25 May 2012

Save the Date: 2012 Pacific Building Trade Expo

Save the Date for the 2012 Pacific Building Trade Expo

17 October 2012 (Wednesday)
Hawaii Convention Center

Early Registration is now open for this FREE event.

Contact Barbie Rosario for information about becoming a sponsor or an exhibitor.

23 May 2012

Hawaii SFPE: NFPA 101 Seminar in Korea

09-11 July 2012 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo, Seoul Korea
310 Uljiro 4 Ga, Jung Gu, Seoul, 100-849 KR
Cost:
Early Registration (on or before 6/30/12) - $1195
Registration (on or after 7/1/12) - $1395
Additional Discounts:  If 3 or more persons from the same organization register - $1095 per person, must register on or before 6/30/12

For information contact:  Sam Dannaway, Program Chairman, Hawaii Chapter SFPE at (808) 526-9019 or ssda@ssdafire.com

Online registration and payment via Paypal:  http://sfpehawaii.memberlodge.org
Call directly to pay with Visa or Mastercard:  (808) 526-9019

AIA CEU:  21 LU (HSW)



22 May 2012

SLIM: NABCEP Exam

28 July 2012 (Saturday) @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UH Maui College - Laulima 102
Cost:  $150
Registration: call EdVenture at (808) 984-3231

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Exam
This exam certifies participants in entry level photovoltaic design & installation through the NABCEP.  The prerequisite is a class in entry level solar energy design.

SLIM: Energy Efficiency - Intro GB

21-22 June 2010 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UH Maui College
Cost:  $750 (15 scholarships available)
SLIM Application Form

Scholarship and SLIM application forms are due by 08 June 2012 (Friday).  Email to SLIMinfo@hawaii.edu or mail to:
SLIM
310 W. Ka`ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732

Intro to Green Building and LEED Exam Prep
Introduce participants to a variety of topics that the US Green Building Council bases its LEED certification program.  Workshop combines building science and energy efficiency components of RESNET and BPI with core concepts identified by LEED.  Workshop includes LEED Green Associate (GA) Exam Preparation workshop.


SLIM: Sustainable Business Advantage

14-15 June 2012 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UH Maui College
Cost: $595 (scholarships available)
Registration:  call EdVenture at (808) 984-3231
Instructors:  Scott Cooney and Jennifer Chirico

Scholarship applications are due by 01 June 2012 (Friday).  Email to SLIMinfo@hawaii.edu or mail to:
SLIM
310 W. Ka`ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732

The Sustainable Business Advantage:  Marketing and Strategy
Program provides skills for starting or enhancing a green business.  Workshop introduces concepts of sustainability and provides overview of current sustainability-related jobs in the market.  Participants will have sound understanding of the small business model, improved work skills, increased knowledge about financial, operations, and marketing planning, value-add skills for employer, and tactile execution of a business plan.


SLIM: Water Efficiency-WIT

07 June 2012 (Thursday) @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UH Maui College
Cost:  $249 (scholarships available)
Registration:  call EdVenture at (808) 984-3231

Scholarship applications are due by 30 May 2012 (Wednesday).  Email to SLIMinfo@hawaii.edu or mail to:
SLIM
310 W. Ka`ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
WaterSense Inspector Training (WIT)
Course certifies individuals to become EPA WaterSense new homes inspectors.  Participants will have both classroom and field experience identifying and quantifying water use and efficiency in homes.

SLIM: Entry Level Photovoltaic Design & Installation

5-8 June 2012 and 12-15 June 2012 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UH Maui College - Laulima Building
Cost:  $1495 (scholarships available)
SLIM Application Form

Scholarship and SLIM application forms are due by 23 May 2012 (Wednesday).


ENTRY LEVEL PHOTOVOLTAIC DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Comprehensive training program to prepare students to become NABCEP certified to design and plan for PV installation systems for residential and small business customers.  Training in principles of sustainability, energy and electrical systems, renewable energy generation, project and worksite safety, and PV system design and installation planning.

Prerequisite and preparation for Entry Level North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification.

Central Maui Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan to 2030

25 May 2012 (Friday) @ 5:00 PM
Cameron Center Auditorium

Presented by:  Chris Hart & Partners
Topic:  "Central Maui Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2030"


Sponsored by:  Hui N Ke Ola Pono and NPAC (Nutrition & Physical Activity Coalition of Maui County)
For more information, call (808) 264-7895.

AIA CEU:  1 LU (SD)  - Marie will report the credits

17 May 2012

Ameritone Maui Streetbond Seminar

24 May 2012 (Thursday) @ 8:30 AM
UH Maui College Ka`aike Building, Room 105C

Topic:  StreetBond High Performance Coatings for Asphalt
Presentation and live demonstration
Lunch will be provided
Cost:  Free

RSVP by Tuesday, 22 May 2012 to Joni McGinnis, seating is limited.


11 May 2012

May 2012 General Meeting

23 May 2012 (Wednesday) @ 11:30 AM
Location:  Kahili Restaurant, Wailuku
Cost:  $17 (checks made payable to AIA Maui)
RSVP to Nanette by Monday, 21 May 2012 with your menu selection (see below)

Topic:  Photovoltaic Energy
Speaker:  Neal McCartney, Sunetric

Based in Hawaii, Sunetric has designed and installed 40% of all net-metered solar photovoltaic (PV) systems statewide, more than any other company.  Sunetric is responsible for more than 100,000 solar panels and 40 megawatts (MW) of solar, installing several of the largest PV systems in Hawaii, including numerous large-scale installations with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard.