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GBU Coffee Chat: Leveraging the GESA Program at the School District of Philadelphia for Improved Learning Environments & Energy Efficiency

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The School District of Philadelphia effectively utilized the GESA Program to improve learning environments by implementing Energy Performance Contracting. The district prepared students for the future while promoting equity across schools through extensive building upgrades, including improvements in Indoor Air Quality and lighting optimization. The presentation will delve into the strategies employed, highlighting their impact […]

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GBU Coffee Chat: Sensory Accessibility – How NeuroInclusive Design Processes Can Inform Sustainable Building Choices

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★1 AIA LU offered Making spaces accessible for people with sensory sensitivities—including highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals—improves productivity, customer experience, inclusivity, health and learning outcomes. When designing sustainable developments, understanding the sensory aspects of those spaces makes a significant impact on their long-term usability. This discussion will explore the many different types of neurodivergence, debunk […]

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GBU Coffee Chat: Green Banking 101 – What makes financing “green” and how can you access it

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★1 AIA LU approved The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a historic $369 billion investment in climate, has ignited a surge of interest in energy transition nationwide. To grasp its regional implications, Green Building United invites you to a virtual Coffee Chat with the Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. on October 25th to explore the pivotal […]

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GBU Coffee Chat: Building Electrification Without Increasing Electricity Use!

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★1 AIA LU approved Explore how Very High Efficiency (VHE) HVAC, a proven systems-based approach to building electrification, can help reduce energy consumption while eliminating on-site fossil fuel use. Validated by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories and operational in over 20 buildings, VHE HVAC offers an average of 70% HVAC energy savings, 20%-40% demand reduction, and […]

GBU Coffee Chat- Grounds for Connection

Green Building United 1601 Market Street, 22nd Floor Conference Room, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our first in-person Coffee Chat of 2025; A morning of meaningful conversation and networking with fellow green building professionals and advocates. Gather at Green Building United's office to share ideas, make new connections, and strengthen our community—all over a fresh cup of coffee and pastries. Whether you're a longtime GBU member or new […]

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GBU Coffee Chat: Just a Bill

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Grab your coffee and join Green Building United for our next virtual Coffee Chat: Just a Bill. This session breaks down how a bill becomes a law—specifically at the state and local levels in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. From idea to introduction, committee hearings to the final vote, Emily Pugliese (Policy & Programs Director) and Labaron […]

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