Entries by Brett Little
Webinar Attendees – Who tunes into GHI Sessions?
Since 2013 the GreenHome Institute has elevated many skills-based volunteers as well as internal staff and partners to help spread the word about good ideas, processes, new technology, and design focused on improving green building. Here is a little information on who is coming to our sessions as of early 2018 through mid-2019. From a […]
10 tested pro-tips to getting to zero energy
Getting to zero energy is easier now than ever. Costs are coming down and building codes are changing so the bar is already set higher. Return on investment in these types of homes are coming quicker as energy prices begin to climb. According to the Net zero energy coalition there over 13,000 units and a 70% […]
LEED For Homes Milestone – Over 8,100 homes certified!
It’s been 13 years now since we (formerly AES) were named one of the original USGBC LEED for Homes providers. Since that time we have helped certify over 8,000 units, 1,700 projects and trained or with over 50 LEED Green Raters. We are thrilled to continue to ensure homes are built more efficient, health, durable […]
GreenHome Institute continues Green Affordable Housing Initiative after receiving Wege Foundation Grant.
GreenHome Institute continues Green Affordable Housing Initiative after receiving Wege Foundation Grant. Grand Rapids, MI February 2018 Thanks to a 2018 Wege Foundation Grant, the GreenHome Institute will continue working on the Grand Rapids Green Affordable Housing Initiative this year. This program helps residential developers get access to education, training, resources, credentials, energy modeling and […]
Welcome our New LEED for Homes Primary Quality Assurance Director (PQAD) – Christin Kappel
GHI is excited to continue our collaboration with Christin Kappel to advanced residential sustainability and ensure you all are accurately rating your projects and getting the resources you need to serve your clients better. Christin has been a LEED for Homes Facilitator with us since 2010 and has been actively involved in over 500 buildings […]
Jeff Dombrowski, affordable housing developer to lead GHI as president through 2018
With nearly 20 years of experience in housing program management, I am a dedicated, highly committed leader in real estate with extensive expertise in community assistance and outreach, mortgage lending, and commercial and residential real estate development. I have always focused on doing what’s best for my customers – and that means working with them […]
