The 2010 Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo

Sept. 10-12, Edgerton Park, New Haven

One planet, many choices. The 2010 CT Folk Festival and Green Expo on Saturday, Sept. 11 offers FREE fun and education for all ages!

Over 75 booths with exhibitors, educators, and vendors in beautiful Edgerton Park. Workshops and activities for adults and kids Yummy food from local vendors. Live music on the World Stage by Red Molly, Rob Messore, the Professors of Bluegrass, and the finalists in our CT Folk Songwriting Contest: Brian Dolzani, Sam Chase, Rebecca Pronsky, Walter Rodriguez, and Allison Tartalia.

For more info, visit the event's web site.

LEED® 201- Core Concepts and Strategies

Sept. 10, Sasaki Associates, Watertown, MA

Please join Urban Green Council for and USGBC MA for this official USGBC 200-level course intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED - including those with a stake in their company's or community's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential. This course will satisfy the eligibility requirement for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam.

For more information visit the event webpage at joinus.urbangreencouncil.org

LEED® & the Credential Maintenance Program: A Roadmap for Today and Tomorrow

Sept. 14, Live Webcast, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

The Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC) is hosting a live webcast featuring Arnold Kee, GBCI Continuing Education Manager, Credentialing who will discuss LEED credentialing. The onsite hostis Marta Allstadt, LEED AP, CTGBC Education Committee. Q&A will follow.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
On site location is 401 Merritt7 401 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT
CTGBC Members: $15. Nonmembers: $20 Register Online

Note: This webcast will also be presented in New Haven on September 16th. Place and time TBA.

Questions to apackard@swinter.com

MetroNorth Train station via Danbury Branch of New haven Line adjacent to the complex.
Parking available in lot in front of the Merritt7 401 Building.

East Cost Green Conference

Sept. 16 & 17, Bally's Atlantic City, N.J.

The Committee on the Environment of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ), has announced that its green conference, East Coast Green, which will be held at Bally's Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16 and 17 in conjunction with its annual Design Day event, will offer numerous courses that focus on "green" building.

To register, visit the East Coast Green website at www.aia-nj.org and click on the "Register to Attend Here" tab.

Live Green Connecticut

September 18th & 19th, Taylor Farm Park, Norwalk, CT

Celebrate and learn to ‘Live Green’ at our two day fun filled festival for all ages!

Enjoy great food, eco-shopping, music, environmental speakers and exhibits!

See and experience businesses that are showcasing their new technology to positively impact our lives and environment. Come away with tips and ideas that will save you money!

www.livegreenct.com

Urban Green Expo

Sept. 29-30, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY

Each year, the Urban Green Council, U.S. Green Building Council of New York, presents Urban Green Expo, the Northeast region’s premier green building conference and trade expo. Designed to meet the unique needs of the densely developed urban environment at a challenging economic moment, Urban Green Expo brings together building professionals for two days of top-level educational sessions, acclaimed speakers and green building tours.

This year’s Keynote speaker is William McDonough.

For more information visit www.urbangreenexpo.com

What’s the Deal? Business Energy Conference

Oct. 4, 2010, Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT

How will changing energy policies, technologies, and workforce demands impact Connecticut companies? Join us for a full-day conference and hear from state and national industry leaders and policy experts about what’s ahead and what it means for your business—and your bottom line. The keynote speakers for this event are Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy.

Presented by CBIA and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES), this conference will help you identify energy strategies that enable your company to compete and thrive.

Register online or download and print a registration form (pdf).

Questions? E-mail Lise.Cliche@cbia.com or call (860) 244-1977.

Cost
CBIA/CPES members: $100
Students/government officials: $50
All others: $200

Second Annual Green Market Exposition

Oct., 8-9, Barnum Museum, Bridgeport, CT

The Green Market Exposition has grown into a two-day event, which features over 45 exhibitors, along with panels, workshops, seminars and speakers which focuses on supporting a green market economy and promises  to provide everyone who attends a wonderful learning opportunity that supports the promise of a green future.

www.greenmarketexposition.org

Enviro Build Expo

Oct. 13-14, CT Expo Center, Hartford, CT

Through educational sessions and exhibits featuring green products and services, attendees learn about the latest environmental and energy-efficient equipment and construction materials for the building and renovation of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Panels comprised of industry leaders in the green building marketplace present a broad spectrum of information, from energy rebates and environmental credits to saving money and increasing the bottom line in this rapidly changing economic environment.

http://www.envirobuildexpo.net/

2nd ANNUAL Alternative Energy and Building Efficiency Conference & Exhibition

Nov. 9-10, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford

Building off our past successes, the 2nd Annual Alternative Energy & Building Efficiency Conference & Exhibition East will feature even more industry-leading companies from the Alternative Energy and the Energy Efficient Building industries. The 2009 Exhibition included exhibitors who are the leading companies directly moving these two industries forward; companies responsible for the latest technological innovation and product enhancement. The Conference featured speakers who are considered the leading experts; the minds who are directing this nationwide move toward alternative energy and energy efficiency.

For more information, visit http://cardellexpo.com/AE_BE_Hartford_10.html

Third Annual Fairfield County Green Faire and Holiday Green Drinks

Nov. 17th, Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

Enjoy great conversation and networking, while learning about the newest trends in sustainable technology, building your business and seeing earth-friendly products. Share ideas with local technology experts, conservationists, and learn about the sustainable advancements going on throughout Fairfield County.

www.thegreenfaire.com