Deadline June 1, 2009
GREEN WASHINGTON AWARDS: Call for Entries
TBD
WHAT ARE YOU DOING GREEN? WE ARE LOOKING FOR LEADERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN ALL INDUSTRY SECTORS. Seattle Business magazine is looking for groundbreakers whose initiatives and actions demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to sustaining the environment and clean technology in Washington State. We will honor these outstanding companies, nonprofits and government agencies at an awards dinner on September 23 and feature them in the October issue of Seattle Business magazine. · Open to all companies of any size, nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Washington state. · No cost to participate. It is free! · A distinguished panel of judges will select the winners. CATEGORIES: Government, Green Building, Health Care, Manufacturing, Natural Resources/ Agriculture/Fisheries, Nonprofits, Retail, Services, Other
Contact: Green Washington Awards

 

June 1, 2009
Advanced Fuel Vehicle Show
Propel Clean Fuel Point, 1904 Third Ave - Suite 105 Seattle, WA 98101
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Propel invites you to preview the latest in fuel cell technology at Seattle's first Hydrogen vehicle show. Talk to industry experts and see cutting edge designs from Volkswagen, BMW, KIA, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, Daimler-Chrysler, and Nissan. Propel's fueling platform delivers second-generation fuels including biodiesel from waste stream feedstocks like recycled fats and oils, and locally grown, marginal land crops like camelina. Our fueling platform has the forward-flexibility to accommodate advanced fuels such as bio-methane, hydrogen and electric charging as the vehicles gain momentum in the marketplace. The hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on display have the potential to provide the range, efficiency and performance consumers expect with zero tailpipe emissions.
Contact: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Contact: See Map

 

June 2, 2009
Ride and Drive the Future
7:00am to 10:00am
University of Washington, Bothell Campus - 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA
In a joint effort, King County, City of Bothell and University of Washington Bothell are providing a unique opportunity to see what the transportation future holds when the Hydrogen Road Tour makes a stop in Bothell during its border-to-border, nine-day trek. Bothell is the 25th stop on the 28-city tour, which features a 12-vehicle caravan of clean, efficient hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The California Fuel Cell Partnership, California Air Resources Board, National Hydrogen Association, US Fuel Cell Council and Powertech Labs have organized the event. Citizens are invited to take a free test drive on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 to 10 a.m. located at University of Washington Bothell (18115 Campus Way NE). The one-mile loop course is contained entirely on campus, and sustainability vendors such as Washington State Department of Transportation and others will also be available to support the joint education effort to “green” the community.
Contact: King County

 

June 1-4, 2009
Product Stewardship Conference
Seattle, WA
Product stewardship is a policy which ensures that responsibility for end-of-life product management is shared with the producers, and all entities involved in the product chain, instead of just the general public. In Canada and Europe, product stewardship is a common business practice that involves manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and processors. In Washington State, the new E-Cycle Washington program is an example of a product stewardship program where the TV and computer manufacturers provide free recycling for Washington residents' TVs, computers and monitors (see http://www.ecyclewashington.org ). On June 1 to June 4, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) and the Northwest Chapter of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA) are offering a joint conference in Seattle, WA focused on product stewardship, chemicals policy, and household hazardous waste management. Come learn more about product stewardship and how you can help make a difference. Join us on a tour to British Columbia, Canada to see their product stewardship programs for paint, electronics, packaging, beverage containers and household hazardous waste. Hear from expert speakers and participate in forums, breakout-sessions, trainings and workshops! You can also receive 12 continuing education units from our conference!
Contact: NW Product Stewardship Coucil

 

June 3, 2009
Geothermal Energy Finance and Development Workshop
Washington Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA
8:00am - 5:30pm
The agenda of this workshop will include a U.S. Geothermal update, panel of project developers, technology panel, finance panel, legal and regulatory issues panel, community/environmental panel, tribal and power company perspectives, keynote presentations by the Mayor of Seattle and other notable invitees. While encompassing development across the U.S., some presentations will focus on the Pacific Northwest. This event will be promoted nationwide and to the media.
Contact: Renewable Energy World

 

June 4, 2009
Building a Green Bio-economy in Washington State
Fenwick & West, 1191 2nd Ave # 10, Seattle, WA 98101
7:00am - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast for Success Event: Today, "biotech" in Washington means much more than drugs and medical devices. With deep expertise in agriculture, genetic engineering, and applied ecology, our state is well-positioned to participate in the rapidly growing biomanufacturing sector through the production of biofuels and chemicals. Join our speakers and panel for a breakfast discussion of the opportunities and challenges in developing a green bio-economy in Washington state. Speakers will include: Kelly Ogilvie, Blue Marble Energy; Margaret McCormick, Targeted Growth; John Gardner, Washington State University. Member registration is $35; Non-members $60.
Contact: WBBA

