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The latest Green Home and Sustainability Feb 2024 Jobs round-up is out, and after seeing a dip in job openings like these the last few months, I was surprised to see how fast these types of job openings shot back up! I can barely keep up.

One of the jobs I want to highlight that I am biasedly excited about is with our SlipStream, their HVAC installation Installer. I am excited that they will oversee the MI Heat Pump Collaborative and help train HVAC here in our state to get more contractors listed as trained and engage HVAC for heat pump installs. Something that is severely lacking in our state. Learn more about the position here.

Note below that SlipStream has additional openings as well.

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Job Listings

GreenHome Institute Member Various positions, Slipstream, Madison WI, and remote

• Director of Green Building Services / HERS Rater and many more, New Ecology, North East US
• Various positions, Habitat for Humanity, worldwide
• Various positions, First Street Foundation, various locations
• Engineer, EGLE, Lansing MI
• Technical Specialist, Built Environments, Leland NC
• Operations General Manager in Housing and Revitalization, City of Detroit, Detroit MI
• Residential Energy Efficiency Inspector, ReVireo, PA
• Residential Energy Efficiency Inspector, ReVireo, central New Jersey
• Various positions, Zero, Denver CO
• Various positions, Rewiring America, remote
• Policy Analyst (Product), Atlas Public Policy, Washington DC or San Francisco CA
• Product Manager, Onsemble, San Francisco CA
• Various positions, Community Action Partnership, various locations
• Strategic Energy Analyst – Public Housing, Elevate, Chicago IL
• Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, Kent County Community Action, Grand Rapids MI
• National Sales Representative – Single Family Envelope, aeroseal, US
• Various positions, Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington DC
• Various positions, Walker-Miller Energy Services, MI and IL
• Intern – Real Estate Equity, Enterprise Community Partners, US
• VP of Operations, American Solar and Roofing, Phoenix AZ
• Founding Engineer – Software Developer, Elephant Energy, Denver CO
• Senior Sustainability Specialist, Mercy Housing, Denver CO or Sacramento CA
• Environmental Conservation Program Manager, City of Austin, Austin TX
• Project Specialist – Affordable Housing, Hooker DeJong, remote
• Various positions, Building Decarbonization Coalition, various locations
• Resiliency Officer, Washtenaw County Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
• Staff Accountant, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, Baltimore MD
• Construction Project Manager, PureSky Energy, New York NY
• Sr Specialist/Associate Programs Manager – Building Electrification, Peninsula Clean Energy, Redwood City CA
• Buildings Director, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington DC or remote
• Home Energy Program Analyst, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Madison WI
• Building Codes & Policy Associate, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Chicago IL
• Customer Success Manager, Channing St. Copper Co., Berkeley CA
• Architect, Ingui Architecture, New York NY
• Business Development Representative, Ekotrope, Boston MA
• Director, Environmental Justice, Community Health, and Environmental Review Division, US Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle WA
• Green Building Field Analyst, Oxalis Advisors LLC, Washington DC
• Senior Manager, Curriculum and Training (Affordable Housing and Construction), NeighborWorks America, Washington DC
• US MgO Company
• Building Performance Institute, Tech Relations Rep, REMOTE
• Good Leap, Director of Policy, REMOTE
• Chief Resilience & Sustainability Officer, City of Birmingham AL

IL scores 2nd place in the top 10 LEED States in the nation, putting the Midwest on the map!

IL comes out 2nd most LEED buildings per square foot and 5th place for LEED professionals.

This news is exciting because 10% of GreenHome Institute members are from IL.

Our 2nd highest number of webinar attendees come from the great state of IL.

We know they are making this happen, demanding greener homes and buildings and putting in the effort and hard work (LEED or not) to make buildings BETTER.

Also, our top tier sponsor, Build Equinox, is headquartered there, ensuring healthier buildings that save energy more smartly and paving the way for LEED and green building practices.

