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Built Green® Members Receive a Discount on New Washington State Code and 2011 Energy Star Training

Oct 21, 2010

Start building for tomorrow's
building codes, today!

For more than a decade, Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes has helped builders stay ahead of local energy codes and anticipate future changes. The new Washington, Idaho and Montana residential energy codes are no exception. Join Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes for a one-day event reviewing new residential energy codes along with the 2011 ENERGY STAR specification. Learn how to ensure that your next building project meets the most recent code changes by following the time-tested methods of the Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Program.

The Meet and Exceed Code with Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes training will demonstrate just how ENERGY STAR can help you prepare for code changes now and in the future.

Topics include:

Top 10 changes to your state energy code and what this means for builders and trades
Code change requirements and new market opportunities
2011 ENERGY STAR specification overview
High performance building techniques
Process improvements - tips for cost-savings and market differentiation

Join us to learn how Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes can help you meet code NOW and address upcoming changes to the ENERGY STAR program.

Meet and Exceed Code with Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes: Training Curriculum

Morning Session, 8:30 AM - Noon

Energy Efficient Building - Past, Present and Future: Building Science, Quality Assurance and Market Differentiation
Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Advantage
People vs. Process: Building Science Approach and Tools

Afternoon Session (1-5 PM)

Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes v3: Building Beyond Code

Plan Analysis and Smart Design
Smart Framing, HVAC Installation, Envelope Air Sealing, and Duct Sealing and Testing
Insulation, Window Installation, and Water Management
Appliances, Lighting and Controls