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Going Green Considerations and Recommendations for Sustainability on Your Campus . OCHEA Conference Thursday, March 11, 2010. Tina M. Trombley Green Academy Project Manager. Green Initiatives In Ohio. Green Pathways (OBR) Ohio Environmental Council Green Energy Ohio
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Going Green Considerations and Recommendations for Sustainability on Your Campus OCHEA Conference Thursday, March 11, 2010 Tina M. Trombley Green Academy Project Manager
Green Initiatives In Ohio Green Pathways (OBR) Ohio Environmental Council Green Energy Ohio Advanced Energy Institute University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO) Policy Matters Ohio
Green On Washington State’s Campus • Sustainability Consultation – Ranked one of the best schools in state for energy conservation • Automatic Light Switches – All classrooms • Switched to all Green cleaning products • Retraining of maintenance staff • Recycling
The Green Academy at Washington State Community College trains and offers certifications for individuals in the principles of sustainability, energy efficiency, photovoltaic (solar) installation, green and sustainable design, and construction (including LEED), ISO environmental standards and more.
Energy Audit Training – BPI Certification Introductory Certification to becoming a professional Energy Auditor April 12-16, 2010 Washington State Community College • Who should take this Course: • Home Inspectors • HERS raters • HVAC professionals • Insulation professionals • General Contractors • Homebuilders • Engineers • Other professionals
Washington State Community College Sustainable and Green Buildings Topics: • Sustainability • High Performance buildings • LEED • Site Water • Energy Efficiency • Sustainability • Energy • Renewables • Materials and Resources • Indoor Environment Process
Going Forward • Partnering with Cuyahoga Community College / Ohio Department of Development Grant • Intro to Home Performance (1 week/40 hours) • Intro to Renewable Energy (16 hours) • Codes and Compliance (8 hours) • Incentives and Business Development (8 hours) • High-Performance HVAC (8 hours) • High-Performance Water Heating (8 hours) • Smart Home Technology and Efficiency (8 hours) • LEED 3.0 (8 hours)
Going Forward - Green Exploration • Integrating Green into Current Curriculum • Automotive – Hybrid automobiles • Mechanical Engineering – Plastics • Industrial Technology – Safety Hazardous Materials • Design Drafting – Efficient Designs • Agriculture – Environmentally Safe Farming Practices • Lifelong Learning Series - Exploration • Save Some Green by Going Green • Rain Gardens • Supporting Locally Grown
Questions? Tina Trombley ttrombley@wscc.edu (740) 568-1943