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Ongoing Events

"Save Energy, Save Money" Workshops
Metropolitan Energy Center is scheduling "Save Energy, Save Money" Workshops for neighborhood and civic organizations. Need a program for your neighborhood or civic organization meeting about a currently hot topic? Contact the Metropolitan Energy Center at 816-835-7593 to schedule a presentation by an expert in building science and efficient home performance. Get answers to your nagging questions about why your home is uncomfortable and your energy bills are high.

Community Services League Conducting Energy Education Workshops
Community Services League conducts energy education workshops for its clients throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The workshops focus on low cost/no cost energy-saving measures. These workshops are available at no charge to civic organizations, church groups, senior citizen centers and others. Workshops can be scheduled by calling the Community Services League at 816-254-4100.





September 2010


passive house presentation - studio 804 prescott house Tour

Wednesday, September 1; 6:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 804 - 2010 Prescott House, 32 South 16th St., Kansas City KS 66102
(Just a little north and east of the I-70 and 18th St. interchange)

What:

  • USGBC Kansas City Chapter Residential Green Building Committee Meeting
  • Passive House Presentation by Ryan Abendroth, Passive House Consultant
  • Presentation by Jennifer Mayfield, one of the Studio 804 student constructors
  • Tour the Studio 804's 2010 project, Prescott House

Who:

Anyone is welcome. Please invite anyone who you think might be interested.

This is a great chance to see the latest Studio 804 project, which is attempting both Passive House and LEED for Homes Platinum Certification. Jennifer Mayfield, one of the student constructors will give a presentation about the Prescott House.

Ryan Abendroth is the owner of Passive Energy Designs LLC located in Kansas City, MO. His business focuses on Passive House projects from conceptual design through completed construction with an emphasis on energy modeling through the Passive House Planning Package 2007 (PHPP). Ryan most recently acted as a consultant for Kansas University’s Studio 804 on their quest to build a Passive House that was also rated LEED Platinum. Ryan’s professional designations include Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) and LEED Green Associate. He looks forward to completing many Passive House projects as a part of living in and building a sustainable future for everyone. In addition, Ryan was a key player in the University of Illinois 2009 Solar Decathlon project.

If you are not familiar with the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) or PassivHaus Institute as it is called in Germany, where it was developed, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the concepts here: http://www.passivehouse.us

For more information: www.studio804.com/projects/prescott/project%20overview/prescott_overview_01.htm


Bold Vision, Small Steps: A Suburban Homestead Tour
Friday, September 10; 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Circle Corner, 201 SE Bristol Drive, Lee's Summit MO 64063

Think going green means being deprived?  Think again...! The changes we are making are as creative, abundant, delightful and extravagant as Nature itself. Come see for yourself. Learn what you can do with your home. High-yield-low-maintenance gardening, energy conservation improvements to an existing home, rain barrels, handmade pergolas and outdoor living spaces, hoop house for 4 seasons gardening and more. 

Full Tour including TWO mini-workshops: 1) Hoop House Construction & Gardening and 2) Drying Foods

INTERACTIVE - Bring your questions. Stan Slaughter and Linda Chubbuck.

$15/person in advance, $20/person at the door.

Space is limited - please call ahead 816-246-6871 or email songs@lindachubbuck.com to hold your space.

Light snacks served. 


Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (Installation planning for public accessible buildings)
Friday, September 17; 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: KCP&L HQ Auditorium, One Kansas City Place, 12th & Main (southwest corner), Kansas City MO

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

Sponsored by the USGBC.

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

Register/More Info: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S%2cM3%2cdc1cc945-457b-44d6-8e53-aeeb4a9c59f8


2010 Get into Green (GIG) and KCP&L Tour (Annual membership party for the USGBC Central Plains Chapter)
Friday, September 30; 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: KCP&L HQ, One Kansas City Place, 12th & Main (southwest corner), Kansas City MO

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

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event! Please contact elise.kirchhofer@hei-eng.com.

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

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.

Register/More Info: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?i=ebd749e8-5858-4931-9c31-364d622125af


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