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Residential Track

9:15a-10:45a

Getting the “Green” out of Green Building: An Overview of Financial Rebates and Incentives

This session is a one-stop-shop for current residential financing options. Experts will identify and explain the multitude of current financing options for green building.

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Speakers: Ann Livingston, Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator :: Mona Newton, Central Regional Representative, Colorado Governor's Energy Office :: Kevin Afflerbaugh, City of Boulder

1a-12:30p

Streamlining Home Remodel Code Compliance

Time and money are precious--we don’t have a lot of time to figure out ever-changing building codes. Learn from a number of local case studies how to simplify the local green remodel code compliance process. Keep in mind (and remind your clients!) that just meeting our progressive community’s cutting-edge codes makes your remodel project one of the greener ones in the country. We’ll also learn about local remodel projects that have significantly exceeded our codes, making them truly exemplary.

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Speakers: Adam Steftenagal, Principal, Sustainably Built :: David Neiger, Principal, Populus Sustainable Design Consulting :: Jeff Medanich, Facilities and Preservation Manager, Colorado Chautauqua

1:30p-3p

Building Science Made SEXY

Drafts and mold: not sexy. Not hearing the dog bark next door and lower energy bills: VERY sexy! Our dynamic and interactive speaker will walk you through advanced building science topics – the true cornerstone of any green home. Remember, we know building science and related improvements are important, but clients need to be convinced it’s a sexy thing to do! We will convey the information in a way your clients will not only understand, but will persuade them to make the improvements – take notes!

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Speaker: Eric Doub and Joe Lstiburek

3:15p-4:45p

Don’t Get Left Behind! Marketing the Green Thing

The time is ripe for this session - bring your business partner and employees! The entire green industry is booming across the nation, and especially in Boulder County. How are you marketing your green business while differentiating yourself amongst the crowd? Learn from real-life experiences what works and what doesn’t work so that you can more wisely leverage your dollars.

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Speakers:  Bob Morehouse, Vermilion :: Mike Sukle, Sukle Advertising :: Esther Kang, Mighty Karma

Commercial Track

9:15a-10:45a

Building Beyond Code: Meeting and Exceeding Commercial New Construction Codes

Using numerous exemplary case studies, we will examine the process, strategies and economic decisions involved in complying with local commercial building codes. Additionally, we will demonstrate what it takes to exceed the codes to truly create a cutting-edge building.

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Speakers: one presentation: Andy Bush, Morgan Creek Ventures :: Patrick Burns, Nexant, Inc. :: Jeff Mullikin, Architectural Engineering Design Group, Inc. :: Jeff Dawson, Morgan Crrek Ventures

11a-12:30p

Getting the “Green” out of Green Building: An Overview of Financial Rebates and Incentives

This session is a one-stop-shop for current commercial financing options. Experts will identify and explain the multitude of current financing options for green building.

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Speakers: Ann Livingston, Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator :: Mona Newton, Central Regional Representative, Colorado Governor's Energy Office :: Kevin Afflerbaugh, City of Boulder

1:30p-3p

Building Beyond Code: Meeting and Exceeding  Commercial Remodel Codes

Meeting more rigorous energy requirements can be a difficult undertaking in commercial remodels because you must work with the existing structure and mechanical system. Moreover, there are complications around who pays for the improvements and who benefits. We’ll look at two retrofit case studies, and walk you step-by-step through the process and issues involved in meeting local commercial remodel codes.

Speakers: Jim Logan, Jim Logan Architects :: Cara Taverna, Rocky Mountain Institute

3:15p-4:45p

“Split Incentives” Solutions: Ideas to Promote Commercial Green Improvements & Leasing

Despite the many forces encouraging the retrofitting of existing buildings, one significant obstacle is the split incentive problem, in which tenants typically pay utility and other operating costs under “triple net” or “modified gross leases”, leaving landlords with little incentive to incur substantial retrofit costs. It will be necessary for landlords and tenants to re-negotiate existing long-term leases of most commercial leases in order to equitably allocate the costs and benefits associated with energy retrofits of existing buildings. This industry-wide phenomenon constitutes one aspect of the emerging field of green leasing. Learn more about commercial green leasing issues and solutions during this interactive and informative session.

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Speakers: David Schafer, OZ Architecture :: Paul Sheldon, Natural Capitalism Solutions :: John Koval, Coburn