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    Using EPA's National Stormwater Calculator, Free CE Webinar, April 26, 12pm ET

  • 26 April 2023
  • Start time : 12:00 PM
  • End time : 01:00 PM
  • Event Host : GreenHome Institute
Free CE Webinar, Using EPA's National Stormwater Calculator, April 26,
Event Description

EPA’s National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) is a software application tool that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site using green infrastructure as low-impact development controls. The SWC is designed for use by anyone interested in reducing runoff from a property, including site developers, landscape architects, urban planners, and homeowners.

Lessons Learned:

  1. Review the EPA's National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) and how it may assist you in achieving LEED BD+C V4 Homes and New Construction SS Rain Water Management
  2. Summarize the computational methods used by the SWC and how it assists in achieving LEED BD+C V4 Homes and New Construction SS Rain Water Management
  3. Understand how to run the calculator to quantify stormwater reductions and achieve LEED BD+C V4 Homes and New Construction SS Rain Water Management
  4. Begin Interpreting the calculator results and Applying Low Impact Development (LID) controls

 

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • GreenHome Institute
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Dr. Corinne Wiesner-Friedman: Physical Scientist with the U.S. EPA in the Office of Research and Development in the Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response
  • Sponsors
    • Rheem Manufacturing Company
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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