At A Glance: USGBC and other green building programs for 2010 Greater Kansas City and the Midwest

Join USGBC Central Plains for our annual Get into Green membership party on September 30th. Scroll down for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Installation Planning for Public Accessible Buildings



LOCATION: KCP&L Headquarters Auditorium

Sponsored By: USGBC

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: KCP&L HQ Auditorium, One Kansas City Place, KCMO

What: Plug in vehicles such as the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and Ford Focus will soon be available.  People will need a place to charge their vehicles when they are away from home.  We are in a unique position to help clients consider if they wish to include charging stations in their projects.  The purpose of this presentation is to provide relevant information that you will find helpful.  Clients will appreciate an open discussion, creating an opportunity for the client to add another sustainability component to their project as well as creating an additional revenue stream.

Learning Objectives:

· Identify projects that may be appropriate for inclusion of charging stations.

· How charging stations work.

· Considerations when including charging stations in a project

· How charging stations can be enhanced with local sources of renewable energy

· Understand available tax credits and LEED points.

Comments:  Registration includes box lunch and beverage

Costs and Registration:
$15 members / $20 non-members

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

2010 Get Into Green & KCP&L Tour




LOCATION: KCP&L

When: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: KCP&L, One Kansas City Place, 12th & Main, KCMO

What: Join USGBC Central Plains for our annual membership party on September 30th. We will tour the KCP&L LEED Gold certified facility followed by cocktails, appetizers and networking.

Tours: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Social Hour: 6pm - 9pm

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Costs and Registration:

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY 9/16/10: $10 for anyone (member and non-member)

AFTER 9/16/10: $15/members $20/non-members
OR become a new member for $65 and receive free admission to this event.

Registration cost for this event includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010

Prevent Lead Poisoning
Do the New EPA Lead Paint Rules Affect You?



LOCATION: Discovery Center

Sponsored By: USGBC

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, KCMO

What: Tom Brick of US Environmental Protection Agency will share details on the new EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) lead paint regulations that take effect on April 22, 2010. The regulations apply to all renovations of apartments, homes, daycares, schools, or other childcare facilities built before 1978 to reduce human exposures to lead. The goal is to prevent lead poisoning of young children. The rules are specific about training, certification, notifications, work practices, verification, record keeping, and exemptions. Non-compliance will be very costly with stiff fines.  Lead-based paint was used in more than 38 million homes until it was banned for residential use in 1978.

Owners, landlords, property managers, architects, engineers, and contractors of pre-1978 housing, schools and childcare facilities are responsible for ensuring compliance with the rule and are important in protecting public health by helping prevent lead exposure from their units.

Comments: Registration includes box lunch and beverage

Costs and Registration:
$15 members / $20 non-members

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