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Grace Elizabeth Morrison
Weston MA United States Member Since: 05/01/2022My Activities
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An Introduction to Residential Green Building Certifications: Part I
Certification programs represent a major part of the green building industry, affirming specific achievements and credentials and encouraging the development of leading-edge practices and materials. It can be challenging for someone new to green building to gain proficiency or to understand how to approach this field and to figure out where or exactly how to begin a green building journey. At the same time, there is only so much informatio...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 04/12/2023 + Show |
In Part I of this two-part series on the Residential Green Building Market, researching the different certification programs created broader, more complex questions about the state of the residential green building market. Thankfully, some industry leaders were willing to speak with me and share their experiences, each from different backgrounds in green building and representing various market sectors. I am grateful to those who were willi...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 02/23/2023 + Show |
EVs, the Climate, and the US Postal Service
There have been many climate battles over the years with environmentalists taking polluters to court for decisions that harm us all. We may all look to fossil fuel corporations as the major target of these battles, fostering and encouraging unhealthy and unsustainable practices for financial gain; this ongoing environmental case, however, has a defendant that may surprise you: the United States Postal Service. Natural ...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 02/24/2023 + Show |
The State Energy Policy Cheat Sheet: An Analysis of ACEEE’s Energy Efficiency Scorecard
A breakdown of state policies and actions advancing energy efficiency. Click to view the Energy Cheat Sheet Infographic . ACEEE’s State Energy Efficiency Scorecard reports and provides analysis on energy efficiency-related policies and achievements in all 50 states and Washington, DC. In this infographic, we review leading states and key policies, as well as discuss the implications...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 02/25/2023 + Show |
Stargazing: An Indicator of Light Pollution – and Health
I, with many others, have looked up at the night sky and been disappointed. We hope to see the glittering night sky, while only catching a few of the brightest stars; stargazing, for many, has become a thing of the past. This reality is the same for an alarming amount of the world: one-third of all people and 80% of North Americans cannot see the Milky Way Galaxy. This hard truth is due to our overuse of lights during the night, which impac...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 02/25/2023 + Show |
Climate Change and Abortion: They’re More Connected Than One Might Think
Times are changing: climate change is upon us and the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a ruling which guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion. One may be asking oneself how these two are connected, a fair question to raise. The answer is that in US states where abortion has become a crime, the government can persecute those pregnant...
By gracemorrison 1 reply Last updated: 07/18/2022 + Show |
Jumpstarting The EV Transition
This year might just be pivotal in the growth of electric vehicle adoption, a key shift necessary to lower vehicle energy consumption and emissions, as a part of the larger fight to mitigate the effects of climate change and preserve environmental health. EV demand was already growing with the number of electric cars on the road doubling between...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 07/07/2022 + Show |
Investing in Green Energy Improvements
There seems to be some market fear of making green building improvements under the assumption that they will constitute a considerable expense without a sufficient return on investment. This belief is rather short-sighted. When analyzing this myth that green energy and sustainable improvements aren’t profitable investments, common sense, and...
By gracemorrison 1 reply Last updated: 06/27/2022 + Show |
Health, Income, and Energy Efficiency Access: It’s all Connected
Energy efficiency, a term used to compare the amount of energy required for a product to work, is becoming increasingly important in our fight against climate change. Since energy-efficient products use less energy, they call for less electricity which helps lower emissions if the energy source is fossil fuels. There is another appealing factor to...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 05/31/2022 + Show |
War on Ukraine’s Impact on Green Energy: Progression or Digression?
We are all witness to the degradation of our environment caused by fossil fuel emissions. We can perceive rising extreme weather occurrences and changing weather and natural resource health patterns, and we can measure the start of what is likely to become a great climate migration as conditions become less livable in parts of the world. While...
By gracemorrison Last updated: 05/31/2022 + Show |
What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code, July 21, 11:30 AM
By the end of this course, participants will: Identify specific provisions that need attention to due to increased stringency; Recognize the changes in the 2020 NYCECC that will have a substantial effect on how buildings are designed and constructed; Understand the relationship between the 2020 NYCECC and the carbon cap for building...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/21/2022 + Show |
In the face of increased extreme weather events and an uncertain electric grid, customers are demanding more control over their energy in the form of battery storage and other distributed energy technologies. The shifting regulatory policies that impact these assets, the rapidly evolving suite of technology applications, and new approaches to...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/21/2022 + Show |
Free Hybrid Event, Beyond Zero Series: Welcome to Carbon Neutrality, July 21, 9am
As commercial businesses seek to welcome visitors back to their spaces, they have an opportunity to support their surrounding community and lower carbon emissions. For winners of New York State’s Carbon Neutral Economic Development Award, goals for community revitalization and carbon reduction work in tandem. During this Beyond Zero...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/21/2022 + Show |
19th Annual Water Conservation Showcase, Free and Online, July 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 9AM
Water is an increasingly critical topic in the western United States as we progress further into severe drought conditions. It is also worth noting that water saving strategies inevitably save energy since energy is required to purify, distribute, treat, and heat water. The water/energy nexus, the drought, water availability and climate change,...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/20/2022 + Show |
Free Webinar: Can We Have Compliant, Carbon Negative Cement? - Free CE Webinar, July 20, 12 PM
This session will explore how we are decarbonizing portland cement and possibly making it carbon negative. Is it possible? Lessons Learned: Show people where CO2 is produced in cement Review how can be decarbonized cement in a safe compliant way Articulate can do to reduce embodied carbon in cement teach people about embodied carbon...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/20/2022 + Show |
Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee the live demos through the lens of a roving videographer. Includes a Q&A session.
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/20/2022 |
Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97, July 20, 21, 27, & 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm
New York has gotten serious about climate change and this will have a huge impact on architectural practice. Local Law 97 sets carbon caps on emissions from large buildings and will be enforced with fines. Another law requires large buildings to post energy-efficiency grades near public entrances. In addition, the newest energy code is about 20%...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/20/2022 + Show |
The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners, July 20, 1PM
This workshop helps in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return on investment, policies affecting solar adoption in Florida and any incentives that might be available to help pay for it.
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/20/2022 |
Shelter from the Storm: Powering Community Resilience Hubs, July 19 11AM
Community resilience hubs are locally identified and community-serving facilities that provide residents year-round access to support resources. During extreme weather, they can reduce the burden on emergency response teams by supplying power before, during, and after grid outages through onsite energy systems. Learn from Better Buildings partners...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/19/2022 + Show |
Local authorities have the ability to drive up the sustainability of new homes and residential developments, through considered local plans and ambitious minimums standards. This session will bring together UKGBC guidance reports and current best practice to support local authorities in accelerating their ambition. Local authorities are...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 07/19/2022 + Show |