[RP TownTalk] [Fwd: Upcoming Green Events on February 21]

[Nancy Augustine]

Neighbors -
Below is a notice I received about some upcoming "green" events. Both focus on energy-saving and environmentally-friendly strategies for home renovation.  

Both are a long way from Riverdale Park. Anybody interested in riding together? ;-)

Nancy

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From: "Clark, Marion" <Marion.Clark at mncppc-mc.org>
Date: 2008/02/11 Mon AM 11:00:54 CST
Subject: Upcoming Green Events on February 21


GreenKitchen & Bath 101 Â - Amicus Green Building Center, Kensington, MD http://amicusgreen.com/v1/gkb.htm
ThursdayFeb 21, 7pm and Saturday March 1, 10:00am and 2:00pm
Learn all the basics and much morefor designing, specifying, building, and enjoying a functional and sustainablekitchen and bath. Whether you're planning a remodel, addition, or brand newhome, we'll cover the points you need to know, including: design concepts for functional, inviting, and     durable layouts  features of a green K&B: saving energy;     saving water; fostering healthy and clean indoor air and occupants;     environmental integrity the abundant product choices, from counters to     cabinets, lighting, tiles, paints, appliances, and more  maintanence and use guidelines
No reservations are necessary, but please email RSVP with the session you'rethinking of attending so we can get a head count. 
Intro to Home Energy Audits – Green buildingInstitute, Jessup, MD http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/pages/courses/energyAudit.html
Thursday Feb21, 7pm
• What is an energy audit? 
• What can you do to increase energy efficiency without an audit?
• What do energy auditors do to evaluate your home?
• What are the steps you need to take prior to getting an energy audit?
• What are the common misconceptions about home energy auditing?
• What are the features and benefits of different types of energy audits?
• How much does it cost? 
• What should you look for in an energy auditor?
Location:
Green Building Institute
7761 Waterloo Rd. (Route 175)
Jessup, MD 20794
Registration: 
 $24 Green Building Institute Member*
        $33 Non-member (before January 20, 2008)
        $37 Non-member (after January 20, 2008) 
        $72 Individual membership & class for 1 participant 
        $273 Business/Organization Membership & class for 1 participant
        $523 Contributing Membership & seminar for 1 participant
        Students: 
        $15 Student Member
         $38 Student Membership &class 
      *To register at themember level, you must be a current Member of The Green Building Institute. 
 
 
 
Maryland National Capital Parkand Planning Commission
Montgomery County PlanningDepartment
Countywide Planning Division,Environmental
8787 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fax: 301-495-1303
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