News Archives - Viridiant

SolarizeRVA Campaign Gathers to Promote Region’s Clean Energy Momentum and Residential Solar Accessibility (Press Release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 22, 2021 Stacy Mitchell, Director of Communications & Outreach SolarizeRVA Campaign Gathers to Promote Region’s Clean Energy Momentum and Residential Solar Accessibility (Richmond, VA) In partnership with Henrico County and the City of Richmond, Viridiant hosted a collaborative SolarizeRVA awareness event in celebration of the Summer Solstice on June 21, 2021. …

Viridiant Launches New Brand for SolarizeRVA Campaign (Press Release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 26, 2021 Stacy Mitchell, Director of Communications & Outreach Viridiant Launches New Brand for SolarizeRVA Campaign Local non-profit campaign to advance clean energy in the Richmond region (Richmond, VA) In partnership with Henrico County and the City of Richmond, Viridiant has launched a new SolarizeRVA campaign brand to advance clean energy …

Viridiant and RREA Merge to Provide Expanded Services (Press Release)

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 …

Remembering the 2020 RESNET Conference

As members of Viridiant staff continue to work remotely, we look back on our experiences at the annual RESNET Conference in February. The RESNET Building Performance Conference provides a diverse and dynamic opportunity for HERS raters to obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. Viridiant staff attends every year to network with like-minded professionals and …

Viridiant Response to COVID-19

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 …

VA Dept. of Education’s New 17th Career Cluster: Energy (Podcast)

The Virginia Department of Education is introducing a 17th Career Cluster in July: Energy! The energy industry is a vital part of Virginia’s economy and the new 17th cluster introduces students to the industry, provides information on job opportunities needed to meet growing workforce demands and develops a talent pipeline for the energy industry. The …

EarthCraft Certified Lawson Property Wins NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award (Press Release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carl Hardee, 757-499-6161, chardee@lawsoncompanies.com Lawson Wins NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award Seaside Harbor development recognized as Best Affordable Apartment Community (Up to 100 units) Virginia Beach, VA – January 21, 2020 – Lawson is proud to announce that Seaside Harbor Apartments has won the 2019 National Association of Home Builders …

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing Grand Opening of Gilliam Place

In November 2019, after nearly 7 years in the making, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) celebrated the grand opening of the 173-unit Gilliam Place. The Viridiant team is proud to work with APAH and KGD Architecture through the EarthCraft certification process. The project team pursued EarthCraft Platinum. Efficient features include: Continuous exterior insulation Locating …

Virginia Residential Energy Code Field Study Report Released!

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program is conducting a series of research studies investigating building energy code implementation to assist states in measuring energy code compliance and to identify areas of focus for future education & training initiatives. Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) led the initiative in Virginia and provided funding for Viridiant to …

Award Finalists Honored at the Building Sustainability Conference & Awards

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 …