Even conservative experts say that the world's supply of oil will be exhausted between 2036 and 2064. While I doubt if I will still be here in 2036, my daughter will be 48 and my son will be 44 in 2036. I plan to do everything in my power to keep them from living in an energy poor, third world country, called America. – Robert C. Hackney, Executive Director, Alternative Energy Association.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
The Kravis Center for Preforming Arts
West Palm Beach, FL
In the United States, residential and commercial buildings account for 65% of electricity consumption, 36% of energy use, 12% of potable water consumption, and 30% of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Palm Beach Green Conference was dedicated to fostering awareness of green building techniques, energy efficient building processes and products, and providing examples of various green construction projects. The Benefits of green building include conserving natural resources, improving air and water quality, enhancing comfort and health, maximizing environmental and economic performance and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
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The Palm Beach Green Building Conference provided an opportunity for attendees to interact with the people who are leading the way in the green building movement, including government officials, green developers, and industry experts.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
The Conference will be held at the Kravis Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
9:00-9:30 CHECK IN
Welcome and Introduction
Robert C. Hackney, Executive Director
Alternative Energy Association, Inc.
Update on Florida Energy Legislation and Pending Bills
in Tallahassee
Gayle Harrell, Florida House of Representatives, Dist. 81
Status of Palm Beach County Green Building Initiatives
Robert Kanjian, Palm Beach County Commissioner, Dist. 3
Green Building in the Government Sector
Jim Williams, JMWA Architects
Economic Realities of Green Building
A. Brian Lomel, PE, LEED-AP, CxA
TLC Engineering for Architecture
10:45-11:00 BREAK
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
Green Building Rating System, U.S. Green
Building Council
Emily M. O'Mahoney, ASLA, LEED AP
Gentile Holloway O’Mahoney & Associates, Inc.
Ecosystems as Green Infrastructure
John Szerdi, Architect, Living Designs Group
11:45-1:00 LUNCH BREAK
Key Concepts in Green Building
Dr. Jennifer Languell, Trifecta Construction Solutions
Green Employment and Training in Green Techniques
Dennis Caruso, President, Caruso & Associates, Inc.
Panel Discussion – Green Building Techniques,
Problems & Solutions
Dr. Jennifer Languell
George Gentile
John Szerdi
Dennis Caruso
2:45-3:00 BREAK
Federal & State Incentives for Green Building
Robert C. Hackney
Solar Solutions in Green Building
Rand Eckhart, President
Energy Structures & Systems, Inc.
Geothermal Applications in Florida
Shawn Hiss, President
Florida GeoSource, LLC
Green Building and Educational Facilities
George Carter and David Sellepack
Riviera Beach Maritime Academy
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Conference management services provided by Four Palms Management Company.
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