Link to RFP

If you would like to access the “SFAHBA Affordable Housing RFP to Santa Fe County” document, it is located on a remote storage site.  You may access it by following the instructions below:

Type (or copy and paste) into your browser:"http://depositfiles.com/files/ubzb6jr0m or click:
RFP
Select your download mode by clicking on “free downloading” tab (under the speedometer ).
A new screen will appear (it offers a gold membership but you can ignore that) and wait for the 60 second clock to start counting down; when it reaches zero your document is downloaded.  Follow the instructions on the screen to place document in file on your computer.

Santa Fe Community College Classes
The Emerald Home A True Net –Zero residence
The Emerald Home is a statement of supreme excellence in the world of green and sustainable building practices. It will achieve a net-zero designation and the carbon neutral footprint of the 2030 Challenge...today.
This is an 0N-LINE COURSE It begins on February 5 and runs for 15 weeks.  You can register now, and complete the course at your own pace during the 15 weeks. 
To preview the course go to:  Preview Class
To register go to:  Register for On-line Emerald Home

Building Analyst Training Program

This 5 day BPI Building Analyst Training course prepares participants to conduct a comprehensive inspection and diagnostic analysis of a homes’ energy consumption, using state-of-the art diagnostic tools.  The analysis includes an evaluation and documentation of the building shell, assessment of the efficiency and safety of the mechanical systems and a report of the lighting, appliances and other components of the building’s base load energy use.
The course consists of:  (4) 8 hour days of classroom instruction
(1) 8 hour day of field training and BPI written exam
BPI Field Testing will be scheduled after passing the written exam and requires up to 2 hours additional time per trainee. 
Successful completion provides certification by Building Performance Institute (BPI) as a BPI Certified Building Analyst.
Date and Time:  5 full days of training February 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 from 8:30 am to 4: 30 pm.  Field testing will be scheduled on February 15 and 16, 2010, following completion of the training and successful passing of the written test.

Who should attend:
HVAC, Electrical and General Contractors
Remodelers, Installation and Weatherization crews
Inspectors, Auditors , Designers and others in the Building Industry

Instructor:  Amanda Evans is a HERS Energy Rater and a BPI Certified Building Analyst.

Cost:
5 day training, written exam and text book $1,025.00
Field testing $250.00
Total cost $1,275.00
CRN# 31522

Join Kim Shanahan, Executive Officer of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association on a tour through 400 years of Santa Fe home building and architecture.

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