2:00 PM - Green Pocketbook Decisions More↓

How difficult is it to convince yourself to spend money on home improvement and lifestyle products that are better for the environment? Not hard at all if you know all the facts and can see the savings add up.

Presenters:
Elise Rocks, Worsley Companies real estate appraiser
Elaine Jack, Sapona Green Building Supply
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3:00 PM - Living Green In Wilmington More↓

Learn about local organizations and activities that are devoted to sustainability and other green issues. Find out how you can get involved with volunteer opportunities and other green community initiatives.

Presenters:
Jennifer O Keefe, New Hanover County Green Initiatives
Rick Harris, Cape Fear Rainwater Harvesting
Jessica Burkett, Tidal Creek Food Co-op
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4:00 PM - Building a Green Home More↓

More and more families want to reduce their carbon footprint, and building a LEEDS certified green home is a great start. Attendees will learn what makes a home green, from air quality, energy conservation to building materials and landscaping.

Presenter: Mark Johnson, Builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes
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5:00 PM - Green Renovations More↓

Renovating your home in an eco-friendly way is easier than you think. Meet a panel of professionals - including builders and decorators - who have worked on award-winning remodeling projects.

Presenters:
Debby Gomulka, Debby Gomulka Designs
Jay DeChesere, DeChesere Architects
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10:00 AM - How to Launch a Green Initiative More↓

Customers are demanding that businesses become more eco-friendly, and those that respond in a smart, sincere way are being rewarded on their bottom lines. Representatives from several local businesses will talk about how launching green initiatives has been good for business.

Presenters:
Steve Schnitzler, CEO, Port City Java
Wes Carter, Atlantic Packaging Company

Moderator:
Rob Kaiser, Greater Wilmington Business Journal
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11:00 AM - Marketing Green Projects More↓

Many businesses today claim to be green. Yet some are accused of "greenwashing" while others are able to improve their image and boost sales. Find out from marketing professionals how to best market your green offerings to potential customers.

Presenters:
Mike Duncan, Co-Founder, Sage Island
Kevin Johnson, Marketing Director, Mark Johnson Custom Homes

Moderator:
Susan Johnson, Maximum Design
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8:00 AM - Greenovation! Improving Energy Performance of Existing Homes                 More↓

We are surrounded by homes that need help! What can we do to improve our own homes and the existing home market in general? What are the most common problems that lead to poor indoor air quality and high energy bills? Get the surprising answers to these and other questions and learn what you can do to help improve energy efficiency.

This session is ideal for builders, remodelers, trades and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Skye Dunning, Founder, Building Performance Specialists
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8:00 AM - Adding Solar Thermal to Existing Residential and Commercial                 Buildings More↓

The presentation will address the specific challenges of retrofitting existing residential and commercial buildings with solar thermal. Discussions will include energy issues, especially costs and how solar can technologically, environmentally, and financially address those issues. Examples of residential and commercial solar thermal implementations will be shown.

This session is ideal for building owners, general contractors and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Bob Kingston, Co-owner of RE-Align Technology, Field Sales and Partner Support
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9:00 AM - Home Green Home: Marketing & Selling Eco-Friendly Real Estate                 More↓

In this new environmental era, there is an increasing focus from real estate and financial professionals on what can be done to promote green initiatives. Attendees will learn what makes a home green, how to identify these elements and how to effectively market and present green homes to buyers. You will also find out what you can do to improve a home for future value and gain valuable insight about programs available to finance future energy efficient residences.

This session is ideal for real estate brokers, appraisers, developers and other interested industry professionals.

Presenters:
Kasey Valente, Broker / Green Broker, Intracoastal Realty Corp.
Lynn Sledge, Mortgage Loan Officer, Sun Trust
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9:00 AM - The Five Dumbest Green Building Mistakes Smart Builders Make                 More↓

As skilled building professionals, we never make mistakes, right? Well, we all know that's not the reality. In this session, we'll explore the various absurd things that are done in the design and construction of a home that affect air quality, develo:00 PMent of mold, humidity, water damage, etc. and what we can do in the future to avoid making the same mistakes twice.

This session is ideal for architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Danny Gough, Owner, Energy Solutions Inc.
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10:00 AM - The Emerging Technology of Solar Electric PV Systems More↓

Energy technology is changing and improving every day. In this session, we'll take a closer look at one particular emerging technology - photovoltaic technology - and give a brief overview of PV business opportunities, local incentives, and tax credits for business owners and builders.

This session is ideal for building owners, builders, trades and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Jim Wood, Owner, Alternative Energy Inc.
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10:00 AM - What Makes a Good Heating and Air Conditioning System? More↓

Quality of the system goes hand-in-hand with the quality of installation. This session will offer a review of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Quality Installation (QI) standards. ACCA's Quality Installation Specification is an ANSI-approved standard that describes precisely the steps a contractor must take to ensure a truly quality HVAC installation. Developed by a broad coalition of industry stakeholders, the QI Specification identifies consensus requirements associated with quality installations, acceptable procedures for measuring or verifying the attainment of those requirements, and acceptable forms of documentation to show compliance to the requirements.

