Hear from NFRC CEO and Board Chair on Importance of the Fall Membership Virtual Meeting |
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We are less than one week from the start of the Fall Membership Virtual Meeting and it is not too late to register. Now more than ever it is vital for NFRC members, participants, and stakeholders to get involved and attend this meeting.
At the 2020 Fall Membership Virtual Meeting from Oct. 19 to 21, you will hear about proposed changes in the industry, updates to NFRC’s energy-performance ratings, and aspects of fenestration that affect the comfort and energy use in homes and offices nationwide.
In their message, CEO Deb Callahan and Board Chairman John Gordon share the recent and upcoming NFRC events and why it is important to maintain focus on the organization’s mission and vision.
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You won’t want to miss our featured keynote speaker, Ed Mazria, the founder and creator of Architecture 2030, a plan to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote carbon-neutral buildings. Mazria will share insights on the inspiring opportunities for the fenestration industry to take the lead in reshaping the built environment for the future. Read press release.
Ballot Comments
To view the comments for the eight ballots being voted on at the Fall Membership Meeting, click here. The meeting app will also have this information as well as the rosters, agendas, and minutes for all the committee blocks.
Be an Ambassador for Your Brand
NFRC’s Leadership Network wants to help you expand your online network and invites you to register for How to Become a Brand Ambassador. This will be a fun and laid-back interactive session at the end of the NFRC Fall Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. This 90-minute session is included with your meeting registration and you can RSVP when you register here. If you have already registered but would like to add this session, email Jessica Finn.
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Condensation Resistance Survey Response Deadline Oct. 16
The Residential Component Based Calculation (RCBC) task group is working with NFRC staff to develop an implementation plan for the Linear Energy Analysis for Fenestration (LEAFF) methodology that will be presented to the NFRC Board of Directors for their review and approval.
The task group will determine how to sunset the Condensation Resistance rating and move forward with the new Condensation Index as part of LEAFF. Your feedback in this survey is invaluable and helps us develop the LEAFF implementation plan.
Please follow this link to complete the survey by Friday, Oct. 16. Contact Scott Hanlon with any questions.
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Certified Simulator Training Scheduled
Registration for the NFRC Certified Simulator training is now open and more information about the two sessions being offered can be found here. Please contact Dennis Anderson for any questions.
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2021 Annual Sustainability Sponsorship Opportunities
Expand your reach all year while supporting NFRC’s sustainability efforts. Sponsorship supports ongoing educational and engagement opportunities with our members, partners, and consumers through meetings, webinars, social media, and email communications.
As an annual Sustainability Sponsor, your tax-deductible contribution supports NFRC’s mission and vision, and helps you reach NFRC’s growing network of stakeholders across the fenestration industry from manufacturers to consumers. View the 2021 Sustainability Sponsorship Opportunities with multiple levels for any budget.
For more information, contact NFRC’s sustainability manager, Jeremy Browning, jbrowning@nfrc.org.
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Sustainability Sessions are Still Available to Watch!
NFRC was proud to host a three-part webinar series in September, Building a Sustainable Future: Macro to Micro. We kicked of the series with a macro look at future weather patterns and predictions, then brought it down to the ground level to examine how the built environment is responding to climate change, and finished the series with a micro look at innovations in solar glass.
All sessions were recorded and are available anytime on NFRC’s YouTube page. Stream at your convenience and share these links with colleagues.
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NFRC’s Leaders Network Presents a New Podcast “Through the Glass”
The fourth episode of Through the Glass features Rob Tenent, a researcher from the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) and NFRC board member. Rob discusses some of the latest innovations and technologies in fenestration coming from NREL and how they will shape buildings of the future. To hear this episode or the entire series, click here.
We encourage you to leave questions for the interviewees. Listen today!
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NFRC envisions a future where every window, door, and skylight purchase decision is made using the
NFRC label to evaluate energy performance.
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