Designing for Active Nature Play
Lunch and Learn

We are seeing a trend toward nature-based play and play in nature in parks and outdoor spaces. In this session we will review the current research on the benefits of nature and nature play for health and wellness and share ideas on designing a built environment that works with nature to support the benefits of active outdoor play. This session will include a review of research and case studies of successful designs for active play spaces that work with the natural environment and enhance nature play.

Learning intentions:

•Discuss trends in outdoor nature-based play and play in nature
•Identify design features in outdoor play environments that support play in nature
•Learn how to critique playground design to make the most out of natural features while being compliant with safety criteria

Approved for 1 credit AIA and LA CES for Health Safety, and Welfare and .10 credit IACET

Date:
12 August 2025
30 September 2025
7 October 2025

Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes discussion times.

Lunch is on us! Grubhub coupons and instructions will be sent to all qualified registered attendees the day of the lunch and learn.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with KOMPAN California

$600M Available for Charter Schools – Prop-2: Access Facilities Funding

Proposition 2 is a Statewide bond issue passed Nov. 5, 2024. There is $600M available for California Charter Schools; by applying for a preliminary apportionment (reservation of Prop-2 bond authority) for:
i) new construction projects and/or
ii) rehabilitation of district-owned existing facilities that are at least 15 years old.

The preliminary apportionment filing round window is July 3, 2025, to October 30, 2025.

This one-hour webinar is intended for California Charter Schools: Business Officials and Facilities Directors in particular. The presenters are both Sustainability Champions with Green Technology, and have decades of experience with K-12 public schools between them.

James Richmond of First Note Finance will provide an overview of Prop-2 for Charter Schools, and what is needed to submit a preliminary apportionment application.

Andre Nel of the KYA Group will discuss what comes after your Charter School has secured a preliminary apportionment reservation, from pre-construction services, to contractor procurement, and project implementation; timed and aligned with a charter schools’ unique educational priorities.

Cameron Weist, Principal of Weist Law.

Date available:
August 14, 2025

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes ample time set aside for questions and answers.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with First Note Finance and KYA Group

Extending Your Roofs Lifecycle: How to get the most out of your roof roundtable

Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate movements and deflections. Durability of the roof can be assured through good planning and by the correct specification and installation of the waterproofing system.

Asphalt is still the best-known waterproofing material. However; it has poor aging characteristics, becomes brittle in cold weather, is fluid in hot weather, and has little resistance to fatigue. Elastomeric compounds such as SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) substantially improve these properties. SBS rubber is flexible and has the memory to return to its original form.  SBS rubber to asphalt increases the flow characteristics and improves the low-temperature flexibility and fatigue resistance of roofing asphalt. The end product is a high-performance and can be installed 2-3 ply system assembly. 

Areas that will be covered and discussed in this roundtable are:

• Durable rubberized asphalt roof products that provide over 200-300 mill thickness applied in 2-3 ply roof systems
• Learn more about the MBCare program for free warranty maintenance
• Recycled Content products available for basic maintenance & repairs using our Ecotorch product.  Less heat when applying and doesn’t require a certified applicator to do repair and maintenance
• When roofs are not leaking, but still need a roof system, Overlay Roof System can be a solution over existing roof.  A no waist roof solution
• How to get a free roof assessment to determine what condition your roofs are in

Multiple date available:
August 7, 2025
August 27, 2025
September 25, 2025
December 4, 2025

Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes discussion times.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with MBTechnology

Modernizing the Built Environment Without Compromise!
(A non-technical discussion for a very complex issue)

Architects, engineers, facility managers, and all professionals responsible for the built environment are under increasing pressure to design smarter, more efficient, and future-ready spaces. Our core challenge to ensure year-round human comfort and safety must be met while staying within tight budgets and resource constraints. Traditional cooling systems relying on compression technologies often struggle during extreme heat, consuming excessive power and forcing a reduction in outside air ventilation just when it’s needed most. In some cases, utilities even incentivize you to reduce cooling capacity to ease grid strain. And electrifying your building – especially when phasing out gas heating – can trigger costly infrastructure upgrades, potentially rendering your project financially unviable.

Does it always have to be a compromise?

We believe not. Seeley has innovated the solution to maintain comfort, ensure clean and SAFER-Air™, and reduce energy waste—without relying heavily on compressors or sacrificing ventilation.

