Welcome to The Impact Series: Game Changers in Sustainability

Green Builder Media's 2012 webinar series

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SAVE Act: Financing Options & Real Estate Ramifications

Ron Jones, Bob Sahadi, Dr. John Beldock

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In our first two webinars of the SAVE Act series, we examined all aspects of the SAVE Act, and how it might affect builders & remodelers. We’ll wrap up this series by focusing on the legislation’s potential effect on the financing and real estate industries.

The goal of the SAVE Act is to provide lower rate mortgage financing for cost effective energy improvements. It would enable homeowners, builders and remodelers to invest in energy efficient materials and practices. This in turn would allow for the recovery of the cost of energy efficient upgrades. Finally, future buyers and lenders would be able to account for the monthly savings produced by these measures.

By removing these barriers for homeowners and the industry, the effects of the SAVE Act should increase the supply of and demand for energy-efficient new homes and improvements.

On Tuesday, May 1st at 12pm ET, Ron Jones will be joined by financial expert Bob Sahadi from IMT and Dr. John Beldock, CEO of EcoBroker International and Executive Director of the Association of Energy and Environmental Real Estate Professionals. Together, they'll explore the lending vehicles that would accentuate the impact of the proposed legislation, and what the SAVE Act might do for the sale of new and existing homes... whether they’re energy efficient or not. They’ll also take your questions… live!

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SAVE Act: How It Affects Builders/Remodelers

Ron Jones, C.R. Herro, Chad Ray

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In our inaugural webinar of the SAVE Act series, we examined all aspects of the SAVE Act. Now, we want to narrow our focus to the effects on specific industries. This edition will concentrate on builders and remodelers.

The goal of the SAVE Act is to provide lower rate mortgage financing for cost effective energy improvements. It would enable homeowners, builders and remodelers to invest in energy efficient materials and practices. This in turn would allow for the recovery of the cost of energy efficient upgrades. Finally, future buyers and lenders would be able to account for the monthly savings produced by these measures.

By removing these barriers for both homeowners and the industry, the effects of the SAVE Act should increase the supply of and demand for energy-efficient new homes and improvements, putting people in the construction, remodeling and manufacturing sectors back to work.

On Wednesday, April 4th at 12pm ET, Ron Jones was joined by builders C.R. Herro and Chad Ray. Together, they explored how the bill would affect the closing process for new and existing homes, and how it incentivizes the building and/or retrofitting of energy efficient homes.

The powerpoint presentation used during the webinar is available for download here.

The link for Congressional outreach is here.

 

 

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SAVE Act 101: An Introduction

Ron Jones, Ken Gear, Philip Henderson

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On Wednesday, March 14th at 1:00pm ET, the Green Builder® Coalition and Green Builder® Media presented an informational and thorough look at the SAVE Act. Moderated by Green Builder® Coalition Chairman Ron Jones, he was joined by Ken Gear (Leading Builders of America) and Philip Henderson (National Resources Defense Council) to examine all aspects of the SAVE Act. Together, they explored what the bill contains, how it proposes to modify home appraisals and how it might benefit the owners and occupants of energy efficient homes.

The powerpoint presentation used during the webinar is available for download here.

The link for Congressional outreach is here.

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Thane Maynard

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Thane Maynard knows conservation. He has spent his career focusing on biological diversity, natural history, and wildlife protection and has authored thirteen books on wildlife (his latest work, Hope For Animals & Their World, was co-authored with Jane Goodall.) Currently Director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Thane is best known as writer and host of numerous wildlife programs, including the daily public radio series The 90-Second Naturalist, which airs on stations across North America. He has also been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Join us on February 15, 2012 at 2:00pm ET as Green Builder Media President, Ron Jones, has a candid conversation with Thane about how human development is affecting wildlife habitat and the things that building professionals should know to reduce our impact on natural ecosystems.

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The Magic of Storytelling: Bringing Sustainability to Life

Joe Tankersley

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Join Green Builder® Media as we interview one of the nation’s greatest storytellers, Joe Tankersley, head Imagineer for Walt Disney World® Resorts, to explore how the magic of storytelling can contribute to a more sustainable future. In this interview, Mr. Tankersley will discuss the craft of developing and relaying powerful messages to connect with people in meaningful and long-lasting ways.

Joe joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 1996. He has worked on projects for Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, and Disneyland® Resort. During much of his Walt Disney Imagineering career he has applied his skills as a writer and storyteller to projects featuring innovative interactive technologies.

