ecobeco Upcoming Events

 
 

ecobeco Upcoming Events

ecobeco's upcoming events are described below:

ecobeco would like to thank the following organizations for having us at their events:
Marriott International, Booz Allen Hamilton, RePower @ Home, The George Washington University, Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, RTKL Architects, Montgomery College, FDIC, Twinbrook Elementary School, Montgomery County Rock Creek Clean Up, and FINRA (Financial Industry Regulating Authority).

Upcoming Event Calendar

Join our partner PEG Environmental Solutions at the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Expo on Saturday March 13 from 8am to 2:30pm at the DC Convention Center Booth 247. Brian Toll from ecobeco will be there to answer your questions.

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This terrific event is for owners and board members in commmon ownership communities. Come meet us The DC Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC 20001. General admission is $20. For more information check the expo web site at wccai expo website.

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) Green Living Expo - Saturday, March 20 from 10am a.m. to 4pm at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

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Come meet us at the Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) Green Living Expo on Saturday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA.


For more information check the expo web site at arlingtonenvironment.org/expo

Howard County GreenFest 2010 - Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am - 4pm at Howard Community College

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Join ecobeco at Howard County's GreenFest 2010 "Greener Choices, Greener World: One Person at a Time" on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am - 4pm at Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD‎.


Find out more online at www.hcgreenfest.org.

Event Archive

Arlington County Workshop on Selecting a Home Energy Auditor and Condominium Auditor - Saturday, March 6th from 10:30am to noon at the Walter Reed Community Center

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Are you thinking about getting an energy audit, but having trouble getting the facts? Learn who should get an audit, what an audit should include, how to choose the auditor and approximate costs. This workshop will have two simultaneous sessions focused on energy audits for single-family homes and condominiums/apartments. Don't miss this special event to learn from two local energy audit experts.

Click here for map to Walter Reed Community Center 2909 16th St S, Arlington, VA 22204


Fairfax County Department of Consumer Protection Workshop, "Energy Savings for Home Owners" - Tuesday, March 9th - at Fairfax Government Center from 12 - 1pm.

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Click here to read the program flyer.

The event is in conference rooms B & C at the Fairfax County Government Center, which is located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

Montgomery Housing Partners Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Expo - Saturday February 27, 2010 from 10am to 1pm at the Wheaton Recreation Center

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Come and meet us at the Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Expo on Saturday February 27, 2010 from 10am to 1pm at Wheaton Recreation Center, Social Room, 11711 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD.

For tickets and additional information check out http://mhpartners.org/

14th Annual Energy Efficiency Expo - Saturday, November 14, 2009,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Washington Convention Center

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Come meet ecobeco at the Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) Green Living Expo on Saturday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington MD.

For more information check the expo website at http://arlingtonenvironment.org/expo.php

The Green Festival - Saturday October 10 from 10am-7pm and Sunday October 11 from 11am-6pm, at the Washington Convention Center

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ecobeco will have a booth at this year's Green Festival. Come and talk to our trained energy efficiency experts and learn what you can do to make your home safer, more comfortable and energy efficient.

Presentation Schedule (same for Saturday and Sunday):
11:30 am Introduction to Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Energy Audits
12:30 pm It’s Not Your Windows! Understanding Air Leaks and How to Fix Them
1:30 pm Condominiums Can Be Energy Efficient Too!
2:30 pm Realtors: Stand Out with Green Home Certifications and ecoAssessments for Your Clients
3:30 pm Weatherizing Your Home Is Easy
4:30 pm Show Me the Money – Understanding Government and Utility Incentives for Energy

Green Festival - 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC 20001

 

Calvert County’s 1st Annual Green Fair Expo - Sunday September 27 2009, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

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ecobeco will have a booth at Calvert County's First Green Fair Expo. Stop by our booth to learn how an energy audit works and get some advice on how to save money, energy, and the environment.
Admission is Free.

Calvert County Green Fair Expo - 10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland 20685

Celebrate Gaithersburg - Sunday September 20 2009, from noon to 5 p.m. in Olde Town with ecobeco's Curt Christenson

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ecobeco will have a booth in the Green Zone at Celebrate Gaithersburg. Stop by our booth to meet our certified Energy Auditor Curt Christenson. Curt will tell you about our products and services, and how ecobeco can help you save money, energy, and the environment.

Admission is Free.

Celebrate Gaithersburg features bands, Taste of Gaithersburg, City World Market, Petting Farm, Juggling School, and the Green Zone featuring ecobeco!

Click here for directions

Arlington County Fair - Thursday August 20 through Sunday August 23, 2009, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 South Second Street, Arlington, VA 22204

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ecobeco will have a booth at this year's green-themed Arlington County Fair. We will be located opposite the Arlington County Government Aisle. Come and talk to one of our trained energy efficiency experts to learn how an energy audit works and what you can do to make your home safer, more comfortable and energy efficient.