Imagine a system that:

• Maintains safer indoor environments (reducing airborne pathogens, CO₂ buildup, and absenteeism)
• Minimizes annual operational costs through integrated cooling technologies and more efficient heating strategies
• Reduces your building’s carbon footprint while enhancing its long-term value

Join us for an essential conversation about modernizing your facility and creating environments that are healthier, more efficient, and future-forward – from design and operations to maintenance and end-of-life planning. Let’s work toward a better built world.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how the hybridization of your HVAC system can significantly reduce the impact on the grid and your P&L.
• How to develop cost effective electrification design strategies to heat, cool & ventilate the built environment.
• Implementing Heat Pump systems do not always need to trigger costly electrical infrastructure upgrades.
• How a hybridized solution can be a sound investment strategy.

Speaker:
John Fraser-Mifsud, President, Seeley International Americas

Date available:
9 September 2025

Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes discussion times.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with Seeley International Americas

This course is approved for 1 AIA HSW CEU/Learning Unit!

One Big Beautiful Update

How the OBBBA Affects your Energy Solutions Project

California solar projects need to start construction before July 4, 2026, be up and running by end of 2027, and meet domestic-content and US-friendly supply requirements to secure tax credits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Miss those dates or conditions, and the eligible credits vanish.

Join our Energy Innovation Engineer and Project Development Manager to discuss how to navigate your energy solutions projects and maximize your savings.

Discussion points:

1. Policy Implications in California
2. Updates on Federal Tax Credits
3. New Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Rules
4. Mitigating Provisions and Opportunities

Who Should Attend?

• Operations Managers
• Finance Managers
• Business Services Managers
• School District Administrators
• Sustainability Professionals
• City Managers
• County Executives & Administrators
• Public Works Professionals
• Facility & Maintenance Managers

Date available:
August 28, 2025 – 1:00 PM
September 11, 2025 – 2:00 PM
September 30, 2025 – 10:00 AM

Time: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes discussion times.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with Syserco Energy Solutions

Office Operations and Your Sustainability Goals

Surprisingly Simple Ways to Save Electricity and Reduce Waste

Join us to learn about ways to eliminate powdered plastic laser toner, save electricity, reduce waste, and find responsible office equipment end of life options. All without any major equipment investments, construction, renovation or operational changes.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Plugload can contribute up to 50% of the electricity used in highly efficient buildings. Product ratings like Energy Star can help, but don’t always tell the full picture. Learn about tools available to dig deeper to estimate potential Scope 2 emissions savings by choosing highly efficient office devices.
2. On the road to Zero Waste? Learn ways to discover the hidden waste that you may be generating that is difficult to track, and how to avoid it in the first place.
3. Microplastic pollution is a growing concern, yet most consumers and businesses don’t understand that their choices in the office may have an impact. Learn about fundamental print technology differences and potential tradeoffs to help you choose what is best for your organization.
4. To truly close the loop in the office equipment lifecycle you need an end-of-life strategy. Learn about responsible extended life and E-waste recycling options available.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
• School District, Higher Ed and Corporate Sustainability Professionals
• Sustainability Curriculum Managers
• Energy Analysts
• Facility Managers
• Equipment Purchasers

Date available:
TBD

Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes discussion times.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with Epson America, Inc.

This course is approved for 1 AIA CEU/Learning Unit!

Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Webinar

This informative webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), a innovative and proven financing mechanism for modernizing infrastructure projects in public facilities.

What is an ESPC?
Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) is a budget-neutral approach to make building improvements that reduce energy and water use and increase operational efficiency. By partnering with an energy service company (ESCO), a facility owner can use an ESPC to pay for today’s facility upgrades with tomorrow’s energy savings—without tapping into capital budgets. This approach mitigates the risk of capital project performance post installation. For institutions with bond funding, this will allow you to use your operating budget for energy efficiency upgrades while preserving bond funds for other essential projects.

Key Topics Covered:

• Government Code Authorization
• Government Code Requirements
• ESPC Process and Timeline
• Benefits and Considerations

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
• Facility and finance managers
• Public agency administrators
• School district officials
• Municipal and county leaders
• Anyone challenged with budgetary solutions for public facilities

Join us to learn how ESPCs can help your organization achieve significant energy savings and facility improvements while staying within budget constraints.

Date available:
TBD

Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 1 hour includes discussion times.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with Veregy

Lunch is on us! Grubhub coupons and instructions will be sent to all qualified registered attendees the day of the lunch and learn.