VGBN – November Newsletter

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Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN)

November Newsletter
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Dear VGBN members and friends,

As the colder temperatures arrive and the trees bare their branches, Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) continues to be grateful for the support and enthusiasm we’ve had for our 2017 events and programs.

We hope you join us at our last 2017 event this evening (Wednesday, November 15th at Cathedral Square’s Elm Place in Milton, VT). Don’t miss this opportunity to tour Vermont’s first multi-family Passive House certified project, to be followed by a great networking opportunity with drinks and appetizers. Event details and registration info can be foundhere. Walk-ins welcome!

We hope to see you soon, and we wish you a relaxing, nourishing Thanksgiving.

Warm regards,

Jenna N. Antonino DiMare
VGBN Executive Director

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In this Issue:

  • USGBC Feature on Burlington’s Energy Efficiency Efforts
  • VGBN Joins Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition
  • Join us tonight! Wednesday, Nov. 15th Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking in Milton
  • Sponsor Highlight: Efficiency Vermont
  • Upcoming Events

USGBC Feature on
Burlington’s Energy Efficiency Efforts
Vermont Green Building Network’s Executive Director, Jenna Antonino DiMare, was interviewed for this U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) feature article about Burlington’s energy efficiency efforts.

To read the article, please visit:
http://plus.usgbc.org/green-mountain-city/

VGBN Joins
Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition
Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) was delighted to attend last week’s Vermont Energy and Climate Summit, and is pleased to announce that it has joined the Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition.

The Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition is a group of organizations from across the state committed to meeting Vermont’s energy and climate goals. To learn more, please visit: http://vermontclimatepledge.org/

Join us this evening!
Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking Event in Milton

Wednesday, November 15 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
WALK-INS WELCOME!
Join the VGBN with ReArch Company for a tour of Vermont’s first multi-family Passive House certified project. This affordable senior living facility designed by Duncan Wisniewski Architecture opened in spring 2017, and is designed and constructed to use approximately 65% less energy than a standard home built today. Join us for a presentation and tour with an emphasis on Passive House standards, sustainable features and construction challenges, to be followed by a networking reception with appetizers.
For more details and to register, click here!

Sponsor Highlight

VGBN is grateful to Efficiency Vermont for sponsoring tonight’s event!
Efficiency Vermont is the nation’s first statewide energy efficiency utility. Through education, services, and incentives, we advance sustainable energy solutions for all Vermont homeowners and businesses.

Learn more about what we do.

Upcoming Events
  • November 15, 2017: Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour | Elm Place in Milton, VT | For more details and to register, please click here. 
  • November 16, 2017: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training | Efficiency Vermont in Burlington | For more details and to register, please click here. 
  • November 16, 2017: LEED Green Associate (GA) Training | University of Vermont from 6-10pm | For more details and to register, please click here. 
  • November 27-December 1, 2017: Passive House Consultants Training* | Burlington Electric Department | For more details and to register, please click here. 
  • December 4-5, 2017: High Performance Buildings for the Trades: Practical Methods for Energy Efficient Buildings* | South End Joinery | For more details and to register, please click here.
  • December 11-13, 2017: Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification* | Burlington Electric Department | 9-5pm each day | For more details and to register, please click here.
  • December 14-5, 2017: Thermal Bridge Calculations* | Burlington Electric Department | 9-5pm each day | For more details and to register, please click here. 

* VGBN Partner Burlington Electric Department (BED) is offering 50% off tuition for professionals who work in Burlington. If you would like to apply for a discount, you can apply here.
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