Building to Net-Zero (BNZ) Community of Practice (CoP)

The BNZ CoP hosts monthly virtual sessions that address key challenges municipalities face, including creating internal buy-in, building community and industry support, fostering equitable engagement, exploring best practices for green development standards, and implementing effective measurement and tracking strategies. CoP sessions are open to all local governments and their partners, offering opportunities to engage with subject matter experts, industry leaders, and fellow professionals. Sessions will feature a mix of formal webinars, interactive workshops, and peer-learning clinics, creating space for both structured learning and collaborative problem-solving. Sessions are offered in English.  During webinars sessions, the option for simultaneous translation is provided. // La Communauté de pratique (CdP) Bâtir pour la carboneutralité (BCN) organise des séances virtuelles mensuelles qui abordent les principaux obstacles auxquels les municipalités sont confrontées, notamment la mobilisation à l’interne, les soutiens communautaire et industriel, la promotion d’un engagement équitable, l’exploration des meilleures pratiques en matière de normes d’aménagement écologique et la mise en œuvre de stratégies efficaces d’évaluation et de suivi. Les séances de la CdP sont ouvertes à toutes les administrations locales et à leurs partenaires et offrent la possibilité de s’entretenir avec des experts en la matière, des chefs de file du secteur et d’autres professionnels. […]

Sustainable Energy, Development and Environmental Impacts

Online

Sustainable Energy, Development and Environmental Impacts Welcome to our online event focusing on the importance of sustainable energy, development, and their environmental impacts. Join us for insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and interactive workshops led by experts in the field. Learn about innovative solutions, best practices, and the latest trends in sustainability. Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and be inspired to make a positive impact on our planet. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and drive change towards a greener future! Learn how sustainable energy can make a huge difference to the future of our planet, and how to utilise renewable energy sources, with this complete Sustainable Energy, Development and Environmental Impacts. Crafted to provide learners with the practical knowledge to secure a career in the sustainable energy sector, this course will explore the different types of sustainable energy in detail, as well as the impact of sustainable and renewable energy on our planet and way of life. It covers important topics such as solar energy, photovoltaics, and sustainability development. This course is endorsed by ABC Awards, designed by industry experts to ensure you get the best learning experience. Fast track your career by enrolling today, […]

Power Quality for Energy Efficiency Retrofits & Renewable Power

“Keeping Your Electricity Clean as You Go Green” Energy Efficiency Retrofits & Power Quality: Energy efficiency is a popular topic for office buildings as well as both commercial and industrial facilities. Due to the major interest in saving energy, electrical professionals are frequently involved in the design, specification and/or installation of equipment that will reduce energy consumption. Typical energy efficiency projects involve the selection of motors or the use of power electronics equipment or devices which are known to cause electrical disturbances such as harmonics and can also be susceptible to power quality disturbances. This course explains the power quality concerns for two of the most popular retrofits (VFDs and LED lamps). The course explains potential problems, methods to recognize problems after installation and provides recommendations to prevent these problems. Renewable Energy & Power Quality: Many buildings have a combination of power sources including utility, renewable energy inverters, standby generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). This abbreviated seminar compares these power sources from a power quality perspective and offers advice for the proper sizing of these power sources, based upon the intended loads. It demonstrates the various levels of power quality achievable for renewable energy inverters based on various filter […]

Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics

Online

f you are interested in understanding residential solar and electric vehicles, this presentation is for you! The discussion will cover the basics of how solar technology, site considerations, and any incentives that might be available to help pay for it. We will also help you understand the basics of how the various types of electric vehicles and charging stations work, considerations for those interested in buying them and incentives available, the charging infrastructure around Sarasota County, and the benefits they provide. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events. For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more at ada.ufl.edu and scgov.net/ada. NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration […]

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