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.

From Green to Green(er) PDF Print E-mail
Veterans Green JobsThe mission Statement of Veterans Green Jobs provides exemplary green jobs education and career development opportunities for military veterans, empowering and supporting them to lead America’s transition to energy independence, ecological restoration, community renewal, and economic prosperity.
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Regional Commitments and Community Leaders PDF Print E-mail
City of RoanokeThe City of Roanoke has developed a method to systematically evaluate greenhouse gas emissions using software and support provided by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. The ICLEI Five Milestones Program is at the heart of this initiative.
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The Science of Green: What underlies sustainable choices PDF Print E-mail
Virginia TechVirginia Tech’s leadership and participation in this founding Connect the Dots event testifies to their leadership in promoting cross-disciplinary exchange of knowledge – so necessary to transform our understanding of buildings, the way they work, and how to make them more sustainable. Virginia Tech’s Green Engineering Program is our region’s most valuable knowledge resource. We look forward to future graduates’ influence to create the sustainable buildings and processes of the future. In the present, the generous sharing of knowledge outside the University walls is making a widespread difference as we apply these insights to our buildings and lives.
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Breakell Inc.

Founding Primary Sponsors

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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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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