Benefits: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, HVAC Subcontractors, and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Danny Gough, Owner, Energy Solutions
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11:00 AM - Breaking the Mold: Moisture Management in Custom Homes More↓

This session will cover cause and effect relationships of moisture problems in complex custom homes in the hot/humid climate of the coastal Southeast. Examples of moisture diagnostics and applied solutions from large custom homes on the North Carolina coast will be covered, along with guidelines for staying out of these situations by addressing these issues during construction.

This session is ideal for builders, architects, trades and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Skye Dunning, Founder, Building Performance Specialists
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11:00 AM - Solar Thermal Systems in New Residential & Commercial                 Construction More↓

Learn about the design criteria and practical application of integrating solar thermal systems into new residential and commercial construction projects. Topics include an overview of solar products and their capabilities, preliminary site considerations, orientation and placement, special construction considerations, tax credits and incentives.

This session is ideal for builders, architects, trades and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Pete Weppler, Senior Executive of Operations, Arrowhead Energy Corp.
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2:00 PM - Show Me the Green! Understanding Available Green Building Tax                 Credits & Incentives More↓

Green building can yield benefits for the homeowner and for you! Learn from the experts about the various Federal and State green tax credits, historic preservation tax incentives and other tax incentives and rebates available to individuals and businesses.

Each session attendee will be provided a manual on green building tax credit and incentives that can be used as an easy, everyday reference guide.

This session is ideal for developers, builders, architects, trades, real estate professionals and other interested industry professionals.

Presenters: Panel discussion will includes experts from government, accounting, consulting and education.
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2:00 PM - Energy and its Effects on The Future of Construction More↓

When you turn on the light switch, where does the power come from? This presentation will cover where NC's electrical power comes from today, what the environmental costs are of using that energy and what other solutions are available that can meet our needs while preserving our natural heritage. Learn about the various ways you can make a difference for a brighter future for the environment and economy in North Carolina. NC GreenPower for LEED points, information on signing up as a green power generator and the gift card program for new homeowners will be covered.

This session is ideal for builders, architects, trades and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Martha Gettys, Business Develo:00 PMent Manager, NC GreenPower
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3:00 PM - Putting Green Tax Credits & Incentives To Work More↓

Want to create instant value for your customer and your business? Learn how to utilizing available tax credits and incentives to your best advantage. Through actual case studies, this session will demonstrate how to identify, promote and make the most of tax credits, rebates and other beneficial incentives.

This session is ideal for developers, builders, architects, trades, real estate professionals and other interested industry professionals.

Presenters: Panel discussion will includes experts from government, accounting, consulting and education.
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3:00 PM - What's Wrong With The Lawn? Identifying and Correcting                 Landscape Issues in a More Environmentally Friendly Way More↓

Cooperative Extension works with area professionals every day to raise the level of horticulture in the community and to provide education and promote better cultural practices, better environmental stewardship, and better business practices. In this session, attendees will learn how to identify common regional landscaping problems andutilize sustainable landscape maintenance approaches, as well as discuss the importance of proper methods and timing to help prevent problems and keep landscaping at its best.

This session is ideal for landscapers, irrigation specialists, developers and other interested professionals.

Presenter: John Wooldridge, New Hanover County, Extension Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Horticulture
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4:00 PM - Green 101: An Introduction to Green Building More↓

What does it mean to build green? What are the primary areas that encompass green building and what is their impact? We'll discuss the green learning curve and the problems are commonly encountered in incorporating green into new construction and renovation. You'll also gain insight on the most relevant eco-friendly materials, as well as current methods for water and energy conservation.

This session is ideal for developers, builders, trades and other industry professionals interested in developing a basic foundation for green building.

Presenter: To be announced
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4:00 PM - On the Air... High Performance HVAC More↓

HVAC can have one of the greatest positive or negative impacts on a home. In this session, field examples of the most common problems will be discussed, along with recommendations for the sizing, design, and installation of high-performance HVAC systems.

This session is ideal for builders, HVAC contractors, architects and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Skye Dunning, Founder, Building Performance Specialists
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5:00 PM - From Bamboo to Bio-Glass: Identifying Building Materials for                 Sustainable Interiors More↓

The green movement has had an increasingly strong influence on design today. Interior materials can make a huge difference in contributing to a truly sustainable space. This presentation will give the designer insight on how interior materials can add to the process of greening a home and also help tell the sustainable story our clients are hoping to communicate when they decide to "go green." Learn about new and interesting sustainable options to traditional building materials and view actual samples of some of these options.

This session is ideal for builders, architects, trades and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Lisa Feldman, Business Develo:00 PMent Manager, LEED AP, CaraGreen
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5:00 PM - The Greening of the Building Codes More↓

Don't be caught off guard by changes to building codes! This session will review energy requirements of the state building code, with particular emphasis on compliance with 2009 code changes. We'll cover the basics of using the REScheck program to document compliance through tradeoffs and also zero in on targeted areas such as county climate zones (warm, humid in particular), crawlspaces, attics, U-factors in windows and doors, slabs, moisture control, sealing the building envelope, and air duct insulation and sealing.

This session is ideal for developers, builders, architects, trades, real estate professionals and other interested industry professionals.

Presenter: Russell Duncan, Program Manager, State Energy Office
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