by Robert Fortunato on April 1st, 2011 No Comments »
Dency Nelson, the most passionate activist we know and one of the first supporters of the GIH, is featured in SouthBay Magazine
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Dency Nelson Featured in SouthBay Magazine
by Robert Fortunato on April 1st, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on April 1st, 2011 No Comments »
got dirt?
by Robert Fortunato on March 29th, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on March 29th, 2011 No Comments »
In the spirit of recycling, we have about 15 cubic yards of FREE clean sandy soil available. Come and take as much or as little as you need. Easily accessible with a bobcat or just shovel it in to your truck.
Just let us know when you are coming so
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Today’s activities include Environmental Fair and Sitting in the Dark
by Robert Fortunato on March 26th, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on March 26th, 2011 No Comments »
We are off to the Torrance Environmental Fair, a free event from 10-2pm today.
During Earth Hour at 8:30pm we will be sitting in the dark with millions of other people – a good metaphor for our energy policy, or lack thereof.
Green Idea House Hits First Big Milestone: 97.5% Landfill Diversion
by Robert Fortunato on March 23rd, 2011 4 Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on March 23rd, 2011 4 Comments »
We are happy to announce that the Green idea House hit one of its first key milestones. With the help of The Reuse People and RER Demolition, 97.5% of the material generated from the deconstruction was diverted from the landfill. Given this is probably the single largest waste generating activity
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Speaking of Green
by Robert Fortunato on March 21st, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on March 21st, 2011 No Comments »
Robert was honored to speak about the GIH at the “Green Building: Legal and Regulatory Realities” conference. It was held at the Annenberg Community Beach House, an unbelievable public facility right on the water in Santa Monica.
The conference had an outstanding faculty. A couple of the standout speakers were
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The GIH Won’t be Winning the $100K, But You Certainly Could!
by Robert Fortunato on March 15th, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on March 15th, 2011 No Comments »
We didn’t feel it was fair if we entered LA County’s Home Energy Makeover Contest, but you still have 15 days to submit your entry at: https://energyupgradeca.org/county/los_angeles/makeover_contest
Partnering with YouthBuild
by Robert Fortunato on March 14th, 2011 3 Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on March 14th, 2011 3 Comments »
YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. In YouthBuild programs, low-income young people ages 16-24 work toward their GEDs or high school diplomas, learn job skills and serve their communities by building affordable
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Permit Issued!
by Robert Fortunato on February 24th, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on February 24th, 2011 No Comments »
The advice and support of all the incredible people in Hermosa Beach’s Planning and Public Work’s Departments makes the impossible possible.
Robert Asked to Speak about the GIH at Upcoming Conference. Discounted Admission Available Here.
by Robert Fortunato on February 15th, 2011 No Comments »
by Robert Fortunato on February 15th, 2011 No Comments »
The conference, Green Building: Legal and Regulatory Realities is on March 18, 2011 in Santa Monica, CA. A discount of $100 off your regular tuition rate is available when you register by phone using the code “FAC101” to 206-463-4400 or 800-574-4852.
Read more about the conference here: http://www.theseminargroup.net/brochures/11.GRNCA%20Brochure%20ni.pdf
GIH Small Wind Turbines Supported by Hermosa Beach City Council
by Robert Fortunato on February 9th, 2011 1 Comment »
by Robert Fortunato on February 9th, 2011 1 Comment »
Last night the Hermosa Beach City Council voted to support a reduction of the conditional use permit fee so the Green Idea House could test the viability of residential rooftop wind generation systems and report back to the city.
Obviously, we do not have the “Saudi Arabia of wind” like western
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