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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 |
Introduction to the Passive House Standard, October 13, 1 pm ET
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 4-hour course that dives into the basic principles, history, certification, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/13/2022 + Show |
Greenbuild Summits: The Sustainable Infrastructure Summit, October 13, 8 am PT
The Sustainable Infrastructure Summit will discuss best practices in developing and maintaining infrastructure systems that can absorb disturbances in consideration of environmental, economic, and social impacts. It will explore how investments and innovative strategies in modernizing our building codes and housing stock are paving the...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/13/2022 + Show |
2022 Source Water Protection Conference, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, October 12-13
In partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research, Michigan Rural Water Association and community partners, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host the 2022 Source Water Protection Conference in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. For decades, Michigan has supported and encouraged the...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/12/2022 + Show |
Virtual WELL Performance Testing Agent Training, October 11, 12 and 13, 8 pm ET
This training will grow the network of qualified, independent agents who conduct on-site performance tests for projects pursuing WELL Certification. This learning experience is ideal for independent learners who have a concrete understanding of WELL v2 features, the WELL Certification process and previous experience with environmental testing....
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/11/2022 + Show |
Solar + Florida, Miami, FL, October 11 - 12
Solar+ Florida brings together the Florida solar and storage markets. The event will feature in-depth discussions about topics relevant to the sunshine state, such as EVs, microgrids, building for resiliency, and more. It also brings an in-depth, full-day workshop focused on how you can grow your business in the Caribbean and Latin...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/11/2022 + Show |
First Friday Webinar: The Changing Role of Green Building in ESG + Finance, October 7, 1 pm ET
For more than 25 years, green building has provided a framework to define leadership and drive market transformation. The result is thousands of certified green building projects that are more efficient, less polluting, and healthier for their occupants. This track record has earned LEED an important place in the rapidly evolving world of ESG...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/07/2022 + Show |
Southface Visionary Dinner, Decatur, GA, October 6
Every year, the Visionary Dinner provides valuable networking opportunities among sustainability leaders and innovators, all while funding Southface’s work toward a healthier environment for all. This year’s cocktail-style reception will feature dishes prepared by celebrated local chefs, a special performance by a GoodUse grantee,...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/06/2022 + Show |
This virtual, full day event is free to all architects, builders, general contractors and anyone who wants to learn more about zero energy commercial buildings. This year's conference includes ommercial and residential tracks to facilite learning about both segments
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/06/2022 |
Getting to Zero — Illinois Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6
It’s time to make net zero buildings feasible, affordable, and so commonplace that every building in Illinois by 2050 is net zero. To help advance Illinois toward this goal, we are bringing together local leaders — owners, developers, operators and design teams — that are already working to make net zero...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/06/2022 + Show |
Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, Online Roundtable, October 5, 3 pm ET
Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 MMtCO2e, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address this sector, Built Environment Plus (BE+) with Rethinking Power Management LLC (RPM) are spearheading a coalition of organizations with expertise in...
By gracemorrison Event Date: 10/05/2022 + Show |