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SiGBA would like to thank our sponsors who are helping make Tahoe GreenFEST a reality
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2010 Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards
SiGBA is working closely with our friends at Tahoe Quarterly to increase the number of green applicants to their annual Home Awards program. Over the last two years, SiGBA has maintained a seat on the review board, helping ensure environmentally appropriate projects get the recognition they deserve for helping protect our natural environment.
We hope to see a variety of green projects submitted this year, showcasing the latest in environmental design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy systems.
The program is open to building projects throughout the region, including the Northern Sierra, Reno foothills and Carson Valley. Construction must have been completed within the last five years. |
Ward-Young Seeks Leed Certification on Forest Service Office and Lassen National Park Visitor s Center
By David Bourke, Associate, Ward-Young Architecture and Planning
Ward-Young Architects is fortunate to have been given the opportunity to design several buildings which have been, or are on their way to becoming, LEED certified. This is a case study about the Forest Service Truckee Ranger District Office Building and the Lassen National Park Visitors Center; two buildings that Ward-Young are hoping will receive gold and platinum level LEED certification. |
Resources for Saving Money While Practicing Sustainability
By Tamara Perlman
e-PRO and EcoBroker from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
In today's economy one has to be creative to sustain their quality of life and save money. Have you considered, for example, saving money and resources by swapping homes for your vacation instead of spending a fortune on a hotel? Tamara Perlman shares links to resources from her resource guide. |
CFL'S-Are They Really all that they are Cracked Up to be?
By Jim Crowley (SiGBA Foothills Chair) Owner Crowley Builders, Inc. and E-Building Systems
After hearing a strong comment during a presentation by a person that I have a very high regard for in the Green Community, about the danger signs of CFLs, I decided to do some research of my own. |
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| In the June SiGBA Times, there are three articles from our members. To submit an article or case study, send an inquiry to info@sigba.org by the 25th of the current month for the next month's issue.
There is still time to be part of the SiGBA Tahoe greenFEST debut. You can support SiGBA by exhibiting or bringing your family for a weekend of green EDUTAINMENT.
-Editor of SiGBA Times
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| Exhibit at Tahoe GreenFEST, SiGBA's Green Living Expo |
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Tahoe City - July 11-12, 2009
SiGBA presents Tahoe City's first green living festival. This carbon-neutral event on North Lake Tahoe will feature businesses with interactive booths promoting their green products and services. Learn more about new technologies in renewable energy, innovative methods of sustainability, and ways we can all do our part to conserve the beauty and natural resources of our planet. All while enjoying live music, organic foods, beer and wine, and too many activities too count! There is something planned for every age group and every walk of life. This is a zero waste event you don't want to miss!
Exhibits are open from 9am to 5pm on both days and the event ends with a free concert on Commons Beach Sunday night as part the outdoor concert series put on by TCDA and TCPUD drawing 1,500 visitors each year.
The electricity used to power the fun and festivities will be carbon-neutral, generated on site by Bently Biofuels using fuel produced from locally recycled cooking oils.
Tesla Motors will make their official public High Sierra debut at Tahoe GreenFEST. They will be showcasing two of their Tesla Roadsters, the California-built electric super car which is quickly dispelling the perceived limits of electric cars. |
| SiGBA Seeks Volunteers for Tahoe greenFEST |
SiGBA is looking for volunteers. We are offering a one-year student or individual membership for those who can attend two planning meetings and assist for up to eight hours during the course of the weekend. Other perks include a free tee-shirt, pint glass for adults, raffle tickets, etc. Interested persons email leanna@sigba.org or simply fill out the online sign up form.
The first meeting for volunteers is Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Boatworks Mall. Leanna Duncan will walk you through the venue site and answer questions about your service.
Also, SiGBA is looking for your old yoga mats to reuse for a fun greenFEST activity. |
| greenUP! Summer Sustainability Fair |
greenUP! is having a summer festival on June 27 to promote everyday sustainability. The event is free to the public from 1pm-6pm. Bring your batteries and CFL bulbs for recycling. The River School is hosting an after party ($7) starting at 6pm featuring a drum circle, belly dancing and a performance by the Bourgeois Gypsies band.
