Remodeler’s & Green Building Council
2011 REMODELERS’ & Green Building Council Co-Chairs- Cindy Foley, Home Solution Specialists and Jacque Wirth, Solar Energy Systems of Brevard.
Some say tough market, others say that it’s a perfect time to remodel a current home. Join the Remodelers & Green Building Council and learn ways to market your company and learn all the latest practices, products, rules, etc. affecting the buiding industry. The council also outlinine clear and meaningful principles on which “green” qualification and marketing are based.
Remodeler’s & Green Building Council meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at noon usually at HBCA, but occasionally off-site. These one hour lunch meetings are usually sponsored by various businesses, so are free to HBCA members who are also members of the Remodelers Council. For more information, contact sandy@hbca-brevard.org or call 321-254-3700.
- Electric Cars - Remodeling the Way We Drive Member
Article submitted Jacque Wirth of SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS of Brevard, Inc.
Michael Cornelius of Cornelius Electrical Contractors was our guest speaker and lunch sponsor for the September 29th Remodelers & Green Building Council Meeting. He delivered an informative overview of some of the most popular models of electric vehicles (EVs), current charging options, the newest design and safety improvements, as well as some of the differences between the various manufacturers’ models. Mike and his associate, Eric Nimer of Aerovironment, educated our council members and guests and answered questions about the technology surrounding the cars that are “remodeling” and “greening” the future of transportation.Michael explained that charging points to support the growing popularity of Electric Vehicles are popping up all over the nation. Under the US Transportation Electrification Initiative, over 22,000 charging stations will be available in residential, commercial, and public locations by December 2013. The Department of Energy announced a $5 million fund for local governments and private companies to accelerate the installation of EV charging stations and related infrastructure. Cornelius is licensed, experienced, and equipped to handle the installation of these on-site charging points on new construction and retrofits. “There two basic types of residential charging points”, he said, “The Level 1 charger requires 120vac with a 20 amp standard outlet, and Level 2 requires 240vac and a 40 amp fixed installation.”
According to Cornelius, EV charging stations are becoming part of many planned communities, and are now being included in common areas of campuses and office buildings. As a network of developers, builders, and contractors, we need to stay on top of this technology, and begin planning for ways to incorporate the needs of EV clients into our home and commercial building designs. For installation or more information about these charging stations, please contact Mike at 321-674-9667 or visit his website at www.corneliuselectric.com.
For more information or to contact Mike, check out his website by clicking here.
Upcoming Events for this Committee:
- Remodelers’ & Green Building Council Lunch Meeting
HBCA JANUARY 26, 2012 12PM-1PM REMODELERS' & GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL LUNCH MEETING Guest Speaker: Terry Yeager and Bill Emmons of FPL will be our guest speakers this month, covering the criteria, benefits and certification requirements for FPL's...
Past News and Events:
- Remodelers & Green Building Council September Meeting
Article presented by Jacque Wirth of SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS of Brevard, Inc. Our thanks to Dave Armstrong of Armstrong Custom Homes (HBCA board member and past president), the featured speaker for our August 25th Remodelers’ & Green Building Cou...
- HBCA Board Member & Past President, Dave Armstrong Re-elected to FGBC Board of Directors
FGBC Election Results New Board Directors Named TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is pleased to announce the official results of its 2011 Board of Directors elections. Earning Board positions were: Academic &...
- Green Builder's & Remodelers News - February 2011
GREEN BUILDERS' & REMODELERS' NEWS February 2011 by Jacque Wirth, Solar Energy Systems of Brevard Power consumption and a new way to monitor home energy use to mitigate against inevitable electric rate increases was the topic for this year's ...




