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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200421T083000
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SUMMARY:2020 Michigan Energy Summit (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Energy Summit celebrates the 2019 Michigan Battle of the Buildings ‘biggest losers’ and welcomes the 2020 competitors. The full-day event brings leading building owners & operators from across the state in a peer-to-peer learning platform. \nGuests learn how Michigan companies are successfully reducing their energy costs while maintaining occupant comfort & increasing productivity. The summit explores different approaches by corporations\, small business\, non-profit\, governmental and educational institutions.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/2020-michigan-energy-summit/
LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Battle of the Buildings":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T182143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110422Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Annual Party and Leadership Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The USGBC-WM Leadership Awards promote outstanding green building projects\, programs\, and efforts by recognizing projects\, organizations\, and people who have made extraordinary contributions to achieving healthy\, energy-efficient green buildings in the state of Michigan.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/2019-annual-party-and-leadership-award-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:McKay Ballroom\, 146 Monroe Center Street NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The US Green Building Council of West Michigan":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T184606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110404Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Up and Drawdown Michigan
DESCRIPTION:On September 25\, 2019\, 43 local\, statewide\, and national organizations\, known as Drawdown Allies\, banded together to produce a conference on climate change solutions. Rise Up & Drawdown Michigan\, the full-day conference was the first of its kind in Michigan to focus on community\, collaboration\, solutions\, and action.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/rise-up-and-drawdown-michigan/
LOCATION:DeVos Place Convention Center\, 303 Monroe Avenue NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The US Green Building Council of West Michigan":MAILTO:wendy@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190904T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110349Z
UID:5633-1567584000-1567616400@migbc.org
SUMMARY:The Economics of Green Building Certifcations
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URL:https://migbc.org/event/the-economics-of-green-building-certifcations/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190806T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T185316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110326Z
UID:5636-1565078400-1565110800@migbc.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Transportation is Now
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URL:https://migbc.org/event/the-future-of-transportation-is-now/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T185923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110250Z
UID:5642-1564041600-1564074000@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Circuit West Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://migbc.org/event/circuit-west-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190626T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T190216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110234Z
UID:5645-1561548600-1561554000@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Underneath it All: The Gravity of Embodied Carbon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://migbc.org/event/underneath-it-all-the-gravity-of-embodied-carbon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T190736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110215Z
UID:5649-1558006200-1558011600@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Sustainable SITES Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable SITES Initiative is the most comprehensive system for creating sustainable and resilient land development projects. It is used by landscape architects\, designers\, engineers\, planners\, ecologists\, architects\, developers\, policy-makers and others to align land development and management with innovative sustainable design. \n  \nAt this Lunch & Learn\, Ryan Musch of Fishbeck\, Thompson\, Carr & Huber discussed this unique certi cation and touched on SITES certi ed projects right in our community
URL:https://migbc.org/event/5649/
LOCATION:Atwater Brewery of GR\, 201 Michigan St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The US Green Building Council of West Michigan":MAILTO:wendy@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190215T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110159Z
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SUMMARY:It Pays to Build Beyond Code Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:During the 1st quarter of 2019 the USGBC West Michigan Chapter\, the USGBC Detroit Region\, and DTE teamed up\, along with several guest speakers\, to present “It Pays to Build Beyond Code” lunch and learn events across Michigan.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/it-pays-to-build-beyond-code-roadshow/
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Battle of the Buildings":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T191814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110129Z
UID:5657-1541698200-1541707200@migbc.org
SUMMARY:2018 Annual Party and Leadership Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://migbc.org/event/2018-annual-party-and-leadership-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:McKay Ballroom\, 146 Monroe Center Street NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The US Green Building Council of West Michigan":MAILTO:wendy@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181030T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T192337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110123Z
UID:5664-1540899000-1540904400@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge 101
DESCRIPTION:At this Lunch & Learn we heard from an LBC ambassador\, Matthew VanSweden as he describes the steps to LBC certification. This session will give the audience a clear understanding of the commitment to operate a high performing building (or home) that is guaranteed to tread lightly on its surroundings. 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/living-building-challenge-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T193145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110110Z
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Financing and Incentives for Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we learned that there are many options when considering how to fund your energy efficiency project. We explored how you can reduce your payback period using the Michigan utility incentive programs through DTE Energy & Consumers Energy and using available financing options that result in positive cash flow with Lean & Green Michigan & Michigan Saves.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/show-me-the-money-financing-and-incentives-for-energy-efficiency/