Arlington County Fair - 3501 South Second Street Arlington, VA 22204

Admission is free.

For more information send an email to info@ecobeco.com.

Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 7pm - 8pm, ecobeco store - Introduction to Home Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency with Curt Christenson from ecobeco.

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The Energy Audit is a science-driven diagnostic of your home's energy use and ventilation. Curt Christenson from ecobeco, who is certified by the Maryland Home Performance with Energy Star Program, typically brings $10,000 worth of equipment on every audit to show customers how to address energy efficiency, combustion appliance safety, and home comfort issues.

The workshop will include:

  • An overview of the main energy uses in the home and what you can do to reduce your energy consumption.
  • See the tools of the trade and learn how they work.
  • Learn about the linkage between energy use and home comfort. Did you know stopping drafts reduces energy use?
  • Learn how ecobeco delivers a full-service solution to making your home eco-friendly and energy efficient.


Please RSVP by e-mailing us at info@ecobeco.com.

ecobeco store - 5465 Randolph Road, Unit B, Rockville MD 20852

Wednesday July 29, 2009 from 7pm - 8pm, Dejabel Cafe - Home Energy Efficiency: Summer Solutions for Your Home with Reuven Walder from ecobeco.

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We are coming up on the peak of summer and as the temperatures rise, so do your utility bills! Find out about the common issues that affect your home's energy bills and comfort. Also learn about whole home energy audits and the latest technology used to diagnose and fix problems in your home.

Dejabel Cafe - 2519 University Blvd West, Wheaton, MD 20902

Please RSVP by e-mailing us at info@ecobeco.com .

Wednesday July 8, 2009 from 7pm - 8pm, ecobeco store - How to Be Efficient and Go Green in your Condo or Apartment.

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Apartment owners and renters face different challenges and constraints than home owners. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce your utility bills and make your apartment healthier and more comfortable for you and your family. The best part is that many of these steps also lead to reductions in your environmental impact. ecobeco will provide advice you can use in your own apartment, and give you tips on how to approach your Condo Management Association or Property Management Office to reduce your common area’s cost and environmental impact.

Please RSVP by e-mailing us at info@ecobeco.com.

Wednesday June 17, 2009 from 7pm - 8pm, ecobeco store - How Clean Energy Creates Jobs and Makes the US Safer hosted by Scott Sklar from The Stella Group.

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The clean portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable energy can meet US requirements for reductions of energy imports and emissions, increase of power reliability and quality, and increase US jobs and national security. Scott Sklar, a member of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy & Technology (NACEPT) of US Environmental Protection Agency and the Arlington (Va.) Environment and Energy Conservation Commission, will review the technologies and recent global studies.

Please RSVP by e-mailing us at info@ecobeco.com.

Saturday and Sunday May 23-24, 2009 from 1pm - 10pm, Rockville Hometown Holidays

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ecobeco will have a booth at the Going Green Expo area (on E. Montgomery Avenue) of Rockville Hometown Holidays. This exciting event features lots of music, food, visual arts, and even has a kids area. Come meet an energy auditor who can help answer your questions about energy efficiency and provide you advice on how to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. We'll also have our most popular products on display.

Wed., March 20th, 2009, 7pm-8pm at the ecobeco store - Introduction to Home Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency hosted by Reuven Walder from ecobeco.

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The Energy Audit is a science-driven diagnostic of your home's energy use and ventilation. Reuven Walder from ecobeco, who is certified by the Maryland Home Performance with Energy Star Program, typically brings $10,000 worth of equipment on every audit to show customers how to address energy efficiency, combustion appliance safety, and home comfort issues.

The workshop will include:

  • An overview of the main energy uses in the home and what you can do to reduce your energy consumption.
  • See the tools of the trade and learn how they work.
  • Learn about the linkage between energy use and home comfort. Did you know stopping drafts reduces energy use?
  • Learn how ecobeco delivers a full-service solution to making your home eco-friendly and energy efficient.


Please RSVP by e-mailing us at info@ecobeco.com.

Saturday May 2, 2009, 8am - 1:00pm at Loehmann's Plaza Rockville – Randolph Civic Association Community Yard Sale.

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ecobeco will have a booth at the Randolph Civic Association Community Yard Sale. We'll answer your questions about energy efficiency and provide you advice on how to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. Loehmann's Plaza is located at 5230 Randolph Rd, just a quarter mile from ecobeco's store.

Saturday May 2, 2009, 10am-5pm at Kentlands Market Square – Kentlands Day

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ecobeco will have a booth at Kentlands Day. Come meet an energy auditor who can help answer your questions about energy efficiency and provide you advice on how to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. Kentlands Day also features a silent auction to support the Rachel Carson Elementary School, and ecobeco has donated a Whole Home Energy Audit to this worthwhile effort.

