UPCOMING WORKSHOP: ZNE for Local Governments

Join a no-cost workshop to learn how to prepare for California's ambitious goals for zero net energy (ZNE) buildings.*

On behalf of the California Public Utilities Commission, New Buildings Institute will be hosting four no-cost workshops in California in 2017 covering ZNE topics for both local government audiences and those working to retrofit existing buildings to ZNE.  *A ZNE building generates as much energy as it consumes annually through clean, renewable sources.

ZNE for Local Governments  June 13, 2017 | 1:00-5:00 pm Fresno, CA This four-hour workshop is designed to give local government staff the information, tools, and confidence to create and drive progress toward zero net energy goals. Case studies show how cities can be leaders within their own public building portfolios by creating a clear code and policy roadmap, and by transforming the market through public awareness. We will review how to achieve climate goals through ZNE pilot projects, deep energy retrofits starting with municipal building benchmarking and portfolio analysis, ZNE codes, financial incentives, ZNE recognition, and other tactics. In addition to sharing examples of successful plans and ZNE-ready policies, small working groups will develop their own ideas utilizing training materials. This workshop will be held in conjunction with the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum: lgc.org/caseec/seec-forum/. Who should attend: Local and state government staff including planning, facilities, and building staff, as well as architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and others interested in ZNE are encouraged to attend. Space is limited, so please register and reserve your spot today. For more information: newbuildings.org/municipal-workshops/. Meeting location:  Doubletree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center 2233 Ventura Street Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 268-1000 The published group rate in the DoubleTree Hotel booking system is $132/night- however, to make this event more affordable to attendees, the forum organizers are buying down the rate to $107/room night (+ taxes and fees). lgc.org/caseec/seec-forum/ 4 AIA LU|HSW CEUs are available ZNE for Existing Buildings August 23 | 1:00-5:00 pm  Commerce, CA This four-hour workshop will outline best practice steps and approaches to comprehensively enhance the energy performance of existing buildings to ZNE. The workshop will investigate retrofit opportunities in individual buildings as well as how advanced benchmarking can help prioritize opportunities across a portfolio. We will review technologies, approaches, processes as well as portfolio project prioritization methods. Case studies of building strategies and technologies will be presented including advanced strategies a design team can take to achieve ZNE on an existing building. The training will address operation and maintenance considerations, including energy monitoring for ongoing building performance. This event will be held in partnership with the Net Zero 2017 Energy + Water + Waste Conference: verdicalgroup.com/net-zero-2017/. Who should attend: Local and state government staff including planning, facilities, and building staff, as well as architects, engineers, contractors, private sector owners, commercial real estate professionals, consultants, and others interested in ZNE are encouraged to attend. Find out more: newbuildings.org/existing-building-workshops/ Meeting location: Net Zero Plus Electrical Training Institute 6023 S. Garfield Avenue Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 221-5881  4 AIA LU|HSW CEUs are available These events will be facilitated by New Buildings Institute in partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission. Additional 2017 workshop dates to be announced soon.