Take our Green Training Survey

Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by in Energy, LEED Training, News, Sustainability, Triple Bottom Line, Water

Green Training Survey

Take our Green Training Survey

EcoPotential is always looking for opportunities to exceed the training needs of green building and sustainability professionals.  Our courses are taught mainly in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

Whether you are an architect, engineer, contractor, educator, city planner, building owner, Walmart supplier, etc., continuing education in the areas of environmental, financial and social sustainability is most likely in your training goals.

Although we offer the most popular green training courses, we want to customize our offerings to exceed your training needs.

If you have 2-3 minutes, complete this 5 question training survey and we’ll get busy providing the classes that you want.

Arkansas: The Natural State of America?

Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by in News

The Natural State of America (trailer) from Natural State Documentary on Vimeo.

Rural electric cooperatives are trading in manual labor and equipment for herbicides for vegetative management of power line right of ways.

Watch the film trailer above of “The Natural State of America” a documentary that was written and produced by Dr. Brian Campbell, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Central Arkansas.

Can we keep the toxins out of our pristine waters?

Looking for a Green Job?

Posted on 07. Jun, 2011 by in Green Jobs, News

You spent countless hours studying for that LEED AP exam and was thrilled when you past the exam.  Now what?  Two things:

  1. Stay up to date with your GBCI continuing education hours.
  2. Apply for that green job!

Help make the world a better place.

Free Energy: Solar Dryers

Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by in Energy, News

Heat source: sun Power: Wind

Energy source: sun

Washers and dryers can be as much as 10% of your home energy bill.  Of all of your household appliances, a dryer comes in second, just after the refrigerator, for consuming the most electricity.

Additionally, your dryer heats up your home during use, resulting in higher air conditioning costs.

So, when it is 80 degrees outside, think FREE energy!  Tap into the heating power of the sun and the drying power of the wind. At $0 kilowatts per hour, you can use your solar dryer all day!

Arkansas Legislative Links

Posted on 05. Apr, 2011 by in News

Arkansas State Legislature

Arkansas Senate

Ark. House of Representatives

Arkansas.gov

Division of Legislative Audit

Ark. Secretary of State

Why Did You Become a LEED Professional

Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by in LEED Training, News


Over 11,000 people have become a LEED Green Associate.  Want to see who they are?  Search the LEED Professional directory.

Share YOUR story! Why did you become a LEED Green Associate or LEED AP?

Leave reply below.

10 Steps to Become a LEED AP BD+C

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

  1. Pass the LEED Green Associate exam.
  2. Determine Eligibility
    1. “Candidates must have experience, within three years of application, with a project registered for or certified in one of the LEED Rating Systems.”  www.gbci.org
  3. Read the LEED AP BD+C Candidate Handbook.
  4. Attend the 2-Day course with EcoPotential
  5. Study 2 to 6 months.  A study plan, standard reference guide and flash cards are provided with the EcoPotential course.
  6. Take practice exams.  These exams are provided with the EcoPotential course.
  7. When scoring at least 80% on practice exams, apply for the LEED AP BD+C exam.
  8. Once GBCI accepts your exam application, register for your exam.
  9. Once you have registered for your exam, schedule the date of your exam.
  10. Take the 2 hour exam and pass!

How long does it take?  2 to 6 months

Who should become a LEED AP BD+C?

“For professionals participating in the design and construction  phases  of high performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings, the LEED AP Building Design + Construction exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.” www.gbci.org

How much does it cost to become a LEED AP BD+C?  $1,000.00

  • EcoPotential Training Course paid to EcoPotential
    • $600   ( 2-day course)
  • Application Fee paid to GBCI  (paid at step 7 above)
    • $100
  • Exam Fee paid to GBCI (paid at step 8 above)
    • $250
  • Credential Maintenance Program renewal fee paid to GBCI
    • $50 paid every 2 years

10 Steps to Become a LEED Green Associate

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

  1. Determine Eligibility
    1. Candidates must have experience in the form of EITHER involvement on a project registered for LEED certification OR current or previous employment in a sustainable field of work OR enrollment in or completion of an education program that addresses green building principles. Only one of these criteria must be met to demonstrate eligibility.  The EcoPotential course meets the education program option.
  2. Read the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook.
  3. Attend the 2-Day course with EcoPotential
  4. Study 2 to 10 weeks.  A 239 page study guide is provided with the EcoPotential course.
  5. Take practice exams.  These exams are provided with the EcoPotential course.
  6. When scoring at least 80% on practice exams, apply for the LEED Green Associate exam.
  7. Once GBCI accepts your exam application, register for your exam.
  8. Once you have registered for your exam, schedule the date of your exam.
  9. Study utilizing flashcards and mp3 recordings. These are provided with EcoPotential course.
  10. Take the 2 hour exam and pass!

How long does it take?  4 to 12 weeks

Who should become a LEED Green Associate?

“For professionals who support green building design, construction, and operations, the LEED Green Associate credential denotes basic knowledge of green building principles and practices and LEED.”  This is also the first step in becoming a LEED AP.

How much does it cost to become a LEED Green Associate?  $750

  • EcoPotential Training Course paid to EcoPotential
    • $450   ( 2-day course)
  • Application Fee paid to GBCI  (paid at step 6 above)
    • $50
  • Exam Fee paid to GBCI (paid at step 7 above)
    • $200
  • Credential Maintenance Program renewal fee paid to GBCI
    • $50 paid every 2 years

LEED Green Associate Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

The Green Building Certification Institute has a great section on their website to answer most of your FAQs about becoming a LEED Green Associate.

Check it out at:

http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact/credentialing-faq/leed-green-associate-faq.aspx

Why Paying for Training Pays Off

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

According to a recent study by the Construction Industry Institute, employers can expect the following when they invest in training:

  1. Up to a 300% return on workforce development investment
  2. Increased Productivity
  3. Reduction in Employee Turnover
  4. Improvements in Work Quality, Satisfaction, and Safety

“The economy will recover, and it is good business sense to be prepared….it is more critical now to invest in training and certifying the industry’s workforce.”

Make your training dollars count by investing in training that provides nationally recognized credentials.

Check out our latest training schedule at:

http://ecopotential.net/training/

Karen Stewart, LEED AP

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