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Environmental Sustainability

Events and Trainings

See upcoming events at IHS on the Event Calendar and sign-up for IHS trainings at the Training Center

IHS-Sponsored Webinars

Purpose:
  1. Generate a forum to discuss and gain insight into sustainable innovations.
  2. Encourage sharing of best practices through inter- and intra-agency collaboration.
  3. Give insight into the broad spectrum of sustainability issues.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Introduce attendee to achievable best practices
  2. Give attendee understanding of sustainable practices, as it applies to their work
  3. Demonstrate how to implement sustainable practices
  4. Demonstrate community collaboration and the impact of sustainable efforts
  5. Provide examples of initiatives that display the full spectrum of sustainability efforts

Future Webinars

Sustainability Webinar - Green Champion: Data Center Upgrades Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
May 14, 2013
1-2PM EST

See other scheduled webinars in IHS' Sustainability Series

Upcoming Events

DOE Webcast on Partnerships for Energy Efficiency Initiatives Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
May 8, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
U.S. Department of Energy
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled "Partnering with Utilities and Other Program Administrators to Sustain and Grow Your Energy Efficiency Initiatives." This webinar will showcase resources to help local and state governments determine the best partnership candidates and the type of partnership most likely to succeed.

DOE Webinar on "High Penetration Solar Forum Results" Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
May 15, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
U.S. Department of Energy
The Energy Department will present a live webinar titled "Overview of the DOE/CPUC High Penetration Solar Forum."

Energy Efficiency Global Forum 2013 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
May 20 - 21, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Walter E Washington Convention Center
EE Global Forum gathers the world's foremost energy efficiency leaders for two days of unparalleled networking and meaningful discussions. EE Global hosts business, government, advocacy, and academic leaders in an exclusive forum aimed at identifying the next generation of energy efficiency.

Webinar: Regional Transmission Planning Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
May 29, 2013
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM MDT
Part of the Tribal Renewable Energy Webinar Series sponsored by the DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration. Transmission plans for the Eastern and Western Interconnections and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the eight U.S. regional reliability organizations are expanding existing regional transmission planning activities and broadening stakeholder involvement. Hear about the status of the organizations' plans and evaluations of long-term regional transmission needs.

On-site Renewables: Lessons Learned from Idea to Implementation Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
May 29, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Environmental Protection Agency, Green Power Partnership
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm (EDT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership (GPP) will host a free webinar entitled "On-site Renewables: Lessons Learned from Idea to Implementation."

AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
July 9 - 10, 2013
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Washington
The passage of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) means it's time for the wind energy industry to get down to business in 2013. These Tax Credits bring stability to our industry and add momentum to the development of wind projects, providing hundreds of manufacturing facilities and thousands of jobs for America.

Webinar: Conducting Transmission Feasibility and System Impact Studies Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
July 31, 2013
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM MDT
Part of the Tribal Renewable Energy Webinar Series sponsored by the DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration. The development of more renewable energy resources raises challenges and opportunities for the electric grid relating to upgrades and potential new construction. This webinar addresses the components needed to analyze and assess the impacts, costs, and benefits of transmission line upgrades and additions.

Biomass 2013: How the Advanced Bioindustry is Reshaping American Energy Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
July 31 - August 1, 2013
Location: Washington D.C. Convention Center
Advanced Biofuels USA, the Bioenergy Technologies Office
The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Advanced Biofuels USA will co-host the Office's sixth annual conference, Biomass 2013: How the Advanced Bioindustry is Reshaping American Energy, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
This day-long training provides the skills to develop, manage, monitor, document, and promote a successful recycling program for construction and demolition debris. Participants receive a three year Accreditation in Construction Waste Recycling and training to obtain LEED construction waste management points.

Trainings

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
The ITEP Tribes and Climate Change website offers a large number of seminars, webinars, conferences, and other events throughout the year at locations around the country.

Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Webinars and other training events.

Visit the following websites for information on sustainability and environmental compliance trainings:

For additional training information, email one of the sustainability workgroup representatives listed on the Contacts page.