GRU Building Energy-efficient and Sustainable Training (B.E.S.T.) Program
This program will promote and initiate a standard of excellence in energy efficiency for new residential construction and development through education leading to lower energy usage and more sustainable construction.
GRU BEST is available for general contractors, sub-contractors, developers, architects, realtors, lenders and other construction related trades.
We provide training on energy-efficient solutions for new and existing housing that can be implemented on a production basis relating to specific energy-savings goals set by The Department of Energy.
Program Details
- Workshops are available to developers, contractors, realtors and new or potential homeowners of new single-family homes.
- Courses will be offered through FSEC, UF Extension and other instructional sources.
- Most courses offered are state accredited and eligible for CEU credits and/or certification.
- Courses will be offered by GRU on a first come, first serve basis at a reduced cost to the attendee.
- All courses will include information on GRU’s current rebates.
Restrictions:
- Training program is subject to change without notice
- Training program is contingent upon funding availability
GRU BEST Symposium July 9-11, 2008.
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Florida Green Home Designation Certification Course
July 9, 2008 8am-4pm
This course is designed for residential builders, architects, subcontractors, energy raters, building officials, utility representatives and those in related fields. The general public may also benefit from this course.
- CEUs: 6 credits
- CILB# 0006827
GRU BEST Blueprints for a Sustainable Future
July 10-11, 2008
Sustainable construction does not have to be difficult or expensive. There are techniques and products that will save you and your customers' money. Take our two-day course and learn why.
"Building America 101" Power Point presentation from January 23rd, 2008 here
Building America is a private/public partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that conducts research to find energy-efficient solutions for new and existing housing that can be implemented on a production basis.
For more information on Building America visit
The HERS Index is a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the HERS Reference Home scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. The lower a home’s HERS Index, the more energy efficient it is in comparison to the HERS Reference Home.
For additional information please email us or call our Conservation Services Department at (352) 393-1460. When emailing us please provide your contact information, address and GRU account number.
