The Interagency Sustainability Working Group (ISWG) was established in September 2001 in response to Executive Order 13123–Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management. Under the new executive order, Executive Order 13423–Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, issued in January 2007, the ISWG is charged by the executive order Steering Committee to provide interagency assistance for implementing the E.O. 13423 sustainable building design requirements. Chaired by FEMP, the membership consists of about 250 members from 20 Federal departments and agencies and 40 members from the private sector, industry, and academia.

High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC)

Meeting Wednesday 12/10 10:30-11:30am.

HPBCCC is a private sector coalition providing guidance and support to the High-Performance Buildings Caucus of the U.S. Congress, to promote and showcase best practices in building design and focus on issues reflecting all aspects of high-performance buildings including: Accessibility, Aesthetics, Cost-Effectiveness, Functionality, Historic Preservation, Productivity, Safety and Security and Sustainability.

Free and open to all attendees, no pre-registration required. Website for more info: http://www.hpbccc.org/

High Performance Building Energy Efficiency Roundtable (HPBEER)

Meeting Wednesday 12/10 11:30-1:00pm.

This is a monthly meeting.

The roundtable provides an opportunity for professional and technical societies, trade groups, government agencies, and other interested organizations involved in “the built environment” to explore opportunities for collaboration and cooperation.

Free and open to all attendees, no pre-registration required.

For more information: http://www.ashrae.org/advocacy/page/1219

VIP Tour and Reception of the Green Building Center's home, the EnviroCenter in Jessup, Maryland

Wednesday, December 10
5:15pm – 9:00pm (Bus to depart/return to WashingtonConvention Center)

Hosted by the Green Building Institute

Join us on a private tour of the area’s most innovativeGreen Office Center, given by the Architect/Developer. Afterwards, participants are invited to a wine and cheese (and more!) reception to network with other like-minded professionals.

The EnviroCenter is an expanded 1905 farmhouse that is now home to an executive office complex of businesses and non-profits that share in the vision of blending nature with the built environment. Completed in 2005, this 5,000 sq. ft. building houses the Green Building Institute, an architectural firm, a solar energy company, rain water harvesting experts, and others. Come see the 30,000 sq. ft. expansion plans for a fully integrated office and agricultural experience. Go to www.enviro-center.com for more information on all of the eco-attributes and innovations. The EnviroCenter has been featured on the cover of the Irrigation & Green Industry magazine and in the Building Design + Construction magazine for it’s USindustry first, fiber optic daylighting system.

Please register by going to www.greenbuildinginstitute.org

Fee: $55 for round trip transportation, tour and refreshments.

Specifiers Forum

Hosted by:

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Forum is an open discussion of issues of concern to today’s construction specifiers. This popular annual event held at the CSI Convention and CSI Region conferences always proves to be a lively debate on hot topics and emerging processes. it is an opportunity to share successes and failures within the specifier community and learn from each other.

Free and open to all attendees, no pre-registration required.

For more information: www.scip.com