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		<title>Meridian City Hall Lunch Lecture</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/11/meridian-city-hall-lunch-lecture/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 19, 2010 &#8211; 12:00
Please carpool as parking is limited.  RSVP to Shelby at ShelbyS@musgrovepa.com

The topic of the March lecture is Meridian City Hall. Scheduled lecturers are Steve Simmons and Steve Christiansen of LCA Architects (lcarch.com). Simmons and Christiansen will speak on their roles in the design and construction of the LEED-certified Meridian City Hall.
Having joined [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/03/state-energy-efficient-appliance-rebate-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/03/state-energy-efficient-appliance-rebate-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Idaho State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP), commonly known as the Appliance Rebate Program, will have $1.3 million to distribute as rebates for residential citizens who replace a working appliance with a new ENERGY STAR appliance.  (The Program should start sometime in March)


When will the rebate      program begin?
 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boise State University-Energy Research, Policy and Campus Sustainability</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/03/boise-state-university-energy-research-policy-and-campus-sustainability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/03/boise-state-university-energy-research-policy-and-campus-sustainability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Green Building Council The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.

LEED Resources Resources to help with LEED certification, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kick-off Event for the 2nd Annual Eco-House Design Competition</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/03/kick-off-event-for-the-2nd-annual-eco-house-design-competition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the second annual Eco-House Design Competition, put on by the USGBC Idaho Chapter in partnership with the Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity (BVHFH).  This competition provides an applied learning experience in the principles of integrated design, sustainability, innovation, social consciousness, as well as the LEED® Green Building Rating System™.

 Both the USGBC Idaho [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green LEEDers Social with Roger Quarles</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/02/green-leeders-social-with-roger-quarles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bthornton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green LEEDers Social &#8211; March 9, 2010
6:00-8:30
Integrated Design Lab


Roger Quarles is the Superintendant of the Caldwell School District, and has been instrumental in promoting and achieving LEED certification for Caldwell schools. In doing so, he has raised the bar for the rest of the school districts in Idaho.
Roger has been recognized for his leadership in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>USGBC Idaho Chapter Communications</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/01/usgbc-idaho-chapter-communications/</link>
		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/03/01/usgbc-idaho-chapter-communications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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Dear USGBC Idaho Chapter Member,

 One of the primary goals for the USGBC Idaho Chapter in 2010 is to increase   effective communication with membership.  In order to better serve your   needs, we now have several ways that you can sign up to receive announcements   and information.  
 Emails – [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Living Future 2010, the Unconference</title>
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		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/02/26/living-future-2010-the-unconference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[USGBC Idaho Chapter members:
It’s that time again!  Living Future, the Unconference, is returning to Cascadia for its fourth year.  This year, the unconference will happen in Seattle on May 5-7. The Idaho Chapter has partnered with Cascadia to promote the event, so all members of the Idaho Chapter can      register [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March 4th for Lunch &amp; Lead: Sustainable Business Practices</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/02/26/march-4th-for-lunch-lead-sustainable-business-practices/</link>
		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/02/26/march-4th-for-lunch-lead-sustainable-business-practices/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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Each month’s   presentation will be held at the University of Idaho Boise and is designed   for business executives in search of practical solutions that will help   businesses make a commitment to sustainability and improve their bottom line   by focusing on people, profit and planet.
» Monthly sessions on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Energy Plan Presentations Feb 26th and March 2nd</title>
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		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/02/26/energy-plan-presentations-feb-26th-and-march-2nd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Friday, February 26th at 8 am at the State Capitol in Senate State Affairs, and the following Tuesday, March 2nd at 1:30 pm in House Environment, Energy and Technology the Idaho Energy Collaborative will present the Idaho Energy Plan Petition.  This is the culmination of our Energy Plan Campaign. Thank you for your signature [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Library LEED Gold Certification Ceremony</title>
		<link>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/02/26/library-leed-gold-certification-ceremony/</link>
		<comments>http://www.usgbcidaho.org/2010/02/26/library-leed-gold-certification-ceremony/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Crites</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION
CEREMONY
LIBRARY! AT COLE &#38; USTICK
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
11:00 a.m.
~ Welcome &#38; Introductions ~
Kevin Booe—Library Director
~ Remarks ~
Neal Oldemeyer—Director, Boise Public Works
Mayor David Bieter
Sharon Patterson—Board Chair,
U.S. Green Building Council, Idaho Chapter
~ Presentation of Plaque ~
Mayor David Bieter
Sharon Patterson—USGBC, Idaho Chapter
Green Building Features Overview—
Library! at Cole &#38; Ustick
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is [...]]]></description>
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