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Calendar Calendar of Government Affairs Related ActivitiesCongressional BriefingsCongressional Briefing Archives Luncheon Briefing on the Assessment to the U.S. Congress
The U.S. Congress drafted Section 914 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address not just more energy efficient or “green” buildings but rather high performance buildings that combine the objectives of reducing resource energy consumption while improving the environmental impact, functionality, human comfort and productivity of the building. As a result, Congress turned to the National Institute of Building Science (NIBS), long recognized as an authoritative source of knowledge, to provide a sense of direction for this undertaking. NIBS subsequently formed an ad hoc High-Performance Building Council consisting of representatives of approximately 100 private sector and governmental organizations to advance this mission. This briefing is intended to introduce the leadership of the new High Performance Building Congressional Caucus, as well as to unveil the final High Performance Building report to Congress and the Department of Energy. This briefing is intended to introduce the leadership of the new High Performance Building Congressional Caucus, as well as to unveil the final High Performance Building report to Congress and the Department of Energy. June 18, 2008 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm Moderator Welcome Remarks Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO) Response to Section 914 of EPACT 2005 High Performance Building Council--Looking Forward
Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Hearing Building Energy Codes as a Response to Climate Change The Role of Standards in Our Economy: Energy Efficiency and Safety in Our Buildings Reception in Celebration of Signing of America COMPETES Act NIST: Supporting Industry and Promoting Technology The State’s Role in a Technology Economy Briefing on Energy Efficient Buildings: Opportunities to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Briefing on Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings SeminarsIntegrated Engineering Design for Green Buildings Integrated design doesn't happen naturally. A lot of non-standard communications happens on a project's front end, during pre-design, and throughout the design and construction process. Stressing the communications aspect of projects, this interactive session examines the roles of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers working in a more integrated fashion with owners, architects, commissioning providers, and operators on green-building projects.
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Charles Gulledge, Division Manager, AC Corporation