A special shout-out to our members who are making green building happen in the state, including Eco Achievers, Tom Bassett-Dilley, Benjamin Van Horne, SPACE architects & designers, Joe Konopacki, michael kollman, Regina McClinton, Foster Dale, Brian Rayski and many more!

Illinois Green Alliance is an inspiring organization that brings everyone together to make it happen.

Let’s keep working together and keep striving to make it happen!

Whether in IL or anywhere else, you can check our GHI resources, such as green building certifications and/or education and credentials, to help get your state on the map in 2025 and help ensure we build BETTER.

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The cold snap here in West Michigan is finally subsiding after nearly a week, and I am excited about another year we made it through with just pulling heat out of the air outside to heat our home and keep it cozy. This was despite us being 15 degrees below normal.

Temps throughout the day averaged in the teens, with some highs in the low 20s and the lowest low at negative 3. The historical average for our region is 30-degree highs and 17-degree lows.

Using a Mitsubishi Cold Weather Climate Air Source Heat Pump, we kept our comfortable 68-degree set point temp throughout the cold snap without any backup resistance heat or backup methane gas.

This is now our 3rd winter being a heat pump compared to a traditional methane gas furnace, and it has worked great because we are fortunate to have an energy-efficient home, and the system was sized, installed, and commissioned appropriately. It keeps the home very comfortable throughout the day and night.

Using our Sun Radon air quality monitor plugged into the adjacent bedroom, you can see our data use over the last week with an average of 68.5 degrees. Still, if you drill down to 5-minute intervals, there is a lot of variation in the temperature, as one would suspect, ranging from 65 to 70 degrees.

Beyond comfort, I wanted to look at energy use for the week, so I looked back at 2021 to find an average temperature in the same period. Looking at Jan 13 – 20th, 2021, I noted I used 76 kWh daily vs. 80 this year. Also, during that time, I did not own an electric car, nor did I have a whole home dehumidifier running, so the reality is counting for those loads; this cold snap did not add any additional energy load on the house.

I wanted to focus on Jan 16 this year, the day I used the most power, the coldest average during the cold snap of about 12 degrees. I want to see how much power came from the heat pump vs. everything else. During that day, we used 91 kWh of power. 5.5 came from car charging, and 2.3 came from the heat pump water heater (more on that later). We average 16 kWh a day in the home throughout the year without heating and cooling, meaning about 60 kWh of power, or 65% of our power, was used to heat this house that day. Update – Edward Louie PNNL Pointed out too – “Another important thing is you never exceed 10 kW and often never even exceed 5 kW. Electrification of everything using heat pumps results in very low peak loads even on a cold day. And also it shows how the need for a 200A service to do full electrification is rarely actually needed. In your home a 100A service would be way more than enough even when accounting for factor of safety.”

I also like to look at where that power comes from; using the MISO EIA data, I can see my local grid’s power and energy sources powering my house and heat pump. As the storm picked up on Jan 12, at one point, you can see Wind power surpassed coal and natural gas briefly, and then wind stayed a pretty good mix on the grid thoughout much of the storm, helping ensure I consumed more carbon-free power to heat my home vs. if I was just using 100% methane gas (furnace), it would all be emissions.

I also use a RHEEM gen 3 Heat Pump Water Heater, which works great during a cold snap; since we were all home more, we used more hot water and never had an issue. You can see in this chart that the week used 21 kWh of power, which was not any more than the previous weeks. The device works by taking the heat out of my utility room, so their energy comes from the heated energy in the house, so you need to be mindful of these devices.

Looking at my Sun Radon data here again, I looked at this graph and noted that from Dec to mid-January, the adjacent room averaged nearly 64 degrees, but during the cold snap, it dropped to 62 degrees. This is in part directly related to the heat pump water heater. Still, the home’s existing ductwork has panned ductwork into the joists and hidden behind drywall. Meaning my home distribution system could be better. So air delivered to the basement or living room will be off the temperature set point, which I notice is sometimes off by 10 degrees. To fix this issue, I could blow in an air sealant into the ducts or, better but more expensive, could redo all the ductwork, which would require tearing out all the drywall, which is in good shape. Poor air delivery is sometimes why people use mini-splits to heat and cool rooms that the existing ductwork does not reach well. In my case, the room adjacent to the utility room is used sparingly, but these are things to consider when considering your systems and how they work with the existing home and your budget.

