Category Archives: Green programs and policy

Update on green incentives for GA Power and City of Atlanta

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Greenlanta

So I heard that solar was too expensive and going green was only for the rich.  Nice try. Here is an example of a rebate matrix for a job we are starting next week.  This is an example from a … Continue reading →

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Show me the (more please) money!!

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Greenlanta

We are a green contractor here in GA that has managed to help our clients out by offering services that help with their sustainable concerns. GA has many incentives now to go green, however when we first started our business … Continue reading →

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From Congress to Greenprints!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Greenlanta

Last weeks headline for the architect of the 2030 plan: Senate Committee Calls on Edward Mazria to Testify on Building Energy Efficiency Next weeks headline for the architect of the 2030 plan: Edward Mazria, Architect of the 203o plan is … Continue reading →

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What is Southface?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Greenlanta

The more obvious answer is the southern face of a building, however there is a resource center that is leading the nation in sustaining research and advice here in Atlanta Georgia called the Southface Energy Institute. The mission statement from … Continue reading →

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Hat’s off to a local “Cap (and trade)”

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Greenlanta

Last year our friends at Verus Carbon Neutral created the first Carbon neutral zone in Atlanta.   Actually, the first Carbon neutral zone in the US! To find out more about that press release click on this link:  First Carbon Nuetral … Continue reading →

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Summary of House Appropriations Stimulus Recommendations

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Greenlanta

Green Stimulus Package overview For those of you that are interested in how your tax dollars will work for the green sector read on.   I thought that it would be loaded down with corporate incentives, but was pleasantly surprised to … Continue reading →

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Message to the Transition: Green Building Creates Jobs, Saves Energy and Saves Money

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Greenlanta

I just read this in the USGBC newsletter.  Nice to hear that our green allies at the USGBC will be pushing the new administration towards a new green economy as well.   When times are tough good stewardship of money and … Continue reading →

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Just in… another good green story

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Greenlanta

Today- one of our associates agrees that 2009 is going to be a great year for us all that are doing the right thing.   What is the “right thing?”  Going green of course. Here is what Tim Uzar, a … Continue reading →

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Support the 2030 Challenge Stimulus Plan

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Greenlanta

In a time where we need something to stimulate the economy, here is one idea that may do just that.  Not only is it promoting sustainable building but will help our economy become independent of foreign energy.  I think that … Continue reading →

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FSC in ATL

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Greenlanta

Which football conference is FSC?  I know that the ACC and SEC is going to play each other in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in a few days.  Which conference gets to play the FSC? If the FSC was a conference it … Continue reading →

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Is Santa Green? Part II

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Greenlanta

Earlier in the month I questioned “Is Santa Green?”- Burke Sisco commented that the “Grinch was green” not Santa… well the Wall Street Journey has another interesting twist on Santa.  I do think that they were inspired by this blog … Continue reading →

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