Sasha Thurman, organizer for the greenUP! summer festival said, "We need to be green year round practicing sustainability every day." For a full listing of attractions including Mayberry Farms strawberry festival, see upcoming events link.
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| SiGBA Seeks Film Enthusiasts for Environmental Programming |
This is a casting call for writers, directors, musicians, cinematographers, editors, set designers sound and lighting technicians; anyone who wants to volunteer to be part of SiGBA's production team for environmental programming. Our first meeting is Wednesday, June 17 from 4-8 pm at TTCF, 11017 Donner Pass Road next to Napa Auto Parts in Truckee. Cinematographers and writers also needed on Thursday, June 18 from 10am to 2pm in Carson City. We begin our first green production on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21. No previous filmmaking experience is necessary; just a concern for the environment and desire to be part of the fun. Interested persons email donna@sigba.org.
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| Sustainable Education Coalition Partnership |
By Jennifer Huntleysmith, University of Reno Nevada, and Co-Chair of greenUP!
and John Arsenault, SiGBA Education Director
Wondering if we couldn't stimulate a discussion about sustainability between residents all along the Truckee river watershed, John Arsenault (of SiGBA), Jen Huntleysmith (of UNR and greenUP!) and Christine McMorrow (of SWEP) pulled together a brainstorming workshop at the Tahoe Science Center on Saturday, May 30. With very short notice, a turnout of nearly 30 agency officials, business owners, community organizers and educators, spent the morning exploring challenges and possibilities for sustainability in our region. Instead of being purely informational, the workshop was deeply participatory, starting with a simulation of sustainable and unsustainable practices that demonstrated the need for action and relationship building. After extensive discussions, workshop participants developed an extensive list of outcomes and community goals for sustainability.
The group plans to meet again towards the end of August to revisit the goals and outcomes and decide on the details of future initiatives. If you would like to be a part of this coalition, click on the contact us link.
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| Truckee Home and Buidling Show |
On Memorial Day Weekend, SiGBA participated in the Truckee Home Show, Green Symposium & Home Tour. We set up our exhibit, sponsored the speaker series, and facilitated a home tour. The home tour was a hit! Approximately 20-30 participants visited three homes: Stouman Residence (W.End Donner Lake,) passive solar home (Whitehorse/Glenshire), and the Schnerenberger Residence (Sierra Meadows).
We will feature some of the speakers from the speaker symposium this fall as part of our live-green build-green speaker series. Be sure to check out Tamara's list of sustainability resources and Ward Young's article about their new passive solar, LEED Certified, Forest Service building in Truckee.
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By Elizabeth Dunn, your hard working Secretary of the Board
and Jim Crowley, Foothills Board Chairman
As Spring roared in like a lion, the foothill chapter awoke from its long winter nap and there has been a buzz of activity. A second speaker event was held about tightening up the building envelope and informing the audience on how SIPs, ICFs and Advance Framing Techniques can help them achieve the tight envelope.
Foothills will have their 3rd Speaker Event on Home Performance by Balance Point and Barbara Hernesman on June 17th at the Nevada County Contractors Association in Grass Valley. It is always an informative presentation.
We want to give one of our newest SiGBA members, Mike Leslie, a High Five for his energy since he has become a member of SiGBA AND announce his stepping up to take the Vice-Chair Position on the Board of the Foothills Chapter. We want to thank Dan Perunko for all the work he did while serving in that position. Mike, in his short time as a SiGBA member, has quickly become a rising star and a real asset to SIGBA.
The Foothills Chapter of SiGBA would like to congratulate the following members for becoming Certified Green Building Professionals: Bruce Dickson, David Good, Debra Little, and Mike Leslie.
They received their certifications after participating in the Build it Green Workshop hosted by CATT and sponsored by SiGBA in Truckee in April. They all passed the exam, displaying a high level of knowledge of green building practices. |
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