Palm Beach State College Webinars

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Lisa

To register for an upcoming webinar, simply ‘click’ on the date and time of the webinar you wish to attend!

Energy Efficient Upgrades for Your Home

Who doesn’t want to save money on their utility bills?  Do you know the most cost effective, energy efficient changes to make in your home?  This program will explain each change, how you will save money AND how you can build value in your home for resale while you save money!! 

Course Objectives:  Understand 10 ways energy can be saved in the home, Recognize energy efficient upgrades and investments, Learn weekend projects that will save money, be able to catalog energy upgrades to add value to the home.

Course Length:  1.5 hours

Course Dates: April  21  from 9 – 10:30 AM

Utilizing Rebates, Tax Credits, and Energy Efficient Mortgages

You can build value in your home, save money on your utility bills AND use someone else’s money to assist you!   Local, County and State programs are available to the average homeowner to assist with the cost of energy efficient upgrades.  Learn to utilize these programs and the federal tax rebates available.  PLUS, understand how to finance or refinance your home with an Energy Efficient Mortgage….use green to go green!

Course Objectives:  Learn where to find Rebates and Incentives and how to utilize them, Understand the correct way to work with energy tax credits for home upgrades, Review the Energy Efficient Mortgage Programs, Be able to finance energy upgrades and receive a return on rebates, incentives and tax credits.

Course Length:  1.5 hours

Course Dates: April  15 from 6:30 – 8 PM

Greening Your Business – The Nuts and Bolts of Sustainability

Going green is not as difficult or cost prohibitive as most business owners think.

By incorporating green practices into your everyday business practices you will generate more profit and green in your pocket! 

Course Objectives:  Incorporate 5 simple, energy efficient projects that can generate savings in just a few months!  Learn the state and federal programs available as rebates and tax credits for commercial and businesses.  Find the best green networking groups and associations, locally, which will generate endless referrals. Learn the most current information on energy efficiency and green grants for businesses.

Course Length:  1.5 Hours

Course Dates: May 12  from 6:30 – 8 PM

Take Your Bottom Line from Red to GREEN!  Energy Efficiency in Property Management

Understand the various systems and upgrades that can be done by tenants and Property Managers to cut costs and build value.  Learn everything from which upgrades have the greatest impact on cost cutting and value building to managing over-all waste to “greening” leases.  Resources lists to implement your systems will be provided!  Everyone from the landlord with a single rental to Property Management Companies with hundreds of rentals will benefit from this information. 

Course Objectives:  Learn the most effective upgrades to make in a rental, Understand how to work with incentives and credits to build value, Put waste cutting systems in place to receive a greater ROI, Realize the features that can be added to a lease that reward the tenant and the landlord by cutting costs, building value and generating more income

Course Length: 1.5 hours

Course Dates:  April 7  from 6:30 – 8 PM or May 5 from 9 – 10:30 AM

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Energy Audits for Consumers

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Lisa

Energy audits are conducted by RESNET certified energy raters to determine the level of energy being used (or misused) in a home or building.  Most consumers want to understand the ways they can lower their energy usage and lower their utility bills.  Energy Audits are the first step in accomplishing both objectives.

Energy Audits are conducted in 3 Phases:

Phase 1:

The Energy Auditor will conduct a preliminary diagnostic evaluation of duct leakage, outside air leakage, insulation, hot water production & usage, and HVAC concerns.

This testing will be done using a blower door and pressure pan to scientifically measure the leakage within the property and evaluate where changes can be made to create energy efficiency.  Additional measurements will be taken and explained to the consumer as to the meaning of each and how it affects their current energy usage.

Phase 2:

The Energy Auditor will review the audit and make recommendations to the consumer regarding the upgrades and changes they can make in their home or building to achieve a comfortable level of energy efficiency and lower their utility consumption.  A list of professionals who can assist the consumer will be given upon request so the consumer can begin their process of achieving energy efficiency.

Fees for these two phases of audit range from $125 

Phase 3:

Upon completion of the upgrades and changes recommended by the energy auditor, the home / building will be re-evaluated through an additional series of testing to determine the effectiveness of the changes.  Testing will be conducted to measure the air leakage and over-all air flow and heat flow through the home / building.  Upon completion of all testing, a certification of the property will be given and the property will have an official energy rating established with the State of Florida and the Energy Guide standards of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fees for this phase of audit range from $300 and include state certification fees.   (Initial $125 is included in fee)

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Green Business Alliance Certification

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Lisa

 

     Green Business Alliance is a tiered approach to green certification for:

  • Business Owners with leased property 
  • Business Owners who own their real estate
  •  Commercial Property Owners

How does it work?

Step 1:  Your business / building will be analyzed through a series of questions and evaluated for your current level of energy efficiency and environmental awareness.  Pricing for this phase only ranges from $50 – $150, discounts apply to full program

Step 2:  Your business / building will receive a physical inspection and energy audit performed by a US Department of Energy / RESNET Certified Energy Auditor and LEED AP to determine current energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.  Pricing for this phase ranges from $500 – $1000, discounts apply to full program 

Step 3:  Your business / building will receive a specific action plan to set you on the correct course to achieving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Monitoring of plan is done routinely to assist you with implementation.  Pricing for this phase ranges from $250 – $500, discounts apply to full program.  (This phase cannot be entered into without completion of Steps 1 and 2.)

