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Join the U.S. Green Building Council to learn how LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance can boost your bottom line and increase your operational efficiency while reducing your impact on the environment. This four-part webinar series, delivered in partnership with Stamats Commercial Buildings Group, features project case studies highlighting lessons learned from the implementation of LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance.

Who Should Participate

This webinar series is a valuable opportunity for building owners; building operators and property, facility and maintenance managers; real estate and investment professionals; purchasing, waste management and recycling program managers; LEED APs; educators and students; and anyone else interested in improving the operational efficiency of an existing building. Save time and money by learning right from your desktop. Register today!

What You Will Learn

This webinar series will help you identify realistic goals – and strategies to reach them – for boosting your bottom line, increasing your operational efficiency, and reducing your impact on the environment. National experts on the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Certification System will provide you with information and hands-on tools to:

Describe why existing buildings are prime opportunities for reducing carbon emissions and energy use.
Explain key credit intents for the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Certification System.
Implement strategies for improving building operations and maintenance using LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

About LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

The LEED for Existing Buildings Certification System was designed to help building owners and operators measure the performance of their buildings' operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of high performance – maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The certification system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, purchasing activity, cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, and exterior maintenance programs. This webinar series will feature project case studies highlighting lessons learned from LEED implementation.

Continuing Education Credits

Each webinar in this series will be registered for one hour of credit per session with the following continuing education programs: AIA/CES, BOMI, CoreNet, and IFMA.

Continuing education credits will be awarded to the individual whose name is on the webinar registration. Other attendees who wish to receive credit must pay the registration fee or purchase the archived version of the presentation and take the associated quiz.

To earn AIA credits

You must enter your AIA number at the bottom of the online registration form. Upon providing this information and viewing a webinar, your participation will automatically be reported to the AIA and the credit will show on your transcript within six weeks. If you did not provide your AIA number during registration, to earn credit, you must send an e-mail to workshop@usgbc.org that includes your AIA number, name, the webinar date, and the webinar session title.

To earn credits with other providers (BOMI, CoreNet, or IFMA only)

If you view a live webinar: You may request a certificate of attendance by sending an email to workshop@usgbc.org that includes your name, the webinar date, and the webinar session title.
If you view an archived webinar: You must take the post-webinar quiz. Upon receiving an adequate score, you will have the opportunity to print your own certificate of completion.

Webinar Structure

Each webinar is designed to be a stand-alone session, but participating in all four webinars will ensure that you have a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and extensive tools to implement successful strategies for your existing buildings.

Registration questions?
Contact tara.behmer@stamats.com

Webinar 1 – Greening Existing Buildings: Good for Your Bottom Line

Now available for on-demand viewing.

Speakers:

Yerina Mugica
Research Associate, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Market Innovation
Yerina specializes in developing clean energy solutions. She has worked as a consultant to government and private sector clients. She has also published case studies on renewable energy, conservation and microfinance programs in Latin America. Yerina is currently leading an initiative to unlock the energy efficiency potential in buildings by working with key industry leaders to develop a policy road map that works for consumers, business and the environment. During this webinar, Yerina will discuss market enablers, carbon abatement and government trends.

Mike Opitz
Director, LEED Implementation, U.S. Green Building Council
As USGBC's Director of LEED Implementation, Mike currently focuses on improving documentation submittals for LEED 2009. Previously, he oversaw the revisions to the LEED for Existing Buildings Certification System, with the goal of reducing barriers to market uptake by streamlining the program, focusing more strongly on ongoing building operations, clarifying the requirements, and providing more options to earn points. During this webinar, Mike will discuss details of the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Certification System.

Jenny Carney
Director, YRG Sustainability Consultants
Jenny’s expertise is in the realm of building operations and upgrades, including helping companies, building owners, facility managers and developers incorporate sustainability into all facets of their business and building practices. She has been extensively involved in the development of the LEED for Existing Buildings Certification System and supporting resources. She currently heads up YRG's efforts in supporting clients in pursuit of LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification, and conducting project certification reviews and credit interpretation responses for projects on behalf of USGBC. During this webinar, Jenny will discuss implementing LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance on a project.

Learning Objectives:

Describe why existing buildings are prime opportunities for reducing carbon emissions and energy use.
Explain key credit concepts from the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Certification System.
Recognize strategies for improving building operations and maintenance using LEED.

Webinar 2 – Case Studies: Energy & Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality

Now available for on-demand viewing.

