February 14, 2021
Sussex County Habitat Restore team members delivering a new Energy Star-certified refrigerator are Brandon Ochoa, left, and Diego Gonzalez. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Carrying a new refrigerator on a dolly are Habitat Restore team members Diego Gonzales, left, and Brandon Ochoa.
Removing an old refrigerator are (l-r) Nikko Gonzales, Diego Gonzales and Brandon Ochoa.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is helping eligible residents save money on their energy costs.
As part of its Neighborhood Revitalization program, Sussex Habitat is looking to make a big difference in the lives of Sussex County families by providing a brand-new, Energy Star-certified refrigerator for just $50.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ AHC Inc., a leading developer of affordable apartment communities, is pleased to announce that its newest community – The Spire – located in Alexandria, Virginia, will start welcoming new residents on April 1st, 2021. Now open for applications, the apartment complex will offer 113 units. Rent packages range from 40 to 60 percent of the area median income, which will contribute to easing the area s affordable housing crunch.
The Spire started in 2014 when the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (ECR) decided to redevelop their property with an affordable housing complex and a smaller worship space. The church s congregation approved the project with a near unanimous vote.
Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in Texas in 2020
Drawing on USGBC data, CPE compiled a roundup of some of the state’s highest-scoring office projects. Feb082021
A new year and new rankings for the sustainability efforts in the office sector, where owners continued to invest in energy efficiency and sustainability features, despite their assets laying almost empty for nearly a year. We’re opening 2021’s LEED-based series with the top LEED-certified buildings in Texas in 2020.
Data from the U.S. Green Building Council shows that 139 projects received the certification from the organization’s program in the Lone Star State last year. Combined, these projects represent more than 41.7 million gross square feet of space. Offices continued to lead rankings, followed by educational facilities and warehouses/distribution centers. Take a look at the list below, featuring some of the highest-scoring office projects in the state.
Right Proper Brewing Company is run completely on solar power, producing almost all of the company’s consumed electricity. As part of their leadership’s focus on the local community and their Brookland neighbors, the independent craft brewery wanted to minimize its environmental impact. For a brewery, this means returning to the roots of brewing. Right Proper proudly says “our beer starts and ends with the sun.” The company also uses LED lights in the tasting rooms and production facilities and gives spent grain away for free to local farmers.
is a beautiful local restaurant on H Street, perfect for a business meeting or gathering for up to 60 guests. The family-owned restaurant specifically sources products from local farms and vendors, offering one of the freshest farm-to-table meals in the District.