FEMP Webcast August 1, 2013: Goal-Based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Goal-based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings on August 1, 2013. Experts Paul Torcellini of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Jason Koman of DOE’s Building Technologies Office will cover ways to structure and im...

Water distribution system renewal is an urgent infrastructure problem and will be on the agenda of utilities, local governments, and industries for many years. Based on national studies, a large gap exists between current expenditures on water main renewal and the investment levels needed to sustain system integrity. Many aging pipe segments are candidates for renewal and must be updated through funding from capital improvement programs. Plann...

CEQA compliance is an uphill battle - do you know what you're up against? CEQA affects every aspect of land use in California. Those who do not understand CEQA proceed at their peril. Attend this seminar and you will get a framework for success in managing the environmental review process; preparing and reviewing CEQA documents; and addressing complex, practical issues. Learn from seasoned professionals about how to address CEQA issues and app...

Master the CEQA process to maximize the usefulness of your CEQA documents and minimize litigation risk. The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state's environmental protection laws. This seminar will examine CEQA guidelines regarding the process and address key environmental issues. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing sound CEQA documents. You will learn to av...

Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of SEQRA. Join us for this seminar and get practical information about a complex area of the law presented by an extremely knowledgeable faculty in an interactive format. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding SEQRA strategies. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You will gain t...

The Energy Management Congress West (EMC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held on the U.S. West specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability, as well as innovation solutions to improve your ROI. You can explore promising new technology, co...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. Experts Sarah Jensen of FEMP and Michelle Slovensky of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will offer training about engagement programs for key stakeholders – including building owners, operators, and occupants ...

Save the dates! DEQ hosts an annual Water Reuse Conference designed to enable water and wastewater operators, engineers, public works directors, elected officials, consultants, developers, attorneys, environmental advocates, and other professionals to continue their education, network, and discuss key issues related to water reuse in Idaho and the West.

Navigating the American Carbon World (NACW) is the largest and most comprehensive gathering for information and discussion around climate change policy and carbon markets. Happening April 16-18 in San Francisco, NACW will take an in-depth look at California’s historic cap-and-trade program, including discussions on market structure, revenue allocation, legal issues and forecasts. The conference will also delve into other established and...

As the 21st Century unfolds, the agricultural community and water resource managers will confront an array of challenges. One of the greatest challenges of the past several decades has been addressing the impacts of agricultural production on nutrient loading to streams and rivers, and the resultant problems with freshwater and coastal eutrophication. AWRA provides leadership in the national dialogue on agriculture and water resources, both he...