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Contact: Lana Adams
Administrator, SLO Green Build
[email protected], (805) 286-0072
SLO Green Build has a New Home
San Luis Obispo, CA - November 2009. Now in its fifth year of operation, the local, non-profit SLO Green Build has office space that they can call home. In the past, its volunteers and one paid employee have utilized any place they could get their hands on – from coffee shops and restaurants to meeting room space donated by local businesses. All that changes this month; SLO Green Build now occupies space on South Higuera in San Luis Obispo, in the RRM Design Group offices. This new location will provide volunteers and interns a go-to spot for meetings or work.
“This new physical presence in the community is a big step for our organization,” explained Lana Adams, SLO Green Build Administrator. “Our goal is to work from this space for at least a year. Having a physical location will make our volunteers’ lives easier when planning meetings, and also gives us the much-needed opportunity to bring interns in to help on projects.”
The space includes an “L” shaped pod that accommodates four people, as well as the use of conference rooms, a training room, kitchen, outdoor patio, and shared parking spaces.
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More about SLO Green Build:
Formed in 2004 by a small group of professionals from the design and construction industries, community planners, environmental and social services advocates, and concerned residents, SLOGB focuses on the issues of sustainable development and “growing” green building on the Central Coast. SLOGB encourages the use of the most sustainable development methods and greenest building materials possible. www.SLOGreenBuild.org
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Contacts:
Lana Adams
Administrator, SLO Green Build
(805) 286-0072, [email protected]
Steve Sutton
Project Development Liaison, California Valley Solar Ranch
(619) 917-2184, [email protected]
SunPower Joins SLO Green Build
San Luis Obispo, CA – November 2009. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB) recently exhibited its commitment to our local community by joining SLO Green Build as a Redwood Member, the non-profit’s highest level of membership. SunPower designs, manufactures, delivers, and monitors high-performance solar electric systems worldwide for residential, commercial, and utility customers.
SunPower shares SLO Green Build’s belief that San Luis Obispo County is one of the most precious places on earth and shares its commitment to using the most sustainable development methods and greenest building materials possible. As a new corporate citizen of the County, SunPower is honored to join and participate in the organization’s tradition of grass-roots involvement and volunteerism among its membership and the community. The company’s membership in SLO Green Build is an acknowledgement and endorsement of the organization’s vision that “in a sustainable future, every building is a green building.”
SunPower is a major manufacturer and distributer of high energy solar electric modules for roof top and utility scale energy systems. It is also the developer of the California Valley Solar Ranch.
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For more information about SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com
For more information about SLO Green Build: www.slogreenbuild.org
Submitted for SLO Green Build by:
Beth Fillerup, SLOGB volunteer
FILLERUP marketing communications
(805) 748-2135
www.get-the-word-out.blogspot.com
twitter @getthewordout
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Contact: Jessica Steely
Board Member & Event Coordinator, SLO Green Build
Production Coordinator, Semmes and Company
[email protected], (805) 466-6737 x203
Morro Bay Residents Invited to a Graywater Workshop
Learn the ins, outs, and how-tos of graywater systems
Morro Bay, CA – November 4, 2009. On Tuesday, November 10th from 5pm – 8pm at the Morro Bay Vets Hall, the City of Morro Bay is hosting a SLO Green Build Graywater Workshop for Morro Bay residents interested in water conservation. The Workshop will utilize the San Luis Obispo Guide to the Use of Graywater to educate attendees on the benefits, costs, and requirements to install their own safe and legal graywater system. Morro Bay’s Chief Building Inspector, Dan Doris, will lead the Workshop.
A $5 donation at the door is suggested for attendance, but is not required; light refreshments will be served; and an RSVP is not needed. Usually $10, a printed Graywater Guide will be available for only $5 to the first 30 buyers.