What about getting fresh air and good ventilation in the cold?

I also looked at our energy recovery ventilator (ERV) and the fresh air it brings in. Most ERVs freeze up when they get cold, but my Panasonic Intellibalance ERV can operate down to -22 before the defrost cycle kicks in. One easy way to know if it is working is to look at carbon dioxide levels in the home. Two weeks previously, we were all here for Christmas break, and it was much warmer than this week when we were here due to the storms, but it was cold. You can see little difference in the CO2 levels, but we maintain our targeted levels. Keeping CO2 low helps improve performance; since I work from home, it helps improve sleep quality.

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• GHI member Habitat for Humanity of Kent County: various positions
• GHI member LINC UP has many positions in Grand Rapids
• Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Quilt, Redwood City CA
• Senior Circular Economy Coordinator, City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco CA
• Building Science Researcher III,cove.tool, Atlanta GA
• Housing Counselor and Educator, ICCF Community Homes, Grand Rapids MI
• KCAD Professor Ferris Trustee Honored by U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan, Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids MI
• Various Positions, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Boston MA
• Various Positions, New Ecology, Northeast US
• Environment Program Officer – Climate Solutions, The Joyce Foundation, Chicago IL
• Building Science Researcher III, cove.tool, Atlanta GA
• Intern, Enterprise Green Communities, Washington DC
• Mechanical Engineer, Channing St. Copper Co., Berkeley CA
• Sr Advisor –  LMI Housing, NYSERDA, Albany and New York City NY
• https://www.aceee.org/buildings-director
• Buildings Director, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Washington DC or Remote
• Executive Director, Commission for Recovery and Resilience, Montpelier VT
• Sustainability and Natural Resources Analyst – Green Buildings Analyst, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo CA
• Director – Community Programs, Elevate, Michigan
• Senior Engineer, DNV, Detroit MI
• Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids MI
• Various positions, MI Healthy Climate Corps jobs, Multiple locations
• Events Coordinator, Pearl Certification, Atlanta GA
• Senior Manager – State & Local Policy, Rewiring America, Remote (Midwest Region)
• Building Performance Standards Data Scientist and Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden CO
• Manager of Education and Awards, AIA Chicago, Chicago IL
• Contracts Manager, Center for Energy and Environment, Minneapolis MN

This year, my family’s energy use is down 41% from last year, and carbon emissions were down 46% from 2022, but we only saved $100 due to the high inflation of energy costs.

We produced almost 4,500 kWhs of solar, up 200 kWhs from 2022 from our south-facing 3.96 Panasonic solar installed by The Green Panel

The solar to battery allows me to be 99% off the summer 2 – 7 peak and send 66% of our summer solar to the grid during peak when it is needed most.

Our energy use was down this year for two main reasons, though not related to solar power.

First, we installed a whole home dehumidifier in the basement/crawl space in the summer of 2022, and it ran full-time through the fall to get out excess humidity. Then it switches to demand control only and has not run as much this year. It shows how much energy it takes to dehumidify when homes are built or renovated to reduce humidity right from the start.

Next, using degree days.net, I determined it was a fluke year, which was cooler in the summer (71 less CDD) and warmer in the winter, fall, and spring (800+ less HDD!), significantly cutting heating and cooling down.

My house is all-electric, run by an air source heat pump, and most of my travel is on an electric portion of a volt, though there is still some gas usage for travel. So, some carbon is not accounted for here from the use of fossil gas travel; however, most people do not report emissions from travel when reporting home emissions. Something that will be important to account for as total emissions in the future.

