Well, here it is Friday the 25th and this is the last day to register for this program, but if you are in Utah and your schedule is open on the 29th, you should attend this program. Lunch is provided and you will learn a lot about Energy Rating.

DON'T MISS THIS EXCELLENT PROGRAM! LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER (To see and download the flyer: http://www.aiautah.org/files/housingprogram1_08.pdf)

Get Residential Green Projects Humming: Tools for Designers Energy efficient and healthy spaces are in demand in the residential market. Yet there isn't a clear path for architects to guide homeowners in making choices for the for their green homes. Should you use a rating system as a basis for design? When should the contractor be engaged? How important is HERS testing? What tax credits are available? How should the process be managed so that the client's goals are met cost-effectively? By attending the program, you'll learn:

• Resources for green home renovation
• Homeowner financial incentives
• How to make energy efficiency healthy
• How to use LEED for homes
• Concepts and tools energy raters use to inspect and test homes
• RemRate Analysis software, HERS Index, and Energy Star Guidelines
• Build Green Utah Guidelines
• Role of the energy rater as a third party certifier

Date: Tuesday, January 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: SLC Main Public Library, 210 E. 400 South

RSVP: by Friday, January 25, at 532-1727 or via e-mail or by faxing the form to 532-4576

Registration fee: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Includes lunch 1.75 continuing education credits / learning units in HSW

Speakers: Chamonix Larsen, Assoc. AIA, Energy Program Director, State of Utah, and USGBC-Utah Residential Green Building Advocate Bryan Taylor, Sustainable Building Solutions