Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal — Owners, Developers & Managers — December 20, 2013 - January 16, 2014 — 21B
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Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends and Colleagues: Following super storm Sandy, the majority NJ homeowners and small business owners in our state have been and still are faced with the challenges of restoring their homes. Unfortunately many of these structures are being restored to virtually their previous state, which leaves them vulnerable to future natural disasters and an inaccurate belief that green buildings & homes are much more expensive to build. In order to offer owners, contractors and real estate professionals awareness of what makes a home resilient in the face of storms, efficient with a positive market value impact, USGBC NJ and NJ Natural Gas have partnered to co-sponsor a series of free 4-hour workshops open to the public, which will be delivered in Wall, NJ. The course series has been customized in collaboration with USGBC NJ and NJ Natural Gas and is being taught by MaGrann Associates, a premier sustainable home building experts. The next session in the series is geared towards the real estate perspectives of market value of green, high performance buildings and is entitled “Selling High Performance (Energy-Efficient) Homes”. The class will take place in Wall, NJ on Thursday January 23, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with regis- tration and a continental breakfast starting at 7:30. All attendees must register in advance at the fol- lowing link: http://www.usgbcnj.org/events?eventId=803571&EventViewMode=EventDetails In this customized course, real estate professionals and owners will learn how to help buyers and sellers appreciate the market value of energy-efficient homes. We will also cover the selling features of high performance homes, how they outperform most new or existing homes, and why they are more cost-effective. The attendees will learn talking points to help educate clients, financiers and appraisers about the value of energy-efficient homes. Attendees will also find out how to determine if a home is energy-efficient. This workshop is fully-funded under USGBC NJ’s training grant from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development for qualified grantees and their employees. USGBC NJ will sponsor and absorb the course cost for single proprietors, and homeowners and and is open to the public. Com- panies interested in qualifying for the grant benefits should contact me at (973) 290-0013 or execu- tivedirector@usgbcnj.org. It is a noble goal to be stronger than the storm but why not be smarter than the storm? On behalf of the USGBC NJ family, we wish you and your families a joyous holiday season! Sincerely, FLORENCE BLOCK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Ed Seliga Advanced Solar Products, Inc. VICE CHAIR Wayne D. DeFeo, LEED AP DeFeo Associates TREASURER SECRETARY Faith Taylor Wyndham Worldwide PAST CHAIR Anastasia Harrison, AIA, LEED AP Consultant DIRECTORS David Cardella Cardella Waste Services Jeremy Cressman, LEED AP American Standard Brands Zachary Gallagher, PE, LEED AP Alliance Environmental & Natural Systems Utilities Bill Gates, LEED AP Hunt Construction Group Tom Hales Herman Miller, Inc. Tony Marano The Marano Group, Inc. Vance Merolla, P.E. Colgate-Palmolive Company Brad Miller, PE, PP, LEED AP BD+C NJ Meadowlands Commission Attilio Rivetti, LEED AP Turner Construction Company Robert Schmitt The Hampshire Companies Andy Topinka, CPMR Technical Group Services, Inc. Ed Walsh, P.E. Avison Young Gregg Woodruff, PP, AICP, LEED AP Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. GENERAL COUNSEL Harry E. McLellan, Esq, LEED AP BD+C McLellan & Associates, LLC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Florence Block LEED Green Associate CHAPTER COORDINATOR Mary Ellen Garrigus Communications & Membership Coordinator Medea Villere ’ www.usgbcnj.org RJ Donnelly, LEED AP Donnelly Industries, Inc.
Florence Block LEED Green Associate, Executive Director, USGBC NJ
Chapter Events
1/22: Emerging Professionals Green Building Tour of BASF, Networking & Drinks- 4:00 pm, Florham Park, NJ. Free/ cash bar. 1/29: LEED 201 Core Concepts and Strategies with Green Associate Exam Prep- 8 am - 5 pm, Rockaway, NJ. Employees of NJ businesses may qualify to take this course fully-funded.
For details on all USGBC NJ events, visit www.usgbcnj.org/events
Number of New Jersey chapter members: Number of USGBC member Companies in NJ: Number of LEED Accredited Professionals in NJ: Number of LEED registered projects in NJ: Number of LEED certified projects in NJ:
1558
382
3,992 1034
324
LEED Homes certified in NJ:
2,038
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