The Workshop will cover:
- How to calculate graywater discharge, landscape, and surface area requirements
- Plumbing techniques, materials, and discharge options
- Do’s and Don’t of graywater systems
- Maintenance programs
- Comparative costs, complexities, and environmental footprints of various graywater systems
To download the Graywater Guide prior to the workshop, go to:
http://slogreenbuild.org/cm/resources/library/green_papers.html
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More About SLO Green Build: www.SLOGreenBuild.org
More About City of Morro Bay: www.morro-bay.ca.us
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Contact: Lana Adams
SLO Green Build
(805) 286-0072
[email protected] www.slogreenbuild.org
SLO Green Build Helps Residents Live Green with the Green Retrofit Sweepstakes
San Luis Obispo- Living the American dream of owning a home is expensive. But your utility bills don’t need to be. SLO Green Build invites residents of older homes in San Luis Obispo County to participate in its first ever Green Retrofit Sweepstakes sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The sweepstakes entry deadline is June 15, 2009.
Fill out a free application at www.slogreenbuild.org to win $850 in services from SLO Green Build professionals and $500 on energy- and water-efficient improvements for your home.
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping residents save energy, save the Earth, and save their wallets to help further its vision of making every building a green building. By filling out this ten-question application, residents can win a lifetime of savings on utility bills.
Eight residents will win, one from each incorporated city in San Luis Obispo County and one from the unincorporated area of the county.
SLO Green Build’s Green Retrofit Sweepstakes is open to all homes in San Luis Obispo County that meet the following criteria:
1. The home must be a free-standing single-structure.
2. The home must have been constructed prior to 1990.
3. The home must have utility bills that exceed any one of the following:
a. Average PG&E bill of $200 per month
b. Average gas (natural gas or propane) bill of $100 per month
c. Average water bill of $100 per month
4. The home’s owner and/or tenant must have an interest in improving the home’s energy efficiency.
5. Tenants must have the building owner’s permission to implement home improvements.
Information on utility savings for each winner will be used in case studies and educational materials shared with the general public, building professionals, and local governments for the purpose of promoting green building on the Central Coast.
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About SLO Green Build
SLO Green Build is a local non-profit committed to encouraging the use of the most sustainable development methods and greenest building materials possible. Formed in 2004, this grass-roots group of professionals from the design and construction industries shares a vision: “Every building a green building.” SLO Green Build promotes sustainable building techniques that minimize construction waste, build healthier indoor environments and reduce energy use while conserving natural resources; provides architects, engineers, contractors, developers and other building professionals with the proper tools to build sustainable projects; and supports and helps develop public policy which advocates for sustainable architectural, social and building practices.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lana Adams
SLO Green Build Administrator
P: (805) 286-0072
Green Advantage® Residential Training and Certification Seminar Coming to SLO
On May 29-30, SLO Green Build’s Green Building Alliance of San Luis Obispo County will host a two-day Green Advantage® Training and Certification seminar for design and building industry professionals at the San Luis Obispo County Library Community Room. The course will educate attendees on the latest in green practices, technologies, and techniques for residential building and will prepare them for the Green Advantage Residential certification exam that will be held on June 6, 2009 – location to be announced.
“We’re excited to offer this intensive training and certification right here in San Luis Obispo,” explained Turko Semmes, member of SLO Green Build Board of Directors. “All of the attendees will gain insight and tools that can be applied directly to their projects.”
David Johnston, the author of the seminar’s text book Green from the Ground Up, will lead the training. With 30 years of experience in construction, solar energy, and green design, David will train attendees in Indoor Air Quality, Resource Conservation, and Energy Efficiency – from the builder’s perspective.
The $275.00 fee includes two days of training (May 29th 8:30am – 5:30pm & May 30th 8:30am – 5:00pm), two lunches, and text book (discounted rates offered to SLO Green Build Members). There is an additional $130.00 fee for attendees who to take the certification exam ( June 6th 10am – 12 noon).
Space is limited. To register, go to: www.SLOGreenBuild.org
For more information on Green Advantage, go to: www.GreenAdvantage.org
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SLO Green Build’s Green Building Alliance supports businesses in the design and building professions by providing networking and education opportunities to SLO Green Build members, including certificated training.
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Contact: Christine Rogers, LEED®AP
Housing Programs Coordinator, City of Morro Bay
P: (805) 772-6262
City of Morro Bay To Implement a Green Building Incentive Program
The Morro Bay City Council voted last week to implement a Green Building Incentive Program that will reimburse portions of building plan check and inspection fee’s for LEED and GreenPoint Rated certified projects within the City limits. The program will reward community members and businesses that make a commitment to implementing sustainable designs, and will encourage green building across a broad range of project types.
