News and Events
The following is a list of upcoming seminars and workshops to help Maryland Green Registry members maintain their commitment to strong, proactive environmental management. Please also check the newsfeed in the right margin of this page for new tools, reports and websites designed to support improvements in environmental performance. Send information on your upcoming event to marylandgreen@mde.state.md.us to be included here as well as in the Maryland Green Registry Members LinkedIn Group.
May 3, 2012, 1-3 p.m.: Part 2 – Planning for an Energy Management System
Learn about the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach and delve into key Plan processes such as conducting an energy review, determining energy baselines, setting targets and objectives, and preparing action plans. Part 1 was an introduction to ISO 50001 energy management software. Check out more event details and register.
May 10, 2012, 1-3 p.m.: Part 3 – The Do and Check Processes of an Energy Management System Focus on the Do and Check processes including documentation, operational control, monitoring and measurement, evaluation of legal requirements, and setting up an internal audit program. Check out more event details and register.
May 15, 2012, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tracking and Measuring Sustainability Programs. This program, sponsored by Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment, will be held at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Maryland. For more information and to register, go to http://mdh2e.org/awards-recognition/2011-trailblazer-awards/ Attendance is open to all. However, priority will be given to hospital and health care employees when limitations occur.
May 17, 2012, 1-3 p.m.: Part 4 – The Act Process and Improving Your Energy Management System Understand the Act process and learn how to use the results of the Plan, Do, and Check processes to identify opportunities for improvement. Check out more event details and register.May 15, 2012, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Tracking and Measuring Sustainability Programs at Carroll Hospital Center Learn how Carroll Hospital center used a sustainability tracking tool to quantify the results of an environmental initiative and to track its water, energy and natural gas usage. To register, send name, title, facility name, e-mail and phone number to England@son.umaryland.edu Priority is given to health care employees when space limitations occur.
May 25, 2012: Maryland Green Registry Clean Commute Contest Deadline. Does your organization encourage employees to walk, bike, telecommute or use public transportation to work? Get recognition for your efforts by submitting this contest form.
June 5, 2012, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Maryland Green Registry Annual Awards and Membership Meeting. Come network and celebrate the award winners at one of the greenest buildings in Maryland: the Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, MD. For agenda and registration information for this free event, go to http://marylandgreenregistry.eventbrite.com
June 6, 2012, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM: Regional Manufacturing Institute Energy Forum. Hear the green team energy success stories from the general managers of a diverse group of Baltimore County manufacturers then join an engaging roundtable discussion with the Maryland Energy Administration as they discuss their financial resources to help manufacturers. Click here for an agenda and to register.
June 12, 2012, 2 – 3 p.m. Online Resources for Safer Chemical Assessments. This webinar will walk attendees through the Safer Chemical Alternatives Topic Hub and the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2) Safer Alternatives wiki. Register here.
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Maryland Green Registry Wins National Award
The Maryland Green Registry was awarded the Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable. The award recognizes outstanding and innovative pollution prevention projects and programs that demonstrate measurable results and optimization of available project resources. See article.
Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund
This fund will invest $250,000 annually over a three-year period in Maryland-based startup companies with innovative technologies that may help improve air and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay area. For more information, go to http://www.mtech.umd.edu/funding/cbsc/index.html
Poll: Environmental Training Opportunities - The Maryland Green Registry is partnering with the Green Building Institute to offer practical training sessions on a variety of topics to improve the operational performance of your facility. Please use the survey found at the link, http://www.doodle.com/smtnfav7wwfg7fkp, to indicate your interest in topics, locations, and class times. Maryland Green Registry members receive a registration discount on training events sponsored by the Green Building Institute. See www.greenbuildinginstitute.org