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Sunday, November 14
6:30 p.m.
Lumina Theater, UNCW
Stop Titan Rally
Unveiling of STAN’s new campaign strategy and
screening of "Two Square Miles". More...
Tuesday, November 16
Longley Supply, 2018 Oleander
The Responsible Bathroom Water Conservation Tour
See story in this issue.
Wednesday, November 17
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Lisle Architecture
Historic Renovation Seminar
See story in this issue.
December 7-9
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Charlotte, NC
The Southeast Construction & Demolition Recycling Conference
Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling is a growing movement and an essential element in green construction. The conference explores C&D impacts and opportunities. More...
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CFGBA
P.O. Box 1768
Wilmington NC 28402
910-470-5697
Joy Allen, Executive Director
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The Obama administration today launched an energy efficiency program that will provide consumers with a home efficiency rating...
The
Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy (EERE) is actively seeking input from Building
Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Professionals, Accredited
Contractors and Training Affiliates on new voluntary workforce training
guidelines for home energy efficiency upgrades introduced yesterday by
the Obama administration.
It looks like North Carolina will get another chance to improve our state energy code and give buyers of new homes lower energy bills and a better reason to put North Carolina at the top of their shopping list...
The committee that drafted a 30 percent more efficient state energy code that has drawn considerable opposition from the North Carolina Home Builders Association will meet in Raleigh tomorrow...
If your business doesn't use enough hot water, for manufacturing, cleaning or other uses, the option is to become an investor in a local project....
Despite reservations about how it will work, the Greensboro City Council agreed today to launch a $5 million energy efficiency program...
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Local learning opportunities
The Responsible Bathroom Water Conservation Tour
American Standard's national tractor tour featuring their water-saving products will be in Wilmington on Tuesday, November 16. Longley Supply at 2018 Oleander Drive is hosting the free event, which includes lunch, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendees who bring business cards can enter a sweepstakes for the following prizes: a Canadian fly fishing trip for two, a Guatemala sail fishing expedition, a luxury villa vacation in Cabo San Lucas and a Windstar cruise. All CFGBA members and their guests are invited.
Historic renovation seminar
On Wednesday, November 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., CFGBA members David Lisle of Lisle Architecture and Design and Nick Balding of Balding Brothers Restoration and Remodeling, are hosting a seminar on historic renovations. Participants will learn about the unique steps and constraints of working within a historic district and with historic structures.
The free seminar, which will take place at the offices of Lisle Architecture, is designed for current or future owners of historic homes who are considering a large restoration or remodeling project such as an addition, kitchen, bathroom or whole-house renovation. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call (910) 763-6053 or contact Lisle Architecture.
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