The WattCarbon tool here is free to use and one of my favorite ways to visualize energy use and associated carbon emissions by year, month, day, and hour! I could even purchase Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) from them to go zero carbon https://app.wattcarbon.com/marketplace/

Here are more details on my project and how you can too!
https://greenhomeinstitute.org/little-residence-pearl-platinum-aiming-for-greenstar-zero-carbon/

January is radon action month, and it is time to draw attention to a gas with no smell that is invisible and seeps up through building foundations and is the second cause of lung cancer. Radon is typically mapped by the EPA per county across the US, ranging from levels 1 – 3; however, this does not tell the real story of the risk, which can change from house to house. Michigan is making some interesting attempts to better map radon by sharing radon results at a lower-than-county scale level. Check your state environment department as they may be, too.   However, we must test all existing homes and buildings, which can make a big difference when you test. We see so many tests done in the summer when the pressure is different from in the winter and maybe when the windows are open and sure enough, we see low results. Still, when you test in the winter when the pressure has changed, and typically windows are shut, that changes it, and usually, results are higher. Also, one-time tests may only tell part of the story, so continuous monitoring makes more sense. Using the Sun Radon LUFT, you can continuously monitor radon over a year to determine your average risk, and another benefit is that putting it at a lower level also determines mold risk, too, a two-for-one. Our GreenStar Homes program requires all existing homes to be tested and mitigated if there is an issue and requires all new construction to be tested. For new construction, the best practices include proper radon resistance construction and installing a passive radon pipe with a fan hooked up but not turned on. Then do the continuous monitoring, ideally with Sun Radon, and if a problem occurs, turn on the system. Continuous monitoring is important even with an active system installed. One time, our power went out and tripped the breaker, knocking out the system; I would not have known the system turned off had I not been monitoring the system only to see the radon exposure in my home increase significantly and to find the system was off. You can also do smart mitigation; my uncle hooked up a radon monitor to a smart plug and plugged the radon system into it; the system only turns on when radon elevates but then turns off when it goes back down. It’s like demand-controlled radon removal to save energy! Finally, the next step is to ensure the system is installed well by a certified professional. Some states are better at this than others it, as far as having pros available or this being enforced. In Michigan, we have a new study underway to see how well radon systems are performing; if you want to inspect your system to ensure it is operating correctly, please go here to be part of the free study.  

For new construction, it is so much easier and cheaper to do radon right from the start than to go back and fix it, and for existing housing, if you are financing or funding an upgrade to your home, now is the time to get this done. This gas may be undetectable other than by monitoring, but it should always be addressed. Please consider addressing this issue for your family or for your projects.

Bonus! GreenHome Institute members get a discount on purchasing a Sun Radon monitoring system.

Green Building Jobs are surging! According to Green Biz “the average global green hiring rate peaked at 24 percent above the overall market rate this year. But according to Business Insider, “Only 1 in 8 workers globally have the green skills companies are looking for — such as measuring carbon emissions, building solar, wind, and electric vehicle projects, preventing waste, and protecting water quality, LinkedIn found. The gap is most acute among women: 9 in 10 of whom don’t have a single green skill or work experience.” GHI believes that by achieving equality in the residential building movement we will have more people available to fill the skills gap AND new ideas brought to the table that increase innovation.

