For Viridiant, every day is Earth Day. But today we are excited to celebrate our planet on a global scale to support environmental protection. While Earth Day might look a little different this year, that should not stop us from doing what we can, from wherever we are. So what can you do outside to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
June 5th is World Environment Day. This is the United Nation’s main way to raise worldwide awareness and encourage action for the protection of our environment. It’s a day to celebrate the natural environment and focus on issues that affect the global community and our posterity. Now more than ever it is important to recognize …
February 5 – 18, 2018 (times & locations varies, see below for full schedule) The Enrichmond Foundation, the Sierra Club – Falls of the James Group, the Capital Region Land Conservancy, and Viridiant will partner to present the Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival, which brings community awareness of environmental issues through the medium of film. The festival takes place at …
The Virginia Energy Efficiency Council is holding their second annual Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Awards ceremony on November 2nd in conjunction with their Fall Meeting in Richmond at the University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center. The awards are a chance to showcase how energy efficiency champions across the Commonwealth are helping businesses, governments, homeowners, and schools save …
Explore the September issue of Richmond Association of REALTORS®‘s The Housing Interpreter to learn more about Chesterfield’s rehab tax abatement, Richmond’s transit future, and our very own feature Diving Deeper into Green which takes a closer look at a recently certified EarthCraft home in the Richmond area.
Viridiant was recently recognized in L’Autre Couleur’s Top Sustainable Companies series. This campaign is raising awareness for sustainability efforts and development by recognizing the top 15 sustainable organizations in all 50 states plus each Canadian province. Viridiant was included in Virginia’s top 15 due to our work in the sustainable building industry. You can find …
A new report issued by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU found that affordable housing in the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area is not located near available jobs. The study observed the geographic location of jobs generally available for people living in low-cost housing. The lead researcher, Tom Jacobson said, “This is the …