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McHenry County College hosting 20th Annual Natural Landscaping Seminar |
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On Saturday, Feb. 25, McHenry County College will be hosting the 20th Annual Natural Landscaping Seminar, presented by the Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee. This year's seminar, "Tending the Earth," features numerous speakers on soil, landscaping, ecology and other topics.
Click here for a PDF of the event's flyer for more information.
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McHenry County to kick off State Energy 2012 Schedule For Free Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training Series |
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The State Energy Office has released its 2012
schedule for the Illinois Energy Conservation Code (IECC) training series aimed
at the state's construction industry. These
training events will be offered at no cost to Illinois
investor-owned utility customers and will allow homebuilders, designers, code
officials, realtors, and home performance professionals to learn about the most
up-to-date energy conservation codes for new construction, additions and
renovation projects in Illinois.
“This
training series will help construction industry and homebuilding professionals stay
up-to-date on state rules and regulations guiding the industry, allowing them
to better serve their customers while adhering to the highest standards in
building construction and renovation,” said Illinois Energy Office Deputy
Director Jonathan Feipel.
The State Energy Office at DCEO
expects to offer 20 training events in 2012 at community colleges across the
state, resulting in more than1,000 construction professionals receiving
training on how key provisions of the 2012 Illinois Energy Conservation Code
and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 will affect their work.
The first session kicks off January
19, 2012, at McHenry County College
in Crystal Lake, Illinois. A complete session schedule is
available at www.ildceo.net/energycode.
The trainings are being offered until
May 31, 2012 in partnership with the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), a
collaborative of all 39 Illinois community college districts and 48 campuses
that work with Illinois businesses and local communities to grow the green
economy. Trainings will be delivered by
instructors from International Energy Conservation Consultants, LLC (IECC LLC).
“We are excited to be part of this
project,” said Darren Meyers, President of IECC LLC. “We have learned quite a
bit in seven years implementing an energy code for Illinois,
and we plan to share those experiences, as well as lessons learned from a
recently completed Illinois
code compliance study, in an applications-based learning environment.”
The Illinois Energy Conservation
Code establishes standards for energy efficiency in new construction and
renovation projects. The training sessions
will cover on-the-job applications of the IECC and critical concepts for code
officials, design professionals, homebuilders and remodeling specialists
preparing their businesses for the 2012 IECC platform.
Participants are eligible for
continuing education units from the AIA, ASHRAE, the Illinois Chapter of the
U.S. Green Building Council, International Code Council, and the Building
Performance Institute.
By implementing the 2009 IECC and
Standard 90.1-2007 statewide, Illinois businesses and homeowners will have
collectively saved an estimated $154 million annually by 2020, and will save
$307 million annually in energy costs (2006 prices) by 2030. Anticipated annual energy savings for Illinois homeowners
attributable to the 2012 IECC range from $397 to $424 per year per household.
More information about the programs
and services of the State Energy Office is available at www.illinoisenergy.org. |
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McHenry County to kick off State Energy 2012 Schedule For Free Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training Series |
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The State Energy Office has released its 2012
schedule for the Illinois Energy Conservation Code (IECC) training series aimed
at the state's construction industry. These
training events will be offered at no cost to Illinois
investor-owned utility customers and will allow homebuilders, designers, code
officials, realtors, and home performance professionals to learn about the most
up-to-date energy conservation codes for new construction, additions and
renovation projects in Illinois.
“This
training series will help construction industry and homebuilding professionals stay
up-to-date on state rules and regulations guiding the industry, allowing them
to better serve their customers while adhering to the highest standards in
building construction and renovation,” said Illinois Energy Office Deputy
Director Jonathan Feipel.
The State Energy Office at DCEO
expects to offer 20 training events in 2012 at community colleges across the
state, resulting in more than1,000 construction professionals receiving
training on how key provisions of the 2012 Illinois Energy Conservation Code
and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 will affect their work.
The first session kicks off January
19, 2012, at McHenry County College
in Crystal Lake, Illinois. A complete session schedule is
available at www.ildceo.net/energycode.
The trainings are being offered until
May 31, 2012 in partnership with the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), a
collaborative of all 39 Illinois community college districts and 48 campuses
that work with Illinois businesses and local communities to grow the green
economy. Trainings will be delivered by
instructors from International Energy Conservation Consultants, LLC (IECC LLC).
“We are excited to be part of this
project,” said Darren Meyers, President of IECC LLC. “We have learned quite a
bit in seven years implementing an energy code for Illinois,
and we plan to share those experiences, as well as lessons learned from a
recently completed Illinois
code compliance study, in an applications-based learning environment.”
The Illinois Energy Conservation
Code establishes standards for energy efficiency in new construction and
renovation projects. The training sessions
will cover on-the-job applications of the IECC and critical concepts for code
officials, design professionals, homebuilders and remodeling specialists
preparing their businesses for the 2012 IECC platform.
Participants are eligible for
continuing education units from the AIA, ASHRAE, the Illinois Chapter of the
U.S. Green Building Council, International Code Council, and the Building
Performance Institute.
By implementing the 2009 IECC and
Standard 90.1-2007 statewide, Illinois businesses and homeowners will have
collectively saved an estimated $154 million annually by 2020, and will save
$307 million annually in energy costs (2006 prices) by 2030. Anticipated annual energy savings for Illinois homeowners
attributable to the 2012 IECC range from $397 to $424 per year per household.
More information about the programs
and services of the State Energy Office is available at www.illinoisenergy.org. |
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Lawmakers welcome Miss Illinois to Springfield |
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On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Sen. Althoff and her Senate colleagues welcomed Huntley native Hannah Smith, the reigning Miss Illinois, to Springfield. Pictured: Hannah speaks to senators on her platform issue, the need to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving.


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Althoff named Legislator of the Year by the IL Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners |
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The Illinois Federation of
Dog Clubs and Owners (IFDCO) presented Sen. Althoff with its 2011
Legislator of the Year Award at the Prairieland Classic Dog Show, held October
22, 2011 in Springfield. The award was given in recognition of her ongoing contribution to the welfare of dogs, breeders, and
owners. In addition to her past service
on the Joint Task Force on Breeders and Pet Stores, Althoff sponsored
legislation this spring to require animal control facilities to institute best
practices for identification and scanning of animals. The legislation, which was authored by
IFDCO, was signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn, and will help local
governments reunite pets with their owners.
IFDCO's mission is to
provide information and education to kennel clubs and their members, dog
owners, the animal rescue community, and elected officials to promote the
health, well-being, appropriate care of all dogs, protect the rights and
responsibilities of dog owners and breeders, and support responsible dog
ownership.
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Email:
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