Step 4:  Your business / building will be re-evaluated by an energy professional once your action plan is complete and an energy rating will be awarded.   Pricing for this phase ranges from $250 – $500, discounts apply to full program.  (This phase cannot be entered into without completion of Steps 1, 2,  and 3.)

To discuss your detailed approach and receive substantial discounts in pricing,                                          contact Lisa@ForMyGreenLife.com

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For My Green Life Boca Raton Networking

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Lisa

For My Green Life Boca Raton
Robb & Stucky-Mizner Park
February 17, 2010
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Green Real Estate and Business Networking

Register for this event now!

Click here!  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2ovm1im9ff2ff04

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The Power of Green-Marketing and Branding in the New Green Market Place

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Lisa

Learn how to create greener marketing and branding campaigns that will generate “buzz” for your green business. By answering a few questions about your business, you will understand the importance of promoting your business as green and the dangers of being labeled as a business that promotes “greenwashing”.

Course Objectives:

Answer 5 questions to determine how green you are in your current business

5 ideas to get your business on the appropriate green path.

Understanding the importance of picking your green niche.

Recognize the green consumer from the traditional consumer and how to target your market

Learn techniques that sell the green marketing campaign to your team or boss.

Optimize green branding strategies in today’s eco friendly market place that work

Localize and generate green “buzz “about your business by giving back.

Course Length:  1.5 Hours

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Greening Up Your Business-The Nuts and Bolts of Sustainability

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Lisa

Going green is not as difficult or cost prohibitive as most business owners think.

By incorporating green practices into your everyday business practices you will generate more profit and green in your pocket!

 Course Objectives:

Incorporate 5 simple, energy efficient projects that can generate savings in just a few months!

Find the best green networking groups and associations, locally, which will generate endless referrals.

Become the green expert in your field through leveraging your sphere of green influence.

Learn the most current information on energy efficiency and green grants for businesses. 

Course Length:  1.5 Hours

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Saving Green While Going Green: Homeowner and Community Association’s Solutions to Energy and Environmental Efficiency

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Lisa

Most neighborhoods want to be environmentally aware, but in today’s economy they may be afraid to ask people to participate because they fear a cost is involved.  Learn ways to save money throughout the neighborhood by using products and services that have environmental impact and reduce energy usage.  Implement systems and strategies that will engage everyone from the youngest to the most mature. 

Course Objectives:

Learn affordable environmental awareness systems to implement

Understand various energy saving features that save significant costs

Utilize neighborhood stimulus monies to build value in all homes through the community

Build a resource guide to continue and promote green living  

 Course Length:  1.5 Hours

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Take Your Bottom Line from Red to GREEN! Energy Efficiency in Property Management

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Lisa

Understand the various systems and upgrades that can be done by tenants and Property Managers to cut costs and build value.  Learn everything from which upgrades have the greatest impact on cost cutting and value building to managing over-all waste to “greening” leases.  Resources lists to implement your systems will be provided!  Everyone from the landlord with a single rental to Property Management Companies with hundreds of rentals will benefit from this information.

 Course Objectives:

Learn the most effective upgrades to make in a rental

Understand how to work with incentives and credits to build value

Put waste cutting systems in place to receive a greater ROI

Realize the features that can be added to a lease that reward the tenant and the landlord by cutting costs, building value and generating more income 

Course Length:   1.5 hours

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Reaching the Real Estate Professional; Your Partner in Energy Auditing

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Lisa

It’s exciting to be an integral part of the “green” movement…..but how do you get to those Real Estate Licensees so you can work with the buyers and sellers who need you??  To reach them, you must understand how you play a role in the real estate transaction and how to present the value you offer to both the Realtor and the consumer.  This program will provide a checklist for success!

Course Objectives:

Understand how the Energy Auditor relates to the real estate transaction

Learn various ways to reach out to real estate licensees to acquire business

Recognize liability issues that arise during the audit in a real estate transaction

Build value in your business, the Realtors business and the consumer’s home

Course Date: November 22 at 6:00 pm EST
Course Length:  1.5 hours

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Utilizing Rebates, Tax Credits, and Energy Efficient Mortgages

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Lisa

You can build value in your home, save money on your utility bills AND use someone else’s money to assist you!   Local, County and State programs are available to the average homeowner to assist with the cost of energy efficient upgrades.  Learn to utilize these programs and the federal tax rebates available.  PLUS, understand how to finance or refinance your home with an Energy Efficient Mortgage….use green to go green!

 Course Objectives:

Learn where to find Rebates and Incentives and how to utilize them

Understand the correct way to work with energy tax credits for home upgrades

Review the Energy Efficient Mortgage Programs

Be able to finance energy upgrades and receive a return on rebates, incentives and tax credits

Course Date: November 17 at 6:00 pm EST
Course Length:  1.5 hours

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