"The City of Morro Bay staff and advisory members have taken active roles with local chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council and Build it Green. As a SLO Green Build Municipal Partner, we strive to promote and provide education regarding the benefits of green building,” explained Christine Rogers, Housing Programs Coordinator at the City of Morro Bay. “We believe that providing fee reimbursements is one way that the City can incentivize sustainable building practices.”
The current program concept proposes reimbursement of building plan check and inspection fees, including: $3,000 for LEED Certified new homes; $2,000 for GreenPoint Rated Certified new homes or remodels; and 40% reduction for GreenPoint Rated or LEED certified multi-family, commercial, or industrial projects (new or major renovation). Staff will return to the City Council with a formal resolution in the near future.
Projects that satisfy LEED and GreenPoint Rated certification requirements will be reimbursed a portion of building and plan check fees when the project is built, completes final inspection, and provides proper certification documents. Anyone with questions regarding the LEED and GreenPoint Rated program can contact the City.
For more information and local resources:
City of Morro Bay: (www.morro-bay.ca.us)
LEED: (http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222)
California Central Coast Chapter (C4): (www.usgbcc4.org)
GreenPoint Rating: (http://www.builditgreen.org/greenpoint-rated)
SLO Green Build: (www.slogreenbuild.com).
SLO Green Build also offers complimentary Peer Review services to assist applicants in sustainable design decisions.
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The City of Morro Bay: The City is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City is committed to this purpose and provides a level of municipal service and safety consistent with and responsive to the needs of the public.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lana Adams
SLO Green Build
(805) 286-0072
[email protected]
www.slogreenbuild.org
SLO Green Build Extends Deadline for Green Retrofit Sweepstakes
San Luis Obispo- Thanks to a generous grant from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, SLO Green Build is proud to offer the first ever Green Retrofit Sweepstakes for residents of older homes in San Luis Obispo County. The sweepstakes entry deadline has been extended to June 15, 2009.
One winner will be selected from each incorporated city in San Luis Obispo County and one from the unincorporated area of the county. Winners will receive free professional energy audits of their homes ($350 value) to identify opportunities for improving energy-efficiency. In addition, winners will receive $500 to begin making their home more energy- and water-efficient. They will also receive consulting services from a local green building professional ($500 value) to help interpret the energy audit and determine the most cost-effective opportunities for making their homes more energy-efficient.
SLO Green Build’s Green Retrofit Sweepstakes is open to all homes in San Luis Obispo County that meet the following criteria:
1. The home must be a free-standing single-structure.
2. The home must have been constructed prior to 1990.
3. The home must have utility bills that exceed any of the following:
a. Average PG&E bill of $200 per month
b. Average gas (natural gas or propane) bill of $100 per month
c. Average water bill of $100 per month
4. The home’s owner and/or tenant must have an interest in improving the home’s energy efficiency.
5. Tenants must have the building owner’s permission to implement home improvements.
The Sweepstakes Entry Form can be found on SLO Green Build’s website, www.slogreenbuild.org.
By participating in the Green Retrofit Sweepstakes, selected winners agree to provide past and future utility data to SLO Green Build for cost/benefit analyses of identified improvements made to their homes.
SLO Green Build will utilize the data gathered in the energy audits to improve the energy-efficiency of the winning homes. The data will also be used in case studies and educational materials shared with the general public, building professionals, and local governments for the purpose of making every building a green building.
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About SLO Green Build
SLO Green Build is a local non-profit committed to encouraging the use of the most sustainable development methods and greenest building materials possible. Formed in 2004, this grass-roots group of professionals from the design and construction industries shares a vision: “Every building a green building.” SLO Green Build promotes sustainable building techniques that minimize construction waste, build healthier indoor environments and reduce energy use while conserving natural resources; provides architects, engineers, contractors, developers and other building professionals with the proper tools to build sustainable projects; and supports and helps develop public policy which advocates for sustainable architectural, social and building practices.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lana Adams
(805) 286-0072
Low Impact Development: Projects for a Healthy Watershed
Sustainability implies long-term, stretched time-scales...forever. It's intimidating! SLO Green Build, the San Luis Bay Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club, and local government agencies have joined together to present ideas on low impact development and a healthy watershed on Wednesday, April 1 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion.