December Residential Green Home Job Openings

• GHI member – Controller, TruTech Tools, Akron OH
•  GHI member – Multiple opportunities, Dwelling Place, Grand Rapids MI
•  Sales Representative, American Solar and Roofing, Phoenix AZ
•  Chief Growth Officer, U.S. Green Building Council, Washington DC
•  retrofitMAINE/BuildingsUP Program Director, passivhaus Maine, Freeport ME
•  HVAC Test & Evaluation Research Engineer II, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland WA
•  Planning Division Director, City of Madison Wisconsin, Madison WI
•  Program Analyst Manager III Public Private Partnership Manager III (Housing & Revitalization, City of Detroit, Detroit MI
•  Multiple opportunities, Abode, Concord MA
•  Senior Manager – Brand and Communications, EnergySage, Boston MA
•  Environmental Partnerships Specialist, BEF, Portland OR
•  Senior Software Engineer, EnergySage, Boston MA
•  Home Energy Upgrade Program Developer, Cooperative Energy Futures, Minneapolis MN
•  Senior Associate – Marketing, Elevate, Chicago IL
•  Multiple opportunities, Building Decarbonization Coalition, Remote
•  Multiple opportunities, Slipstream, WI/IL/Remote
•  Energy Efficiency Business (Billing/AP) Specialist, Abode Energy Management, Concord MA
•  Decarbonization Manager, Resource Innovations, CA
•  Multiple opportunities, Harris County Texas, Houston TX
•  Researcher Buildings Advanced Manufacturing, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden CO
•  Director – Urban and Community Forestry US, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, US
•  Regional Planner III Building Decarbonization Architect, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston MA
•  RESNET Programs Manager, RESNET, Remote
•  Program Manager – Climate and Health, MPHI, Remote/Lansing MI
•  Director of Sustainability and Events, Green Spaces, Chattanooga TN
•  Specialist – Just, International Living Future Institute, Portland OR
•  Home Electrification Advisor, Zero Homes, Denver CO
•  RFI/HERS Rater, ICS Inspectors LLC, San Antonio TX
•  Electrical Engineer, Aeroseal, Miamisburg OH
•  Policy and Engagement Intern, Efficiency Canada, CA
•  Graduate Research Intern (Paid), Groundwork Data, Remote
•  Building Decarbonization Project Manager, Earth Advantage, Portland OR
•  Multiple Opportunities, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Middleton MA
•  Policy Director, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Chicago IL
•  Demonstration Marketer, Channing St. Copper Co., Berkeley CA
•  Senior Climate Policy Advisor, Executive Office of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lansing MI
•  Energy Assessor, Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics, Comstock Park MI
•  PHCD Resilience Program Manager, Miami-Dade County, Miami FL
•  Sr. Program Manager – Energy Codes and Standards, National Association of Home Builders, Washington DC
•  Senior Manager – ILSFA, Elevate, Chicago IL

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GHI member New Leaf Home Design, LLC, is excited to announce their Moreland Hills home project has been honored as a recipient of the 2023 Housing Innovation Award! This project is also certified under the GHI Zero Energy Home Certification program because it met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification, achieved a negative 2 HERS rating by a certified rater.

As a “Zero Energy Ready”, a distinction that places it among the nation’s finest in the realm of high-performance residential architecture. The Zero Energy Ready verification process confirms the home’s ability to provide exceptional energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort, and construction quality.

The Moreland Hills home stands as a prime example of how thoughtful design, precise construction, and renewable energy can converge to create a residence that’s both visually stunning and environmentally responsible. Designed to take advantage of its ravine views, the home is also oriented to maximize the efficiency of its solar panels. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious 3900 square feet of finished area, it has a HERS index of -2, a testament to its net-positive energy efficiency.

The homeowners are thrilled with the outcome. They shared, “We knew we wanted to mirror the land and build a functional, beautiful house that was sustainable and energy efficient. We have lived here for one year now, and the craftsmanship, efficiency, and livability have far exceeded our expectations. It is a joy to be in the house with the views of mature woods and new native landscaping. “

Hallie Bowie, the architect behind New Leaf Home Design, LLC, expressed her enthusiasm for the recognition: “We are immensely proud to receive the 2023 Housing Innovation Award. It reflects our dedication to high-performance home construction and electrification. Building green is no longer a cutting-edge approach used by just a few people on a handful of projects. The details and systems for sustainable construction have been implemented on thousands of homes, and researchers have verified their performance over decades of use. This award recognizes our implementation of these proven strategies.”

Cornerstone Construction of Northeast Ohio, the general contractor for the project who previously achieved LEED Platinum certification on a previous home with GHI, played a crucial role in bringing this vision to life. Their detail-oriented commitment to quality construction and sustainability mirrored that of New Leaf Home Design, LLC, resulting in this outstanding achievement.

