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The CT Green Building Council (CTGBC) Moving CT Toward Green

The CT Green Building Council (CTGBC) Moving CT Toward Green. Kim Trella, CT DEP March 11, 2003. CTGBC. Began meeting in summer 2002 Effort had political support CT Innovations “sponsored” through the CT Clean Energy Fund

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The CT Green Building Council (CTGBC) Moving CT Toward Green

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  1. The CT Green Building Council (CTGBC)Moving CT Toward Green Kim Trella, CT DEP March 11, 2003

  2. CTGBC • Began meeting in summer 2002 • Effort had political support • CT Innovations “sponsored” through the CT Clean Energy Fund • Members of public and private sectors were invited to a introductory meeting

  3. CTGBC • Interested organizations began meeting monthly and formed a non-profit: • State agencies-DEP, Office of Policy & Management, Dept of Public Works • Manufacturer of fuel cells • Architects/energy consultants • Clean Energy Fund staff

  4. CTGBC • Mission of organization is to provide education on green building including: • LEED training for design professionals • Less technical seminars for other audiences • Providing a clearinghouse for Green Building info

  5. CTGBC • A kick-off was held that featured national speakers (October 2002) • Bob Fox, Fox and Fowle Architects, NYC • Designed 4 Times Square Office Bldg • PA DEP James Toothaker • Managed building of PA DEP Headquarters

  6. Kick-off recruited members and donations CTGBC sponsors with the USGBC - LEED training featuring USGBC trainers Provides member socials for networking Offers tours of innovative buildings (e.g., Mohegan Sun fuel cells heat plant) CTGBC

  7. CTGBC • Tours of CT sites with green features

  8. CTGBC • Related topics are also featured at events (e.g., completely renewable energy systems, solar combined with a fuel cell)

  9. CTGBC • Upcoming events include: • Lighting and Sustainable Design • Green, High-Performance Schools • Landscape Design to Reduce Stormwater Runoff Naturally • Green Home Design

  10. CTGBC Visit our website: www.CTGBC.org

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