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EcoBroker EcoBroker is the premiere green designation for real estate professionals. These real estate professionals assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment, all the while reducing carbon footprints.

According to a 2009 study by the Appraisal Institute, every $1 reduction in annual fuel bills results in an incremental home value of between $10 to $25. This has been confirmed for all housing types in all areas.

"Consumers don't want to buy electricity or fuel. They want warm showers and cold beer!"
— Amory and L. Hunter Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute


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USGBC SWVA launched Connect the Dots in Roanoke, Virginia as a seminar for homeowners, auditors, architects and building professionals to meet and exchange knowledge, contact information and ideas.

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K Robin Laing

Robin LaingK Robin Laing is a Realtor with Long & Foster and works all over the Southwest Virginia Region. As one of the first agents in the Roanoke area to hold the EcoBroker designation, she has also earned the following: ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), and maintains membership in CIPS (Certified International Properties Specialists) and CRS (Council of Residential Specialists). Robin did her Master’s studies at Virginia Tech in Geography & International Development with emphasis on Sustainable Food & Land Systems. She has served as Grants Specialist for Virginia Tech. Her innovative and energetic approach to fundraising at Roanoke’s Second Harvest Food Bank took that organization to a new level. She has also done research for the Near East Foundation.

About Us

Connect the Dots is a project of the U. S. Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter to advocate and educate our region about green building through a locally produced seminar series and subsequent website modules.

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Facts

95% of our buildings are over 10 years old; while LEED and other programs do a lot to address new homes, improving performance for all buildings is important, higher value, higher performance, lower bills.

Strategies

  • Begin with a ‘Home Performance Analysis.’
  • Map your own path: state clear, measurable goals.
  • Engage qualified experts to advise you and carry out the work.
  • Measure post-improvement performance to track your progress.
  • Finally, engage a third party, certified energy rater.

Connections

Our founding sponsors were selected from among the most innovative, forward thinking companies in Southwest Virginia. Check them out - they may be able to help you complete your goals for high performance building!

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