Southface Institute Receives $7,500 Grant from the UPS Foundation Blog Southface Staff | September 17, 2019 Atlanta, GA – September 16, 2019 – Southface Institute received a $7,500 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS). Read More Tags: Project Drawdown, Visionary Dinner
True Cost of Climate Change-Fueled Disasters Higher Than Estimates Climate Change Southface Curator | September 4, 2019 Studies have said that the cost of climate change-related disasters could reduce the U.S. GDP by 6% to 14% by the end of this century. Allocating funds to disaster recovery means taking them away from other areas essential for growth. NOAA calculated that for 2017 and 2018, productive growth investments lost $400 billion because of what was instead used to respond to climate-related disaster. Read More Tags: Natural Disaster
Five Low-Impact Solutions for Managing Stormwater in an Urban Environment Communities Southface Staff | September 3, 2019 Heavy summer rainfall is common in the hot and humid subtropical climate of the Southeast. What happens to all that water? Until communities flood or their water sources become contaminated, most of us don’t think about it. In fact, excess stormwater runoff can damage land and buildings, parks, playgrounds and more. As stormwater flows over land, it picks up contaminants including debris, oils, grease, metals and excess nutrients from fertilizers. If not mitigated, it can contaminate habitats and waterways. Read More Tags: Green Infrastructure, Green Roof
Southface Institute’s Visionary Dinner to Gather Leaders in Sustainability and Present 2019 Argon Award Blog Southface Staff | September 2, 2019 Southface Institute, the Atlanta-based national leader in sustainable advocacy, building, planning and operations, is hosting its annual Visionary Dinner that convenes forward-thinking innovators who are committed to building an equitable and sustainable future, uniting them for an evening of thought leadership, friendship, exquisite food and fine wine pairings. Read More Tags: Visionary Dinner
Southface Releases Guides to Updated 2020 Energy Code Blog Southface Staff | August 20, 2019 ATLANTA, GA—August 20, 2019—Southface Institute released Georgia 2020 Energy Code Field Guides for both residential and commercial buildings, providing vital guidance for the dramatically updated code. Developed in partnership with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), these resources will be used on jobsites by inspectors and subcontractors to support implementation of Georgia’s 2020 Residential and Commercial Building Energy Codes, which are set to go into effect on January 1, 2020. Read More Tags: Energy Code
Southface Releases Guides to Updated 2020 Energy Code Uncategorized Southface Staff | August 20, 2019 ATLANTA, GA—August 20, 2019—Southface Institute released Georgia 2020 Energy Code Field Guides for both residential and commercial buildings, providing vital guidance for the dramatically updated code. Developed in partnership with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), these resources will be used on jobsites by inspectors and subcontractors to support implementation of Georgia’s 2020 Residential and Commercial Building Energy Codes, which are set to go into effect on January 1, 2020. Read More Tags: Energy Code
What You’ll Find at Greenbuild 2019 Blog Southface Staff | August 20, 2019 WHAT TO EXPECT — This year at Greenbuild, there’s plenty to see and do. Four days of networking, education and new technology focused on sustainability in the built environment. Participate with Greenbuild and return to the field armed with the education and discoveries that will empower your decisions, influence your actions and inspire your dialogue—prompting you to share sustainability with others. Read More Tags: Greenbuild
Calculating the Real Carbon Footprint of Our Purchases Climate ChangeGreen Technology Southface Curator | August 9, 2019 We may be aware of how much CO² our cars emit or is produced by the energy they consume, but are we aware of how much carbon is released into the atmosphere during the production process of the car itself? Some organizations are working on carbon-accounting tools that will help consumers be better informed about the carbon footprint of their purchases. Read More at GreenBiz.com Read More Tags: Electric Vehicle
Resilience Hubs: Equitable Resource Centers That Foster Community and Give Support During Emergencies CommunitiesRenewable Energy Southface Staff | August 8, 2019 During times of natural disaster, an entire network of resources and people must come together to repair and rebuild essential infrastructure that allows for provision of critical services—including medical care, clean water and fresh food—all of which require a reliable and steady source of electricity. Individual entities might provide for their own backup power with generators or microgrids that continue working when shared electrical infrastructure is down. But how can communities ensure more equitable access to electricity during emergencies? Resilience … Continue reading “Resilience Hubs: Equitable Resource Centers That Foster Community and Give Support During Emergencies” Read More Tags: Battery Energy Storage, Resilience Hubs, Solar
7 Ways to Make Business Operations More Sustainable Green Building Southface Staff | August 1, 2019 Thanks to environmental, social and business trends, sustainability is becoming much more of a priority for businesses. It not only affects companies’ cost structures, but it is increasingly a crucial differentiator for investors, consumers and B2B customers. What’s the best way to approach integrating sustainable practices in business operations? Read More Tags: Energy Code, Green Infrastructure