From 1998 to 2000, Joe was lead writer for the team that created the Millennium Village in World Showcase, at Epcot®. Designed to be the flagship of the Walt Disney World® Resort’s Millennium celebration, the project shared stories of hope and harmony for the new century from more than two-dozen different countries. During its 18 month run, Millennium Village was awarded a THEA, the highest honor in the Theme Park Industry, for its innovative blending of storytelling and interactive experiences.

Since 2002, Joe has led creative teams developing new projects for Innoventions at Epcot®. With these teams, he has continued to explore the boundaries of interactive storytelling and experience. A unique feature of these projects has been the commitment to combine great entertainment with important themes like financial literacy, fire safety and natural disaster preparedness.

Prior to joining Walt Disney Imagineering, Joe worked as a screenwriter and media producer. His projects covered a wide range of topics and media, from documentary and feature films to educational and public broadcasting programming. Joe graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Literature and Florida State University with a Masters degree in Mass Communication.

     

    

    

 

Barney Feinblum

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Barney Feinblum has spent his life transforming markets. As former CEO and President of leading natural products companies such as Celestial Seasonings and Horizon Organic Dairy, Barney understands how to influence consumer purchasing patterns. In this interview, Barney will share key insights about how to successfully reach consumers with impactful sustainability messaging.

Feinblum is the co-founder of Alfalfa’s and serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Barney is also a managing director of Greenmont Capital Partners and serves on its investment committee. Before bringing Alfalfa’s back to Boulder, he was the founder and President of Organic Vintners, America’s premier importer of organic wines. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of Horizon Organic Dairy, and led the company through its initial public offering. Barney also spent 17 years at Celestial Seasonings where he held the positions of Vice President of Finance, Chief Operating Officer, Chairman, CEO and President. 

          

 

          

 

 

Bill Ruckelshaus

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William D. Ruckelshaus, the very first Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, joined us for a webinar on Thursday, September 22, 2011.

Ruckelshaus began his distinguished career as an attorney in 1960 in Indianapolis, and he went on to hold many prestigious positions in law firms throughout the country. Mr. Ruckelshaus became the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s first Administrator when the agency was formed in December 1970, where he served until April 1973. In April 1973 he was appointed acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and in the same year was appointed Deputy Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice. In 1983, Mr. Ruckelshaus was appointed by President Reagan as the fifth EPA Administrator until 1985.

He currently is the Strategic Director in the Madrona Venture Group and serves on the Board of numerous profit and non for profit organizations, including The Energy Foundation, Center for Global Development and founding Director of the Initiative for Global Development.

 

          

          

Ben Packard

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Stewardship has become the duty of all corporations, large and small. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Packard will discuss Starbucks’ strategies for creating long-term, positive change through environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, and global sustainability.

Ben is responsible for designing the strategy and developing programs in support of the Company’s commitment to responsible business practices . Ben was part of the original Corporate Social Responsibility team at Starbucks when formed in 1999. Using the Natural Step framework for sustainability, Ben was responsible for completing an environmental footprint analysis for the Company in 2001 when he lead the environmental affairs strategy. Ben lead a team to perform the company’s first greenhouse gas emissions climate inventory in 2004.

 

          

          

Learn about the voyage to trash island in the North Pacific Gyre with Marcus Eriksen, Ph.D.

Marcus Eriksen

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Floating trash island in the "Garbage Patch"? Twice the size of Texas? Have you heard about this in the North Pacific Ocean? What's the real story?

Learn more on Tuesday, July 5th at 11 am (PST) as we talk with Algalita Marine Research Foundations' Dr. Marcus Eriksen, who will dispel the myths and give us a true “Garbage Patch” description. He will also discuss what we can do in the building industry to prevent it from growing.

Just 2 days later, Dr. Eriksen and 9 guest crew, will embark on a 3-week eco-adventure, research expedition from Hawaii through the North Pacific Gyre, ending the voyage in Vancouver, B.C. He will be blogging from the voyage with photos and limited video. Stay tuned and check our website for updates!

 

 

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Sustainability Sessions: John Renowden

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Green Builder Media partnered with Boral to present a special series of sustainability sessions on the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) exhibit floor June 22 and 23, 2011. These sessions featured experts from some of the nation’s top builders, architects and manufacturers and were moderated by Green Builder Media President, Ron Jones.

