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Burlington, VT
Joined November 2013
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Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Learn how to leverage efficiency programs to green your cultivation practices in a @CannabisSciTech article co-authored by RII’s @BuildGreenUS and Evergreen Efficiency’s Lauren Morlino: bit.ly/GreenGrow
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The last decade was when most of us scientists realised that Jim Hansen was right: politely publishing in the scientific literature wasn't going to fix climate change. Read more, by @bberwyn here:
gizmodo.com.au/2020/01/this-…
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Are you a property owner, builder, energy efficiency pro, member of @BTV2030? Learn how to benchmark your building's energy usage so you can save time, energy + $. Join us for our benchmarking training on 1/10 with @BurlingtonElec ! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/energy-benc…
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Organizations like the @_AABE American Association of Blacks in Energy are dedicated to creating more job opportunities for African Americans in the growing energy industry.
#racialdiversity #africanamericansinenergy #americanassociationofblacksinenergy #aabe #createawareness
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Burlington 2030 District members, staff and friends are invited to join our end of the year member breakfast on 12/20. We will gather in the Community Room @CityMarket South End, a @BTV2030 property owner member building in #BTV. Learn more and RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/burlington-…
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Thanks for having us on Ask This Old House to talk about bringing #geothermal to everyone! @asktoh thisoldhouse.com/watch/switc…
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Yesterday we had a very inspiring #chrysanthemum #LED event at @arcadiachrysant! It was great meeting everyone! #GreenPower #switchongrowth
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
5 Tips For Hiring An Expert Geothermal Installer For Your Home dandelionenergy.com/blog/how… #geothermal
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
The @burohappold feasibility study on #geothermal microdistricts is here! Safe, renewable, equitable, and scalable alternative to #gas. Let's go #BeyondGas in Mass! #mapoli @MothersOutFront @MassSierraClub heetma.org/feasibility-study…
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
This past week, the #VT Department of Public Service announced the launch of EnergySaver.vermont.gov to provide resources, links + practical advice to help Vermonters save energy and money by heating and cooling their homes more efficiently. Check it out for more info!
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
DOE's Latest Proposal to "Save" the Incandescent Is Illegal on.nrdc.org/32gkTvH via @nrdc. Ongoing sale of #energy-wasting bulbs is illegal and will cost #Americans billions in higher energy bills and cause millions of tons of unnecessary #climate-warming pollution.
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
I’m proud to proclaim Oct. as Careers in Construction Month. Trade and construction professions are important to our economy, and are yet another sector of our workforce we must grow. That’s why we’ve invested in trades training & career & technical education centers across VT.
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Guest post: 10 climate-related events that cost the US $10bn in health impacts | @vlimaye @UCSFNurse @AguGeohealth j.mp/2nF1eWS
ALT Ten climate‐sensitive case study events included in the health‐related cost valuation. Source: Limaye et al. (2019)
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
To avoid a #climatechange catastrophe 🌊🌀, long-term strategies have called for reducing total #US #emissions by 80–100% by 2050. How much can we achieve through #energyefficiency? ACEEE has some answers for you: aceee.org/press/2019/09/ener…
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
ICYMI, ARPA-E released a new topic to the “Solicitation on Topics Informing New Program Areas” funding opportunity to establish “ground truth” sites for measuring farm-level carbon intensity. Check out our new blog with Dr. Dave Babson to learn more ➡️➡️ bit.ly/32PC0V0
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
From technicians to engineers, designers to auditors, #energyefficiency pros are at work in all parts of the supply chain. #EEJobsInAmerica
bit.ly/EEJobsUSA2019
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
There are now 600 #ClimateStrike events around the USA.
This is going to be the largest climate mobilization EVER. #StrikeWithUs for a #GreenNewDeal, respect of Indigenous lands & sovereignty, environmental justice, biodiversity + sustainable agriculture
350.org/strikeusa
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
#LaborDay is this weekend. Celebrate the 2.3 million #jobs we’ve created because of #energyefficiency. @FacesofEE bit.ly/eeday2019 #EEDay2019 #LaborDayWeekend
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
.@mkurwig says we need to make consumer choice obvious and easy @EnerveeScore #Electrification2019
Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE retweeted
Energy inefficiency disproportionately hurts low-income residents, who can pay 550% more as a portion of income than non low-income residents. #energyefficiency ow.ly/9DHW50vMR7Q