Speakers:

Lance Shepherd
State of Colorado. Manager, Design and Construction Programs Office of the State Architect

Tia Heneghan
Director Sustainable Facilities, CTG Energetics, Inc.

Jim Newman
Owner/Managing Partner, Newman Consulting Group, LLC

Learning Objectives:

Explain the key LEED credit intents pertaining to energy use and indoor air quality.
Describe the benefits of retro commissioning.
Identify EPA’s ENERGY STAR requirements.
Explain requirements of ASHRAE 62 compliance.
Discuss how projects have used LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance to achieve their bottom-line goals.
Use LEED Online to submit project information.

Webinar 3 – Case Studies: Procurement, Waste Management & Green Cleaning

Now available for on-demand viewing.

Speakers:

Description: Case studies in multi-tenant, campus, retail, hospitality (Marriott)

Learning Objectives:

Explain the key LEED credit intents and identify best practices pertaining to procurement, waste management and green cleaning.
Recognize innovative recycling and waste stream management strategies.
Discuss how projects have used LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance to achieve their bottom-line goals.
Use LEED Online to submit project information.

Webinar 4 – Case Studies: Water Efficiency & Transportation

Wednesday, September 17th at 1pm ET

Speakers:

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Learning Objectives:

Explain the key LEED credit intents and identify best practices pertaining to water use and refrigerant management.
Recognize alternative transportation strategies for reducing energy consumption.
Discuss how projects have used LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance to achieve their bottom-line goals.
Use LEED Online to submit project information.

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About the Series:

Take the first step toward achieving "zero emissions" for your company or your building projects while maintaining a competitive market edge: register for USGBC's Carbon Reduction Webinar Series, now On Demand. USGBC is partnering with climate change experts from Pew Center on Global Climate Change, World Resources Institute, and CTG Energetics, Inc., and media partner Stamats Commercial Buildings Group, to bring you its newest educational webinar series.

Foundations Webinars

On-demand special pricing is $80 per event of select both events for a discounted price of $125.

Foundations I: Climate Change 101

Define climate change and its scientific impacts while assessing the new urgency of addressing the issue. Describe the relative impacts of individuals, organizations, communities, and buildings on climate and recognize your power to reduce the carbon footprint of your own building projects or organization. Learn more…
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Foundations II: Carbon Inventory Process

Understand the importance of developing a carbon baseline, use carbon calculators and identify key emissions contributors while learning to employ the Plan/Develop/Manage model to create a carbon baseline/inventory. Learn more…
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Building Projects Learning Track

On-demand special pricing is $80 per event or select all three events for a discounted price of $200.

Building Projects I: New Construction & Neighborhoods

Learn about strategies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions for new construction and neighborhood development building projects. Team members will present case studies of innovative building projects and will share implementation strategies, benefits, and lessons learned. Case studies will include the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, Solara, and Atlantic Station. Learn more…
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Building Projects II: Existing Buildings & Building Portfolios

This session showcases innovative strategies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in existing buildings and across building portfolios. Case studies and testimonials will provide best practices that participants can apply to their building projects. Learn more…
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Building Projects III: Commercial Interiors & Core and Shell

Materials and their manufacturers can have a considerable influence on the carbon footprint of a building. Interior renovations are one of the most frequent construction projects and they can contribute significantly to carbon emissions, while the building’s ultimate core and shell have long-term energy consumption implications. Hear from tenants and building owners on how they have addressed these issues to benefit their companies while also reducing carbon emissions. Learn more…
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Organizations Learning Track

On-demand special pricing is $80 per event or select all three events for a discounted price of $200.

Organizations I: Corporate Climate Strategy Overview

For companies, taking action on climate change is a responsible decision that enables them to seize opportunities for competitive advantage while at the same time improving their bottom line. It is increasingly important for companies to stay ahead of the curve as legislation on climate becomes a reality. This session reviews a corporate process for implementing climate change strategies, and features interviews with organizations that have implemented successful corporate programs and reaped the benefits. Learn more…
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Organizations II: Internal Influences on Corporate Climate Strategy

An essential component of any corporate initiative is internal buy-in at all levels, as well as a plan that addresses inevitable financial questions. Learn how to start the process of identifying support and resistance within an organization, and how to overcome internal hurdles. Case studies and interviews will showcase successful programs. Learn more…
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Organizations III: External Influences on Corporate Climate Strategy

External forces play a significant role in the success of any company’s climate strategy. This session alerts you to the external influences you must monitor to ensure that your business remains ahead of the curve on technology, industry, and government standards. Learn what key factors you should consider in implementing a successful climate strategy. Learn more…
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