LOCATION:City Built Brewing\, 820 Monroe Ave NW #155\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GR 2030 District":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180815T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T194915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110057Z
UID:5676-1534332600-1534338000@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Does Clean Energy Make Sense for my Business
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, the audience was presented with three interactive clean energy maps. These pinpointed renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses\, clean energy infrastructure and areas with high potential for renewable development across Michigan\, developed by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2). Srinergy presented a solar power case study. Consumers Energy also talked about the process of integrating renewables into an energy portfolio.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/does-clean-energy-make-sense-for-my-business/
LOCATION:The Knickerboxer-New Holland Brewery\, 417 Bridge Street NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GR 2030 District":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180711T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T110057Z
UID:5680-1531308600-1531314000@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency Puts Money in Your Pockets
DESCRIPTION:On July 11th\, The Grand Rapids 2030 District hosted this lunch & learn at Harmony Hall. During this session\, participants will learn to calculate key financial equations and portray the value to upper management. Net Present Value\, Savings to Investment Ratio\, Internal Rate of Return\, & Payback calculations were broken down.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/energy-efficiency-puts-money-in-your-pockets/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180627T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T201043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T201043Z
UID:5685-1530099000-1530104400@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Green Building Certifications: The Answers
DESCRIPTION:On June 27th\, 2018\, U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan hosted a green building certification info session at GRCC’s Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC center. This event included a summary of certifications WELL\, LEED v4.1\, Parksmart\, Passive House\, Zero Net Energy\, and Living Building Challenge.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/green-building-certifications-the-answers/
ORGANIZER;CN="The US Green Building Council of West Michigan":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180523T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180523T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T201621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T201621Z
UID:5687-1527064200-1527071400@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Zero Cities Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:On May 23rd\, the City of Grand Rapids presented a policy roadmap for the Zero Cities Project. This project is a collaboration of the GR2030 District\, the City\, and Consumers Energy\, in which tools & resources will be offered for deep carbon reduction in Grand Rapids. 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/grand-rapids-zero-cities-community-forum/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 300 Monroe Ave NW\, 9th Floor\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180313T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T202111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T202111Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Building Controls
DESCRIPTION:The second session in the ZNE series took place on March 13th\, 2018. During this session\, we heard from a panel of experts on how and why managing existing systems is sometimes smarter than replacing them.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/harnessing-building-controls/
LOCATION:Founder’s Brewery Co.\, 235 Grandville Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GR 2030 District":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180220T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T202358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T202358Z
UID:5694-1519126200-1519131600@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Building Audits
DESCRIPTION:The first of the ZNE Series took place on February 20th\, 2018. During this session\, we heard from E3M Solutions\, FTC&H\, as well as TowerPinker with the Michigan Energy Office\, moderating on the in’s and out’s of building audits. 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/navigating-building-audits/
LOCATION:The Knickerboxer-New Holland Brewery\, 417 Bridge Street NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GR 2030 District":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T202701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T202701Z
UID:5696-1510617600-1510703999@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Zero Net Energy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever Zero Net Energy Workshop sponsored by Consumer’s Energy and dedicated to net-zero design and implementation successfully took place on Tuesday\, November 14th\, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
URL:https://migbc.org/event/zero-net-energy-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T203132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T203132Z
UID:5698-1510248600-1510257600@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Masquerade at the Mansion
DESCRIPTION:The USGBC West Michigan hosted the 2017 Annual Meeting/Fundraising party celebrating green buildings in West Michigan. The “Masquerade at the Mansion” took place on Thursday\, November 9th at the Paddock Place (Formerly Mangiamo!) in the Library. 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/masquerade-at-the-mansion/
LOCATION:Paddock Place\, 1033 Lake Dr SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The US Green Building Council of West Michigan":MAILTO:wendy@usgbcwm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171016T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T203444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T203444Z
UID:5701-1508175000-1508184000@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids PACE Launch Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The GR2030 District along with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss\, and the City of Grand Rapids celebrated the launch of the Grand Rapids PACE (Property Accessed Clean Energy) program on Monday\, October 16 at Founders Brewing Company. 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/grand-rapids-pace-launch-celebration/
LOCATION:Founder’s Brewery Co.\, 235 Grandville Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GR 2030 District":MAILTO:admin@usgbcwm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170503T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110435
CREATED:20200219T203738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T203738Z
UID:5703-1493811000-1493816400@migbc.org
SUMMARY:Getting to Zero- Zero Net Energy
DESCRIPTION:On May 3rd\, Grand Rapids 2030 District invited you to have lunch with the experts where they answered questions about ZNE (Zero Net Energy). 
URL:https://migbc.org/event/getting-to-zero-zero-net-energy/
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