IRA Home Rebates are on the Horizon!

For the last year, Viridiant staff has worked with your support to promote consumer-friendly, building science-based strategies to include in Virginia’s deployment of the home energy rebate programs funded by the IRA. Rebates were first announced in August 2022 and should be available to Virginia consumers in 2025. The rebates are split into two buckets: technology …

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Happy Earth Day 2022!

At Viridiant, we are building the science of sustainability through environmental, economic, and structural initiatives. We are constantly looking to improve the built environment, making residential homes more energy efficient and changing the construction industry with innovative green technologies. Viridiant is one of the largest green building implementers in the country, and we are focused …

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Viridiant to continue Circuit Rider work to implement the 2018 Energy Code

Viridiant is proud to announce that shared funding from the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has been granted to build upon the 2020 Circuit Rider program. With the expansion of the circuit rider program, 10 jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia will receive complimentary technical assistance, Manual J review, …

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Viridiant Conducts 150th Home Energy Audit!

In October 2021, Viridiant conducted the 150th home energy audit since the creation of the Energy Services Division in April 2020! Over the last 18 months, Viridiant has installed 2,922 feet of pipe wrap insulation (that’s a little over half a mile!) and over 3,400 LED lights bulbs collectively reducing annual energy usage by 177 MWh. …

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Improvements to Energy Costs, Air Quality, and Comfort for Energy Efficiency Day

Improvements to Energy Costs, Air Quality, and Comfort for Energy Efficiency Day Author: Andrew Grigsby, Viridiant Energy Services Director It’s national energy efficiency day! And when home energy pros get together, we often swap stories about some of the red flags and problem areas we see out in the field. Ultimately, we’re talking about opportunity. …

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Award Finalists Honored at the 2021 Building Sustainability Conference & Awards

On September 29th, leaders in the advancement of sustainable design and high performance construction were honored at Viridiant’s Virtual Building Sustainability Conference & Awards. Prior to the Awards Ceremony, Viridiant hosted special guest speakers for the “Buildings: The Foundation of an Energy Efficient Future” panel discussion. Attendees heard from: Dan Farrell, Virginia Department of Housing …

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Viridiant’s Building Sustainability Conference & Awards Event Details

Viridiant’s Building Sustainability Conference & Awards Event Details Join Viridiant on Wednesday, September 29th for the free, virtual Building Sustainability Conference & Awards! The event will kick-off at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 29th with the panel discussion “Buildings: The Foundation of an Energy Efficient Future” followed by the 12th annual awards ceremony. You won’t want …

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One Week Left to Nominate Your Project or Team!

Submit your nominations to be recognized at Viridiant’s upcoming virtual Building Sustainability Conference & Awards on September 29th! The deadline to submit nominations is August 31, 2021 for the following awards: Project or Development – Multifamily New Construction Project or Development – Multifamily Renovation Project or Development – Single Family Builder or Developer Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Project, Program or Initiative Award nominations are for …

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