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1 Sep
2024

Did you see the new WaterSense toilet standard?

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Brett Little

EPA says you can save 13,000 gallons of water if you replace to a water sense toilet

15 Aug
2024

How To Do LEED for Homes Renovations & Improvements

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Brett Little

In the past, LEED was very difficult to achieve in existing homes because it required a full gut rehab with all drywall being torn out and [...]

15 Aug
2024

GreenHome & Sustainability Jobs August 2024

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Brett Little

Each Month we put out Green Home & Sustainability Job Alerts [...]

8 Aug
2024

DOE launches zero emissions building definition how do existing homes benefit

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Brett Little

Having a zero-emission home is important to save money and improve comfort and health while reducing your impact on the environment [...]

17 May
2024

Clean Energy Credit Union Clean Energy For All Reduces Barriers

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The Clean Energy Credit Union funds Green Home Improvements, Geothermal Heating and Cooling, Solar Power, Electric Vehicles, and E-Bikes. GreenHome Institute Members are automatically Clean Energy Credit Union Members and […]

1 Apr
2024

April 2024 GreenHome and Sustainability Jobs Round-Up.

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Are you looking for a job in sustainable housing? Consider the internationally recognized sustainability credential, the LEED Green Associate. You can take our training class by following this link. GHI […]

30 Mar
2024

Please take this MSU Student’s Mass Timber Survey

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“My name is Hemangi Chavan, and I am currently a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Construction Management at Michigan State University. Under the guidance of Prof. George Berghorn, […]

30 Mar
2024

Shawn Neinhouse completed Certified GreenHome Professional Training

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Shawn Nienhouse recently completed his certified GreenHome Professional credential by taking our online on-demand course training. Shawn also recently won a copy of the New 7th Edition of John Krigger’s Residential […]

20 Mar
2024

Lakeside Net Zero Passive House goes LEED Platinum Passive House Certified

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The owner of this new home is a life-long resident of SW Michigan. Frustrated with the limitations of attempting to upgrade the energy efficiency of a 1950’s era ranch home, this environmentalist decided to “do it right” and build an energy

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