SolarizeRVA Helps the Richmond Region go Solar By: Andrew Grigsby, Energy Services Director Do you have one of these (pictured left)? I bought this one in 1996, and it still works just fine. That’s right, 24 years old, and those tiny solar panels still power out trigonometry and lots of other things I still don’t …
Buying a home that needs some work? Want to save some money? Viridiant’s new Community Energy Services division are available to help you plan energy-smart renovations. Use an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) or traditional renovation loan (203K, etc.) to increase your borrowing power and roll upgrades into your mortgage payment. You get critical work done …
At Viridiant, we’re building the science of sustainability not just on Earth Day, but everyday. And we hope you will consider implementing some energy efficiency changes in your home that will help you save money and help save our planet in honor of Earth Day! Will you sign the Home Energy Pledge today and commit …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 16, 2020 Stacy Mitchell, Director of Communications & Outreach Viridiant and the Richmond Region Energy Alliance Merging Local non-profits expand services to homes and businesses under the Viridiant name (Richmond, VA) Two Richmond-based non-profits are merging to provide expanded services to central Virginia and beyond. Staff from the Richmond Region …
Here at Viridiant, our top priority is promoting the wellbeing of our team members, clients, and the broader community. We feel it is important to update you on the steps we are taking as precautionary measures. To do our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19, you can have confidence in your ability to reach …
On Thursday, April 25th, regional leaders in the advancement of sustainable design and construction were honored at Viridiant’s Building Sustainability Conference & Awards. The annual event highlighted efforts to build sustainability in our communities and infrastructure with a focus on health, resilience, and innovation. This year’s event aimed to educate and recognize innovative solutions of …
Developed by EarthCraft Technical Advisor Anthony Cox, the House of Pressure is a nationally recognized prop used to visually demonstrate home performance testing using pressure diagnostics. It’s a useful tool to show stack effect and the movement of pollutants through homes. Attendees of our lecture on Oct. 11, 2018, Managing HVAC in High Performance Buildings, …
WYDaily.com recently featured an EarthCraft home built in 2010 by Joe Terrell, which is still proving to be comfortable, durable, and energy efficient. The homeowners, Mary Rogers and Ron Shafer, wanted an environmentally-friendly, cost-efficient house. They are “constantly in awe of the quietness of their home — no loud air handler noises or creaky windows or …
Winners Honored at 9th Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards On Thursday, April 19th, just three days before Earth Day, regional leaders in the advancement of sustainable design and construction were honored at Viridiant’s Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards. The annual awards recognize the premier developers, builders, government officials, and other industry professionals for their work in advancing …
Thanks to all the folks who came out for our 6th Annual Earth Day 5K Race Without a Trace! We had a blast and we hope you did too. If you participated and would like to see your race time, click the race results button below. If you do not see your time but you personally …