Saturday May 2, 2009, 10am-12pm at the ecobeco store – Composting: Everything You Wanted to Know About Composting hosted by Sam Patsy from Montgomery County Master Gardeners.

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Master Gardener Sam Patsy will discuss the best approaches to composting in our area and will answer your questions. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, who are dedicated to helping the citizens of Montgomery County, Maryland. The Master Gardener's mission is to educate County residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities. 

RSVP here

Thursday April 16, 2009, 5pm-7pm Energy Efficiency Expo just before the Arlington County Energy Town Hall Meeting at NRECA Building 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA.

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Recent reports warn that Virginia and Maryland (among other states) are running out of power and may face rolling blackouts as early as 2011. At the same time Congress and the new Administration have vowed to address climate change, which could make it harder to build new power plants. Can technology help get us out of this jam? How? Which technologies should we be funding?

The public is invited to an Arlington Energy Town Hall Meeting to discuss how the nation ensures we have the power we need in the future. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi will moderate a panel discussion and public Q&A. Panelists include: Glenn English, CEO, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Nikki Roy, VP for External Affairs, Pew Center for Climate Change; Brian Castelli, Executive VP for Programs & Development, Alliance to Save Energy; and Jay Fisette, Vice-Chairman, Arlington County Board.This event will be held at the main conference area of the NRECA Building.

ecobeco will have a booth at the Energy Efficiency Expo from 5pm - 7pm.

Saturday April 11 2009, 10am-11am at the ecobeco store – Healthy Home: Eco-friendly Spring Cleaning hosted by Elena Lomicky from ecobeco.

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Join us the first Saturday of Spring to learn how you can use eco-friendly and homemade products for your spring cleaning this year. Improve your home's air quality and help the environment with cleaning products that are free of phosphates and ammonia and are biodegradable. Try out green products such as sponges, trash bags, and sandwich bags that are convenient and kind to the planet.

RSVP here

Saturday April 4 2009, 10am at the ecobeco store – Rainbarrels Make It Easy to Save Water and Keep Your Lawn Healthy, hosted by Barry Chenkin from Aquabarrel.

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Barry Chenkin, the owner of Aquabarrel, shows off his most recent Rainbarrel products, and teaches you how to set up and use Rainbarrels to keep your lawn and garden healthy.

RSVP here

Saturday March 28 10am - 7pm and Sunday March 29 10am - 5pm – Come meet ecobeco at the Go Green America Expo

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Go Green Expo

Montgomery County Agricultural Center
16 Chestnut St Gaithersburg, MD 20877

http://www.gogreenamericaexpo.com


Come see ecobeco's Reuven Walder speak on Energy Audits and Air Sealing on Sunday March 29th at 1pm in Building 1.

Click HERE for map

Wednesday March 25 2009, 7pm-8pm at the ecobeco store – Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency and Comfort – Discussions with An Energy Auditor and Air Sealing and Insulation Specialist.

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The Energy Audit is a science-driven diagnostic of your home's energy use and ventilation. Energy Audits provide solutions for high energy bills, seasonal room discomfort, drafts, air quality concerns, humidity issues and mold concerns. Most homes built over 10 years ago and longer have substantial air leakage that could be reduced to lower your utility bills and make your home more comfortable and consistent from room to room and level to level. Reuven Walder from ecobeco will describe the steps in an Energy Audit and will explain and demonstrate each tool used by professional energy auditors. Thom Marsten is an air seal and insulation specialist who will describe the primary sources of air leakage and the steps that a professional air sealing firm takes to make your home less leaky while ensuring a safe exchange of air.

RSVP here

Wed, February 25th, 7pm-8pm at the ecobeco store– Everything You Need to Know About Energy-Efficient Lighting - CFLs, LEDs, and More! by Paul Gaiser from Better Bulb.

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Paul Gaiser, architect and owner of Better Bulb describes the latest in CFL and LED technology, and helps you understand which type of bulb makes sense for you.

RSVP here

Wed., Feb 11th - Auditor's Perspective on Energy Efficiency hosted by Reuven Walder from ecobeco.

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The Energy Audit is a science-driven diagnostic of your home's energy use and ventilation. Reuven Walder from ecobeco, who is certified by the Maryland Home Performance with Energy Star Program, typically brings $10,000 worth of equipment on every audit to show customers how to address energy efficiency, combustion appliance safety, and home comfort issues.

The workshop will include:

  • An overview of the main energy uses in the home and what you can do to reduce your energy consumption.
  • See the tools of the trade and learn how they work.
  • Learn about the linkage between energy use and home comfort. Did you know stopping drafts reduces energy use?
  • Learn how ecobeco delivers a full-service solution to making your home eco-friendly and energy efficient.

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