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Built Green @builtgreen

Our mission is to promote environmentally friendly home building methods and to enhance our communities through leadership in sustainability. @MBAKS program 🌿

Joined February 2011
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“We are building at record rates. [The question is] are we going to change fast enough?” Watch this short video from The Climate Pledge about what one company is doing to accelerate the decarbonization of the concrete industry: theclimatepledge.com/us/en/S….
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This homeowner decided to build her new home with net-zero energy in mind. She “want[ed] to demonstrate that even for everyday people like her, building a climate-friendly home can be done affordably and simply.” Read more here: ow.ly/gTtV50PIzy7.

The everyday people making their homes climate-friendly

Whether building new, renovating, or switching out appliances, a new movement is catching on to create houses with low-to-zero carbon footprints.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Built Green Conference yesterday! See you all next September!
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MRM representing at the annual @builtgreen conference! To learn more about how getting your home Built Green certified is good for the planet, your health, and your wallet visit: builtgreen.net/green-homes/#…
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Congratulations to our Project of the Year winner, @dwelldbseattle, for their Lakehouse 2.0 project! Learn more about the project here: bit.ly/AugustCaseStudy23.
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Climate change is a business issue, and it needs to be managed. Companies that connect the dots and figure out how to do it well can gain a competitive edge. If they do that, they’ll also be operating in a way that benefits the planet. - Keynote Speaker: Roger Ballentine
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The 2023 Built Green Conference is about to begin! Get excited for a day of amazing sessions and discussions!
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Read about the success of the Inflation Reduction Act, how it has moved the market toward energy efficiency investments, and what lawmakers must do to ensure its continued impact. ow.ly/WE4450PI4NY

Opinion | The New Climate Law Is Working. Clean Energy Investments Are Soaring. (Published 2023)

The investment wave has the potential to drive a more rapid and efficient decarbonization of the economy while increasing the supply of clean energy.

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Late registration starts tomorrow! Take advantage of the lower pricing before the prices go up! Here's a preview of the conference: ow.ly/qQjC50PI5aU. Register: bit.ly/BGCRegistration23

2023 Built Green Conference Preview

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Last night, we co-hosted a member get-together with @SustainConnect and @2020Engineering at their Dockside co-working space in Bellingham. Thank you to everyone who came!
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These two sessions explore the proposed policies, building material strategies, and case studies that will take constructing buildings into a lower carbon future. Register: bit.ly/BGCRegistration23
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Join Built Green Program Manager Sonja O'Claire at this community forum, where you'll learn about Built Green, how local green building incentives operate, and provide input on new incentives being developed in the City of Edmonds. ow.ly/KCuV50PC7nX

City of Edmonds hosting Green Building Incentives forum Aug. 31 - My Edmonds News

Join the Edmonds Planning and Development Department for the Green Building Incentives forum on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Attendees will learn […]

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Thank you to everyone who came to our mixer last night in Tacoma. We had so much fun catching up with you all.
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Heat pumps, insulation, and design changes - oh my! Take a deep dive into the changes and cost-effective strategies for adapting to, and exceeding, the 2021 WSEC. Register: bit.ly/BGCRegistration23
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This panel of speakers will discuss what is next for middle housing implementation, how local comprehensive plans and zoning will be affected, and the potential of new housing laws to help reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption. Register: bit.ly/BGCRegistration23
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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be at this year’s @KingCountyChomp on Saturday, August 19! Save the date for this full day of celebrating live music, local food, and all that’s fresh in King County. #CHOMPlocal ☀️
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Special guest Gary Klein will provide two breakout sessions on right-sizing hot water distribution systems. These innovative strategies will provide credits towards 2021 WSEC compliance, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce cost per unit. Register: bit.ly/BGCRegistration23
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Join Built Green for an afternoon of networking at Black Fleet Brewing in Tacoma! Drinks and snacks will be provided, see you there! RSVP here: bit.ly/BGTacomaMixer.
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We'll be at the Burien Solar Punk Festival on August 12th! Come stop by our booth and learn more about Built Green. Learn more here: ow.ly/P8pw50PrkMY.
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Join keynote speaker Roger Ballentine for a conversation about combating climate change by harnessing the power of profit-motivated decision-making to create positive change through how we consume, the technologies we use, and our homes. Register here: bit.ly/BGCRegistration23.
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