Three presentations will focus on sharing a watershed approach to focus our individual and collective efforts towards sustainability and will show tools available to ensure that those efforts lead to real change, on-the-ground.
There will be beer, wine and pizza available while guests enjoy live music and networking between the presentations.
Keynote Speakers
Noah Smukler, Morro Bay City Council Member, will present the local Spencer's Market LID Stormwater Restoration Project where low impact development is modeled for future renovation and development.
Dominic Roques, PG, is a registered geologist working for the Central Coast Water Board where he is helping to define and pursue the Board's vision of Healthy Watersheds. He has embraced the watershed approach in his work in water quality protection, which has included: creating water quality monitoring programs for citizens; designing pollutant reduction strategies in impaired waterbodies; research and administration of stream and wetland protection; and regulation of urban stormwater. Dominic represents the Water Board on the Executive Committee of the Morro Bay National Estuary Program and also serves on the Water Operations Advisory Committee of his local community.
Darla Inglis, PhD, is the Director of the Central Coast Low Impact Development Center. Darla has provided expertise on many LID projects nationwide including award-winning designs that balance growth with environmental integrity through the use of innovative and sustainable water resource protection strategies and techniques. An integral part of her work is bringing together government agencies, the public, developers, and environmental groups to integrate natural watershed functions as part of livable communities.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lana Adams
(805) 286-0072
Low Impact Development: Projects for a Healthy Watershed
Sustainability implies long-term, stretched time-scales...forever. It's intimidating! SLO Green Build, the San Luis Bay Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club, and local government agencies have joined together to present ideas on low impact development and a healthy watershed on Tuesday, March 31 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm at the Morro Bay Veteran’s Memorial Hall.
Three presentations will focus on sharing a watershed approach to focus our individual and collective efforts towards sustainability and will show tools available to ensure that those efforts lead to real change, on-the-ground.
There will be beer, wine and pizza available while guests enjoy live music and networking between the presentations.
Keynote Speakers
Noah Smukler, Morro Bay City Council Member, will present the local Spencer's Market LID Stormwater Restoration Project where low impact development is modeled for future renovation and development.
Dominic Roques, PG, is a registered geologist working for the Central Coast Water Board where he is helping to define and pursue the Board's vision of Healthy Watersheds. He has embraced the watershed approach in his work in water quality protection, which has included: creating water quality monitoring programs for citizens; designing pollutant reduction strategies in impaired waterbodies; research and administration of stream and wetland protection; and regulation of urban stormwater. Dominic represents the Water Board on the Executive Committee of the Morro Bay National Estuary Program and also serves on the Water Operations Advisory Committee of his local community.
Darla Inglis, PhD, is the Director of the Central Coast Low Impact Development Center. Darla has provided expertise on many LID projects nationwide including award-winning designs that balance growth with environmental integrity through the use of innovative and sustainable water resource protection strategies and techniques. An integral part of her work is bringing together government agencies, the public, developers, and environmental groups to integrate natural watershed functions as part of livable communities.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lana Adams
(805) 286-0072
[email protected]
http://slogreenbuild.org/
Green Residential Renovation and Remodels
SLO Green Build presents a Learn-Build-Save workshop focused on energy-efficient residential renovations and remodels Monday, March 30, 2009 from 6:30 until 8:30 pm.
Jim McNamaraof EOC will discuss both the utility company and the federally funded low-income energy efficiency programs throughout the county.
Kevin Hauber of the Mortgage House will share special funding opportunities specifically for energy efficiency improvements.
Location: San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm Street
Networking opportunities and snacks provided. Suggested donation: $5
The SLO Green Build Learn-Build-Save workshop series is co-sponsored by the California Central Coast Chapter of the USGBC. These workshops bring useful green building topics to builders and home owners on a monthly basis.
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