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Technical Advisory Committee Member Announcement:

As activities that are central to our mission, the quality of the GreenHome Institute’s green building consultation services and certification programs is essential!  To this end, we have established a Technical Advisory Committee to guide our certification programs and consultation services. This committee will be a forum and vehicle to ensure key decisions are made with input from multiple expert perspectives and will provide input on program development and improvement.

We are excited to introduce the five founding members of the committee!

Larry Bridge | Harvey Bell | Debbie Coleman | Matt Ahearn | Rick Hall

Larry Bridge

Larry (Lawrence) Bridge – Larry has 36 years of industry experience at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in

engineering, third party governance, change management, facilities, environmental sustainability, real estate and information technology. Larry holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Michigan State University. He is a US Green Business Council Accredited Professional (USGBC AP) and GreenHome Institute Certified Green Professional (CGP). He was a founding board member of the Greater Cincinnati Green Business Council and USGBC Southwest Ohio Area Board Member. At P&G, he developed P&G’s third-party governance processes for P&G’s Global Business Services and was appointed to the CIO IT Distinguished Expert Circle based on this expertise. Larry managed P&G’s Workplace Governance Programs for 20 years, overseeing general office and R&D facilities and

supporting real estate. Larry most recently worked on the development, transition and management of a global, outcome-based contract supporting P&G employee care, employee IT and site network & voice services. He retired from P&G in 2023 and is currently an Executive Advisor with SynFiny Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Harvey Bell

A. Harvey Bell, IV was appointed Professor of Engineering Practice and Co-Director of the

Multidisciplinary Design Program on September 1, 2010 after a 39 year career in the automotive industry with General Motors.  During his career with General Motors some of his significant positions were: Chief Engineering, 2.5 Liter Engine, Vehicle Chief Engineer, 4th Generation Camaro and Firebird, Executive Director, Vehicle Performance and Executive Director, Advanced Vehicle Development Center for North America.  He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and undertook graduated studies at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Debbie Coleman

Debbie Coleman has been a GreenHome Institute member since 2018 and is a current member of the Board of Directors. As a licensed architect for over 30 years, she has designed hundreds of low-energy passive solar homes for clients across the United States and Canada in many climate

zones. She authored The Sun-Inspired House: home designs warmed and brightened by the sun which is available in the ever-expanding eBook with over 150 house designs from Sun Plans. She believes that every home should as a minimum have a third-party Home Energy Rater working with the builder and homeowner to assure that the home is constructed to the level of energy efficiency chosen by the client whether it be to the entry level of Energy Star or all the way to net zero energy.

She is excited to be on the GHI Technical Advisory Committee to help assure that GHI programs reach the maximum number of homeowners who desire to save energy while living in comfortable, healthy, and resilient homes.  She sees building connections between homeowners, certified green professionals, energy raters, builders, and designers/architect as a key and one in which GHI is poised to facilitate.  The GreenStar program by GHI is an entry level certification program with fewer barriers, but with most of the same benefits as the more complex green and energy certification programs. This should allow more homes to become certified and appropriatly appraised during the financing and sales phases for their low-energy and green features. As these homes are listed on the Green Building Registry, which may be integrated into MLS systems throughout the country, this is an additional financial benefit to the long-term energy savings and health benefits of living in a comfortable, resilient home. Homeowners can then go on to choose even greater energy independence by becoming Zero Energy Ready or Zero Energy Capable.

Matt Ahearn

Matt Ahearn is the Technical Lead of Sustainable Services at Bright Power. Leveraging his deep

technical expertise in energy efficiency, Matt works to incorporate both high-performance and sustainable construction concepts to promote healthy living along with both energy and carbon reduction via the built environment.