 

June 6, 2009
Climate Change Consequences: Environmental, Geopolitical, and Even Oenological
Pacific Science Center - Eames Theater, 200 Second Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109
Registration 7:00pm; Program 7:30pm
Together with the Pacific Science Center, the World Affairs Council presents Part Three of its series on energy with journalist Stephan Faris. Stephan Faris is a freelance journalist who has written for such publications as Time, Fortune, and The Atlantic Monthly and who specializes in writing about the developing world.
Contact: The World Affairs Council

 

June 8-26 (3 Weeks), 2009
BPI Building Analyst Training and Certification
EOS Alliance - Headquarters 650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220 Seattle, Washington 98108
Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
This course is intended to provide the knowledge and experience necessary to prepare professionals conducting home weatherization energy audits to pass the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst exams, and become a certified Building Analyst. The course material is specifically tailored for energy efficiency professionals working within utility-funded programs and other programs funded through U.S. Department of Energy. It is based on the “Core Competencies for the Weatherization Assistance Program” developed by the Weatherization Trainers Consortium. The course includes ten days of classroom training, five days of field training, and both written and field exams. Both weatherization and energy auditor professionals will benefit from the training and certification.
Contact: EOS Alliance

 

June 12, 2009
2009 LASER Awards
Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Avenue, Seattle
11:30am - 1:30pm
Washington State Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER), CityClub, and The Boeing Company are pleased to invite you to a forum to discuss the social responsibility of science and science education.
Contact: Seattle City Club

 

June 17, 2009
Power Industry Reform for Affordable, Sustainable Growth
TBA
Teleconference and Webinar
The Obama Administration continues its focus on climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy development to drive economic recovery from the worst recession since 1929. Billions are now earmarked for energy, water, renewables, weatherization and related infrastructure programs. This national webinar offered by ABA/ACORE helps industry, government and legal advisors together to chart progress 120 days later on seminal issues of: applications and guidance, taxes, grants, loan guarantees and bond financing. We also will review the role of the states; oversight; accounting; government contracting and procurement; structuring and related regulatory advice which are essential to succeed in this new environment.
Contact: Renewable Energy Teleconference Series

 

June 17, 2009
Economic Stimulus for Renewables: 120 Days and Counting
Stoel Rives LLP, 3600 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Teleconference and Webinar
Federal, State and Congressional Challenges in a Mature Industry-net metering, carbon trading, RPS, advanced metering, DG, feeder tariffs, interconnections, RPS compliance; tax incentives, implementation issues; utility rate marketing and rate base treatment.
Contact: Renewable Energy Seminar and Teleconference Series

 

June 24, 2009
Low-Cost Financing with Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
Webcast - Noon - 1:15pm PST
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Technical Assistance Project (TAP) for state and local officials is offering a Web seminar on how to take advantage of low-cost financing using Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs). The presentation will take place Wednesday, June 24, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and is titled "How to Use Clean Renewable Energy Bonds for Financing Renewable Energy Projects on Public Lands."
The presenters will be: • Claire Kreycik, energy and financial analyst at the DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where her work focuses on renewable energy project financing; • Aneta Rettig of Denver Water will discuss how her department used CREBs to finance two small hydroelectric projects near Denver.
Contact: US Department of Energy

 

June25-26, 2009
Sustainability in The Green Economy Summit
Satsop Development Park, Elma, WA
Summit
The 2009 conference theme is Sustainability in the Green Economy, featuring statewide, regional and national best practices in energy and construction workforce and economic development models. The first day will showcase how Pacific Northwest industry, labor, workforce and economic development organizations are leading the national movement in green economy issues and high skills, high wage “green jobs.” Plenary sessions will feature the topics that demonstrate the essential integration of the energy and construction industries. Special breakout sessions will feature the latest developments in education and workforce for each industry. Attendees will leave this exciting event with a new understanding of how we each play a part in this new economy.
Contact: Register for Sustainability in the Green Economy Summit

 

June 30, 2009
Smart Grid Web Conference
Free Webinar
10:00am
Much talk and speculation has been devoted to the topic of the smart grid. But with the federal government recently devoting $11 billion toward grid modernization and billions more promised, the moment to act has finally arrived. Listen in as top utility executives and top federal regulators provide feedback about early funding and planning. Hear how environmental groups view - and can impact -smart grid deployments. How will the challenges and opportunities of these early efforts influence your smart grid initiatives?
Contact: EnergyBiz