This interview featured John Renowden of Boral.

 

Sustainability Sessions: Manny Gonzalez

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Green Builder Media partnered with Boral to present a special series of sustainability sessions on the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) exhibit floor June 22 and 23, 2011. These sessions featured experts from some of the nation’s top builders, architects and manufacturers and were moderated by Green Builder Media President, Ron Jones.

This interview featured Manny Gonzalez with KTGY Group.

 

Sustainability Sessions: Jacob Atalla

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Green Builder Media partnered with Boral to present a special series of sustainability sessions on the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) exhibit floor June 22 and 23, 2011. These sessions featured experts from some of the nation’s top builders, architects and manufacturers and were moderated by Green Builder Media President, Ron Jones.

This interview featured Jacob Atalla with KB Home.

 

Sustainability Sessions: CR Herro

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Green Builder Media partnered with Boral to present a special series of sustainability sessions on the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) exhibit floor June 22 and 23, 2011. These sessions featured experts from some of the nation’s top builders, architects and manufacturers and were moderated by Green Builder Media President, Ron Jones.

This interview featured CR Herro with Meritage Homes.

 

Guy Kawasaki

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Building professionals, manufacturers, and consumers alike are concerned with the authenticity of claims in the green space. A growing number of savvy consumers are turning their backs on products and projects that have even the smallest element of greenwashing.

Join esteemed venture capitalist and author Guy Kawasaki as he explores how to effectively utilize personal integrity and corporate ethics to influence the market and differentiate yourself.

Guy Kawasaki is the co-founder of Alltop.com, an “online magazine rack” of popular topics on the web, and a founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures. Previously, he was the chief evangelist of Apple. Kawasaki is the author of ten books including Enchantment, Reality Check, The Art of the Start, Rules for Revolutionaries, How to Drive Your Competition Crazy, Selling the Dream, and The Macintosh Way. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA as well as an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

 

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Jean-Michel Cousteau

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Join Mr. Cousteau as he explores the state of our water resource, including the long-term effects of the nuclear meltdown in Japan and the BP oil spill.

The son of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel has investigated the world’s oceans aboard Calypso and Alcyone for much of his life.

In 1999, Jean-Michel founded Ocean Futures Society, a non-profit marine conservation organization focused on communicating information about the critical bond between people and the sea, as well as the importance of wise environmental policy. As Chairman of the Board and President of Ocean Futures Society, Jean-Michel travels the world, meeting with leaders and policymakers at the grassroots level and at the highest echelons of government and business.

He is dedicated to educating young people, documenting stories of change and hope, and lending his reputation and support to energize alliances for positive change. Reaching millions of people globally through Ocean Futures Society, Jean-Michel continues to produce environmentally oriented adventure programs and television specials, public service announcements, multi-media programs for schools, web-based marine content, books, articles for magazines, newspaper columns, and public lectures.

The first 20 registrants will win a free, signed copy of Mr. Cousteau’s new book, Explore the National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean-Michel Cousteau

 

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Henry Cisneros Unplugged: Ruminations on Sustainable Living and Urban Development

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Join us for our Impact Series webinar featuring Henry Cisneros, former HUD secretary, who now focuses his time on sustainable cities. Mr. Cisneros joins Green Builder Media founder and president, Ron Jones, for a conversation on sustainable living and urban development.

Henry Cisneros has served on several national commissions in urban affairs including the Partnership for Sustainable Communities Leadership Advisory Council, boards the National Smart Growth Council and was awarded the prestigious “Housing Person of the Year” Award from the National Housing Conference along with several other recognitions.

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Working With the Grain: Wood Resources & Chemistry

with Momentive Specialty Chemical

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What’s in your products? Join industry icon Mark Alness, VP North American Forest Products from Momentive Specialty Chemicals, as he engages in a candid discussion with Green Builder Media President Ron Jones to uncover the truth about the use of wood products in today’s building market. Don’t miss this exclusive exploration into the chemical makeup and sustainability of our wood resource.

World on the Edge: How to Prevent Economic and Environmental Disaster

Archived Webinar by Lester Brown

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Join internationally renowned author and sustainability expert Lester Brown as he explores how food shortages, water scarcity, and costly oil are affecting our economic and environmental stability. Learn how these developments, along with accelerating climate change and mass migration across national borders, could lead to major social upheavals. What will it take to reverse the many environmental trends that are undermining the world economy?

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