on this Conference, including Registration Information, Exhibit Information, and Continuing Education Information go to the Conference Website.