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USGBC Central Texas Regional Council Luncheon – Austin Energy Green Building: 25 Years and Counting
January 26, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
$20 – $40
From the USGBC –
Austin Energy Green Building(AEGB) rates the sustainability of new and remodeled buildings for three markets: Single Family, Multifamily and Commercial.
In 2016 AEGB celebrated 25 years of success in green building practices in Austin. AEGB has seen and done a lot of sustainable developments in Austin and we are super excited about what’s coming in 2017 also. Come join us to learn about AEGB’s history and their exciting plan in 2017.
Learning Objectives:
- Brief History of AEGB
- Market Penetration
- Building Performance Metrics- Data analysis
- Evolution/Adoption of the Rating System – Credits achieved by projects at different certification levels and building types
- Market influence
Speaker:
Jeff Wacker, P.E.
Jeff Wacker is an engineer in the Commercial Buildings group at Austin Energy Green Building, specializing in energy and water efficiency. He has spent 15 years in the building industry, with broad project experience in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. In Austin, he has consulted on over 12 million SF of commercial construction projects, assisting projects in delivering sustainable outcomes in pursuit of an Austin Energy Green Building Rating. He currently severs on the AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory committee, and contributes to sustainability initiatives across the City of Austin. Jeff holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, is an ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), and a LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C.
Cost:
Members: $30
Non-members: $40
Students / Emerging Professionals: $20
USGBC Central Texas Chapter monthly luncheons include networking time, lunch, and valuable insights from thought-leaders and researchers related to sustainability and the building industry in the region.
USGBC Chapter members and non-members are welcome.
Thank you to our Sponsors for this event:
At the event, Alex Gonzales of NV5 will share the importance of Building Systems Commissioning.
Refunds for USGBC CT events will only be given as a result of cancellation by the Chapter.