Matt’s six-year tenure at Bright Power, and his previous experience as a Technical Field Representative have equipped him with extensive knowledge in the energy conservation and sustainability services industry. Matt also holds a HERS Rater Certification alongside BPI Certifications in Envelope and Heating. In addition to his leadership on Bright Power’s Sustainability Services team, Matt is excited to join the Technical Advisory Board at the GreenHome Institute, where crafting green building certification programs and policy are driving the industry forward to achieve healthier, more efficient buildings.

Rick Hall

Rick has been in the HVAC industry in every capacity from installer, technician, service manager and owner.  He started in the trade in 1984 and currently holds a Kentucky state HVAC masters license.  He was an HVAC instructor at Jefferson Community and Technical from 2002-2012.  He began training others in Building Science-related areas privately in 2012 and still trains across the United States with HVAC contractors in size from 10 trucks to 300 trucks.  He is the principal for BSPT, LLC, a company that is currently a BPI test center, a NATE Training/Testing Organization, ESCO Institute Testing Organization and formally a RESNET Training Provider, Rating Provider and QA Designee.  He currently holds certifications from Building Performance Institute, North American Technician Excellence, ESCO Institute and Association of Energy Engineers.  He was on the BPI 1200 Standards Committee.

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  •  Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is seeking a Construction Project Manager and a Construction Site Supervisor! Habitat is committed to 100% LEED-certified housing and has recently started some all-electric projects and focused on reduced embodied carbon! This a real #greenhomejobalert to say the least – help spread the word!
  • Catalyst Partners Commission Agent Grand Rapids MI
• Energy Analyst, ICF, Columbia MD
• C&I Project Manager, Swell Energy
• Grants & Foundation Relations Manager, Michigan Environmental Council, Lansing/Detroit/remote MI
• Operations Coordinator, Michigan Environmental Council, Lansing/remote MI
• Multiple positions, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Boston MA
• Administrative Assistant – Housing, City of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI
• Real Estate Development Associate, ICCF Community Homes, Grand Rapids MI
• Multiple positions, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, US
• Director, Programs – Leadership, Sustainability and Safety, National Association of Realtors, Chicago IL
• Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician, Southern Energy Management, Charlotte NC
• Sustainability Program Analyst IV – Housing and Rehabilitation, City of Detroit, Detroit MI
• Director of Leadership, Sustainability and Safety, National Association of Realtors, Chicago IL
• Program Associate, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Detroit MI
• Energy Efficiency Services Director, City of Austin, Austin TX
• Climate and Justice Program Coordinator, Earth Advantage, Portland OR
• Environmental Justice Manager, Hoosier Environmental Council, Indianapolis IN
• Manager – Demand FLEXMarkets, Recurve, remote
• Program Manager – Retrofit Implementation, Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, Vancouver BC
• Program Manager – Carbon Leadership Forum BC, Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, Vancouver BC
• Energy Engineer, Elevate, Chicago IL
• Multiple positions, Pearl Certification, remote
• Equity Fund Manager, Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Kingston NY
• Senior Software Engineer, cove.tool, Atlanta GA
• Director – Partnerships Growth, EnergySage, Boston MA
• Residential Energy Efficiency Inspector, Revireo, Bedford Hills NY
• Senior Program Manager – Michigan Justice40 Accelerator, Elevate, Michigan
• Sustainable Housing – Senior Manager, National Housing Trust, Washington DC
• Senior Program Manager – Clean Energy and Housing Stability, Elevate, Washington US
• Multiple positions, Institute for Market Transformation, remote and Baton Rouge LA
• VP of Public Policy, SPAN, Washington DC
• Manager – Market Transportation, Building Decarbonization Coalition, Remote
• Fellowship, DOE Office of Policy Office of Energy Jobs, US
• Economist, US Department of Energy, Multiple locations
• Check out this job at Midwest Solar Power: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3745677780
• Building Energy Inspector, PEG LLC, PA 
• EA Housing, CA Director Asset Management – Construction and Sustainability
• COM ED – Oakbrook IL – Sr Business Program Manager – Beneficial Electrification