GreenPros Workshop - Green Marketing

NCSEA is a proud sponsor of GreenPros, offering training in "green" design and construction.  This valuable training is part of the 2008 Green Building Workshop Series.  Discount for NCSEA members!

Location:  Southern Energy Management Training, 101 Kitty Hawk Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Workshop Description:  The half-day course will focus on real-world strategies to help companies take advantage of the growing momentum toward building green. The course will include national and local case studies, an examination of current green marketing research, and resources for green marketing implementation. In addition, the instructors will facilitate a small-group breakout session in which participants will have the opportunity to create their own green marketing plan.

Instructors:  Maria Kingery, SEM and Evelyn Contre, Springleaf Strategies

Attendees will learn:
  • What is the definition of “Green” as it relates to the building industry?
  • What are the various factors that motivate buyers to choose “green?”
  • How can companies successfully integrate "green" into their current marketing strategy?
  • How can companies avoid the perception of "greenwashing" their green marketing execution?
  • What does the future of “green” look like and how can companies prepare now to maximize opportunities?
Cost:  $150.

Discounts Available:  $120  discounted price for members of the following groups and organizations: NCSEA, Green Home Builders of the Triangle, Habitat, Weaver Street Market, or if 3 or more attendees from one company.

An individual NCSEA membership is $25.

If you are interested in learning more about GreenPros workshops, please contact GreenPros:

by phone
:                              919.933.0999              
by emailinfo@greenprostraining.com

GreenPros Training - Water Conservation and Landscaping

NCSEA is a proud sponsor of GreenPros, offering training in "green" design and construction.  This valuable training is part of the 2008 Green Building Workshop Series.  Discount for NCSEA members!

Location:  Southern Energy Management Training, 101 Kitty Hawk Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Workshop Description:  The workshop description is coming soon!

Instructors:  TBA
Cost:  $150.

Discounts Available:  $120  discounted price for members of the following groups and organizations: NCSEA, Green Home Builders of the Triangle, Habitat, Weaver Street Market, or if 3 or more attendees from one company.

An individual NCSEA membership is $25.

If you are interested in learning more about GreenPros workshops, please contact GreenPros:

by phone:  919.933.0999
by email:  info@greenprostraining.com


NCSEA Green Building Pavillion at Raleigh Southern Ideal Home Show

Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

At the Southern Ideal Home Show, you can shop, compare prices and talk with experts about your next remodeling, decorating or landscaping project.

The Green Building Pavilion, sponsored by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, is your opportunity to speak with “green build” experts, see the latest technology in building and remodeling in a sustainable manner and make decisions about the future of your home and the environment.

NCSEA’s team will be on hand at the Green Building Pavillion, located in the Jim Graham Building, to answer your questions.  The pavilion will feature companies dedicated to many aspects of environmentally friendly building.

The Green Building Pavillion and the entire Southern Ideal Home Show will be open:
Friday: 12pm-9pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm

Admission is $9.00 for adults and free for persons under 15 years of age accompanied by a paying adult. Seniors (55+) can enjoy a dollar off on Friday, September 26.
 $1 off coupons are available on-line.

If you are interested in exhibiting in the Green Building Pavillion please e-mail Lynn Nacewicz, Assistant Show Manager or call her at               919-851-2911        ext. 25.  You can also e-mail Steve Fountain, NCSEA Program Manager or call him at 919-832-7601 ext. 107.

Click this link for more information about the Southern Ideal Home Show.

NCSEA 2008 Statewide Green Building & Solar Tour

Location:  This summer, NCSEA will announce local tours across North Carolina of green building and renewable energy solutions in or near your area.

This year's community Green Building & Solar Tours will occur on two Saturdays, those of October 4 and October 11, 2008.  Thank you for making the 2007 statewide tour a great success, reaching over 50 North Carolina communities and featuring over 125 high performance/green building and renewable energy solutions.

More information coming this summer
Please occassionally revisit NCSEA's website for more information. 

Sponsorship Inquiries
If you are interested in being a local or Statewide Tour sponsor, please contact Steve Fountain, NCSEA Program Manager at               919-832-7601       ext. 107.

Volunteer Inquiries
The annual Green Building & Solar Tour has been a rapidly growing success each year thanks to NCSEA's many dedicated volunteers.  Please contact Steve Fountain, NCSEA Program Manager at               919-832-7601        if you are interested in volunteering to help plan the statewide tour, or volunteering day of for your local tour.  Thank you for dedicating your time to educating fellow North Carolinians on sustainable energy solutions!