All of our seminars and webinars are eligible for Continuing Education Units. See class details or ask for more information.

NEW: Sustainable Practice Boot Camp Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2 World Trade Center, Portland

Being a truly sustainable company or design firm is about more than just being able to achieve LEED status. It’s about aligning overall company management and operations with the demands of integrated design, collaborative relationships, and measuring company performance. Whether your company requires LEED certification or not, there are proven strategies you can use to achieve higher-performance projects; and there are more efficient and effective processes to help your company be truly sustainable. This 6-hour, interactive workshop provides tools, thereby building your capacity to implement these strategies in the most cost-effective way.

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WEBINAR: Introduction to HVAC & Building Tune Ups for Energy Savings
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. OR 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online

If you’re searching for ways to reduce operating costs, take a good look at your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. For many businesses, heating and cooling accounts for 20 to 50 percent of their energy use, so savings in this area can have a big impact. At this introduction webinar you will learn highlights from our half-day seminar, such as how to optimize your building’s performance, learn concepts to reduce energy use, improve building operation, enhance occupant comfort, and maximize the effectiveness of maintenance practices. You’ll also learn when it might be time to call in the experts and hire a commissioning agent.

The half-day seminar on this subject is scheduled March 7 in Salem and March 8 in Portland.

WEBINAR: Introduction to Efficient Lighting & Controls
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. OR 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online

Lighting consumes 25 to 30 percent of the total energy used in most commercial buildings, making it a highly cost-effective first step in your energy management plan. Improvements are affordable and offer a quick return on your investment. At this introduction webinar you will learn highlights from our four-and-a-half-hour seminar, on the fundamentals of light and lighting with an emphasis on energy efficiency and controls. No prior lighting knowledge is needed but those who already know the basics will still benefit by attending.

The half-day seminar on this subject is scheduled March 14 in Portland.