Members Resources
Below are Resources for Continuing Education for LEED AP’s for NAIOP
Nevada US Green Building Council Chapter
www.usgbcnv.org
LEED AP’s can earn up to 5 CE hours for attending live presentations. The local USGBC chapter has monthly meetings that can contribute to this requirement.
LEED AP’s can also earn CE hours for participating in committee’s and doing volunteer work through the USGBC chapter.
The USGBC chapter also offers workshops for multiple LEED topics that can count as CE hours.
US Green Building Council Education Website
www.greenbuild365.org
The Greenbuild365 Course Catalog consists of a broad range of green building courses, all of which have been rigorously reviewed to guarantee top-quality content and instruction. These courses feature USGBC's core LEED offerings, as well as Education Provider courses that extend beyond the LEED green building certification program. Courses are delivered in a variety of formats including in-person, online live, and online anytime. Search course offerings by format, topic, profession, learning level and/or course name to find exactly what you need. Private workshops and group and student discounts are available.
Most of the courses listed on this website do charge a fee, however, there are some that are free programs
All courses approved by USGBC and listed in the course catalog as such will count toward the LEED Professional Credentialing Maintenance Program.
Note: Only the person who registers for the webinars on this site will received Continuing Education for the program.
US Green Building Council Greenbuild Annual Conference
www.greenbuildexpo.org
Greenbuild is the annual conference of the USGBC. There are numerous educational sessions at Greenbuild that will contribute to CE hours.
Green Source Magazine
www.greensource.construction.com
LEED AP’s can earn CE hours by doing self study through reading articles on topics related to green building. If you create a user account with Greensource/ McGraw Hill Construction, these reading assignments and ten question tests are free.
Note: Most of these self-study topics can also contribute to AIA CE hours in HSW/SD.
Private Companies/ Product Representatives
Many private companies and product representatives offer Education Provider courses. If you are having a lunch and learn or similar presentation from a company in green building, ask if have an ERB approved program.
Note: Education Provider’s must provide you with a completion certificate for the class. Remember that all CE hours are self-reported so you must keep all your personal documentation.
Examples: Armstrong Ceilings, Haworth Furniture, Energy and Environmental Solutions
Remember – all activities are self-reported at www.gbci.org so check out the Credentialing Maintenance Guide and see what other activities you are doing that can count towards CE hours.
USGBC – NATIONAL
www.usgbc.org/
The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
LEED PROJECTS & CASE STUDIES DIRECTORY
www.usgbc.org/LEED/Project/CertifiedProjectList.aspx
DSIRE – Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
www.dsireusa.org/
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
Southwest Gas Corporation
Events Calendar
www.thinkenergystar.com/event/Rebates & Incentives:
Nevada Commercial Energy Efficient Equipment Rebate Program
www.conservationrebates.com/programs/swg/SWG_NV_Com.aspxNevada Large Commercial Energy Audit Program
www.swgas.com/efficiency/nv/commercial_audit.phpNevada Residential Energy Efficient Consumer Products Rebate Program
www.conservationrebates.com/programs/swg/SWG_NV_Res.aspxSmarter Greener Better Solar Water Heating Program for Nevada
www.swgas.com/efficiency/nv/solar_thermal.php
NV ENERGY
Rebates & Incentives:
Solar Hot Water Incentive Program
www.nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironmentSouthern Nevada Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
www.nvenergy.com/saveenergy/home/rebates/SureBet Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
www.nvenergy.com/saveenergy/business/incentives/surebet/
GREEN ALLIANCE - NATIONAL
www.greenalliance.biz/
To increase the profits of the businesses that are having the least impact on the environment and through "Business-to-Business" mentoring and strength in partnership, encourage more sustainable business practices.
To educate and influence the public to think more about the goods and services they use in their own communities and to encourage more sustainable choices
Southern Nevada Events Page
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74795822345
