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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.
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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.
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| From The Editor | 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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See you soon. David C Pinkowitz
Chair, Communications Committee
communications@usgbc-li.org
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Mar 24 - Columbia University
M.S. Degree in Sustainability Mgmt |
The Earth Institute and School of Continuing Education at Columbia University invite you to join us for an information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program. This will be the program's last information session before the May 1st deadline for Fall 2011 admission.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thurs, Mar 24, 2011
Columbia University
Morningside campus
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 thruFri Apr 1, 2011 Stony Brook UniversityCorporate 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 4 - Deadline for Responses to Hempstead RFP
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The Town of Hempstead, NY is seeking the services of a Technical Consulting Firm for the creation of an Energy and  Sustainability Master Plan (ESMP). The ESMP will incorporate an
inventory of Town energy consuming assets and historical consumption, development of an energy procurement program, creation of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory,
direction for sustainability policy development, and long term energy strategic planning. The deadline for submission of proposals is April 4, 2011. Click here to VIEW HEMPSTEAD RFP
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Apr 6 - Symposium: Solutions for Community Wastewater Treatment
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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 INFORMATIONClick here to REGISTER 
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May 24 -- Annual Gala
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 Tues May 24, 2011Long Island Marriott Hotel Uniondale NY
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USGBC Green Home Guide
Services Directory
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Professionals with green home expertise can connect with new clients and colleagues by listing your company, for FREE, in the USGBC Green Home Guide professional services directory. Once approved, you can benefit from directory searches, answer "Ask a Pro" questions, contribute "Know How" articles, and
upgrade to an Enhanced Listing for greater visibility.
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Attainable Long Island Team
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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.
Apr 15th is the deadline for questions.
May 20th is the registration deadline.
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Briefing and Tour at LEED Certified Forchelli Office a Great Success
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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  ( back to top)
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USGBC-LI's New Office to be
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USGBC-LI will be moving into new office space shortly at 150 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge. USGBC-LI will be seeking certification under the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. The layouts have been approved and sources are being sought for office furniture, fixtures, and the like. Stay tuned for status updates.
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| Long Island LEED Projects Listed |
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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
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- Hampton Bays School
- Stop & Shop
- Westhampton Vill Hall
- 1001 Franklyn Ave
- Space Storage Center
- Forchelli Law Firm
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Click here for MORE INFORMATION.
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Resource Development
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The mission of the Resource Development Committee is to raise funds through individual and corporate donations. These funds are used to 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.
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Want to Get More Involved?
Join a Committee or Become a Sponsor
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| 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.
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