ProJo, a RI paper, wrote this weekend about RIGBC's Ex Director, Connie McGreavy leaving and moving back into the private sector. Connie had started the chapter back in 2008, and had done a fantastic job.
We are fortunate enough to profile RIGBC and their work on one of the first episodes of Renewable Now (already shot and ready to premier in late May, after the May 11th show with Julian Dash and EDC). As noted in this recent article, this local chapter of GBC helped enact two critical laws, one of which requires that the state energy conservation code be upgraded to international standards, and the other mandating that public buildings be constructed to USGBC standards--both major milestones.
And, directly relating to the business side of green, our focus, this high energy conservation standard helped attract 22 million in federal stimulus money to this state. What a return on investment !!!. All of our legislation should have such positive impact.
Does the right investment in green pay off? You bet it does.
Connie is returning to her firm, Conserve by Design, and thinking about finding a job as a sustainability office in a major company. Contact me if you'd like to get in touch with Connie.
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