 

 

July 7-28, 2009
Sustainable Community Development
online/distance learning
Fee: $325 early reg; $250 members
Gwen Hallsmith and Hunter Lovins, co-authors of the LASER Guide are teaching a one-month distance learning class through the International Society of Sustainability Professionals on Sustainable Community Development. Learn how to help your community recover from this economic crisis.
Contact: Sustainable Industries

 

July 22-24, 2009
Carbon Series Workshops
NWETC - Headquarters, 650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98108
3 one-day workshops
Instructor Bio: Joshua Skov is a Principal of Good Company, a Eugene, Oregon-based consulting firm. Mr. Skov combines extensive experience with sustainability indicators and expertise in economics with the ability to communicate issues of sustainability in a practical and meaningful manner. He leads Good Company’s climate practice (www.goodcompany.com/climate).
Contact: Northwest Environmental Training Center

 

July 30, 2009
Grid 101 'The Future is Now'
EOS Alliance Training Center, 650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98108
1 Day Course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to smart grid technology including deployment and applications. The material focuses on high-level aspects of smart electrical grids, and the benefits, challenges, and opportunities in the present economy. The course also addresses the increase in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and associated demand for smart grid charging stations. The specific technical aspects of smart grid engineering and systems design are beyond the scope of this one-day course and will be covered in future courses intended for smart grid workforce development and systems management professionals.
Contact: Northwest Environmental Training Center

 

 

 

August 6-7, 2009
Renewable Energy in the Pacific Northwest
The Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, WA
2 Day Conference
This conference brings together leading federal and state policy makers, attorneys, developers, utility managers and financial players to address current issues in renewables and energy efficiency. These high-level speakers will address the present status and prognosis for federal and state policies, the next wave of technology that will make a difference, and necessary preconditions for increased growth in this sector. The pace of development, despite the recession, is impressive and demand is rising. There is a genuine need to "ground truth" the heady promises in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Contact: Law Seminars International

 

 

September 18, 2009
Ecosystem Goods and Service Valuation
NWETC Headquarters, 650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98108
1 Day Course
This one-day course for non-economists will provide participants an overview of general natural resource economics with an emphasis on how economics can resource managers make decisions. Special emphasis will be placed on ecosystem service valuation, regional economics, impact analysis, benefit cost analysis and particularly the development of ecosystem markets. Economic ecosystem valuation and ecosystem markets are being described by many as a new tool for resource management.
Contact: NWETC

 

September 21-23, 2009
2009 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference
Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon
2 Day Conference
The 2009 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference, co-hosted by Washington Technology Center and Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute, and presented by Hewlett-Packard Co. and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, today announces its preliminary program and lineup of keynote speakers. Keynoting the 2009 conference will be: Dr. Jud W. Virden, Jr., Energy Sector Manager Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Dr. Donald Tomalia ,Director of the National Dendrimer Center, Central Michigan University; Dr. B. Ray Stults, Associate Laboratory Director Energy Sciences, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Dr. James B. Roberto, Director, Strategic Capabilities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Dr. Rosa Yang, Vice President, Innovation Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Contact: Washington Technology Center

 

September 29-30, 2009
Measuring Environmental, Social and Economic Performance
NWETC - Headquarters - 650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98108
2 Day Course
The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents: Triple Bottom Line Reporting - Measuring Environmental, Social and Economic Performance
The first day of this class will focus on defining triple bottom line (TBL) accounting: a brief discussion of the linkages between sustainability, corporate social responsibility, regulatory compliance and TBL reporting, the frameworks, performance areas and indicators for a TBL report, examples of TBL reports. The second day will cover boundaries, drivers, risks, liabilities, and stakeholder issues relative to triple bottom line reporting in theory and practice using examples from triple bottom line reports. The class will end by identifying factors for successful implementation of triple bottom line accounting and criteria for the quality of a triple bottom line report.
Contact: Northwest Environmental Training Center

 

 

 

November 6, 2009
Green Business Summit
Olive 8, a Hyatt Hotel, 1635 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Summit
Panelists and topics will be on Green Sustainabilityand Green Marketing; more information will be coming soon.
This Green Business Summit is helped made possible by the support of McKinstry Company, a building services firm. Regsitration and coffee will be from 7:00 -7:45 a.m. Plated Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:45 a.m. For any special dietary needs please contact Monica Alquist, Director of Events, Puget Sound Business Journal at (206) 876-5404
Contact: Puget Sound Business Journal

 

 

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